Service Description

French knitting is known by many different names including loom knitting, tomboy knitting and cork knitting. The earliest written records date from 1535 in France, however there is evidence to suggest the Romans were using the same method in the 1st century. This workshop comes in three parts. Part 1-You will make your own loom which at the end of the workshop will be yours to keep. Part 2-You will learn how to French knit. Part 3- You will coil your knitted piece to create an animal of your choice and stitch on additional decoration. This Kids Art Workshop-French Knitting Pets is at an introductory level. No previous experience needed. Artist age 5-15 Drop off and pick up. No need for parents/carers to stay unless they want to. Workshop takes place at Catz Cabin 25 Mere Lane, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire