Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session
Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session

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Shawl Knitting Class with Vera Marcu | Morning Session

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Due to popular demand we've added a second session for the Cockleshell Fichu class with Vera Marcu. Learn how to knit this beautiful one-skein shawl from the designer who created it - Sydney-based knitwear designer Vera Marcu.

Based on the traditional Shetland Cockleshell stitch pattern, the 'Fichu' is long and narrow, easy to wear and fun to knit. You'll knit your shawl using beautiful hand-dyed alpaca/silk/cashmere yarn ~ a perfect addition to your wardrobe or a gorgeous gift to someone dear. 

In this workshop, we will go through all the steps and skills necessary to knit Cockle Shell Fichu.


You'll learn:

  • Long-tail cast-on
  • Cable cast-on
  • Knit decreases
  • Yarn over increases
  • Traditional Shetland Cocklehsell stitch
  • How to drop stitches for a decorative effect

There will be time to practice everything so that at the completion of the workshop you will have the confidence to continue working on the project on your own. A video tutorial is also available for later reference and a printed pattern is included.

What's included in the ticket:

  • 100g of hand-dyed Blackwattle Kunzea (a luxurious blend of baby alpaca, silk & cashmere). Please choose your colour at the time of booking so that we can have your yarn wound and ready to use on the day.
  • Printed Cockle Shell Fichu pattern.
  • 2-hour hands-on learning with knitwear designer Vera Marcu.

Please bring your own 2.75mm circular needles of at least 80cm in length. These can also be purchased here.

A selection of teas are available, provided complimentarily. Please feel free to bring a snack for yourself or grab a coffee before arriving!

When: Saturday, 9th of December, 10am - 12pm.
Our classes start on time ~ please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the class.

Where: Say! Little Hen - 11a Venture Drive, Noosaville (more details here)
Bookings are essential - our classes are kept small to allow ample learning time for each student. Please contact us if you have any questions about the class at any time!


For the knitter looking to further their knowledge.
If you can confidently knit and purl and are ready to learn some new skills, this is the perfect class for you!

4ply/Fingering
70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere
100g skein / 400m per skein

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER
Vera Marcu learned knitting as a child and is still fascinated by this mindful and rewarding activity that brings joy to so many people. The first patterns she was exposed to were written in the European style, with minimal instructions and explanations. As she progressed and started to understand how charts presented the knitted fabric, how certain yarns worked better for certain textures, Vera found herself diverging more and more from patterns, and in the last 20 years she has mostly knitted her own designs. During the quiet times of lockdowns an idea of sharing these patterns with the knitting community became a reality and in 2021 Vera published her first pattern on Ravelry. Since then she has published more than 10 patterns independently, had patterns appear in knitting magazines and is now collaborating with several yarn companies, developing knitwear patterns. Vera likes to design things that are fun to knit but also stylish and practical to wear.

Teaching is also close to her heart, as Vera is a violin and viola teacher with many years of experience. These skills help her understand how people learn, how practical knowledge is shared and explained, and what methods work best for each individual.

HOW TO BOOK
Simply add this item to cart and proceed to checkout to purchase. Bookings cannot be confirmed until payment has been made.
Please note this is an in-person event only. You must be able to be present on the day to attend.


CANCELLATION POLICY
50% of the ticket price is non-refundable unless your place can be filled. Please notify us at least 48 hours prior to cancelling to allow us a chance to fill your place.
The class has a minimum student requirement of 4 to proceed. If the minimum isn't reached you'll be notified of the class being postponed.

About Say! Little Hen Yarns

Sustainability & Ethos

With sustainability in mind, all of the cotton yarns in our shop are either certified organic with GOTS or certified with Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), and we also stock locally grown and/or produced wool and alpaca yarns. The softness of yarns is paramount to us, and you'll find each yarn we stock is very soft. 

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