top of page

Casting On and Off: Expansion Pack

Fri, 05 Mar

|

QT Canberra

Explore a range of useful cast ons and bind offs in this new knitting workshop with Pru Raymond.


Registration is closed
Casting On and Off: Expansion Pack
Casting On and Off: Expansion Pack

Time & Location

05 Mar 2027, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

QT Canberra, 6 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

About the event

We’ve all got our favourite ways to start and finish our knitting projects, but maybe it’s time to expand our horizons? Turkish Toe, German Twisted, Italian Tubular? Which one will add stretch? Which one for a neat edge? Explore a range of useful cast ons and bind offs in this new knitting workshop with Pru Raymond.


What to bring:

  • Needles: 4 mm circular needle with 80cm circumference or DPNs

  • Yarn: 1 x 50g ball of 8ply/DK yarn in a light, solid colour for ease of sight


What will be provided (for classroom use only):

  • Scissors

  • Pens and pencils

This class is designed for knitters, novice level and above who would like to extend repertoire of cast ons and bind offs for improved stretch, neatness and function. This class is not suitable for complete beginners.

  • 3 hours of expert instruction from Pru Raymond in a small group setting

  • Morning tea

  • VIP 2-day pass to the Australian Yarn Show from March 6th to 7th at QT Canberra including:

    • Australian Yarn Show 2027 Show bag

    • One coffee voucher per day (Saturday and Sunday) for barista coffee cart

    • One 2027 digital access pass to all the talks on the main stage


Please note that the digital access pass will not be activated until a few weeks after the conclusion of the Show.

Pru Raymond is Australia’s leading knitting teacher. She has taught over 250 knitting workshops in Australia, New Zealand and USA, empowering knitters to take on more creative, colourful and technically challenging projects that incorporate steeking, stranded colourwork, brioche, intarsia, entrelac and knitted lace. Pru has worked as a qualified teacher for 20 years. She combines her expertise as a professional educator and her lifelong passion for knitting to develop original, engaging knitting workshops that are inclusive of all learners. Pru has an in-depth knowledge of diverse techniques and styles and demonstrates skills for her students in English, Combination and Continental Styles. Pru also designs and publishes knitting patterns and has produced a range of knitting themed books which are available in select yarn stores and on Amazon globally. Learn more at www. dearpru.com


Tickets

  • General Workshop Ticket

    This ticket is valid for one attendee

    $210.00

    GST included

    Sold Out

This event is sold out

Share this event

bottom of page