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Fit Knits

Fri, 05 Mar

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QT Canberra

Learn to knit garments that fit perfectly, every time!


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Fit Knits
Fit Knits

Time & Location

05 Mar 2027, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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

About the event

Learn to knit garments that fit perfectly, every time! Let knitting designer and teacher, Pru Raymond, assist you to get accurate body measurements and create a reusable, personal template to refer to when selecting sizes in commercial patterns, or designing your own. Develop a working understanding of ease, gauge and pattern customisation.


What to bring:

  • A mind ready for learning!


What will be provided (for classroom use only):

  • Dressmakers’ measuring tape- 150cm- 200cm

  • Drawing resources including pencils, rulers etc.

This workshop is suitable for knitters of all levels: knitters who have made lots of garments but would like to improve the fit of their garments, or knitters who are about to embark on their first knitted jumper.

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

  • Afternoon 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

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