Heaps of Steeks

This workshop is suitable for intermediate to advanced knitters who want to learn how to steek their knitting, including multiple ways to reinforce and finish the steeked edge. In order to complete the homework, there is an expectation that you can independently read a Fair Isle/ colourwork chart and knit two stranded colourwork swatches in the round.

Will be provided:

• Scissors

• Pens and pencils

  
  

To bring:

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

• Yarn: 2 x 50g balls of 8ply/DK yarn in solid/ semi solid colours with a high contrast (ie. one white/ very light coloured yarn and one or mid- dark coloured yarn)

• Notions: wool or tapestry needle

• 2 x stranded colourwork swatches, using two colours of DK on 4 mm circular needle with 80cm circumference or DPNs, worked using Magic Loop (instructions will be emailed to participants at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop so allow participants to complete in time).

This workshop is suitable for intermediate to advanced knitters who want to learn how to steek their knitting, including multiple ways to reinforce and finish the steeked edge. In order to complete the homework, there is an expectation that you can independently read a Fair Isle/ colourwork chart and knit two stranded colourwork swatches in the round.

• 3 hours of expert instruction from internationally experienced workshop facilitator Pru Raymond of Dear Pru in a class of a maximum of ten participants

• Morning tea including a light snack and tea and coffee

• VIP 2-day pass to the Australian Yarn Show from March 7th to 8th at Hotel Realm including:

  • Australian Yarn Show 2026 Show bag

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

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

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

Pru Raymond has sold out knitting workshops and stackable retreats in yarn stores, knitting festivals and community centres Australia-wide, and in yarn stores on the east and west coast of USA.

Pru has worked as a qualified teacher for almost 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 styles and techniques and demonstrates new skills 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