Saturday 29th 10.30-13.00

Di Gilpin Wool Hoose

Join Sylvia Watts Cherry, Queen of Intarsia, to explore the technique using stocking stitch and other stitches, including garter, cable, and intarsia cast-on and bind-off.

You will need to be able to bind off, knit, purl and understand basic cable instructions. Some experience with using charts, basic intarsia and cable knitting will be helpful.

Participants will need to bring min. 4 colours of 4ply or DK yarn (20g each), gauge size needles, ruler, pencil, tapestry needle, cable needle and scissors.

withcherriesontop.com

@withcherriesontoptoo

Saturday 29th 11.00-11.55

Scottish Fisheries Museum

A dramatic memorial has just been unveiled to commemorate the lives of those lost in the fishing disaster of 1875 which so affected this area of the East Neuk: Five local fishing boats were sunk during a storm of the coast of Norfolk while they were returning home following the East Anglian herring season. Come and hear from members of the group who have driven the campaign and why it has been so important for this community.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/st-monans-1875-memorial-garden

Saturday 29th 14.00-17.00

Di Gilpin Wool Hoose

Join Tania of TJFrog to make contemporary basketweave Dorset Buttons.  With basketweave being one of the seeding patterns used in Gansey knitting and the Gansey knitting connection here on the East Coast of Fife, it seems fitting to explore this traditional stitch of the heritage craft of Dorset Buttons.  Try out this stitch using different colours and weights of yarn to make beautiful buttons for your hand knits.

All materials included

tjfrog.co.uk

@tjfrog

Saturday 29th 14.00-14.55

Scottish Fisheries Museum

Explore the ganseys in the museum collection with curator Jen Gordon as she speaks about caring for fisherfolk clothing in the archives and what ganseys tell us about life in the East Neuk. How has the collection developed over the last decades, where has it travelled and why are people so interested in this particular garment?

scotfishmuseum.org

@scotfishmuseum

Saturday 29th 15.00-15.55

Scottish Fisheries Museum

Meet with artist Beverley Carruthers at her new sound installation at The Scottish Fisheries Museum as she speaks about her project, the legacy of the Herring Girls. She will explore further her inspiration from oral histories in speaking to the last generation of these migrant workers, and how ganseys and walking songs have influenced what you see in the artwork.

Entry to the museum is included in this ticket and goes towards supporting the artist attending this weekend.

beverleycarruthers.com/sound

@beverleycarruthers

Saturday 29th 15.00-15.55

Di Gilpin Bothy

(please note, stairs to first floor)

In 2012 Susan embarked upon her biggest research project in conjunction with the Shetland Museum, and found herself going in search of missing links hidden between the stitches, and knitted into the fabrics of the vintage textiles housed in the museum archive.

In this talk, Susan will take you on that search with her, revealing the incredible stories she found interwoven with these beautiful historical knits.

susancrawfordvintage.com

@susancrawfordvintage

Saturday 29th 17.00-19.00

Di Gilpin Wool Hoose / Bothy

In their new Wool Hoose, Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell will give a talk detailing their reflections on the influence of Gansey knitting on modern fashion design…

How has the construction and pattern history of this garment been used in couture and why is it on the Red Endangered Crafts List? How have Di and Sheila reinterpreted historic practices in their popular Sourcebook?

This will be followed by an exclusive social in the neighbouring Bothy (NB stairs to first floor) for tapas, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments, with plenty of time for mingling.

digilpin.com

digilpinknitwear

Sunday 30th 10.30-13.30

Di Gilpin Wool Hoose

During this workshop you will be guided through the techniques used by Shetland knitters when knitting Fair Isle, you will be shown several examples of Shetland knitwear and swatches to illustrate each point. Topics covered will include knitting in the round,  holding the yarn and choosing colours as well as many others. During the class you will knit a small Fair Isle wrist warmer using Shetland Yarn.

Materials included  

Participants should bring needles in size 3, 3.25 or 3.5mm, either short or long DPNs or a circular needle long enough to do magic loop (suggested length 60 - 100cm).

Stitch markers and a tapestry needle might be useful but not essential.

donnasmithdesigns.co.uk

@donnasmithdesigns

Sunday 30th 11.30-12.30

Scottish Fisheries Museum

Join the family team from Bowbridge Alpacas as they talk about how they got into alpaca farming (and how you might too!). There are tips and funny stories aplenty about caring for these lovely animals, mating and cria-care, plus info on shearing and grading fibre. There will be lots of samples to handle and opportunities to ask questions.

bowbridgealcpacas.com

@bowbridgealpacasscotland

Sunday 30th 14.00-16.00

Di Gilpin Wool Hoose

Come and explore the exciting potential of steeking your knits in this 2 hour workshop with Gordon, popular contestant on The Game of Wool.

Attendees will explore the possibilities of seeking in knitwear and create a small sample to take home.

Requirements TBC will be emailed to participants.

manknitted.co.uk

@manknitted

Sunday 30th 14.00

Scottish Fisheries Museum

Tunisian Crochet is a great technique that combines some elements of both knitting and crochet yet can end up looking completely different! In this workshop, Samira will teach you what Tunisian Crochet is and how it works, all the techniques and standard stitches, basic shaping techniques, how to read and follow a Tunisian Crochet pattern, and give you an overview of the range of fabric possibilities using Tunisian Crochet. No previous skills or experience in Tunisian crochet is required, some basic crochet skills can be helpful, but not necessary to attend this workshop.

Participants should bring

100g Aran / Worsted yarn in any shade (avoid dark colours)

5mm / 8 / H Tunisian crochet hook

Pattern and handout will be provided by tutor

eildonhillsdesigns.co.uk

@eildonhillsdesigns