BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kath Andrews Designs - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kath Andrews Designs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T123000 DTSTAMP:20260509T104652 CREATED:20260325T141230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T141240Z UID:17166-1780137000-1780144200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Steeking Workshop at Ewe Felty Thing\, 30th May 2026 DESCRIPTION:Steeking Workshop | Learn with Kath Andrews\nDate: 30 May 2026 \nTime: 10.30 am – 12.30pm \nVenue: Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY \nCost: £45 (including workshop handout\, tea/coffee and cake) \n\nAges 16+ unless attending with a parent or guardian \nBook your ticket here! \n\n\nUnlock one of knitting’s most magical (and slightly terrifying!) techniques in this hands‑on Steeking Workshop with knitwear designer Kath Andrews. Steeking allows you to knit seamlessly in the round and then cut your knitting open to create armholes\, cardigan fronts\, and more — all without your fabric falling apart. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn how to plan a steek\, create the extra stitches needed\, reinforce your work securely\, and finally make the cut with confidence. It’s a transformative skill that opens the door to beautifully smooth colourwork garments and advanced construction techniques. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nWhat a steek is and when to use it\nHow to plan and build steek stitches into your project\nMethods for reinforcing your knitting before cutting\nHow to safely cut open your knitting\nTips for picking up stitches and finishing steeked edges\n\nSkills required\nYou should be comfortable with: \n\nCasting on and off\nKnitting in the round\nBasic colourwork or simple patterned knitting\n\nWhat to bring\n\n4ply wool (non‑superwash) in two colours\n3.5mm DPNs or circular needle(s)suitable for small‑circumference knitting\n4mm DPNs or circular needle(s) for small‑circumference knitting\n3.5mm crochet hook\n2 stitch markers.\n\n\n\nHandouts are included\, and suitable supplies are available to buy in the shop. \nWorkshop spaces currently available: 7 \n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/seeking-workshop-at-ewe-felty-thing-30th-may-2026/ LOCATION:Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3544.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T123000 DTSTAMP:20260509T104652 CREATED:20260325T130547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T092656Z UID:17134-1781433000-1781440200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at The Wool Monty\, 14th June 2026 - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Learn this amazing technique to create a wonderfully squishy fabric. We’ll cover the basic two colour brioche stitch\, the terminology\, a brioche  increase and two different decreases. \nI will be teaching the workshop on Sunday 14th June. \nBook your place here. \nVenue: The Wool Monty\, Magna\, S60 1FD \nDates: 14th June\, 10.30am-12.30pm \nCost: £30\, including handouts and yarn. \nBring with you: 5mm circular knitting needles (60-80cm long). Needles must be circular for brioche knitting\, though we will be knitting flat\, not in the round. \nSkills required: Cast-on\, cast-off\, knit & purl. \nYou will also need a ticket for wool festival for the day you are attending the workshop (buy a ticket here) \nWorkshop spaces currently available: SOLD OUT\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/introduction-to-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-the-wool-monty-14th-june-2026/ LOCATION:Magna\, Magna Way\, S60 1FD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Intro-to-Two-Colour-Brioche.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T123000 DTSTAMP:20260509T104652 CREATED:20260325T141930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T142117Z UID:17173-1781951400-1781958600@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Stacked Stitches Workshop at Ewe Felty Thing\, 20th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Stacked Stitches Workshop| Learn with Kath Andrews\nDate: 20th June 2026 \nTime: 10.30am – 12.30pm \nVenue: Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY \nCost: £45 (including workshop handout\, tea/coffee and cake) \n\nAges 16+ unless attending with a parent or guardian \nBook your ticket here! \n\n\n\nDiscover the eye‑catching world of stacked stitches — a fascinating technique where increases are worked on top of each other within the same row to create dramatic shapes\, movement and sculptural texture\, all while using just one colour at a time. From waves and ripples to bold geometric forms\, stacked stitches open up a whole new dimension of knitted fabric. \nUnder the guidance of knitwear designer Kath Andrews\, you’ll explore how stacked increases and decreases interact to form striking motifs. You’ll create a colourful swatch that showcases the unique possibilities of this technique. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nHow stacked stitches work and why they create such dynamic patterns\nHow to stack increases to build height within a single row\nHow to use decreases to shape and balance your fabric\nTips for colour placement to emphasise movement and form\nHow to incorporate stacked stitches into your own designs or future projects\n\nSkills required\nYou should be comfortable with: \n\nCasting on\nKnitting and purling\nFollowing a simple written pattern\n\nWhat to bring\n\n4mm or 4.5mm needles\nDK yarn in three colours\n\nHandouts are included\, and suitable yarn and needles are available to purchase in the shop. \nWorkshop spaces currently available: 6 \n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/stacked-stitches-workshop-at-ewe-felty-thing-20th-june-2026/ LOCATION:Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Stacked-Stitches-Swatch.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T153000 DTSTAMP:20260509T104652 CREATED:20260325T142615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T114043Z UID:17180-1781962200-1781969400@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Next Steps in Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at Ewe Felty Thing\, 20th June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Next Steps in Two Colour Brioche Knitting | Learn with Kath Andrews\nDate: 20th June 2026 \nTime: 1.30pm -3.30pm \nVenue: Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY \nCost: £45 (includes workshop handout\, tea/coffee and cake) \n\nAges 16+ unless attending with a parent or guardian \nBook your ticket here! \n\n\n\nTake your brioche knitting to the next level with this follow‑on workshop designed for those who already understand the basics of two‑colour brioche. Led by knitwear designer Kath Andrews\, you’ll build confidence working with increases and decreases to create beautiful geometric and curved shapes in your brioche fabric. \nYou’ll learn two key increases and three essential decreases\, many of which appear in a wide range of brioche patterns — making this an excellent stepping stone to more advanced projects. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll have created a richly textured geometric swatch using all the techniques covered. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nTwo brioche increases\nThree commonly used brioche decreases\nHow shaping creates geometric and curved motifs\nHow to recognise and follow brioche shaping in patterns\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills required\nIdeal for knitters who can: \n\nCast on and cast off\nKnit and purl confidently\nWork basic two‑colour brioche stitch\n(Perfect follow‑up to our introductory brioche workshop.)\n\nWhat to bring\n\n5mm circular needles (60–80cm)\n\nCircular needles are essential for two‑colour brioche\, even when working flat\n\n\nDK yarn in two contrasting colours:\n\nOne light\nOne dark\n\n\nA lockable stitch marker\n\nHandouts are provided\, and suitable yarn and needles are available to purchase in the shop. \nWorkshop spaces currently available: 6 \n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/next-steps-in-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-ewe-felty-thing-20th-june-2026/ LOCATION:Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_7634.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T153000 DTSTAMP:20260509T104652 CREATED:20251204T115824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T080100Z UID:16674-1783776600-1783783800@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Intro to Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at Midlands Wool Festival\, 11th July 2026 DESCRIPTION:Learn this amazing technique to create a wonderfully squishy fabric. We’ll cover the basic two colour brioche stitch\, the terminology\, a brioche  increase and two different decreases. \nI will be teaching the workshop on both days of the festival! \nBook directly with me via contact@kathandrewsdesigns.com. \nVenue: Wolverhampton Racecourse \nDates: 11th July\, 1.30pm-3.30pm \nCost: £30\, including handouts and yarn. \nBring with you: 5mm circular knitting needles (60-80cm long). Needles must be circular for brioche knitting\, though we will be knitting flat\, not in the round. \nSkills required: Cast-on\, cast-off\, knit & purl. \nYou will also need a ticket for wool festival for the day you are attending the workshop (buy a ticket here) \nWorkshop spaces currently available: 3\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/intro-to-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-midlands-wool-festival-11th-july-2026/ LOCATION:Wolverhampton Racecourse\, Wolverhampton\, WV6 0PE CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Intro-to-Two-Colour-Brioche.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T153000 DTSTAMP:20260509T104652 CREATED:20251204T120107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T125620Z UID:16678-1783863000-1783870200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Intro to Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at Midlands Wool Festival\, 12th July 2026 DESCRIPTION:Learn this amazing technique to create a wonderfully squishy fabric. We’ll cover the basic two colour brioche stitch\, the terminology\, a brioche  increase and two different decreases. \nI will be teaching the workshop on both days of the festival! \nBook directly with me via contact@kathandrewsdesigns.com. \nVenue: Wolverhampton Racecourse \nDates: 12th July\, 1.30pm-3.30pm \nCost: £30\, including handouts and yarn. \nBring with you: 5mm circular knitting needles (60-80cm long). Needles must be circular for brioche knitting\, though we will be knitting flat\, not in the round. \nSkills required: Cast-on\, cast-off\, knit & purl. \nYou will also need a ticket for wool festival for the day you are attending the workshop (buy a ticket here) \nWorkshop spaces currently available: 8 \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/intro-to-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-midlands-wool-festival-12th-july-2026/ LOCATION:Wolverhampton Racecourse\, Wolverhampton\, WV6 0PE CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Intro-to-Two-Colour-Brioche.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T134500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T154500 DTSTAMP:20260509T104652 CREATED:20251204T120530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T141926Z UID:16684-1786283100-1786290300@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Intro to Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at North East Wool Show\, 9th Aug 2026 DESCRIPTION:Learn this amazing technique to create a wonderfully squishy fabric. We’ll cover the basic two colour brioche stitch\, the terminology\, a brioche  increase and two different decreases. \nBook directly with me via contact@kathandrewsdesigns.com. \nVenue: Newcastle Racecourse \nDates: Sunday 9th August\, 1.45pm-3.45pm \nCost: £30\, including handouts and yarn. \nBring with you: 5mm circular knitting needles (60-80cm long). Needles must be circular for brioche knitting\, though we will be knitting flat\, not in the round. \nSkills required: Cast-on\, cast-off\, knit & purl. \nYou will also need a ticket for wool festival for the day you are attending the workshop (buy a ticket here) \nWorkshop spaces currently available: 4 \n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/intro-to-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-north-east-wool-show-9th-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Newcastle Racecourse\, Newcastle\, NE3 5HP CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Intro-to-Two-Colour-Brioche.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T104652 CREATED:20260428T114607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T114607Z UID:17434-1792242000-1792249200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at Stafford Wool Gathering\, 17th October 2026 DESCRIPTION:Learn this amazing knitting technique to create a wonderfully squishy fabric. We’ll cover the basics of the two-colour brioche stitch and the terminology. We’ll also explore a brioche increase and two simple decreases to create geometric shapes in your brioche swatch. \nDon’t forget to book your ticket for the show as well! \nTutor: Kath Andrews \nDate: Saturday 17th October \nTime: 1.00pm – 3.00pm \nLength of Workshop: 2 hours \nCost: £30 \nLevel of Experience: Intermediate \nSuitable for Age: 16 plus \nIncluded: Yarn and handouts. \nNeed to bring: 5mm circular needles\, pen or pencil. \nPlaces currently available: 5 \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/introduction-to-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-stafford-wool-gathering-17th-october-2026/ LOCATION:Staffordshire County Showground\, Weston Road\, Staffordshire\, ST18 0BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Intro-to-Two-Colour-Brioche-smaller-file-size.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR