I teach a range of workshops throughout the UK and holidays abroad and have vast teaching experience. Clients include Arena Travel (Stitchtopia), The Country Living Fair, WI Centennial Fair, The Creative Sanctuary, Rowan Yarns, The Yarn Dispensary and many more. I teach all levels of knitting and crochet including seasonal classes, custom classes available on request. If you would like me to teach in your shop or at your local yarn festival, please get in touch for full class list.
Email: info@moochka.co.uk
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SOLD OUTTunisian CrochetSaturday 15th April 2023Time: 10am - 4pmSconch Yarn Shop Unit 11, Blake house Craft Centre Blake End, Nr Braintree Essex, CM77 6SH Price: £65 Learn Tunisian Crochet at our beautiful shop set inside a 17th century barn, in Braintree. This full day class with the amazing Anna Nikiporowicz (author of Crocheted Wreaths for the Home, Embroidered Crochet and the soon to be released Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary) will get you started if a beginner and expand your skills if you know the basics with Tunisian Crochet. You will learn lots of stitches including puffs, bobbles, lace, cables as well as increases, decreases and different ways of joining. During this class you will work on lots of stitch samples giving you plenty of skills to tackle any Tunisian Crochet projects. You do not need to know how to Tunisian crochet, but you do need to know how to crochet to take this class. All materials as well as tea/coffee and of course cake will be provided. Please bring your order confirmation with you to the class. Contact us if you have any questions or want more information before booking your place. |
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Mosaic CrochetSaturday 29th April 2023Time: 10am - 1pmSconch Yarn Shop Unit 11, Blake house Craft Centre Blake End, Nr Braintree Essex, CM77 6SH Price: £40 Learn Mosaic and Overlay Crochet at our beautiful shop set inside a 17th century barn, in Braintree. This half day class with the amazing Anna Nikiporowicz (author of Crocheted Wreaths for the Home, Embroidered Crochet and the soon to be released Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary) will show you all you need to know to create beautiful colourwork crochet designs. Mosaic crochet is colourwork technique worked in double crochet and treble crochet. It follows the same chart as mosaic knitting and produces gorgeous patterns. During this class you will master how to crochet using this and mosaic overlay technique. This workshop is designed for intermediate crocheters - you must be able to confidently do the basics in crochet. All materials as well as tea/coffee and of course cake will be provided. Please bring your order confirmation with you to the class. Contact us if you have any questions or want more information before booking your place. This workshop is suitable for those with good basic crochet skills. All materials as well as tea/coffee and of course cake will be provided. Please bring your order confirmation with you to the class. Contact us if you have any questions or want more information before booking your place. |
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SOLD OUTFair-isle CrochetSaturday 29th April 2023Time: 2 - 5pmSconch Yarn Shop Unit 11, Blake house Craft Centre Blake End, Nr Braintree Essex, CM77 6SH Price: £40 Learn How to do Fair Isle Crochet (also known as Stranded Crochet) at our beautiful shop set inside a 17th century barn, in Braintree. This half day class with the amazing Anna Nikiporowicz (author of Crocheted Wreaths for the Home, Embroidered Crochet, and the soon to be released Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary) will show you all you need to know to create beautiful colourwork crochet designs. During this project based class participants will learn how to crochet using the fair isle technique using one-handed and two-handed methods, strand yarn correctly and work from a chart. Participants will be given a pattern for cushions to practice after gaining their newly learned skills. This workshop is suitable for those with good basic crochet skills. All materials as well as tea/coffee and of course cake will be provided. Please bring your order confirmation with you to the class. Contact us if you have any questions or want more information before booking your place. |
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Knit and Crochet in West of Ireland25th to 30th June 20236 days from £1,899ppOn this superb 6-day knitting & crochet holiday you'll enjoy workshops led by Carol Meldrum (June) or Anna Nikipirowicz (July) and discover the stunning scenery, spirit and traditional crafts of the west coast of Ireland. Included excursions give you a chance to explore the charming city of Galway and visit the Leenane Sheep and Wool Centre amidst the rugged Connemara landscape. Knitting has been a part of Irish life since the 1600's when knitting schools were established across the country. During the 18th century knitting became a source of income for many households thanks to an abundance of wool. Aran sweaters with their distinctive design are a symbol of Ireland. A full day excursion to the smallest of the Aran islands is a chance to learn about Aran knitting - the Inis Oírr way. Project: During this holiday we will start on a beautiful project bag full of traditional cables and bobbles taken inspiration from the Aran islands. There will be a choice of knitted or crochet version. |
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Tunisian Crochet Weekend
22nd to 24th September 20233 days from £475ppTake some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join Anna on this relaxing weekend retreat dedicated to Tunisian crochet. The weekend is suitable for anyone who is comfortable with holding the yarn and the hook and knows how to work basic standard crochet stitches.
Project: During the two days we will work on a cushion cover. Learning a great range of stitches, including puffs, bobbles, lace, cables as well as increases, decreases, joining and little cross stitch. On day one we will start with simple, purl, seed stitches, using colour to create interesting effects, then moving onto puffs and shells. One day two we will concentrate on fans, lace, cables, waves and joining. Participants will need to bring with them 5mm Tunisian crochet hook, cable needle, tapestry needle for sewing up and scissors. You do not need to know how to Tunisian crochet, but you do need to know how to hold yarn and hook and crochet basic stitches. |
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Stitch yourself happy - Knitting & Pilates
24th to 26th November 20233 days from £475ppNumerous studies have shown that crafting is just as beneficial for your personal wellbeing and mental health as Pilates, yoga and mindfulness are for both physical and mental health. Our Stitch yourself Happy holidays combine craft sessions with our most popular experts with mind & body sessions from experienced qualified tutors to leave you relaxed and refreshed and full of crafting inspiration!
Project: During this weekend we will start working on small project bag, perfect for carrying your socks or small projects.
We will learn how to knit using the mosaic technique creating beautiful patterns, read mosaic charts, work in the round and how to knit non stretchy straps.
Participants will need to bring 4mm 60cm in length circular needles, tapestry needles and scissors.
This class is suitable for anyone who is comfortable holding knitting needles and yarn and knows the basic stitches.
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Crochet Sock Weekend
Friday 15th - Sunday 17th December 20233 days from £475ppTake some time out for yourself on the run up to Christmas! This weekend is a perfect introduction to crocheting socks. We’ll work on a pair of basic top-down socks which will cover all the techniques you need and discuss sizing and how to choose the best one for your foot.Great class for anyone who always wanted to crochet socks. During the weekend we will work on a pair of basic top-down socks where we will learn the heel flap construction, heel turn, gusset and toe decreases. We will also cover sizing and how to customise your socks to fit your foot. Time permitting we will also have a go at mini sock with toe-up construction with an afterthought heel.
On day one, we will work on the cuff, leg, heel flap and turn.
On day two, we will cover gusset, foot, toes and finishing. Also, mini sock with afterthought heel if time permits it.
Participants will be given a choice of four colours of yarn for their socks and will need to bring 3mm hook, 3 x lockable stitch marker in different colours, tapestry needle and scissors
This class is suitable for participants who are comfortable with holding hook and yarn and know the basic stitches.
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