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Heritage Needlecraft Workshop: Chunky Knitting & York's Medieval Wool Trade
6 h
Class
About this activity
Itinerary
Learn to knit and in the process find out about the rich history of York’s medieval wool trade. Acquire the skills to cast on, cast off, knit, purl, rib, stocking stitch, garter stitch, moss stitch and a simple cable. Use the latest on-trend wools to knit a unique designer-scarf and create tassels and pom-poms to decorate.
Taught by textile artist Helen Barnes.
Suitable for beginners
Stop At:
• Duttons for Buttons, 32 Coppergate, York YO1 9NR England
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Learn to knit and in the process find out about the rich history of York’s medieval wool trade. Acquire the skills to cast on, cast off, knit, purl, rib, stocking stitch, garter stitch, moss stitch and a simple cable. Use the latest on-trend wools to knit a unique designer-scarf and create tassels and pom-poms to decorate.
Taught by textile artist Helen Barnes.
Suitable for beginners
Stop At:
• Duttons for Buttons, 32 Coppergate, York YO1 9NR England
Included
- Materials and refreshments.
Not included
- Lunch - Although lunch is not provided there are cafes to suit all budgets and green spaces nearby for packed lunches, when the weather is fine.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- The workshops are located on the 2nd floor, up two flights of stairs. Unfortunately there is no lift access in our medieval building.
- Unfortunately we do not have any facilities for infants.
- Not recommended for travellers who have difficulty climbing stairs
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
60%
Cultural
55%
Original
25%
