Knitting and Crochet Retreat

With Jane Crowfoot and Debbie Abrahams Wadenhoe House, Northamptonshire: 18th - 20th August 2017 We invite you to join us for an exclusive country retreat in Northamptonshire, England from Friday 18th through to Sunday 20th August 2017. Set in eight acres of landscaped gardens, you will spend the weekend at a magnificent Jacobean manor house, knitting and crocheting in the peace and tranquility of an elegant countryside dwelling. The house and grounds have been booked exclusively for the group for the whole weekend and, with all meals included, cooked for you by the resident award-winning Master Chef, this promises to be a fabulous weekend for all. There will be a small project to knit or crochet during the weekend designed by Debbie and Jane. Debbie and Jane make great tutors with a long history of teaching and they really enjoy working alongside each other to create fun and informative workshops. They will each design a small project for you to work through over the course of the weekend and will be on hand to guide you through an array of techniques, typically including beading and colour work. Free time is built into the weekend programme, giving you the opportunity to explore the local countryside and villages, so why not treat yourself to a relaxing weekend and join them for what is sure to be a great event! Prices from £335 Included in the price: 2 nights accomodation 2 evening meals 2 continental/cooked buffet breakfasts 2 light lunches Tea & Coffee during the day Workshop kit including yarn and materials Please click here for more information and booking page Book now to avoid disappointment!

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Pattern: Douglas Pom Pom Beanie

Materials:
1 skein Lion's Pride Woolspun in Taupe (MC)
1 skein Lion's Pride Woolspun in Cranberry (CC)
Size 8 double pointed needles
Large Clover Pom Pom Maker

Abbreviations:
CO - cast on
K - knit
P - purl
K2tog - knit two stitches together

Instructions:

CO 78 using MC

Round 1: *K1, P1.* Repeat from * to * until end

Repeat Round 1 eleven more times, for 12 rounds total

Round 2-4: K across

Round 5: *K1 in MC, K1 in CC.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 6: *K1 in CC, K1 in MC.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 7: K across in CC

Round 8: *K1 in CC, K1 in MC.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 9: *K1 in MC, K1 in CC.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 10: K across in MC

Rounds 11-15: Repeat Rounds 5-9

Rounds 16-18: K across in MC

Decrease:

Work in MC only for entire crown decrease

Round 16: *K11, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 17: K across

Round 18: *K10, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 19: K across

Round 20: *K9, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 21: K across

Round 22: *K8, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 23: K across

Round 24: *K7, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 25: K across

Round 26: *K6, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 27: K across

Round 28: *K5, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end

Round 29: K across

Rounds 30-31: K2tog across

Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches

Make a pom pom using CC and the Large pom pom maker. Attach to the top of the hat. Weave in ends.

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