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Filet Crochet Jumper Weekend
3 days from £545pp
Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 3 day itinerary
Skill level : Participants should have crocheted a few projects already, using chain and treble crochet stitch.
Techniques covered: reading diagram symbols to assist with written instructions, how to calculate smaller/larger sizes (gauge), how to create gaps with treble stitches to form a pattern, starting with how to crochet the foundation row combined with the chain for easier working and a neater cuff and hem edge, increasing on sleeves to form shaping, select from 3 sleeve lengths, ways to secure your tail end – crochet in as you go, sewing/weaving in.
What to bring: scissors, sewing needle, stitch markers, 4- and 5-mm hooks, DK yarn (quantity to be confirmed, dependent on size) notepad and pen
Check in to your room from 3pm. Join your expert, retreat manager and fellow guests for dinner this evening.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Today we will learn how to read diagram symbols to support your understanding of written instructions and filet crochet, how to calculate sizing, and how to create gaps within treble stitches to form a pattern. We'll start with how to crochet the foundation row combined with the chain for easier working and a neater cuff and hem edge, increasing on sleeves to form shaping. You'll be able to select from 3 sleeve lengths and we'll look at ways to secure your tail end – crochet in as you go or sewing/weaving in.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Highlights
- Filet Crochet Jumper and Scarf
We work on the sleeves today, creating the foundation chain for the framework of rows and selecting the sleeve length and calculating the sizing. We’ll also look at jumper assembly, how to sew or crochet the sections together, including blocking techniques.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Highlights
- Filet Crochet Jumper
Tour notes: Although there are no mobility requirements for this tour, please note that you will need to be able to make your own way between our workshop room, your bedroom and the restaurant, which could involve walks of up to 5 minutes. If you require full disabled access, please check with us before booking.
Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at the 4-star Blunsdon House Hotel.
Blunsdon House Hotel
Set in 30 acres of beautiful countryside, the 4-star Blunsdon House Hotel is situated in the village of Broad Blunsdon. All the individually decorated bedrooms have flat screen televisions, a safety deposit box, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. There are two restaurants and three bars to relax and enjoy a drink after a day of exploring or alternatively take a swim in the hotels indoor heated swimming pool or take a walk around the beautiful grounds of the hotel.
Hotel Facilities
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lift
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
- Gym
- Free Car Parking
Room Facilities
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Free Wifi
- Ensuite Facilities
