Three hand-knitted Fair Isle Christmas baubles in red and cream hanging on a white twig tree

Highlights

Knitting
3 hrs
Intermediate

Skein Sisters Workshops

Knit Fair Isle Christmas Baubles with Linda

$115.00

Highlights

Knitting
3 hrs
Intermediate

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Why you'll love it

Linda’s adding a little sparkle to your needles this festive season! Join her for a merry workshop where you’ll learn to knit your own beautiful Fair Isle Christmas baubles – the perfect handmade touch for your tree, table or gift wrapping.

Once you’ve mastered the basic bauble, you’ll be able to mix and match patterns and colours to suit your own festive palette – from classic red and white to Scandi cool or a pastel Christmas dream.

Each bauble measures around 7.5cm (3”) tall, and we’ll provide plenty of stuffing for your first creation.

This workshop brings together two of Linda’s most-loved techniques – stranded colourwork and knitting in the round. Even if you’ve joined her before, you’re bound to pick up new tips and tricks. If you’re newer to these methods, a little experience with circular needles will help you get the most from the class.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Understand the basics of stranded colourwork
  • Manage multiple strands without the tangles
  • Catch and carry floats neatly on the back of your work
  • Read and follow colourwork charts
  • Knit comfortably in the round on a small circumference
  • Increase with the Make One (M1) technique
  • Knit a tidy little i-cord to finish your bauble in style

You’ll leave with: a completed or partially completed bauble, the pattern and skills to make more at home, and a heart full of festive cheer. (We’ll provide the stuffing for your first ornament.)
Skills Needed

Suitable for intermediate knitters, and for advanced beginners who are confident knitting in the round.

This class brings together stranded colourwork and knitting in the round, so a little experience on circular needles or double-pointed needles will help you get the most from it.

If you have knitted with Linda before you will still pick up new tips and tricks, and if either technique is new to you she will guide you through it.

What To Bring
  • 8ply/DK weight yarn (like Peppin 8 or Bellissimo 8) in at least two contrasting colours – around 10g of each per bauble
  • 3.25mm 80–100cm circular needles for magic loop, or double-pointed needles if you prefer
  • Stitch marker
  • Darning needle
  • Scissors

Here are some we have in stock:

Skein Sisters Enamel Stitch Markers - Various Styles – Cute Kitty
Enamel Stitch Markers - Various Styles

Cute Kitty

$14.95
Skein Sisters Opening Stitch Markers – Bright Colours
Opening Stitch Markers

Bright Colours

$6.95
Skein Sisters Ring Stitch Markers
Ring Stitch Markers

Small (up to 4.5mm needle)

$8.95
Clover Quick Locking Stitch Markers
Quick Locking Stitch Markers

Small

$10.35
Skein Sisters Cat Ears Stitch Markers
Cat Ears Stitch Markers

Assorted / Small

$8.95
Class Prep

There is no preparation for this class.

If you need to purchase materials on the day of your class please arrive 20 minutes early and we’ll help you with your selection.

You’ll receive a 10% discount on any yarn, notions and book purchases you make in store on the day.

Class Location

721 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203

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Store Accessibility

  • The main shop is accessible to all.
  • The double doors on New Canterbury Road allow for flat access to the shop.

Parking

  • There is plenty of all-day and two-hour parking around Skein Sisters. 
  • Parking along New Canterbury Road, directly outside the shop, allows for access to the shop for those using wheelchairs or disability scooters. 

Public Transport

  • We are a 10-minute walk from Hurlstone Park train station, as well as Dulwich Grove Light Rail station. Buses also run along New Canterbury Road past the shop.
  • See our Contact Us page for more information. 
Cancellation

You can cancel a class booking...

  • Up to 7 days before the class – you are able to cancel and receive a full refund.
  • 7 days – 72 hours before the class – we are able to offer a credit but we cannot guarantee a full refund unless another booking fills your spot.
  • Less than 72 hours before the class – no credit or refund available.

Class Terms & Conditions

Full payment is required prior to the start of the class to confirm your spot.

Minimum numbers – All classes require a minimum of three people in order to go ahead and, depending on the class, a maximum of ten. If your class or workshop does not have the minimum number of students, the class will be postponed and you will be notified within three days of the class date if it has been cancelled or changed. We cannot be held liable for travel or any other costs in the event of a cancellation.

If your class is postponed or cancelled you can use the amount paid to transfer to another event/activity, use it as a store credit, or be issued a full refund.
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Linda Scocca

Linda was taught how to knit by her mum when she was eight years old and encouraged by both her Nonna’s to keep her hands busy. Knitting, crochet, embroidery and sewing where all a part of her life from a young age. After a break from crafting Linda came back to it, and knitting in particular, with a vengeance! Shawls, jumpers, cardigans, socks, colourwork, lace, cables, accessories - she wants and does knit all the things!

Linda enjoys helping many knitters and crocheters decipher tricky patterns and learn new techniques at our regular Help Clinic. She has oodles of patience for beginners and is excited to welcome newcomers to our much loved craft.