Knitting Basics workshop

Find inspiration for textured knitting from your local surroundings

Nature is great for inspiration

Simple colour work

I still have two spaces available for the Knitting Basics workshop in April (11th - 16th), this holiday is perfect for novice knitters or anyone wanting to brush up on the basics. Discover how to work with colour and create simple textured patterns, we will aim to complete a small project during the course of the week using different techniques. The small group allows for the workshop to be tailored to individual needs with plenty of one-to-one tuition. More experienced knitters are welcome to come along with their own projects and just relax at this peaceful retreat. For further details visit Knitting Holidays in France

Basic beading

Programme for the knitting basics workshop

Weds 11th April	Transfer to La Verderie from your chosen airport/station. Relax with an apero and supper
Thurs 12th April	8-9 breakfast 9.30 – 1 morning workshop 1-2 lunch 2.30 – 5.00 afternoon workshop 7.30 supper
Friday 13th April	8-9 breakfast 9.30 – 1 trip to Cognac or Chateau Corbonne 2.30 – 5.00 afternoon workshop  7.30 supper
Sat 14th April	8-9 breakfast 9.30 – 1 trip to St Jean d’Angely market 1-2 lunch 2.30 – 5 afternoon workshop 7.30 supper
Sunday 15th April	8-9 breakfast 9.30 – 1 morning workshop 1-2 lunch 2.30 – 5.30 afternoon workshop 7.30 supper
Monday 16th April	Transfers back to your departure airport or railway station

It's snowing in La Verderie

I realise that most of the UK is covered in a blanket of snow, but it is quite a novelty at La Verderie. It's only the second time in 8 years that we have had snow that looks like it is here to stay and the last time was about 5 years ago which was the first time some of the younger children in our little hamlet had ever seen snow. Being snowed in could be good for the book, if I can't go anywhere I will have to sit and work on it, we have logs, wine and a freezer full of food.........

A day out in Norwich

Culli had to meet a client in Norwich last week, so I went along for the ride and knitted my way from La Verderie all the way to Norwich. It was a fairly frantic couple of days but good to see everyone and I love Norwich. It has a beautiful cathedral and fantastic shops, wish I could have spent more time there. Then back to Hove in the evening to help Ross celebrate his birthday with cheesecake made by Bash and Poppy.

Entrance to the Cathedral Close