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Expert: Carol Meldrum Carol Meldrum

Tapestry Crochet Weekend

Suitable for the next step crochetier, this weekend workshop will cover techniques such as how to work back loop double crochet, how to read a chart, how to work two colours on the same row/round and how to catch the yarn as you go. With a maximum of 12 participants, you will have plenty of time to ask all those crochet questions you always wanted to know the answers to!

Your Tour Includes

  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, starting with dinner on Friday and ending with lunch on Sunday
  • 2 days tuition with Carol Meldrum, kit included
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complementary WIFI
  • Use of the hotel leisure facilities (subject to availability); gym, heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna & steam room
Experts
Carol Meldrum

Carol Meldrum

Carol Meldrum is a textile designer, workshop tutor and author of many popular knitting and crochet titles. She is also the creative force behind the fashion accessories label Beatknit. She has worked within the textile industry as a designer for many High Street fashion outlets as well as internationally renowned hand knit label Rowan. Carol is also a successful workshop tutor teaching all aspects of knit and crochet on an informal basis to both groups and individuals.

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Itinerary

Check in to your room from 3pm. Meet your expert, retreat manager and fellow guests over dinner this evening

Includes Dinner

Today will focus on making a sampler and looking at the basic techniques of tapestry crochet. We will learn how to read from a chart, work 2 colours at the same time on right side and wrong side rows and work with 2 colours at the same time in the round.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Workshop

Included Highlights

Workshops

Using everything we have learnt we will begin working on our project, choosing from a cushion cover in rows or wrist warmers in the round.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Lunch

Crochet

Included Highlights

Workshops

Workshop Information: Tapestry Crochet is all about using two colours on the same row or round to create a pattern that has a similar appearance to intarsia or stranded knitting. We will work through the basics of the technique learning how to read a crochet colour chart, change colour and carry the yarn along catching it in as we go to make a patterned project of your choice.

Techniques covered: how to work back loop double crochet, how to read a chart, how to work two colours on the same row/round, how to catch the yarn in as you go.

Skill level: This workshop is suitable for the next step crochetier

What to bring: Crochet hooks (2mm and 3mm), locking stitch marker.

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.

Single Room Supplement from £56.00 (3 days).

Perfect for Yarn Lovers

Perfect for Yarn Lovers

Carefully crafted for yarn lovers, this knitting and crochet holiday embraces all things woolly! Our experienced knitting and crochet expert will be on hand throughout the holiday; joining us on yarn-related excursions and hosting inspirational workshops with a beautifully designed project to spark your creativity.

Accommodation

You will be staying a the 4-star Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club for 2 nights.
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