Wendy Poole the Dressmaker
and Wendy Poole Handmade
Dressmaking, Sewing, Patchwork, Quilting, Knitting and Crochet
Beginners Learn to Crochet Videos
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Absolute Beginners Learn to Crochet Video
If you are new to crochet, this video takes you through everything you need to know to get started, including what you'll need, how to hold the hook and I'll teach you how to make a slipknot and a chain.
Level: Beginners
Date: Saturday 11th November 2023
Time: 10am to 4pm
Price: £75.00
Learn to sew using stretch knit fabrics and make your own fashionable Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater/Sweatshirt. This pattern is very simple to sew, perfect for beginners and there are two different high neck options, to keep you toasty and warm!
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Option 1: Is a close fitting sweatshirt (sweater) with upright style turtleneck. It has raglan sleeves, a wide waistband and long cuffs.
Option 2: Has a funnel/boats style neck. It’s close fitting at the shoulders and flares out at the hem. It also has side splits and the front is slightly shorter than the back.
Sizes: To fit from bust size 31” (79cm) up to 47” (119cm)
You will learn how to sew using knit fabrics, using your regular sewing machine. Plus get tips for sewing with stretch and knits, how to choose your correct size and read your pattern. You will also learn how to attach a neckline and cuffs for t-shirts and sweaters and gain the confidence to make more garments using stretch, knits and sweatshirt style fabrics.
For full workshop information and online booking, go directly to Truro Fabrics through the link here:
Ultimate Learn To Knit Socks
Learn to Knit Toe Up Socks
Venue: LILYBOO
Lostwithiel, Cornwall, UK
Date: Saturday 27th Sept 2025
Time: Morning 10am to 1pm
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Price: £40
Level: Ability to knit the knit and purl stitch and cast off
For full workshop information and online booking, go directly to Lilyboo, Lostwithiel, Cornwall at https://www.lilyboocornwall.co.uk/shop/workshops/
or you can book directly through the links below:
In this workshop you’ll start to make your own pair of Toe-Up Socks, which is a really popular option for sock knitting, as you can try your socks on as you go - to ensure a perfect fit. You can also easily calculate yarn usage and never run out of yarn on the second foot, plus this method avoids the need to use “Kitchener Stitch” at the Toe!
You’ll learn to use the “Magic Loop” method of knitting and an 80cm circular needle is included with the workshop, to ensure you have the correct size and length of needle to knit your socks.
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During the workshop you will start by making a mini sock and learn how to cast-on from the toe and increase your stitches.
You will then learn and be guided through how to make a “German Short Row Heel’ and shown a stretchy “Cast-Off” method for the end of the cuff.
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By the end of the work shop you will have cast on and started your full-size sock and will also have the benefit of being able to refer back to Wendy’s YouTube videos at home, if you need to check back or refresh yourself with any of the techniques learned on the day.
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The pattern included with the workshop covers adult shoe sizes ranging from a UK adult size 3, up to a UK adult size 13.
Make a Pair of Knitted Wrist Warmers
7 Size options - Toddler to Large Adult
Venue: LILYBOO
Lostwithiel, Cornwall, UK
Date: Saturday 27th Sept 2025
Time: Afternoon 1.30pm to 4.30pm
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Price: £40
Level: Ability to make the knit and purl stitch and cast off
For full workshop information and online booking, go directly to Lilyboo, Lostwithiel, Cornwall at https://www.lilyboocornwall.co.uk/shop/workshops/
or you can book directly through the links below:
These Wristwarmers are cosy to wear and also make perfect Christmas Presents. They’ve also been designed to be easy to knit if you’re a newer knitter, but can also have some different stitch options for the edges, if you want to make something a bit fancier.
The sizes and length and are customisable can be made in toddler, child and adult small/medium/large sizes with different stitch choice options for the top and bottom edging.
Skill Level Requirements
To be able to cast on, work the knit stitch, purl stitch and cast off.
Material Requirements
One 3.25mm x 80cm circular needle.
One 4mm x 80cm circular needle.
(Recommended brand “Knit Pro Zing”).
1 x 100gram ball of DK weight yarn.
Or alternatively you could use 1 x 50gram ball of 4 ply yarn, together with 1 x 25gram ball of silk/mohair if you want to achieve that soft fuzzy look thats popular at the moment. (Both yarns are then held and knitted together) to create a luxurious look).
Beginners Knitting - 6 Week Course
Learning all the Basic Skills
Venue: LILYBOO
Lostwithiel, Cornwall, UK
Start date: Friday 24th Oct 2025
Time: Afternoon 2pm to 4pm
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Price: £100
Level: Beginners
For full workshop information and online booking, go directly to Lilyboo, Lostwithiel, Cornwall at https://www.lilyboocornwall.co.uk/shop/workshops/
or you can book directly through the links below:
If you want to learn to knit and understand all the basic skills to start knitting garments, this 6 week course is perfect for you!
The course commences on the 24th October and runs from 2pm to 4pm each week.
Over the 6 weeks your will be learn to knit 5 different types of squares featuring the techniques and skills you can then use to make knitted garments. Along with this you'll learn how to put them together and make a knitted border, plus we will cover how to choose and understand knitting patterns.
Week one: All the basics. Everything you need to know to learn to knit. How to choose your yarns and needles, casting on, knit, purl and cast off.
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Week two: Rib, moss stitch, knit and purl (gansey style) stitch patterns.
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Week three: Cable stitches.
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Week four: Lace Stitches.
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Week five: Colour work, slip stitch colourwork and fair isle.
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Week six: How to sew your knitting together and join pieces and an introduction to reading a pattern.
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Who is this workshop for
Suitable for beginners.
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What you need to bring
Over the 6 weeks you will need to have 4 to 5 different colours of double knit weight yarn, which will enable you to complete a colourful lap blanket or piece of knitting. On week 1 please bring 1 ball of 100g double knit weight yarn in a light or bright colour and a pair of 4mm needles. Just to note your yarn amounts may vary depending on how many squares you end up making!