Machine Knit to make hand warmers!

Make your very own fingerless gloves with a knitting machine!Under the tuition of Jane Taylor from North End Knitting School, come and learn the machine knitting skills needed to make a pair of fingerless hand warmers, ready for you or someone elses Autumn/ Winer Wardrobe.

Using a fantastic stock of colourful yarns provided, you will choose punch card patterns depicting traditional motifs, making your design personal and reflecting identity and culture.Additional information:Lunch is available to purchase from The River Kitchen at the Museum of Making or various eateries and shops in the city centre.Questions?If you have any questions or specific requirements regarding attending this course please feel free to get in touch by contacting us at info@derbymuseums.org.This workshop is inspired by World 259, contributed by Sidony Swan, where each country has its own thriving textile industry, using local resources particular to that area.

It provides jobs and its people buy locally produced clothing.. fashionfictions.org/the-worlds/Suitable for ages 12+, booking essential.This event is part of the Field to Fashion project funded by Art Fund and Rolls-Royce, as part of our STEAM Learning programme.