The concept of Knitworthiness has received welcome attention recently from designers such as Ysolda Teague and podcasters such as Louise Scollay aka Knit British. In essence it is about valuing the time, skills and materials that go into your knitting. As Ysolda says, 'life’s too short to knit for anyone who doesn’t love what you make'. 

So, if autumn brings, for you, the idea of gift making, here is the first of a series of workshops that combine an opportunity to make a beautiful gift for someone who will truly appreciate it, whilst at the same time learning some interesting new techniques that will add to your repertoire of skills.

Ysolda's Cadeautje Slippers are boot shaped and created with a thick, soft cushion of insulating fibre on the sole and around the cuffs for instantly warm toes. The secret is thrumming, a traditional technique used to create super warm mittens in chilly Newfoundland and Labrador. Every few stitches a wee bit of unspun fibre is worked into a stitch creating a fun pattern on the outside. The loose ends create a thick, fluffy layer on the inside just like a sheepskin. With ten sizes covering little kids to big guys in this pattern, you’ll be able to keep everyone’s toes cozy.

Photo credit - Ysolda Teague