Fair Isle kids hat project

Seems like most of my projects get finished deep into the night so I'm off to sleepy town now.

I'm happy to say I pretty much finished a little fair isle knit hat in a day! So excited as it looks pretty finished. The pattern matches all around, just as I planned and the little hearts are just lovely. I think the next one I do will be more contrasting... Like yellow and a shade of dark blue; or mulberry and yellow; or orange and green, as it's nearly October!

And pompoms... Many pompoms...

It even got my niece's approval

Fair isle knitting workshop

I'm running 2 fair isle knitting workshops at Martineau Gardens as part of TSOS.

They are in August.

Come and check them out! I have some exciting patterns and colours for you to try! Coffee, tea & biscuits included.

New craft workshops

I'm excited to say that I'm using the studio at Martineau Gardens, as part of Tiger Skins of Sunlight, to hold knitting and craft workshops. All the information is on my Events page.

To book a place, please email: alexlaight@hotmail.co.uk

/// Mixed media bug-making 10:00 - 12:00 (with TSOS) /// Wed 15 July /// £3 

Art studio at Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG

/// Drop-in knitting 13:00 - 15:00 (with TSOS) /// Wed 15 July /// £2

It's a bit early but I have green wool so I will be focusing on "Knitivity" - Community project to make some simple knitted squares for a knitted Christmas Tree 2015. 

Come. I have spare knitting needles and wool!

Art studio at Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG

/// Knitting on 4 needles: Making tubes 10:00 - 12:00 (with TSOS) /// Thu 16 July /// £6

Art studio at Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG

/// Fair Isle Knitting workshop: Learn to make your own Fair Isle designs for a mug warmer 10:00 - 12:00 (with TSOS) Tue 25 August /// 5 places @£10 per session

Art studio at Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG

/// Fair Isle Knitting workshop: Make a Fair Isle mug warmer (potentially with your own designs) 10:00 - 12:00 (with TSOS) Thu 27 August /// 5 places @£10 per session

Art studio at Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG

Fair isle knitting

So this afternoon I started a new fair isle knitting pattern I made up with some lovely grey and mustard yellow wool. Just simple fingerless gloves, but I love playing with fair isle patterns so I might try and make some more exciting designs to play about with this week!

Craft bags for my Knitters

Craft bags with all the stuff you'll need for "knit your own Blanket Square" workshop at Cherry Reds in Birmingham, UK.

Get more details on our events page or on our Facebook page

Knitted blanket squares

Sewing together some knitted blanket squares in preparation for Sunday's craft workshop at Cherry Reds in Birmingham! 

I have been perfecting my sewing-together-blanket-squares techniques too. I think people with lots of different levels might turn up, so I'm thinking I might bring some extra wool in case anyone wants to do different colours but we'll see how it goes!

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Knit your own Blanket Square workshop

Knit your own Blanket Square is a great introduction to knitting on a small scale. You'll learn to knit a small square and learn how to attach different sample squares together! 
Meet a group of lovely people at Cherry Reds cafe and bar (89-90 John Bright St, Birmingham, UK) for a friendly and accessible workshop.

Do book your tickets in advance as only 10 places are available.

Follow this link for ticket options
For more info see the Monster Eyes Events Facebook page

The Knitter's Bible - A short review

Hands down, this is my favourite stitch directory. Really clear pictures. Some great stitches which are fun and, if not easy to do, at least the instructions guide you through the process well! Well worth a read. Easy to flick through as a reference guide.

The Knitter's Bible
by Claire Crompton

The Knitter's Bible - in full PDF

The Knitter's Bible to buy on Amazon

Welcome to the MonsterEyesEvents blog!

I'm starting up with some fun events in local venues this year, so I am very excited for January 2015! Crafting, sewing, climbing, live music and knitting are some of my hobbies and I love spending time with family and friends. Expect blog posts, reviews and pictures about what I'm creating, facilitating, and generally getting up to, throughout the year!