{"product_id":"numbers-for-knitters","title":"Numbers for Knitters - Saturday 18th July 10am - 4pm","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDoes the idea of \"decrease every 8 rows 10 times\" make your head spin? Have you ever found the perfect pattern, only to realise the gauge is all wrong — or the sleeves are just a little too long?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis full-day workshop with the brilliant Kate Atherley is here to change all of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning: Maths for Knitters\u003c\/strong\u003e We'll spend the morning conquering the numbers side of knitting — and discovering it's really not as scary as it looks. Kate will walk you through the maths that lives inside your patterns: counting, tracking, and working through those tricky instructions with confidence. We'll cover calculating yardage from partial balls, making sure you're buying the right amount of yarn for a project, and having a proper honest conversation about gauge — what it actually means, and what to do when you can't match it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon: Pattern Alteration\u003c\/strong\u003e After lunch, we'll roll up our sleeves and get into the wonderfully satisfying world of adapting patterns to suit \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e. Found a pattern you love but need to change the size? Want shorter sleeves, a longer body, or a different neckline? Kate will share her strategies for making alterations efficiently and confidently — including how to choose patterns that are easiest to modify, and how to use great designs as a jumping-off point for your own ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Day\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrive at 10am and settle in for a day of knitting, numbers and a good few lightbulb moments. We'll provide a light lunch, plus tea, coffee and cake throughout the day — because every good workshop runs on cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether you're a newer knitter who wants to feel more at home reading patterns, or an experienced maker ready to take real creative control — this day is for you. It's all about becoming a more powerful, more confident knitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Tutor\u003c\/strong\u003e Kate Atherley is a best-selling author of ten knitting books, Knitty.com's Managing Technical Editor, and one of the knitting world's most beloved teachers. She's known for making the technical side of knitting genuinely accessible — and even fun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purlescence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58100273086848,"sku":"WSHOP-KA-ALL","price":104.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7756\/9186\/files\/download.jpg?v=1778857739","url":"https:\/\/purlescence.com\/en-us\/products\/numbers-for-knitters","provider":"Purlescence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}