WoollyAway - Our Amazing Tutors
Molly Brown
Molly has experimented, played and worked with textiles since childhood. This interest has remained an important part of her life, from making Christmas presents on her Nana’s treadle machine; to teaching multiple skills at the Knitting and Stitching Shows.
After a 35 year career as an Occupational Therapist in the NHS, Molly changed direction in 2016. She focused more on teaching skills to others and working on her own projects.
Over her lifetime Molly has mastered a wide repertoire of skills in both Knitting and Sewing. She teaches a wide range of knitting techniques, from entrelac to magic loop (2 at a time), cables and bobbles, fairisle and of course double knitting. In 2020 the was asked to write a book about entrelac knitting, which was published in spring 2022.
Molly loves to share her skills and enjoys teaching other people how to knit. Molly will be teaching a Double Knitting class at WoollyAway September 2024.
Find Molly at https://www.mollybrownsemporium.co.uk/
Instagram: mollybrownsemporium
Andrew Kite (Kitey)
Andrew (aka Kitey) is the Indie Dyer behind Yw (Yarn Whisperer), dyeing vibrant and delicious collections inspired by nature, food and the Universe, and he is excited to be at WoollyAway 2024!
He took up knitting in 2020 but has been crocheting since Xmas 2014 and it remains his first love, not least because it ‘works up fast and is perfect for a last-minute handmade present!’ – and he always has yarn to hand!
When he is not making up samples or test knitting/crocheting, he loves making colourful taxidermy animals and unexpected items like ammonites, plants, and homewares such as blankets and bowls, and scarves and cowls. Many of his own yarn samples can be seen in some of these makes!
As an ex-Primary school teacher, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and skills and is immensely excited about teaching an exclusive new pattern, written especially for the workshop at WoollyAway.
Kitey will be teaching a crochet class using a unique-to-us plant-based yarn.
Find him at www.yarnwhisperer.co.uk
Instagram @the_yarnwhisperer
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iwantyarn
Diana Bensted
Crochet ambassador, designer and teacher. Diana Bensted is known for her fabulous, garment, shawl and blanket designs which take crochet into previously uncharted waters. Diana is the owner of The Crochet Chain and a frequent teacher at Crates of Wool.As one of the hosts of WoollyAway, Diana will be around all weekend to help with your crochet projects.
Deb Cunningham
Owner of Crates of Wool in Ware, Deb is living the dream of being surrounded by yarn and crafters all day. Deb is a knitting teacher and designer and is co-host of WoollyAway. She has tried most textile crafts and is an expert knitter, a crocheter, spinner, weaver and dyer.
Deb will be leading a workshop in Gansey Textures in knitting where you design your own Gansey sampler.
Reservations for September 2024 are now closed but mark your diaries for our 2025 retreats:
- 1st & 2nd March
- 18th & 19th October
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