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Katherine Lymer
Katherine is an experienced tutor who loves to knit
and loves teaching knitting techniques to people
of all ages and skill levels. Her workshops range
from “Learn to Knit”, and “Taking the Next Steps”
(including knitting with colour, lace and texture),
through to more advanced techniques such as sock
knitting, brioche, magic loop and two-handed Fair
Isle.
What is your favourite Rowan yarn?
To pick only one! So hard…for spring-summer, it’s
probably Handknit Cotton, especially with the new
“blue” shades, and for autumn-winter it is, without a
doubt, Felted Tweed. I also love Kidsilk Haze – its
colours, texture and how it can work across all seasons.
What is your favourite design from the
Rowan SS18 collections?
For me? “Minton”, from the Willow Collection in
Rowan Magazine 63, as it combines cables and colourwork
in such an eye-catching design. However, my
husband thinks I should knit “Stafford” in gorgeously
squishy brioche – and given our home just north of the
border, he may have a point! But have you seen Martin
Storey’s “Little Rowan Dudes”? My boys have been
eyeing up “Cracker” and “Wham” – both with more
striking cables. It’s like we’re from the same knitting
family!
What is your favourite Rowan design ever?
Marie Wallin’s “Fyne” from Mag 42. It was my first
ever Fair Isle garment, which I knitted in tones of purples,
pinks and blues. I loved wearing it so much that I’m
considering knitting another!
What are you knitting at the moment?
“After Glow” from Mag 62 in Kidsilk Haze “Trance”
and Fine Lace “Chalk”. Given my love of all things
blue, it seems strange that suddenly my wardrobe is
lacking in such rich, vibrant tones so I’m looking forward
to giving it (and me) a lift.
Which subject/technique do you enjoy
teaching the most and why?
Oh, tricky….. I enjoy teaching “Learn to Knit” with
complete beginners and those returning to the craft. It’s
such a delight to see them progress through the basics and
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