Join us this Autumn for a special edition of YKWU in collaboration with second-hand fashion brand Traid. These intimate sessions will take place on the last Saturday of every month at the Traid store in Shepherds Bush from 12-3pm.
Every session invites a young emerging designer to demonstrate how to knit or crochet clothes and accessories from second hand materials including textiles and vintage yarn.
These sessions are limited to twelve spaces and on a first come, first served basis, so please book your FREE ticket early to ensure your spot.
about YKWU
You Can Knit With Us (YKWU) is Colèchi’s very own knitting club that started as a way to encourage people take part in the art of producing fashion through knitting; and to change generic preconceived ideas of who knits. YKWU collaborates with knitwear designers, yarn producers and educators to allow an explorative reconnection with traditional clothes making.
about Traid
Traid is a charity retailer offering an alternative to buying new clothes with locations across London. As a pioneer in collecting, sorting, and selling second-hand clothes, Traid’s aim is to progress the concept of reuse so that it becomes the first choice for as many people as possible.
about the designer
Shivani is a crochet tutor and fashion designer specialising in crochet garments and accessories. She has been crocheting for over 10 years and teaching for almost 3 years now. Her journey with crochet began at the age of 10, learning basic stitches with her grandma and over the years has explored the craft and various techniques. With a genuine love to explore the craft and share the skills, tips and tricks, her goal as a tutor is to inspire others to tap into their own creativity and pick up a new interest.
about the pattern
Shivani will show you how to crochet granny squares.
sponsors
This workshop is sponsored by Dalston’s Soda.