Visible Mending - Knit Repairs

Learn a few simple ways to repair and refresh your knit garments!

This workshop is designed for beginners or anyone wanting to learn approachable and useful methods to extend the life of their favourite pieces — no knitting experience required. The focus is on simple repairs rather than technical knitting techniques!

In this interactive session, we’ll look at examples of knit repairs and explore a small range of methods including darning, patching with fleece, and using simple embroidery stitches to reinforce or add detail to worn areas. You’ll learn practical and useful techniques that you can continue using at home.

What you’ll get:

·   All workshop materials (including needles, yarn and patching materials).

·   Basic knit repair notes.

·   Ideas and inspiration from not only your facilitator Elise, but from others in the room — you’ll find this part invaluable!

What to bring:

·  Knit garments (jumpers, cardigans, socks, scarves) that need repairing.

·  Tennis ball or orange to use as a “darning mushroom” and large elastic band.

·  Optional: yarn or materials you’d like to incorporate (if you have a certain colour scheme to consider)

·  Your imagination and willingness to have a go!

Available for sale via Hoop Hoop Hooray:

Handmade darning mushrooms, crafted by my dad and his friend at Stirling Men’s Shed. Each one is unique, with its own character and made with care. $20 - $30

Your facilitator:

Hoop Hoop Hooray was started by Elise as a hobby business over 8 years ago because of her love of embroidery and her want to share her passion with others. With a background in education, she is an experienced, friendly and above all patient teacher who has run numerous embroidery workshops with youngsters and adults. Follow along https://www.instagram.com/hoophoophoorayau

What to expect

Length

~3 hour workshop with guidance from Elise to do your own projects.

Start time

Event activities will start on time, but if you are running late, you may still join.

Location

Inside - Binjar Room

Type of event and expectations

Adult workshop space - Guests are expected to follow instructions of the program facilitator, be respectful at all times and assume responsibility for their own safety. This workshop is not suitable for children.

Accessibility

This is a sitting event. Fine motor skills.

Accessible parking is available at front of EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au

Directions to EcoHub
Please consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near EcoHub and services multiple routes.

EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.

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Recycling hub
Bring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub when you attend: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.

For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am.