Now that winter has finally struck us with its classic bone-snapping chill, it’s time to swap those outdoor picnics, beach days and park dates for something a bit more weather appropriate. Here at Lifehacker Australia, you know that means one thing and one thing only — we’ll be picking back up the knitting needles exactly where we left them this time last year.
Itching to do the same, but don’t know a thing about knitting or crocheting? You couldn’t have found yourself in a more convenient place because Melbourne-based fashion brand Cardigang are offering haberdashery workshops in Waterloo, Sydney this weekend (July 1st and 2nd) and August 5th and 6th.
With tickets priced at $80 (which you can buy right now via this link), you’ll get a 90-minute workshop with Cat and Morgan from Cardigang. The pair will walk you through the basics of your chosen craft while you make your very own beanie valued at $70 and have a yarn with like-minded makers.
But, the learning doesn’t stop there, you’ll also receive a $30 Cardigang voucher, so you can go home and hone your craft with one of the brand’s fool-proof DIY kits. With easy-to-follow instructions and all the materials included, they’re a great way to ease into the world of string craft.
What types of things can you make? The options are endless at Cardigang and vary by difficulty level, but a few beginner favourites are its scarves, cardigans, bucket hats and scrunchies.
Made from 100% natural fibres, each piece is surprisingly comfortable (read: not itchy), breathable and comes in a range of bright, bold colours to choose from — perfect for dopamine dressing. Handy, right?
Lifehacker Australia’s resident knitting queen Mel actually brought herself one of the DIY kits to test out late last year and loved her experience.
“The Cardigang Rosie Vest is a great option for those new to knitting, but also a nice quick project for more experienced knitters.”
The most rewarding part about getting yourself a little Cardigang DIY kit is that when someone pays your new knit a compliment, you can happily say that you made it yourself. How good?!
Keen to join the Cardigang? You can shop knitting and crochet kits here. Keen to try a workshop to get into the swing of things first? Head here.
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