Knitting Classes

If you'd like to arrange an Absolute Novice or Intrigued Intermediate course for you and your friends, please send me a note using the contact form on this site. I also do one-on-one sessions in the shop at £15 per hour.

To make sure everyone gets the most out of their course I’ve limited the number of participants to eight for each course.

I'm also available for keeping talks about knitting, alternative fibres, trends and eco-friendly knitting.

MayaB

Absolute Novice

Two evenings’ course where you’ll learn the basics of knitting.
When: n/a
Time: 2 hours X 2
Where: n/a
Price: £35 per person

We will cover and discuss:
The structure of a knitted piece
How to hold your needles and to make a slip knot
How to cast on and cast off
Basic stitches knit and purl
Definitions and difference between stitch patterns
Tips and tricks about finishing, weaving in ends, and combining different stitches.

Materials: As your first project I’ve designed and put together a beginner’s kit with everything you need to complete a set of fancy, thick and colourful potholders. The kit is available in the shop and online for £15.

Intrigued Intermediate

Three evenings’ course where you’ll progress from a beginner’s level of knitting. Skills required when entering: cast on, cast off, knit, and purl.
When: n/a
Time: 2 hours X 3
Where: n/a
Price: £50 per person

We will cover and discuss:
What is gauge/tension
How to read a pattern
Knitting in the round
Definitions of lace, cable, colour work
Resources, where do I go for help and how do I progress.

Materials: The idea for the intermediate workshop is for you to choose and bring to the course your own project to complete. Since we are all at different levels it is important that you find your ”perfect” project, and I’ll help you work through and to complete it. It can be a hat, a cowl, gloves or even a flattering summer top. The only requirements I’ve set for this workshop is that you know the basics: Cast on, cast off, knit and purl, so you might want to choose a pattern that introduces a technique you haven’t done before.

The aim of this workshop is to learn how to read a pattern properly, where to look for resources, and to find the confidence in trying out new and exciting projects on your own.