Learn the Basics Knitting Courses
If you would like to knit but are a novice or not very confident of your skills, then our 'Learn the Basics' courses would be ideal for you.
These courses are aimed at knitters who know how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off. We offer two, three week courses, Foundations and Building Blocks
Each course is made up of three sessions and cost £40.00 per set of three.
Book both the Foundations and Building Blocks and get £10.00 off.
Each level has an optional materials pack to use during the course (£15.00) or you can bring your own.
We are not currently taking bookings due to Covid restrictions. You can register your interest by selecting the "expression of interest" option and checking out. We will be in touch once courses restart.
Foundations
Week One
knitting and purling technique check
increase and decreasing techniques and when to use them
Week Two
Tension, pattern reading, mini-project to complete at home
Week Three
Finishing techniques
Optional pack comprises: two sizes of zing 25cm straight knitting needles; a pair of snips; pins, sewing up needles, tape measure and one ball of Stylecraft Special DK yarn.
Building Blocks
Week One
Working in the round using double pointed needles and circular needles
Week Two
Colourwork -- intarsia and stranded
Intarsia
Stranded colourwork
Week Three
Lace & cables
Optional pack comprises: one set of double pointed needles and a circular needle; cable needle and two colours of Mambo DK.
At the end of each session we will give suggestions for patterns and yarns which use the skills learned that week to produce a small project.
If you would like to join our courses but have never knitted, we also offer a stand-alone session (Basics) which teaches how to cast-on, knit, purl and cast-off.
Optional pack as for the Building Blocks course.
Forthcoming Dates
Tuesday evenings 6.30—8.30pm
Basic tbc
Foundations tbc
Building Blocks tbc
Booking is recommended as numbers are restricted to five per course.