Learn To Knit: A Beginner's Course

Always wanted to learn to knit but never known where to start? Used to knit in the past, but forgot most of it?
During this course I will take you from complete beginner to confidently starting - and potentially even finishing - your very first knitting project.

Over five relaxed, in-person sessions spread across 10 weeks, you'll learn all the essential skills needed to begin your knitting journey. We'll cover everything from casting on, knit and purl stitches, through to swatching, increasing/decreasing, understanding yarns and needles, and choosing (and starting!) your first project.

The course is designed to give you plenty of time to practise between sessions, build confidence at your own pace, and receive guidance whenever you need it. By the end of the course, you'll have the knowledge and skills to continue knitting independently and tackle future projects with confidence.

What You'll Learn

Saturday 4 July (10:00 - 12:00)

• All about yarn (types and weights)
• Knitting needles (sizes and materials)
• Knitting basics: casting on, knitting, purling, casting off

Saturday 18 July (12:00 - 14:00)

• Reading your stitches
• Creating a straight edge
• Stitch patterns made with only knit and purl stitches

Saturday 1 August (10:00 - 12:00)

• Swatches: why and how?
• Getting your tension right
• Increases and decreases (shaping)

Saturday 15 August (10:00 - 12:00)

• Fixing mistakes
• What is tinking? What is frogging?
• Picking your first project.

Saturday 29 August (10:00 - 12:00)

• Reading and understanding patterns
• Progress on your first project

Booking Options

• Full 10-week course (all 5 sessions): £100
• Individual sessions: £25 per session (subject to availability)

Materials

Materials are not included.
After booking you will receive an email with instructions regarding required materials. It is possible to borrow materials on the day. These can, however, not be taken away.

Accessibility and age restrictions

Queens Wellness Hub, located in Nexus Business Centre (Cheney Manor, Swindon) is fully accessible.

Children age 10 years or older are welcome.

Anyone under the age of 16 has to be accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany multiple persons under the age of 16.

Your tutor holds an enhanced DBS certificate.