Learn to Knit Class – Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm (over 4 weeks)
This workshop is perfect for absolute beginners, or for those who can knit a little but want to gain more confidence in their knitting.
This class will teach the basic stitches and techniques, practicing those stitches by making swatches. Skills and techniques are built upon each week at an unhurried pace, along with learning to read and follow basic patterns, understand abbreviations and terminology.
You will leave with the skills to continue your knitting journey with curiosity, and with a powerful tool for accessing a deep sense of calm.
What we will cover:
Week 1: Casting on, holding yarn and needles and getting tension right. The knit stich and working a garter stitch swatch.
Week 2: The purl stitch, changing colours and knitting stripes in garter stitch and stocking stitch.
Week 3: The rib stitch (knit and purl stitches). Learning how to read simple patterns, abbreviations and terminology.
Week 4: Moss stitch and beginning a simple project. Looking at different yarns and projects to start. Casting off. (If you have a particular design you would like to try, bring along the pattern).
*Price includes materials, (yarns and needles), and printed worksheets.
Where: One of Six Cabin, Studio 12, 259a High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH
Places are limited to 6 to allow one-to-one support.
When: Wednesday March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th from 7.30pm – 9.30pm
The class is 2 hours over four weeks for a total of 8 hours tuition.
Classes are held in the One of Six Cabin, a bright and airy studio located just a 3 minute walk from Walthamstow Central station, and Walthamstow bus station. The entrance is on Cleveland Park Avenue, just along the side of Popeyes. There is a toilet, sink and tea and coffee making facilities.
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Accessibility: If you have mobility concerns, please contact me, I’m happy to help.
You may find it helpful to bring a pen or pencil to make your own notes on the printed worksheets that accompany the workshop, or in a small notebook, as often these notes are really helpful when you’re working at home between classes.
Tutor: Theodora Burrow is a knitwear designer with years of experience in both knitting and crochet. She has taught adults and children to knit and crochet and is passionate about the incredible mental health benefits of making. She designs for UK and international magazines and yarn companies and has lived in Walthamstow for more than 20 years.
