Learn to Knit Class – Wednesdays 10.00am-12pm (over 4 weeks).
Do you want to learn how to knit for you, your little one or just for a way to regain a little time for yourself? Knitting can have a deeply grounding, calming effect on mood, while at the same time sparking creativity.
Focusing your mind and hands on repetitive stitches for a period of time takes you somewhere calm, much like meditation. When you are knitting, you have to slow down, and with thatanxiety recedes as you become focused on what your hands are doing.
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.
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:
Casting on
Knit Stitch
Purl Stitch
Simple Striping
Rib stitch (working knit and purl stitches)
Casting off
Basic pattern reading, pattern abbreviations and terminology to help you on your onward knitting journey.
*Price includes materials, (yarn and needles). Complementary hot drinks are also provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Where: One of Six Cabin, Studio 12, 259a High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH
Places are limited to 6 to allow lots of support.
When: Wednesday March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th from 10am – 12pm
The class is 2 hours over four weeks for 8 hours tuition. Feel free to arrive half an hour earlier than start time to settle in with baby and grab a hot drink.
Classes are held in the One of Six Cabin, a bright and airy studio located just a 4 minute walk from Walthamstow Central station, and Walthamstow bus station. The entrance is on Cleveland Park Avenue, just along the side of Popeyes.
Include your phone number when booking in case I need to contact you. Emails sometimes end up in spam folders.
Accessibility: If you have mobility concerns, or need help with buggies, please contact me, I’m happy to help. It may be easier to leave the buggy at home and use a baby carrier.
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 a small notebook, as often these notes are really helpful when you’re working at home between classes.
If you buzz no. 12, I will let you in. Walk up the stairs and go left at the top, through to the door at the end to the outside. Follow the path round to the right of the building until you see the cabin. There are small stairs along the way.
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.
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