Knitting Course for Beginners
Learn to be crafty with our handcraft short courses in Sydney!
Learn this ancient craft, and discover the exciting range of possibilities available to the modern knitter. Once you have learned the basics, it is possible to create beautiful and practical wearables and homewares for yourself, your family and friends.
You will learn the basics of knitting techniques and work on a particular project of your choosing. Your progress in a project will be discussed at the start of a teaching session. Demonstrations of stitches and techniques will be given throughout the course.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this knitting course, you should be able to:
- knit, purl, cast on and off, simple increase and decrease
- learn to read simple patterns
- apply techniques learnt to create or begin a simple knitting project
What will be covered in this knitting course?
- Learn basic knitting stitches.
- Learn about different yarns and their uses.
- Discuss online resources.
- Learn how to change to a new ball of yarn.
- Learn how to read a simple pattern.
- Understanding the importance of tension.
- Discuss basic finishing techniques.
- Using learnt skills, begin or create a simple project. Suitable projects will be discussed in class.
Who is this knitting course for?
- Anyone interested in wanting to learn to knit
- Sewing and fashion enthusiasts
- Enthusiasts of handcrafts
What to bring to class
- One pair of 4 mm needles 25 to 30 cm long
- One ball of 8 ply yarn (preferably a mid to light colour)
- In the first week, you and your tutor will discuss possible projects and materials required
- Pen and paper for taking notes
- Please wear closed-in shoes
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
If driving, there is no entry into Gordon Street from Victoria Road. Last block on your right before Victoria Road. Pedestrian access is opposite Prince Stree
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Great reasons to enrol in a short course with us
Small classes
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Short & sweet
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Enrol online 24/7 with a safe, convenient 3-step process, and you can change your mind up to 7 days before class starts.
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Our educators bring first-hand experience and knowledge, with up-to-the-minute practices from diverse industries.
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Course testimonials:
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Natalia said: I loved this course. The tutor has so much enthusiasm and really loves her craft. I would really love the class to be longer and to have a follow up class on tips and tricks and further skills!!!
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Sushmita said: The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and the four classes covered so much more than I expected!
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Mouna said: I was surprised by how much I could learn in 4 weeks. Sylvia was very good, she also gave us heaps of extra material and links to look at which was helpful.
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Laura said: 5 STARS
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Amanda said: Sally’s amazing knowledge of and passion for her craft
