Knitting Course for Beginners
Learn to be crafty with our handcraft 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 course, you will:
- Knit, purl, casting on and off, simple increase and decrease.
- Learn to read simple patterns.
- Apply techniques learnt to create or begin a simple knitting project.
Course content
In this Knitting for Beginners Class, the broad topics outlined below will be covered, but not necessarily in the exact order.
- 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 importance of tension.
- Discuss basic finishing techniques.
- Using learnt skills, begin or create a simple project. Participants will have the option of knitting either a simple scarf, or a beanie.
Important information
Please bring the following to the first class:
- One pair of 4 mm needles 25 – 30 cm long
- One ball of 8 ply yarn (preferably a mid to light colour)
- Pen and paper for taking notes
- In the first week we will discuss possible projects and materials required
Additional Information
Please wear closed-in shoes.
Classes
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Course testimonials:
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Rachel said: Great course, I was a total beginner and learnt the basics of knitting at a really nice pace. Would definitely recommend it.
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holly said: Sylvia was a knowledgeable and patient tutor. The course was great and I walked away with skills to start my own project. I only wish it was longer, which is why 4 stars and not 5. It would be great if the college offered a begineers extension so i could continue learning.
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Cristina said: The teacher was very attentive and knowledgeable. It was an enjoyable class to attend. Please create intermediate knitting class
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Karla said: New skill was taught with patients and kindness, teacher Silvia was very knowledgeable and hands-on helpful, creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
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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!!!
