Learn to Knit

About this course

The course introduces knitting through a sequence of techniques, beginning with casting on, knit stitch and casting off before moving into knit and purl patterns, shaping, stripes, buttonholes and eyelets. Participants will also examine yarn and needle choices, pattern abbreviations, joining yarn, edge finishing and ways to correct mistakes such as ladders. In the later part of the course, these skills are brought together in a small project, such as a scarf, cushion cover or set of coasters.

What you'll learn

• Cast on, knit and cast off using basic knitting techniques.
• Combine knit and purl stitches to create simple patterns and stripes.
• Shape knitted work through increasing and decreasing.
• Follow a basic knitting pattern and interpret common abbreviations.
• Join new yarn, neaten edges and correct mistakes such as ladders.
• Create a small knitted object using the techniques covered.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners to knitting. Learning is introduced progressively, with participants moving from foundational techniques towards working independently on a small object in the later part of the course.

• The course includes individual project work after the introductory techniques have been covered.

Before you go

• Basic tools and materials are provided.
• Participants may choose to buy their own yarn and knitting needles for practice at home.
• Anyone bringing knitting needles should cover the pointed ends with a point protector or cork during transport.