Hand Knitting (Beginner)

This course is a fun introduction to hand knitting, with an emphasis on developing an experimental approach to your knitting.

Each week a different group of stitches will be covered. You will begin with a range of fundamental stitches before learning more complex techniques such as bobbles, shaping, cables, grafting and many more.

Needles and basic yarns will be provided, and you will also source your own experimental yarns, exploring colour, texture, gauge, composition and pattern as you learn about creating your own designs.

By the end of the course you will have completed a technical reference of all stitches learned, as well as having developed a portfolio of experimental swatches and understanding your own creative handwriting.

What will I take away from this course?

• A thorough grounding of basic stitches, as well as some experimental stitches - and the ability to continue unaided!
• A reference book, sampler of basic stitches
• Skills to develop your own original designs and stitches
• Some intermediate level techniques
• Experimental approach to knitting

What are the key topics the course will cover?

• Basic knit stitches
• Some intermediate knit stitches
• Yarn sourcing
• Swatch design
• Awareness of colour and pattern
• Yarn terminology and gauge