Explore our tailored machine knitting workshops designed for beginners and returning knitters. Learn from a skilled instructor in a supportive and creative environment.
Our Beginner workshops provide a solid foundation for new knitters to build upon, helping them progress quickly and confidently. Please check next available dates below or contact us for more details..
Taster Workshop £49 (3hrs) 10am - 1pm.
Our Taster Workshop, (you do not need any previous knowledge of machine knitting).
For absolute beginners who have never used or may not own a knitting machine. Also suitable for returners.
This is a 3hr introduction to the knitting machine running from 10am to 1pm, (minimum of 2 per class) covering basic techniques such as casting on and off, knitting stripes, tuck stitch, fair isle patterning, hand producing lace and making a variety of samples using various yarns to gain a better understanding of how to develop appropriate materials for designing. Also included is making a stocking stitch lightweight cowl or headband with a bow.
All materials and handouts included in the course.
Machine Knitting Workshop £99 (10am - 4pm)
Level: Complete Beginner (you don't need any prior knowledge of machine knitting).
for complete beginners who have never used and may not yet own a knitting machine. Also suitable for returners.
Full day workshop to cover more comprehensively:
Casting on/off
knitting stocking stitch, hand produced lace, stripes.
Using the punch card facility in the machine to knit fair isle and tuck.
Learning to swatch for accurate measurements and well fitting garments. .
How to choose colours for designs with confidence.
Individually designing a swatch using a tuck or fairisle design to correctly measure and knit a lightweight summer cowl or wrap using the green ruler technique for accurate fit.
Cowl and fingerless gloves shown in photograph made on a brother machine at the workshop using Merino/Alpaca mix.
All materials and handouts included in the course.
- Hands-on workshops with advanced techniques
- Personalized guidance for each student
- Small class sizes for individual attention
- minimum of 2 for the full day workshops
Other courses that we offer
If you have taken the first step and realised how much fun machine knitting can be why not have a look at our other workshops which we are updating all the time.
“I never knew knitting could be this fun and rewarding! The instructor at Machine Knitting Lessons is so patient and knowledgeable, making the learning experience truly enjoyable.”