Knitting Course for Beginners - Short Courses Sydney

Knitting Course for Beginners

What you'll learn

Learn the cosy craft of knitting with our handcraft short courses in Sydney!

Have you never knitted before but want to learn? You're in the right place!

Learn the timeless craft of knitting, and discover the exciting range of possibilities available to the modern knitter.

You'll learn the basics of knitting techniques and work on a particular project of your choosing, with the guidance of your experienced tutor. Demonstrations of stitches and techniques will be provided throughout the course. 

Once you've learned the basics, you can create beautiful and practical wearables and homewares which you can use as precious keepsakes, or thoughtful gifts for loved ones.

Come and have a yarn with us, and discover the therapeutic nature of this mindful craft. 

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
  • Work on their own knitting projects at home

Course content

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

Intended audience

Who is this knitting course for?

This course is suitable for beginners.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

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 testimonials

Course tutors

Sylvia fell in love with craft at the tender age of 5 and began to learn how to use her mother’s old Singer sewing machine when she was 10. At the age of 11, she was making her own clothes. For...

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Knitting Course for Beginners

<p>Learn the cosy craft of knitting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcraft short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

<p>Have you never knitted before but want

...
$189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $160.70 / $170.10
Enrol early to avoid disappointment. All classes have limited spaces.
Knitting Course for Beginners

<p>Learn the cosy craft of knitting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcraft short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

<p>Have you never knitted before but want

...
$189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $160.70 / $170.10
Enrol early to avoid disappointment. All classes have limited spaces.
Knitting Course for Beginners

<p>Learn the cosy craft of knitting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcraft short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

<p>Have you never knitted before but want

...
$189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $160.70 / $170.10
Enrol early to avoid disappointment. All classes have limited spaces.
Knitting Course for Beginners

<p>Learn the cosy craft of knitting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcraft short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

<p>Have you never knitted before but want

...
$189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $160.70 / $170.10
Enrol early to avoid disappointment. All classes have limited spaces.

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