Knitting Course for Beginners
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
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
<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
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<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
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Course testimonials:
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Alison Chun Ning said: Knowing the basics of knitting and the learning pace is flexible. Sylvia is lovely I had a lot of fun in class. Now I can start many knit projects!
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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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Jojivini said: The teacher herself she explained everything so clearly, glad I attended the beginners knitting class, I learn d so much especially how to read a pattern and what needle to use.