'Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirt, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirt either' - Elizabeth Zimmerman

Join us for our absolute beginners 6 week knitting course here at The Knit Lounge! The course will take you gently through a series of stitches and techniques that build square by square, week by week into a beautiful blanket. There's also an option for a cushion if you want a smaller project. You will learn how to read a pattern, cast on, knit, purl, work ribbing, stripes, cables, picking up stitches, increasing and decreasing, casting off, sewing up, finishing and so much more!

The course will run for 6 weeks on Thursday evenings at 7pm (dates outlined below) Each session is 2 hours and there will be time between each class to practice and complete your homework! (Homework is not essential but to get the most out of the course and to complete your blanket in the 6 weeks we do recommend it)

Dates and class contents:

19th September - The Garter Stitch Square

26th September - The Stockinette Square

3rd October - The Moss Stitch Square

10th October - The Striped Square

17th October - The Cable Square

24th October - The Border and Finishing

Course options:

Option 1: Full course with printed patterns (receive 10% off course)

Option 2: Pay as you go. Book and pay for each class individually. You will still receive a printed pattern for each class you attend. *Please note that priority will be given to students that have paid in full.

Our sample blanket squares were knit with Rowan Superwash Worsted and we used a 4.5mm needle. Superwash Worsted is a great yarn that's 100% wool and machine washable. It comes in 24 colours and you are welcome to pre-order this with us with a 10% discount. You will need 5-6 balls in at least 2 colours to make the full blanket. You can of course use any worsted or aran weight yarn you like.

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided and you will also get a 10% discount on anything you buy in store on the evening of your classes. Please feel free to email or phone the shop with any questions.