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october, 2025

12oct11:00 am5:00 pmBeginners KnittingGet started and learn the basics of knitting and start your woolly adventure with Barley Massey

Event Details

Our Beginners Knitting class has been specifically developed to meet the needs of those wishing to take the first step into the world of knitting. The class will not only introduce you to the fundamentals of knitting but also to practical advice on yarns, needles and pattern reading.

The class is taught by Barley Massey, who will watch over your learning with care, offer feedback/observations and answer your questions as they arise! There will also be some homework in between classes to keep up your practise and to help you gain more understanding and confidence with the techniques shown during class.

In the morning: 

– Understand the relationship between wool and needle sizes

– Make a Slip knot, use ‘thumb’ and ‘knitting on’ methods of casting on.

– Complete a plain & purl stitch

– Introduce a new ball of wool or new colour.

– Create stripes and possibly some other 2 colour patterns!

* * * Lunch Break * * * 

In the afternoon: 

– Refresh on skills from Part 1

– Understand how to combine plain & purl stitch to create new stitches, eg: stocking stitch, ribbing and moss stitch.

– Read simple texture patterns.

– Simple increasing and decreasing methods to create shaping.

– How to cast off and sew in ends neatly and securely.

 

Homework: Get advice and start a simple project!

 

Class Size: Max 8 students

Class Includes: A starter kit, worksheets, and wool to practice with.

All attendees also receive 10% discount on yarns purchased for your own projects on the day of the class.

Price: £85

To Book: You can BOOK ONLINE (+ Eventbrite Booking Fee) E_mail or Call us on 020 7275 8043 (to avoid online booking fee!) Our  Booking Terms & Conditions

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

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Time

(Sunday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Organizer

Barley MasseyTextile Designer Maker & Founder/Caretaker of Fabrications Venuebarley@fabrications1.co.uk 7 Broadway Market

Fabrications7 Broadway MarketThe workshop / event takes place in the Fabrications "Imaginerium" studio located downstairs from the shop area.

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