Knitting for Beginners - Workshop

Tutor: Sian-Marie Soloman   

Dates: Saturday 24th October 2026  or Saturday 12th June 2027

10am to 1pm

Venue: Arlington Arts (Mary Hare, Snelsmore Common, Newbury RG14 3BQ)

Maximum participants: 10

Overview

This friendly and relaxing one-day Knitting workshop, is designed to introduce you to the timeless craft of knitting in a fun and supportive environment.

Perfect for complete beginners, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the essential tools, materials, and techniques needed to get started. You’ll learn how to cast on, master the knit and purl stitches, maintain an even tension, and cast off with confidence while creating either a garter stitch or purl stitch square.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have completed your first knitted piece, a completed square which can be developed into a range of different projects, including scarfs, mug cosy or twisted headband. You will also have developed a strong foundation in the basics of knitting and left with the knowledge and inspiration to tackle future projects with confidence.

£30 tuition

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Skills covered
  • Introduction to knitting tools, yarns, and materials
  • Choosing suitable needles and yarn for a beginner project
  • Casting on stitches
  • Discovering basic stitches
  • Creating a garter stitch or purl stitch square
  • Maintaining even tension
  • Recognising and correcting simple mistakes
  • Casting on and casting off

All materials and equipment for this course are provided and included in the course fee.

  • Parking is free on site; please ensure you use the entrance on Arlington Lane. There is a car park at the bottom of the lane upon entrance to your left and a smaller car park outside of Arlington Arts Centre.  There are disabled bays outside the venue, if the barrier is down, please use the speaker to the right of the barrier to contact the staff who will open the barrier for you. 
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All participants must be over 19 years old, we can sometimes accept minors if accompanied by an adult, please contact us at enquiries@creative-communities.org.uk if you would like to discuss bringing a young person with you.

  • If you are unable to attend the course, we require a minimum of 10 working days’ notice before the start of the course in order to receive a refund. Admin fees may apply. You will also have the opportunity to transfer your fees to another course.
  • If Creative Communities are forced to cancel the course due to low enrolment numbers, you will be notified immediately and issued with a full refund, or the option to transfer your course fees to another course.

Please see our Fee and Refund Policy for more information.

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*Please note, once this course has received sufficient bookings to run, you will be contacted by a member of the Creative Communities team to complete an enrolment form with West Berkshire Council.

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