Beginner to Beanie Hat workshop
- Ages 16+
Knit a hat in three hours! Introductory machine knitting workshop for beginners.
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Location
Coburg House Art Studios
15 Coburg Street Leith EH6 6ET United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
In this three hour workshop you will cover the essentials of machine knitting by making a simple beanie hat. It's an ideal follow up to my Machine Knitting 101 class.
The format is flexible and relaxed. Classes are limited to two students per session. So, you can be sure of individual attention.
All students will have access to a Silver Reed LK150 machine plus the appropriate tools and sufficient high qualilty yarn for samples and the project. This is a modern machine which knits with handknit weights of yarn but has no automatic patterning. The thicker yarn means you work with fewer needles making it an ideal machine for learing the principles of machine knitting.
As we work through the pattern we will cover:
- methods of casting on and off
- ribs and hems
- plain knitting
- adding a simple cable
- shaping the edge of your work
- sewing up and finishing touches
Please contact me if you have any questions about this workshop.
Frequently asked questions
Coburg House is an old building with lots of stairs and no lift. My studio is on the second floor and has no windows. I realise this isn't ideal and am looking into alternatives for future events. If you have a wool allergy this may also cause a problem. Please contact me to discuss alternatives.
A notebook, pen and/or pencil. I'll have all the tools and yarn you need. If you have some special yarn you want to try out, by all means bring it along and we can see if it works on the machine but it's not necessary.
Yes, absolutely! It's not quite as basic as Machine Knitting 101 but will introduce the fundamental concepts and techniques of machine knitting.
Lothian Buses routes 16, 34, 35, 36 to Commercial Street and a short walk around the Aldi supermarket or routes 7, 10, 14, 21 to Great Junction Street (where it crosses the Water of Leith) and a short walk down Coburg Street.
There is on-street parking in the area. There are also ever-changing road works! I will update you in the follow up email if you are attending a workshop.
If I have to cancel the workshop you will receive a full refund. If you have to cancel and I can fill your place then you will also get a full refund. If I can't fill your place then I will refund 75% of the fee.