Learn to knit for beginners
What you'll do
Got absolutely no idea how to knit? Brilliant. This is the workshop for you.
You'll learn the very basics of knitting in this half-day workshop at Bedminster's No Frills Knitting shop.
In this 2.5hr masterclass you’ll learn:
- What the heck all the yarn weights and needle sizes are about
- How to cast on and get started
- How to work a knit and a purl stitch
- How to cast off and finish your work
The cost of your ticket covers needles, yarn, handouts, tea, coffee, and biscuits. So all you need to do is bring yourself and some enthusiasm too! Leave the rest to your wonderful hosts. You'll be knitting your own wardrobe and Christmas decorations before you know it...
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What you'll do
Got absolutely no idea how to knit? Brilliant. This is the workshop for you.
You'll learn the very basics of knitting in this half-day workshop at Bedminster's No Frills Knitting shop.
In this 2.5hr masterclass you’ll learn:
- What the heck all the yarn weights and needle sizes are about
- How to cast on and get started
- How to work a knit and a purl stitch
- How to cast off and finish your work
The cost of your ticket covers needles, yarn, handouts, tea, coffee, and biscuits. So all you need to do is bring yourself and some enthusiasm too! Leave the rest to your wonderful hosts. You'll be knitting your own wardrobe and Christmas decorations before you know it...
How to get there
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Facilities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilets
- Refreshments available
- WiFi
On the day
- On-street parking is available nearby or paid parking in Diamond Street's car park
- Just bring yourself
Changes happen, don't worry
About The Woolly Badger
Jacki (aka The Woolly Badger) is a knitting teacher and designer based in Bristol. She's passionate about encouraging knitters to try out new things. Whether that’s colourwork, lace knitting, adjusting knitting patterns or anything else. Jacki firmly believes nothing in knitting is quite as scary as it seems - she promises!
The Woolly Badger runs knitting workshops in Bristol, both online and in-person. Jacki's friendly and fuss-free approach creates a nurturing environment where guests can build their confidence knitting and learn new skills. 10% of all Woolly Badger sales go to Bluebell Care, a perinatal mental health charity based in Bristol.
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Jacki is the designer behind The Woolly Badger. This maker's been knitting for more than a decade, designing for a few years, and teaching online workshops since lockdown. Follow Jacki's latest adventures on Instagram or check out her designs on Ravelry.
What people are saying
It was great. The ladies who ran it were very welcoming and patient. I’m not the quickest learner, but they taught me the first basics of knitting.
I had so much fun learning to knit. Jacki is super friendly and Meg great at explaining all of the yarn. I am so excited to have started my knitting journey.
The host was excellent and gave great instructions.
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What people are saying
It was great. The ladies who ran it were very welcoming and patient. I’m not the quickest learner, but they taught me the first basics of knitting.
I had so much fun learning to knit. Jacki is super friendly and Meg great at explaining all of the yarn. I am so excited to have started my knitting journey.
The host was excellent and gave great instructions.
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