February Workshops and Activities

Knitshop.co.uk – February class schedule

Knitting and crocheting are rewarding pastimes. The extensive choice of yarns, fibres and patterns now available means there are limitless possibilities to what you can make and how it will look.

As well as offering an impressive selection of knitting and crochet yarns, knitshop.co.uk supports its customers all the way with advice on which yarns are most suitable for a specific project and email advice if you find it difficult to complete a pattern.

We want you to get maximum enjoyment from your creative endeavours. One of the best feelings comes from the successful completion of a project that involves tackling new stitches and skills.

Whether you’re new to handknitting and crochet, or keen to extend your skills, taking a class can really boost your progress and give you the confidence to tackle challenging designs.

Each month, knitshop.co.uk holds classes at our Lee High Road Boutique Outlet where we show you how to get started with knitting, crochet or felting, or how to build on existing skills. Classes take place on Fridays and Saturdays, with dedicated classes for youngsters. Adult classes are £15 each, while classes for under 16s cost £10.

This February we’ve got a great choice of workshops to choose from. For our youngsters we are offering Swing The Needles and Let's Get Hooked on Friday 22 February, Saturday 16 and 23 February.

 New knitters are invited to join us on Saturday 16 February for our Learn To Knit class. where we’ll show you how to hold the needles and how to knit your first rows of stitches. By the end of this two-hour class, you will be able to knit your very own scarf. All the materials you need are provided. This class is suitable for both adults and children.

If it’s crochet you yearn to learn, our Crochet For Beginners class on 15 February is just for you. During this class you’ll learn basic crochet techniques and will use them to create a flower. After this you’ll be able to start crocheting everything from Granny squares to bags and scarves.

In fact, if you already know how to crochet doubles and trebles, our 1 February and 23 February class on combining colours in your crochet projects is a great next step. We’ll show you how to make a two-tone square using crochet. Don’t worry if you’re a bit rusty, we’ll offer a recap on essential crochet stitches too.

Alternatively, we’ll be holding an Introduction to Lace Crochet class on Saturday 8 February. Here, we’ll delve into the challenging world of fine crochet work using steel crochet hooks and crochet threads. You’ll need some experience of crochet in order to benefit from attending this class. However, you’ll learn how to read and work from US and European crochet patterns, as well as a range of crochet stitches. 

February’s knitting workshops include How To Knit A Cowl. Held on 2 February and 9 February, this workshop focuses on knitting in the round to create a cosy cowl based on a Mobius loop. If you’ve mastered stocking stitch and variations of knitting and purling, our Knitting in the Round workshop will take your knitting to the next dimension allowing you to create garments without seams. As well as a cowl, we’ll show you how to use the technique to create gloves and hats.

Finally, if you’re after a more delicate project, give our Flower Corsage class a try. Here, we use fine 2.5mm needles to conjure up a pretty rose that can be pinned to a jacket, dress or hat. The class, on 22 February, teaches you how to work increases and decreases to make a stunning accessory.

All classes take place at knitshop.co.uk’s 326 Lee High Road boutique outlet [map here] from 11am to 1pm, with no more than eight attendees per session. Materials and refreshments are provided.

For details of all our classes, click here.