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Learn to Knit! At one of our beginner’s knitting workshops in Kent.
Learn to knit at one of our beginner’s knitting workshops, with our experienced tutor, Shiona, at The Little Songbird Knitting Co HQ in Newnham, Kent. Suitable for LEFT and RIGHT-handed learners.
All courses are one-to-one lessons. All materials and equipment are included.
On our beginner’s courses, you will learn how to:
- Cast on
- Cast off
- Learn knit stitch
- Increase
- Decrease
- Finish off your work
Both courses will provide you with the skills needed to go onto complete other projects.
Choose between:
Beginner’s Introduction to knitting – knit a cactus

At this beginner lesson, you’ll learn how to knit this fun cactus. You’ll learn basic stitches and how to finish your work.
- Cast on and off
- Use knit stitch
- Use increase and decrease methods
- Read a knitting pattern
- Finish off your work
You’ll learn lots of techniques that will enable to you go on to make other things independently.
Beginner’s Introduction to knitting – knit a mini hot water bottle cover
At this beginner lesson, you’ll learn how to knit this mini hot water bottle cover. You’ll learn basic stitches and how to finish your work.
You will learn:
- Cast on and off
- Use knit and purl stitches
- Use increase and decrease methods
- Work in garter stitch, stocking stitch and rib
- Make buttonholes
- Read a knitting pattern
- Finish off your work
Beginner’s Introduction to knitting – knit some booties

Learn how to knit these cute booties. You will learn
- Cast on and off
- Use knit stitch
- Use increase and decrease methods
- Read a knitting pattern
- Finish off your work
Whichever course you choose, your beginner’s knitting workshop includes all of the materials and equipment, which are yours to keep, as well as other patterns for you to try, that use the same techniques, yarn and needles. If you are vegan, please let us know, so that we can provide and advise suitable products.
Refreshments will be provided (please advise us of any dietary requirements).
Courses are for 3.5 hours, on Saturdays from 10am-1.30 pm. Dates are limited, so book your place after completing the checkout process, by getting in touch at info@thelittlesongbird.co.uk.
Maximum 1 person per course.