10am to 4pm

The course

This course is for beginners of any age, men or women, or those who want to rekindle their skills in hand knitting. Knitting will be taught with the emphasis on developing confidence in their technique. The tutor will bring samples of hand knitting that show a variety of stitches to look at and inspire!


The course will cover how to begin a project, the useful basic stitches that form the basis of any pattern, changing colour and techniques for finishing.  By the end of the day students will have knitted sample swatches, and have planned and begun a small project.  Students will have enough information, skill and inspiration to then carry on their own ideas.

The tutor

Caroline Pede is an enthusiastic knitter who also spends as much time using her spinning wheel. Much of her handiwork has been seen at the Rare Breeds show where her spinning and knitting have been recognised on more than one occasion with best in show for 2010. Currently she is busy launching KnitNaks, a range of her own hand made knitted products which are great fun and very popular.

Participant information 

Materials & Tools

Please bring with you:
A note book
Scissors
A pair of 4mm knitting needles
Any oddments of double knitting yarns
(charity shops are good for these items)

The tutor will also bring an assortment of knitting needles and yarns, labels for your samples, and other teaching materials.

Fee

£45 per person
This includes tuition, tea & coffee.
The Museum Café will be open or you can bring your own packed lunch.

The Museum

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits.  It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses.  The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. Please telephone for further details.

To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

Make a Booking Request

 
This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.