Machine knitting courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

This is a fantastic opportunity to use a vintage sock knitting machine and make a lovely pair of socks! All of the materials are included and so is a delicious lunch. During the day you will also learn a little about the history of circular sock knitting machines. There are just 6 places per course which takes place at Stonehouse Community Centre in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The course is delivered by a teacher and sock knitter with lots of experience.

This is a one day workshop 9.30am - 4pm where you will learn the basics of using a Brother domestic knitting machine. The course size is a maximum of three students per workshop. This workshop will be held at the fabulous home studio of TheaRose Designs at the foot of the Quantock and Exmoor hills. A fantastic setting for a relaxing and inspiring day. Tutor: Thea is a Textile Lecturer with a specialism in knitwear design and knitted textiles. She is a graduate of Nottingham Trent University and Winner of...

Our Beginner’s Machine Knitting Class will teach you how to knit using a domestic knitting machine. Learn the basics of how your knitting machine works, how to set it up and how to knit on your own. You will learn how to: - Set up a knitting machine - Cast your machine on and off, knit lace holes stripes and ladders - Experiment with tensions - Change between different yarns - Blend and mix yarns together We teach on the following domestic knitting machines: Brother Domestic Knitting Machines, Model KH836...

Ask me anything! This course is designed as a private, one to one, online lesson for machine knitters to get you kick started. Ever wanted to get to grips with DesignaKnit? Ever wanted to master that ribber attachment? Or, do you just need a refresher session to get you back knitting on your machine? Then this is the course for you to get your confidence back on track. Click 'Chat with the Maker' to discuss what you want to learn before your lesson. A tailored lesson plan can then be...

This online course is for DesignaKnit 8 & 9 users who want to get more out of this fantastic & complex software. This course is for DAK users who want to to learn how to use this software for more creative end uses. From beginners to more advanced knitters, there is much to learn about this program from the Soft Byte stable. The course is one to one online & is tailored to your needs.

This course offers intensive instruction on domestic knitting machines. It’ll introduce you to thinking creatively about using a machine at home or at work, and how to exploit the equipment to produce a range of samples. The course will focus on producing work with a contemporary perspective. It’s ideal for people just starting out or in a need of a refresher. You might be returning to machine knitting after a break, or a student/graduate looking to add machine knitting to your CV and portfolio. Anyone who is interested in textiles...

This course is suitable for absolute beginners or those with some prior knowledge of machine knitting. The structure of the course is underpinned with an emphasis on design and awareness of current trends within knitwear practice. Technical demonstrations are given throughout each week with opportunities for one to one tuition where needed. Week One - Foundation • Casting on and off, including interesting trims and hems • Fully fashioning and shaping techniques • Manipulating your knit with washing, felting, cutting and distressing Week Two - Patterning This week we will...

Monday 7th June - Friday 11th June This course is aimed at new and aspiring designers wanting to include knitwear in their collections. It will introduce you to the many possibilities of the domestic knitting machine. The week has a strong design led focus on all of the techniques covered. The course will last a whole week from 10am until 4pm

Machine knit your own pair of cozy shorts with this easy to follow beginners/intermediate pattern. You will learn: - How to cast on and off, plain knit, make a tension swatch. - Create the perfect drawstring waistband. - Increase and decrease. - Attach all pieces together on the knitting machine. - No sewing needed!! - A great way to be sustainable with this no waste pattern. Matching crop top available to purchase separately or as a bundle.

Why choose one colour when you can have the whole rainbow? Now the evenings are darker and colder, this is the ideal project for brightening up your Winter wardrobe. Lightweight and chic, keep your neck snug with this kaleidoscopic bandana! Inclusive for everyone, why not look at the world through rainbow coloured glasses. Sustainability is at the fore front of our minds when creating our knit kits, so what better way to follow this than by making your own products! We at Studio Tamané are completely transparent with where we...