Beginners Family Knitting Class

Knitting used to get handed down through families like a good recipe. Granny taught Mum, Mum taught you… and then somewhere along the line, someone dropped a stitch (sorry). This session is about picking it back up again, with grown-ups and kids learning side by side at our family knitting class in London.In this two-hour beginners class you and your mini plus one child will learn all the basics: how to cast on, knit stitch and how to cast off at the end. We start everyone on garter stitch because it's just knit stitch, row after row. That's why small hands pick up the rhythm quickly, and why grown-ups who swear they're all thumbs get there too. Don't be too surprised if the children get there first. You won't knit a whole scarf in one session (that takes a little longer), but you'll go home knowing how to start one and finish it.Everyone takes home their own kit of knitting needles, yarn and a 'how to' guide, so nobody has to share and the practice can carry on round the kitchen table. Fair warning, though: once there are two knitters in the house, it tends to turn into a race. Then a rematch. Then a row over who gets the last of the red wool.Each person learning how to knit needs their own ticket, so a parent or carer and one child is two tickets.

Upcoming dates for Beginners Family Knitting Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 25 Oct 2026, 8:17am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 31 Jan 2027 and 7 Feb 2027.

• Sun 31 Jan 2027, 12:30pm-2:30pm (15 Maiden Lane, London)
• Sun 7 Feb 2027, 11am-1pm (186 Archway Rd, London • Highgate)

Everything you need to get knitting! Your take-home kit includes:

• Yarn.
• Needles.
• Tapestry needle.
• Instructions.

Unlimited tea, coffee, cake and vegan-friendly biscuits are also available! If you need gluten-free treats, please let your teacher know when you've booked. Read more details