Hand Knitting Workshop: Betty Beach Bag

Join us for a relaxed hand knitting workshop in Brighton!


Cocoon&me
Cocoon&me
5.0 (5)
Instagram followers 6k followers

3 hours Class size 3 to 30 guests       £75 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Create the must-have summer accessory: a lightweight, roomy beach bag you’ll actually be proud to use! In this beginner hand-knitting workshop in Brighton, you’ll learn the stitches and techniques needed to build a sturdy tote that’s perfect for beach days, picnics, holidays, and everyday errands.
No experience is needed. This workshop is designed to be calm, supportive, and completely beginner-friendly, so you can relax and enjoy the process while building confidence step by step.
What to expect:
  • Learn how to start your project and build a neat base for a beach tote bag.
  • Knit the body for a sturdy, roomy shape (approx. W52cm x H48cm with 30cm handles).
  • Create and attach comfortable knit handles.
  • Use jumbo chenille yarn for a soft, cushiony feel and fast progress.
  • Your finished bag can even double as a cosy cushion on sunny days!
  • Includes an eco-friendly cotton canvas tote bag in natural or black (52x40cm with a 13cm base) for added durability.
  • Learn how to change colours (optional) and keep edges tidy.
  • Finish your bag neatly so it’s ready to use straight away.
  • Receive step-by-step guidance from Paula throughout.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with your own oversized summer tote, made entirely by you, along with the confidence to continue finger knitting at home.
Colour options (subject to availability):
Choose a single colour or combine two colours. When booking, select your first-choice colour(s) and a second-choice option in case your first choice is unavailable. At the workshop, you will have the option of using more colours.
  • Cream
  • Camel
  • Mustard
  • Brown
  • Rose Pink
  • Magenta
  • Lilac
  • Denim
  • Sage Green
  • Light Teal
  • Dark Teal
  • Silver
  • Anthracite
  • Black
  • Midnight
What you'll get
A handmade tote bag to take home and cherish.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Location

Brighton and Hove

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Cocoon&me
Cocoon&me

5.0 (5)
Instagram followers 6k followers
female Women-owned

Paula fell in love with all things artistic at a young age, whilst helping her multi-talented artist mother in her Covent Garden studio in the 1970s. Growing up in an environment buzzing with creativity, Paula went on to study a specialist Knitwear Degree at Middlesex.
After finishing university, Paula enjoyed a long & successful career working in fashion as a knitwear designer at a senior level with many of the UK's leading businesses.
Paula decided to follow her long held dream of running her own business & Cocoon&me was born. From the very start, the aim has been to create a brand of beautiful things for like-minded people whilst respecting the people & planet that we all rely upon.
Over the last few years, Cocoon&me have been exploring the therapeutic benefits of crafting, developing our fun, small group workshops teaching maker's skills, & creating our range of textile kits & patterns, giving the opportunity for you & your friends to make your very own bespoke & beautiful pieces.
We also offer private workshops & corporate events.

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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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