One-to-one Machine Knitting Class

Learn to machine knit from beginner to advanced. In person or online anywhere in the world



1 hour Class size 1 on 1       £42 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

This is a one to one class, so do get in touch to suggest a date when you would like to have your lesson.
Gain new skills in machine knitting with an experienced knitwear designer and teacher in a welcoming studio environment in Northampton, or on-line anywhere in the world if you prefer. No machine? No problem! Claire has a variety of machines to try.
DESIGAKNIT specialist tuition.
If you'd like to learn to use your knitting machine for the first time, if you're getting to grips with a new project or if you're keen to master the specialised software used with knitting machines, then this machine knitting class is ideal for you.
You'll receive step-by-step tuition throughout your knitting class from experienced teacher Claire. You can expect to learn a range of new skills and develop your understanding of machine knitting and knitwear design through Claire's expert guidance.
Whether you're an absolute beginner, an intermediate knitter or a more advanced maker, you'll be able to tap into your teacher's expertise as a knitwear designer and educator to gain valuable insights into how to use your machine.
If you're keen to learn to use DesignaKnit 8 and 9 software for domestic knitting machines, your teacher can provide all the information you need to get you up and running.
Before your machine knitting class, Claire will get in touch to discuss when, where & what you would like to learn. A bespoke plan will be devised especially for you. Whatever you want to develop in your repertoire, this class can be tailored exactly to you to suit your needs.
This bespoke knitwear and design class will give you the confidence to knit on your machine or design on your software independently.
What you'll get
  • All the materials you need to create something wonderful to take home.
  • Knitted swatches made on the day to keep for future reference.
  • Refreshments.
  • Parking just outside the studio.
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Knowledge required
From complete beginner to experienced and advanced makers.
What to bring
  • Notepad and pen.
  • Phone, camera or tablet to take your own reference images.
Location

Claire newberry Knitting School - 1a Euston Road, Northampton, NN4 8DT, England

If you are coming to my studio in person, we are based in Northampton not far from the beautiful Delepre Abbey in Far Cotton, just off the London Road.

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Knitting School's Claire Newberry is a part-time lecturer at Nottingham Trent University's world-renowned BA (Hons) Fashion Knitwear course. She also lectures at DeMontfort University's BA (Hons) Textile Design course.
Claire designs knitwear concepts for the fashion knitwear industry and sells to top fashion houses around the world. Claire has more than 30 years of experience in the knitwear industry and 25 years of experience working as an educator.
Claire uses all of this knowledge and expertise to run her online and in-person courses from her UK studio, teaching domestic knitting machinery including Knitmaster, Silver Reed, Passap and DesignaKnit 8 and 9.
If you're a beginner, Claire can help you with sketchbook, portfolio and practical demonstrations on all machinery housed in her studio. If you are industry-based, Claire covers Dubied industrial hand flat and Shima Seiki Apex 3 Design software.
Join Claire to learn some wonderful skills in a supportive environment.

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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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