Beyond Beginner Knitting with Linda

Ready to move beyond scarves and dishcloths and into the wonderful world of “real” knitting projects?

This welcoming workshop is designed as the perfect next step for knitters who know the basics and are ready to grow their confidence. Using a beautiful triangular shawl as your learning project, Linda will guide you through the essential techniques that open the door to garments, accessories and more adventurous patterns.

Shawls are the perfect canvas for learning – relaxing to knit, wonderfully wearable, and ideal for playing with colour, texture and shape. In this class, you’ll begin knitting your own striped garter stitch shawl while learning the practical skills and techniques that take your knitting to the next level. Along the way, you’ll build confidence reading patterns, understanding shaping, and creating polished finishes, all in Linda’s warm and supportive teaching style.

In this class you’ll learn…

• How to confidently follow a simple knitting pattern
• The fundamentals of shawl construction and shaping
• How to work increases to create a triangular shawl shape
• Garter tab cast on techniques
• Decorative eyelets and centre spine details
• How colour changes and striping work in shawl knitting
• Different cast on and cast off methods and when to use them
• Tips for improving tension and achieving a neat finish
• The role of gauge and why it matters
• Helpful finishing techniques and knitting shortcuts

Class highlights

• Step-by-step guidance as you begin your shawl in class
• Plenty of hands-on practice in a relaxed, encouraging environment
• Personalised support and troubleshooting throughout the workshop
• Practical techniques you can apply to future knitting projects
• A beautiful beginner-friendly shawl pattern included in your class fee
• Lots of tips, tricks and confidence-building “aha!” moments along the way

By the end of this class you’ll…

Have your shawl beautifully underway and feel far more confident tackling knitting patterns independently. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of shaping, construction and finishing techniques, plus the skills needed to move on to more exciting projects like garments, textured accessories and larger shawls. Most importantly, you’ll feel ready to take the next step on your knitting journey with confidence and creativity.