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Alastair’s Knitting WorkshopUse code KNIT2025 to receive 10% off
£60 (£54 with discount code) includes all materials, equipment, food and drink for the day.
Learn to knit in a day
‘When we engage in fiber arts, we are … participating in historic traditions tens of thousands of years old. You are … embodying the work of our ancestors.’ – The Woven Road
Come and try your hand at a new skill that is useful, historical and environmentally-friendly, and take away a practical product at the of the day. All materials will be provided, with tuition from a friendly and informative tutor.
Alastair Braidwood is a local knitter and knitting tutor, with a keen interest in traditional knitting methods and natural fibres. In this one day course you will make a hat from British wool, starting from cast-on stitches. Elements of design can also be applied.
This course is perfect for novices and long-time lapsers alike.
Timings
9.15am - 9.30am: Arrival
9.30am: Coffee and Biscuits
10am – 12.30pm: Morning Session
12.30pm – 1.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm – 3.30: Afternoon Session
3.30pm – 4pm: Tea and Cake
4pm – 5.30pm: Evening Session
5.30pm: Depart with your fully completed hat.
Reviews
‘Al’s introduction course gave me the confidence to pick up the needles and I am loving my knitting journey.’ – Robin
‘Really enjoyed our knitting and nattering.’ – Judi
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, Dorchester, United Kingdom
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