{"product_id":"beginner-knitting-class","title":"Beginner Knitting Class- Weekends","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew dates! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates for 2026: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 19 \u0026amp; 26 SOLD OUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay 31st \u0026amp; June 7th - with Rhona McKillop (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1pm - 4pm )\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 17th \u0026amp; 24th - Saturdays 11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -2pm - with Linda Litchfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe class is 3 hours over two Saturdays or Sundays for a total of 6 hours tuition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasses are held in the shop or Frequency Cafe next door . Maximum of 10 students per class.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInclude your phone number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen booking in case we need to contact you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth Loop and Frequency Coffee have stairs. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us—we’re happy to help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*Price includes materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA workshop perfect for absolute beginners, those who have tried to knit before but struggled to get started or even those who have done a little knitting but want to gain confidence in the basic stitches. This class will teach the basic knitting stitches and techniques, making swatches of each to practise and build confidence in the skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe will cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCasting on and Casting off\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKnit Stitch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePurl Stitch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStriping\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRib stitch and playing with the knit and purl stitches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBasic pattern reading, pattern abbreviations and terminology.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterials info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e*You will be provided with yarn and needles on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLearners - it may also be helpful to bring a pen to make your own notations on the given worksheets or in a small notebook as often these notes are really helpful as an aide memoire after the class has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the teachers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinda Litchfield \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLinda is a former lawyer with a degree in fine art textiles from Goldsmiths, has been knitting for over 60 years and teaching knitting for 10 of those. She is slightly obsessed by knitting and yarn and loves passing on her skills to others. Teaching at Loop is her dream job.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSophie Heathscott\u003c\/strong\u003e (she\/her) has been crafting and making all her life, from dressmaking to ceramics. She learned to knit when she was knee-high to a sheep, and after studying Design at Goldsmiths, London, she fully wove herself into the knitting world – including being a Loopette for nearly 6 years! She is passionate about how making creates community and provides a remedy for overconsumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhona Mackillop \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally from Scotland, Rhona is a knit designer and teacher. She holds a First Class degree in Textile Design from Central Saint Martins and an MA in Knitted Textiles from the Royal College of Art in London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside teaching at Loop, she works as a freelance designer for high-end luxury fashion brands and is also a technician at Central Saint Martins. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and supporting knitters in developing both technical skills and creative confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCancellation policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% deposit is required at registration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA refund of payment for a class will be given for cancellations only if the spot can be filled by another student, minus a 10% admin fee. Please be considerate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel a class in unusual circumstances. We try to avoid this wherever possible, but sometimes it cannot be avoided. In this situation, of course, a full refund will be given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe're sorry, but Loop cannot be financially responsible for extreme weather conditions or any other situations that are out of its' control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf we need to cancel the class due to any unforeseen circumstances, we will of course offer you a full refund or shop credit (whatever your preference is).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loop","offers":[{"title":"May 31st \u0026 June 7th","offer_id":57081939493241,"sku":"MBEC16240H","price":150.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"October 17th \u0026 24th -Saturdays 11- 2pm","offer_id":57332256244089,"sku":"MBEC16559H","price":150.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/products\/ScreenShot2022-11-07at12.52.50.png?v=1667826656","url":"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/en-eu\/products\/beginner-knitting-class","provider":"Loop Knitting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}