Location notice: Please note that the classroom is upstairs (14 steps).
Knit and Crochet Class Levels
We’ve designed our classes to assist individuals in the learning process. Each level guides makers through different techniques to build on skills acquired in a previous session. When enrolling in a class, we recommend choosing the level best suited to your current skill that would continue the growth of your knitting or crochet practice. Below is an outline of each level from Beginner to Advanced. Please take your time to determine what would meet your next learning adventure best.
BEGINNER LEVELS
Level 1: suitable for those with no experience or have learned it many years ago and would be starting as a new knitter/crocheter again.
Level 2: comfortably work a knitted CO and BO, and both a k and p stitch in knitting. Comfortable with making slip knots, ch and sc stitches in crochet.
Level 3: have enough experience with Beginner level II skills and ready to learn basic knitted/crocheted increases and decreases.
INTERMEDIATE LEVELS
Level 1: have successfully completed small-medium sized projects, worked flat and know how to read and follow beginner friendly level patterns. Ready to learn how to knit/crochet in the round.
Level 2: have enough experience with Intermediate level I skills and ready to learn new COs and BOs, easy textured stitches and further your ability to read your knitted fabric; learn how to crochet in flat rounds, several seaming methods to join squares together and best practices when crocheting a Granny Square.
Level 3 and onwards: have successfully completed small-medium sized projects that uses skills from Beginner levels I, II and III and Intermediate levels I and II. Comfortable reading, following beginner – easy intermediate patterns and successfully completing the project(s).
ADVANCED LEVELS
Once you’ve learned the skills covered in our Beginner to Intermediate levels, and you are ready for something new to challenge your knitting skills, these classes cover specific skills in knitting. We currently offer Brioche knitting, and stranded colourwork combined with Intarsia classes.
PLEASE NOTE!
- Read through the description of each class listing.
- Be sure you have the skills listed in the “Skill Level” section of each class listing.
- When deciding if a class is a suitable next level to enrol in, a quick way to confirm if this would be a good class to enrol in, is to read through the list of stitches used in the exercise/project used in the class. If there are more 2-3 stitches listed that you do not know (and can work comfortably), the class may be more involved than you are ready for at this time.
- If you need help before the start of a class series, you have the option to book additional focused one on one learning time to pick up any skill needed to successfully enrol and complete a class you have your eye on. Please contact the store.
- If you find during a class series you would like additional help to stay on pace with the class, one on one learning sessions are available to assist with your needs by contacting the store.
Where possible, we would like to ensure participants take on new skills covered in each class, and have a successful learning experience at our shop. We believe enrolling in a class that’s a good fit (not too advanced or too easy) offers the best skill building process in your making journey.
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Susan helped on a difficult project. Feel confident that it will get finished now. Appreciate the Saturday morning dates offered and will sign up for every one offered.
Always enjoy time with Susan
Susan was a fantastic teacher!
It was hard to grasp at first but Susan’s method of teaching how to read your stitches and how to fix your mistakes was invaluable. All her samples really showed the wide variety of looks brioche knitting can have. Thanks again Susan
It was a lot of fun and Susan was great help. I would do it again. Good idea to have it as a group we could encourage each other. Thank you
Doing the MKAL in a group environment was lots of fun, and seeing the clues as they were being worked on made it easier for to see where others found it a bit challenging, so I knew what to expect when I got to the same spot.
Susan is the best!
I really liked that the classes were small and I think there should be 3 classes for the thrummed mitts instead of 2
The instructor was great she explained everything really good.
Susan is a great instructor and very knowledgeable. I think 3 classes were required for this project as most of us didn’t manage to finish one mitten therefore practicing all the steps needed to complete the project
Susan was very patient and helpful throughout! She also provided some extra help for a few of us that needed. However I feel the class should have been longer, either extend the time of each class or add another day. The Trummed mittens are not an easy or fast project!
I did enjoy the space at Numana and the welcoming atmosphere!!
Susan was a fantastic instructor who took time to answer questions and provide feedback and individual time with each student.
Susan is a great resource and it’s a great group to hang out with.
A relaxing learning atmosphere. Very enjoyable.
Susan is a great help. She is very knowledgeable in both knitting and crochet.