Knitting for Beginners - Part-time

Key details

Course area: Fashion and Textiles
Student type: Courses for 19+ students
Course type: Part-time Further Education course
Course level: Level 1
Start date: Tuesday 20th April 2027
End date: Tuesday 25th May 2027
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees: £78.00
Pathway: Knit Techniques
Course code: Parent course code:C059667 Child course code: Q059668

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Course introduction

Community courses are “first steps” for adults to learn new skills, develop confidence, meet others in welcoming classroom. The purpose of courses is to support students into further learning or employment (paid or voluntary).

Discover the relaxing and rewarding craft of knitting in this friendly beginner's course.

Learn how to cast on and cast off, master five essential knitting stitches, and develop skills in increasing and decreasing to create shape and texture.

You'll explore knitting with both wool and cotton yarns, try creative hand finger knitting techniques, and build confidence through practical projects.

By the end of the course, you'll have created knitting samples and completed a handmade item of your choice, giving you the skills to continue your knitting journey at home.

You should attend regularly and arrive on time to make best progress on course.

You will complete a short diary weekly in class time, to record your progress and receive written tutor feedback.

You will use Microsoft Teams whilst on the course. Microsoft Teams is a free, safe online app used by Nottingham College for tutors to contact students.

Using Teams will also enable you to develop and feel confident using digital skills.

For more information on using Microsoft Teams and the induction process, please visit our Induction Information for Community Students page.

Course information

Qualification

College Certificate

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

You should attend regularly and be punctual and have a good standard of written and spoken English.

You will be required to complete a mandatory course workbook (Unique Learning Programme) each week, with the support of your course tutor.

Teaching & Assessment

Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete a short workbook and encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course.

Progression

The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities for if you wish to further your learning in this subject area. Information will be made available about other course opportunities at Nottingham College. You will have the opportunity to access external Careers Guidance to aid your next steps.

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