Beginner Knitting Classes

Learn to Knit with Samira Hill

Have you ever wanted to learn to knit or are you looking for a refresher course? Join us for a 4-week course of fun and inspiring classes to learn all the knitting basics, while making beautiful hand knitted accessories using high quality Scottish wool! All classes are taught by professional knitting and crochet teacher Samira Hill in a positive and encouraging environment to make sure every knitter learns and gains confidence in all essential knitting skills. 

Weeks 1 and 2: Fingerless Mittens

Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, cast off and join seams while knitting a beautiful pair of fingerless mittens using Di Gilpin's Aran weight wool.  

Weeks 3 and 4: Triangle Bunting Scarf

Learn how to read knitting patterns, fix mistakes, work with different colours and understand shaping techniques knitting the stylish Triangle Bunting Scarf using Birlinn Yarn from the Outer Hebrides. 

Equipment

Please bring your own needles: 3.5mm and 5mm knitting needles are required, wooden needles recommended.

Knitting Yarn and patterns for both projects included in the price.

About Samira

Samira Hill is a former professional archaeologist based in the Scottish Borders. After spending years digging and travelling around the world (always with her knitting), Samira has been teaching all aspects of knitting and crochet professionally to all ages since 2013. She loves to empower crafters with new skills, encouraging them not to be deterred by techniques that "look hard!".  She is a published designer of knitting, crochet and Tunisian crochet patterns, and technical editor for independent designers and publications. Samira is the organiser of the annual Tangled Galashiels Fibre Festival in the Scottish Borders.

Dates and Venue

10th, 17th, 24th & 31st March 2025

5.45pm  - 7.45 pm

£125 for 4 week course

Venue: The Scottish Textiles Showcase 20 St. Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SU

To book a place on this course please purchase here or for further information please email info@scottishtextilesshowcase.com with subject line Knitting Course.

We look forward to knitting with you!