{"product_id":"refresher-knitting-classes","title":"Refresher Knitting Classes","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefresher Knitting Classes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you looking to refresh your knitting skills?\u003c\/strong\u003e Join us for a refresher knitting course, perfect for people who have not knitted for a while and would like to start again. Over the course of two classes we will revisit the basics of knitting, while making a beautiful hand knitted hat 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 regains confidence in all essential knitting skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeek 1: Tuesday 9th June\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevisit casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, ribbing, increasing and stocking stitch in class, so that participants can practise their skills on knitting the brim and main body of the hat at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeek 2: Tuesday 16th June\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTroubleshooting session, fixing mistakes, learn to decrease for the crown, gather the top of the hat and learn to seam neatly using mattress stitch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEquipment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003ePlease bring your own needles: 5mm \u0026amp; 5.5mm knitting needles are required, plus a tapestry needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eKnitting yarn and pattern included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Samira\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eSamira 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates and Venue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTuesdays 9th \u0026amp; 16th June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e5.45pm  - 7.45 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e£65 for 2 week course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eVenue: The Scottish Textiles Showcase 20 St. Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo book a place please purchase here or for further information please email info@scottishtextilesshowcase.com with subject line Knitting Course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWe look forward to knitting with you!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scottish Textiles Showcase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58063149007232,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8605\/9594\/files\/Knitting_Refresher_Poster.jpg?v=1778684677","url":"https:\/\/scottishtextilesshowcase.com\/products\/refresher-knitting-classes","provider":"Scottish Textiles Showcase","version":"1.0","type":"link"}