Learn to Knit the “Clyd XL or Clyd" Scarf

Dates and Times:

Start date: 11th, 18th July and 8th August (Afternoons 2 pm - 4.30 pm)

Tutor: Sue De Villiers– experienced teacher & knitter

Age: Under 16's are welcome if attending with a parent or guardian

Join experienced practitioner and tutor Sue De Villiers for a friendly, hands‑on introduction to the craft of knitting. Whether you’re completely new or returning after a break, this three‑session course gives you all the skills you need to start (and finish!) your first project with confidence.

What’s included

All materials are supplied:

• ·      West Yorkshire Spinners Yarn - Retreat/ Retreat Twist or Colour Lab.
• ·      Lykke knitting needles
• ·      Printed pattern & guidance throughout

Plus tea/coffee and cake to keep you fuelled and cosy as you learn.

What You’ll Learn

Across three relaxed and supportive sessions, you’ll master the foundations of hand‑knitting:

• ·      Casting on
• ·      Casting off
• ·      Knit stitch
• ·      Purl stitch
• ·      Basic pattern reading
• ·      Simple finishing techniques

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to follow a beginner‑friendly pattern and complete a beautiful handmade scarf.

Choose Your First Project

You’ll work from one of two original patterns designed by Nikki Small:

• ·      The Clyd Scarf Pattern
• ·      The Clyd XL Scarf Pattern

Both patterns are perfect for beginners and create warm, stylish scarves you’ll be proud to wear or gift.

All yarn and needles are included, so you can get started straight away.