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In this course, you will learn to knit a top of your own design.

On day 1, we discuss the design of your knit top, choose yarns and develop stitch techniques. We recommend bringing your favourite top/vest which has the shape you'd like to copy.

With the garment you bring, you will learn how to measure the garment, calculate the stitches and rows needed from a tension swatch, shape curves using decreases and holding position, and practice trims.

We then knit the garment using your custom pattern, wash, block, and steam the knitted pieces, and link/assemble it on the knitting machine.

Please bring a garment the shape you'd like to copy.

Upcoming dates

30-4 of Nove/Dec 2026 | 10:00 - 16:00

Craft

Machine Knitting

Knowledge required

Some previous machine knitting experience is required.

If you have no experience with knitting machines, we recommend taking the Introduction to Machine Knitting Course.

What to bring

Please bring a garment that you would like to copy the fit of.

What’s provided

All materials and tools are provided.

If you wish to use your own yarn, please bring it with you.

Tea and biscuits

Course outcome

One knitted top of your own design.*

* Everyone knits at different speeds, and it is important not to feel rushed. If the garment is not complete by the end of the course, you have the option of booking additional studio time at the rate of £20 per hour.

Pricing

£590