Knitting Classes at Flock
Learn to knit at Flock. Whether you are a complete beginner or a confident knitter, we offer a range of knitting classes and groups to help you advance your skills. All classes take place around the table at our shop in St Leonards on Sea, and we keep them small so everyone gets plenty of help.
New dates are added on the first of each month.
Learn to knit from the very beginning! Join us from 10am to 12pm over two sessions to learn everything you need to get started on your knitting journey. This Beginner Knitting Class will cover the following skills:
casting on
making knit and purl stitches
how to create garter stitch, stockinette and ribbing
casting off
sewing up
Yarn and needles are included, and class sizes are small - there will be a maximum of four participants in each class so that everybody can get as much help as they need!
Join us on two consecutive Saturday afternoons for this follow on to our Beginner Knitting Class. In our Intermediate Knitting Class you will build on your existing skills and learn everything you need to knit a ribbed hat, including:
Long tail cast on
Casting on and knitting in the round on double pointed needles
How to knit ribbing (and spot mistakes!)
Finishing and weaving in ends
This class runs once a month and costs £40 for two 2-hour sessions. Yarn and needles are included, and class sizes are small - there will be a maximum of four participants in each class so that everybody can get as much help as they need!
Note: You are more than welcome to attend this class without attending the Complete Beginners class - you just need to be able to confidently work both knit and purl stitches.
Are you ready to take on your first top down sweater?
Over five Thursday evenings we’ll work through the project with you, breaking each stage down so that you finish the course with a completed garment and the skills and confidence to make many more. The course runs fortnightly to keep the pace relaxed and allow you to continue knitting between each section.
Dates:
Thursdays April 2nd, 16th, 30th and May 14th and 28th. 6pm-8pm.
More information below.
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Learn to knit a pair of socks over three 2-hour evening classes at Flock. Join us from 6pm-8pm on three consecutive Thursday evenings to learn everything you need to make a pair of top down socks.
This intermediate level class will cover:
choosing suitable yarn
working a stretchy cast on
knitting a heel flap and gusset and turning the heel
toe decreases
seamless grafting
blocking and finishing
This class costs £80 for three 2-hour sessions. Yarn and needles are included, and class sizes are small - there will be a maximum of six participants in each class so that everybody can get as much help as they need!
To get the most out of this class you should already have experience of casting on and knitting ribbing and stockinette in the round (if you don’t have this consider joining our Intermediate Knitting Class first!). You will need to do some knitting on your project between classes.
Join us for a 1.5 hour introduction to spinning on a drop spindle. You will be introduced to the ancient art of hand spinning and learn how to make a singles yarn. Plying and finishing your yarn will also be discussed in the workshop, and your finished yarn can be used for a range of crafts including knitting, weaving, crochet etc.
This class includes a drop spindle and some fleece to use on the day, and to continue to practise with after the class.
Sunday 26th April 2026