The Knit with Confidence Beginner Course:
Private, In Person Beginner Knitting Classes
From Total Beginner to Confident Knitter in 4 Classes
Ever dreamt of creating beautiful, handmade knitted pieces but felt overwhelmed and unsure where to start?
If learning in a group is not your thing then consider this is your friendly, no-pressure invitation to learn how to knit in a one-on-one setting with an experienced knitting teacher of 20+ years.
Please note these are in person classes in Bos en Lommer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Group (in person), Pre-recorded and live, online versions of this popular beginner knitting course are also available to purchase/book.
What Makes this Course Special?
My one-to-one private beginner knitting lessons help you transform from a complete beginner to a confident knitter at your own pace.
With my dedicated guidance, you’ll build a solid intermediate skill-set, enabling you to tackle sweaters, blankets, and cardigans, while learning how to customise projects to express your unique style.
This isn't just about technical steps; it’s a private, tailored experience designed to build your confidence and give you a calming, joyful practice that’s entirely your own.
By the end of our time together, you won’t just know how to knit - you’ll be a knitter.
The Knitting Skills You’ll Learn
Over just 4 fun and friendly sessions together, you’ll master foundational and intermediate techniques like:
✔️ Learning how to start and finish your knitting projects with confidence, how to create different textures and including how to knit with multiple colours.
✔️ How to choose the right yarn and knitting needles, feel in control of your knitting, how to keep your stitches even, and fix mistakes without stress or panic.
✔️ Feel empowered to customise projects with your own colour choices and stitch patterns
✔️ An introduction to knitting patterns, 6 common increase and decrease techniques and a bundle of beginner friendly projects to apply your new knitting skills to create.
Lesson 1
After an introduction to yarn and how to match knitting needles, we cover casting on (starting), the knit stitch and casting off (finishing). After this class you have the skills to make scarves, blankets, cushion covers and more!
Lesson 2
We learn the second stitch in knitting, the purl stitch and how to combine it with the knit stitch, learning 3 new stitch patterns popular in sweaters, hats, blankets.
Lesson 3
The colour lesson, we learn how to join new yarn, stripe colours and knit with 2 colours in the same row. We also cover how to shop for yarn with confidence.
Lesson 4
We cover 6 different and popular shaping technique methods used in socks, sweaters, hats and more. Before we finish, I share an introduction to knitting patterns with a bundle of patterns for you to take home and apply your new skills to creating.
What can you expect?
A friendly, experienced knitting teacher - no pressure, just encouragement and fun.
Connection and conversation (because learning is better with chat and laughter!)
A chance to swap doomscrolling for something nourishing, tactile, and joyful.
Silly stories that make techniques memorable, friendly guidance that feels like learning from a friend, and a safe space where every question is welcome and every small win is celebrated.
Testimonials
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“Alice is an amazing teacher, and I can’t recommend her classes enough for anyone starting out with knitting!”
Chloe
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“I have loved going from a complete novice to confidently being able to cast on stitches, daring to look at a pattern, and recognising my mistakes and knowing how to fix them. Alice teaches with intention and intense patience."
Elisabeth
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"An amazing experience! Alice is incredibly patient, easy to connect with, and makes learning so enjoyable. I highly recommend her to everyone!"
Manisha
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" Alice is the best teacher I could imagine. She is kind, relaxed, patient and above all she can explain very well! Are you still doubting? Please don’t! You’ll be a knitter in no time!"
Jean-Pierre
What Will I Be Able to Knit?
On completion of the Knit with Confidence course you will be able use a variety of colour and stitch techniques to knit:
Scarves (inc Triangular) and Snoods
Headbands
Blankets
Cushion Covers
Simple Sweaters and Cardigans
Washcloths and more
'The Knitty Gritty'
WHERE:
The Knit with Confidence private classes take place in a lovely independent café in Bos en Lommer, Amsterdam. With delicious coffees, teas, matcha, cakes and more available to order.
WHEN:
The course takes place over four 90 min classes, each flexible for you to book at a day and time that suits you.
It’s your opportunity to unwind, connect and discover the joy of your creativity.
MATERIALS:
Yarn and knitting needles are included, so you can dive straight into your knitting journey with ease plus you will leave the course with a bundle of inspiring knitting patterns to apply your new skills to.
PRICE:
The Knit with Confidence course is €195 - covering everything you need to start your knitting adventures with clarity, confidence, and joy.
Everyone can knit
- and it’s good for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Knit with Confidence course was designed specifically for you! Tailored to encourage and champion complete beginner knitters, who have never held a pair of needles before. I have taught hundreds of people over the years and...drumroll please...everyone can knit! I want to make sure you enjoy it too!
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Absolutely! The course fee includes yarn and knitting needles, however, should you wish to bring along knitting needles and yarn that you already have or that your grandma/mum/aunt gave you many years ago, you are most welcome to!
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It depends on how confident you feel in your knitting, if you know how to cast on, cast off, knit and purl then the first 2 classes may feel like covering old ground for you. From Lesson 3 on we move onto more intermediate skills like colourwork, striping, carrying yarn, shaping techniques and an introduction into reading patterns. So if you want to brush up your skills, meet new friends and build your knitting confidence, this course would be absolutely perfect for you.
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Should you need to cancel joining a knitting class, please notify me 24 hours in advance of the scheduled class in order to reschedule. The first available slot will be offered as a reschedule. All cancellations within a 24 hour period of the scheduled session will not be refunded or rescheduled.
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No problem, send me an email at learntoknitonline@gmail.com and I will respond as soon as I can!