Learn to knit garments that fit perfectly, every time!

Let knitting designer and teacher, Pru Raymond, assist you to get accurate body measurements and create a reusable, personal template to refer to when selecting sizes in commercial patterns, or designing your own. Get the low down on swatching for gauge and for fit. Develop a working understanding of ease, gauge and pattern customisation. You’ll draw a personal schematic to reference when selecting sizes or to grade between sides.

Materials Required

 100g DK/ 8ply yarn
• Circular or straight knitting needles in two sizes: 4 mm, 4.5 mm to facilitate gauge
exploration)
• Dressmakers’ measuring tape- at least 150cm
• A jumper that fits you just right

Our store will be open 15 minutes before class commences to purchase materials and wind yarn into a cake as required. Instruction booklets will be provided. Pens, scissors and any other tools needed will be available to borrow.

Their will be no entry to the class after the first 10 minutes

Tea and Coffee will be provided .

All class attendees with receive a 10% discount on all in-store purchases* on the day. This is also extended to any class materials purchased in advance.

*excludes gift vouchers

Teacher bio

Dear Pru is a South Australian business founded on creativity, learning and connection. Pru Raymond is the designer, teacher and writer behind the brand. She is passionate about supporting knitters to build skills and confidence while connecting with others through a shared love of being creative. Pru’s workshops are engaging and inclusive of all learners, drawing on extensive experience in secondary and tertiary education and a lifetime of knitting. Dear Pru knitting patterns are available in print internationally, and online.

Working with children and young adults:
As an experienced teacher with a current SA teaching registration and current
police clearance, I am highly qualified to teach children and young adults.