Knitting And Crochet Tutors

Welcome to our new page of Knitting and Crochet Tutors

We are often approached by groups needing a tutor in their area. Names are placed under counties listed alphabetically to help you find one near you

Click here if you are a knitting or crochet tutor and would like to be listed here.

You do not have to be a member of the IfL, or have any recognised qualification, but we do expect you have experience in your subject.

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Cheshire

Patricia Bown gives workshops for beginners in knitting and crochet, and also workshops for those who know the basics in knit and crochet and want to develop their skills, such as using beads, creating embellishments, decorative finishes, simple fashion accessories and Freeform techniques. She also run workshops in basic feltmaking techniques. She is based in Stockport and would be happy to travel a radius of about 20 miles for groups (further for exhibitions and shows, such as the Knitting and Stitching show).

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Cornwall

Claire Crompton teaches workshops in a range of knitting subjects including: Understanding a Knitting Pattern (Beginners), Mitred Squares (Domino Knitting), Fair Isle and Intarsia, Professional Finishing Techniques, Knitted Flowers, as well as design workshops for garments and bags. She is the author of ‘The Knitter’s Bible’ series of books. Claire lives in Cornwall, but is happy to travel outside the county to teach.

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Derbyshire

Pauline Fitzpatrick has been teaching crochet workshops for over 20 years. She teaches all kinds of crochet, beginners, Irish, Colour, Tunisian, Freeform, Textured, and Bead crochet. She also has experience of writing for knitting magzines and specialises in Freeform crochet. She live in South Derbyshire and is happy to travel up to 30 miles.

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Deborah Judd teaches knitting and crochet to beginners and lives in Derby.

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Herefordshire

Amy Twigger-Holroyd runs 'Keep & Share' which has an ethical approach to fashion revolving around long-term wearer satisfaction. She teaches hand knitting, machine knitting, crochet, Freeform crochet, knitting with beads and pattern designing workshops at her studio, located in beautiful countryside just outside Hereford. She would be happy to travel anywhere within England/Wales.

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Hertfordshire

Sonji Clayton takes workshops on Pattern Writing and Knitwear Design. She has worked as an Associate Lecturer with Select Personnel Lecturers for the past 10 years, as well as independently at various other Further Education and Private Educational Establishments delivering modules/courses and designing & developing course curriculums and materials. Sonji has a City & Guilds B22 in Training & Development, City & Guilds D32/D33 Certified NVQ Awards Assessor and is also a member of the Institute of Learning. She has taught on courses certified by various awarding bodies. Sonji lives in Hertfordshire and is willing to travel outside her county when the booking/contract fee covers travel expenses and/or overnight accommodation, where relevant.

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London

Kate Buchanan is an experienced knitting designer and tutor. Her work has featured in many books and magazines and she regularly teaches evening classes and workshops in London. She offers one-to-one tuition tailored to your needs and ability.

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Catherine Hirst is a talented and experienced knitting, crochet and embroidery instructor who teaches groups and individuals privately in the UK, America and France. She is currently leading workshops at The Make Lounge in Islington in all three crafts. She will come to your home and work around your busy schedule.

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Aneeta Patel (KnittingSOS) is a professional knitting teacher with classes in various locations in London. Aneeta teaches all levels and is particularly experienced with beginners or non-English speakers. Location of classes varies around London.

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Claire Montgomerie has been involved in teaching textiles since she graduated in 2002. She mainly teaches knitting - beginners, improvers, advance, experimental, adapting and designing patterns. She also teaches crochet, hair pin lace and darning. Claire regularly runs workshops at Loop and The Make Lounge in Islington, and more infrequently at City Lit college in Covent Garden and West Dean College in Sussex. She will also be giving workshops in crochet at the Art in Action Fair in Oxford, and has also taught on French 'Getaway' type courses, so I do not mind travelling, although would be more likely to be available for workshops in London and the South East areas.

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Susie Johns has a wealth of experience in knitting and crochet and is well known for writing books and designing for magazines. She is a qualified teacher and has run short knitting and crochet courses at the Bexley Adult Education college. She is available for workshops in the London area.

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Merseyside

Helen Chatterton is a designer/maker based in Liverpool. She has taught at Liverpool Community College, the Voirrey Embroidery Centre and at the Fibre and Clay Contemporary Craft Gallery and Knit Studio since 2007. Workshops include: Learn to Knit, Finishing Techniques, Aran and Cable, Entrelac, Lace Knitting, Sock Knitting and Fair Isle. Helen is willing to travel any reasonable distance.

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Ildiko Szabo, is a member of the International Freeform Crochet Guild and has a wealth of experence in this craft. She works as a free-lance costume-maker and fashion & textiles teacher. She offers a range of knitting & crochet workshops ranging from beginners to advanced level and creative Freeform techniques. Ildiko is based in Liverpool, but travelling could be arranged for weekend workshops.

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Surrey

Sylvia Spiers has a City and Guilds in Fashion with Creative Embroidery, Teaching certificates and has taught in Adult Education for many years.

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Sussex, West

Karen Mayger is an experienced teacher based in Worthing. She enjoys teaching beginners to knit and crochet. She also runs workshops for those who can crochet a little but want to extend their skills e.g. freeform techniques, beading, colour work. She is keen on recycling and runs crochet workshops using recycled materials.

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Scotland

Dumfries & Galloway

Sue Macniven is an experienced teacher of wool spinning, dyeing, and knitting fairisle, intarsia and lace work. She also runs courses from her home in Twynholm. She is happy to travel any distance from November to March.

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Isle Of Arran

Lynn Ross has over 30 years experience of teaching adults & children textile arts, giving talks to guilds, etc. & running successful workshops. She teaches workshops in Creative Knitting on the Isle of Arran in conjunction with the Burnside Gallery and would be happy to arrange special workshops for groups who would like an island break. She specialises in Creative Knitting which encourages individuals to develop their own skills in knitting design using yarns and patterns to express ideas, taking inspiration from the environment and history of Arran and knitting traditions such as stitches for lace and ganseys. Lynn is also involved in our 'Knitting In Schools' project.

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Wales

Monmouthshire

Margaret Payne is based in Chepstow and has years of experience as a textile tutor. She helps run Chepstow Knitters, a voluntary community group. She enjoys teaching beginners to both knit and crochet, as well as more advanced students. Margaret would be prepared to travel locally.

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