Knitting Basics: From First Stitches to a Scarf

On this 12-session beginner knitting course, we will gradually develop the knowledge and skills to design our own knitting pattern and create a scarf to suit our tastes. Through step-by-step practice, we will gain the skills needed to continue knitting independently after the course. The course is suitable for complete beginners and anyone wishing to strengthen their basic skills.

We will begin with exercises and sample swatches, exploring basic stitches, stitch patterns, colour changes, and how to read knitting instructions and charts. We will learn how our choice of yarn, textures and stitch patterns shapes the finished fabric, and how to adapt a pattern to our own ideas. We will then apply these skills to making a scarf, using the mentor’s original design as a starting point and adapting it to our preferences with her guidance. Those who wish can also incorporate multicoloured sections or intarsia.

By the end of the course, we will have our own scarf, an understanding of knitting fundamentals, and the skills to plan future knitting projects.

Please bring your own yarn and knitting needles. Before the course begins, you will receive guidance on choosing yarn, needles and other supplies. No prior experience is required.

Schedule

The programme will take place over 12 sessions:

• Wednesday, 9 December 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 16 December 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 23 December 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 6 January 2027, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 13 January 2027, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 20 January 2027, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 27 January 2027, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 3 February 2027, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 10 February 2027, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 17 February 2027, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 24 February 2027, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday, 3 March 2027, from 17:00 to 20:00

About the mentor

Jona Bednjanec is a knitwear designer exploring knitting technology and creating original patterns. She leads a club at Gimnazija Vič and courses at Anselma; her designs and instructions have appeared in international publications.

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Participants should gather in the entrance hall of Center Rog 15 minutes before the programme begins. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers indicated by the mentor. Do not be late, as this disrupts the working process. In case of late arrival, entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

The programme is held in Slovenian unless stated otherwise.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the planned start of the programme.

If you are unable to attend the programme, the fee is non-refundable and the date cannot be changed. You may transfer your place to another person by notifying us at least 24 hours before the start at tekstil@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and creating together!