Learn to Knit with Yarn School at The Orry Mill
Your complete beginner’s guide — from your first stitch to your first beanie.
Welcome to Yarn School
If you’ve never picked up a pair of knitting needles before, this is the right place for you. In Part One of our Learn to Knit series, Thilde takes you right back to basics — teaching you everything you need to start knitting with confidence.
In this first class, you’ll learn:
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How to cast on using the long-tail method
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The knit stitch — both UK and continental style
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How to count your rows and join a new ball of yarn
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And how to cast off, leaving you with your very first hand-knitted fabric
By the end, you’ll have created a beautiful garter-stitch beanie, just like the one in our video tutorial.
Everything You Need in One Kit
To make it easy, we’ve packed everything you need into our Complete Beginner Knitting Kit, which includes:
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Rowan Big Wool – a super-chunky merino yarn
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A pair of 10 mm wooden needles
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A darning needle for finishing
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And, of course, access to the full video tutorial series
Just press play and knit along — you’ll see your stitches form quickly thanks to the large needles and soft, easy-to-handle yarn.
Prefer to use your own stash? That’s fine too. Just keep in mind that different yarn weights and needle sizes will slightly change the size of your finished beanie — but this course is all about learning, not perfection.
Learn, Practice, and Create
Once you’ve finished your beanie, you’ll unlock two bonus patterns:
🧣 A matching scarf
🧤 A cosy cowl
These extra projects let you practise your new skills and build confidence before moving on to more advanced techniques.
We’ve also included a “Common Mistakes & Quick Fixes” video — so if you drop a stitch or get tangled up, Thilde’s got your back.
Start Your Knitting Journey
Whether you’re looking for a mindful new hobby, a way to create something by hand, or simply the satisfaction of finishing your first project — Yarn School will get you there, one stitch at a time.
🧶 Ready to begin?
👉 Join Yarn School Today and start your first beanie!
