Welcome to Being Knitterly!
I’m Nicki and I love making things. Usually, you will find me knitting, crocheting or stitching.
I want to help people to use creative projects to improve their wellbeing. I like to create a calm, supportive atmosphere when I’m teaching and to hear a gentle buzz of conversation while people enjoy learning new skills and connecting with others.
I run creative wellbeing sessions for local organisations. I love to see people transform from reluctant participants to strong advocates of the benefits of stitching.
Designs
I like to design projects that look great when finished, have instructions that are easy to follow and have good finishing techniques built into the design, which means that the project will be easy to finish. My aim is for you to enjoy the process of making and feel a great sense of achievement when you have finished your project.
Fair Isle Knitting and Design
Fair Isle Knitting and Design is a comprehensive guide to stranded colourwork as practised by the knitters of Fair Isle and Shetland. It is aimed at knitters who wish to learn or improve stranded colourwork techniques, as well as those who would like to create their own patterns and colour combinations.
This book will further expand your skills and creativity in Fair Isle knitting and design.
Yarn packs are available for the projects in the book.
Tuition
Creative wellbeing
Knit, stitch or crochet in the company of like-minded people.
One-to-one tuition
Learn new techniques or have help with your project.
Short courses
Learn to knit or crochet during a series of three classes.
Workshops
Focus on specific knitting or crochet techniques during one-day workshops.
“This was a fantastic course. Now I have the confidence to embark on a project to knit a blanket.”
Jackie
“I enjoy knitting but lacked confidence in finishing the individual garments. No more!”
Gina
Latest blog posts
- Modular Knitting workshop
The technique of modular knitting is relatively simple: the fun starts when you knit stripes. It’s easy to create a knitted item that looks wonderful, but is easy to knit! - Knitwear Finishing Techniques workshop
Knitwear Finishing Techniques workshop: learn to finish garments successfully, so you will be proud to wear them or give them to others. - Fair Isle Knitting workshop
Fair Isle Knitting workshop for beginners and improvers: learn the basic skills, improve your techniques or knit, cut and finish a steek.
Want my help?
Do you want to learn to knit or crochet, learn a particular technique or have help with a project?