Any place where I could learn how to knit?

Amandine.K · Post by **Amandine.K** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:00 pm

Like some kind of knitting society meeting in a cafe? I have been wanting to learn for ages, I am looking at "easy" stuff like socks, no fancy stitch. I had a look online for tutorials but they don't make much sense

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Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:13 pm

Try sending a PM to Cynde. I think she has recently started a group that meets at Finn Brit. But I'm not sure if it's daytime or evenings. Anyway, she can certainly knit (she taught my sons how to knit) so she might be able to give you some tips.

blackdragone · Post by **blackdragone** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:11 am

You can look up also the Martat group, they usually have many courses about this kind of things.
http://www.uudenmaanmartat.fi/
(By the way I wanna start as well and I've been suggested the book "Stitch n bitch").

Paola

Cynde · Post by **Cynde** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:50 pm

I have a group that meets here and there almost once a week and I'm busy planning another possible permanent group and maybe even a third.
I'd love to teach you.
Cynde

pikkukivi · Post by **pikkukivi** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:22 am

I'm interested too! My Mum taught me to knit, but I've never really gone much further than scarves. Please let me know about your meetups too, Cynde. Ta!

Cynde · Post by **Cynde** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 1:00 pm

My meetings are in the mornings , next one Kahvila Lillan on Lauttasaari Thursday Sept 8 from 10-1. Finland . is planning an evening one, should hear real soon, If you're on facebook check them out (and mine, Morning Kippers) There is a Saturday one coming up on Sept 21 at MOKO cafe, not sure of the time yet, tba, probably afternoon. Stay tuned.
Cynde
PS Weird, I tried to edit FINLAND . twice but it won't 'edit'. Anyway, FINLAND . on facebook , check out the knitting thread going on right now.

Cynde · Post by **Cynde** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 1:09 pm

YIKES that is very weird!!!! Why won't Finland Forum accept the . name? I have typed it several times now and it won't go in! I'll spell it out since this seems to only put a . where the name should go. The name of the organization I'm referring to is Finland I , E , S , A, F put the letters all together, removing the commas and check it out on facebook. One more try= finland . Very strange!
Cynde

Jukka Aho · Post by **Jukka Aho** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:33 pm

I’d like to hear the background story to that as well. (Regarding the-organization-that-shall-not-be-named. You old-timers such as Pursuivant know what I’m talking about, don’t you.)

Cynde · Post by **Cynde** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:50 pm

In any case there is a knitting meet at MOKO cafe in Helsinki on September 21 and one at FinnBrits Fredrikinkatu 20a Tuesday September 3 from 7 pm to 9 pm (19-21) Ring the buzzer to get in , it says FinnBrits on the doorbell.
Welcome
Cynde 0440 300 650

Cynde · Post by **Cynde** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:56 pm

The new Knitting group for expats is sponsored by FINLAND I E S A F welcome!
Cynde

Nin · Post by **Nin** » Sun Oct 05, 2014 12:48 pm

Hi there,
I'm new in Helsinki and would love to learn knitting. Is there still a knitting group?

Cynde · Post by **Cynde** » Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:37 pm

Hi Niin,
Every Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm at Fredrikinkatu 20 A Ring the buzzer for FinnBrits. If you are on Facebook you can find us at . Knitting Club. If you prefer Espoo there is a group at Sello Library, second floor in the Elina room Wednesdays from 6 pm to 8 pm. If you speak Swedish, there is one in Espoo twice a month near Alberga and if you want to meet mornings then contact me since those meet-ups are more spontaneus.
Cynde
0440 300 650

angelcorpse · Post by **angelcorpse** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 2:56 pm

www.martha.fi
Swedish-speaking Marthas, who also have programmes and courses for foreigners (they collaborate with Luckan Integration group, e.g. the Swedish and English language integration services in Helsinki)

Nin · Post by **Nin** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 5:00 pm

Thank you for the replies!

I will come on Thursday evening to the Knitting club. This and next week are however bit difficult for me, but from then on I would like to join.

Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:59 pm

Cynde wrote:Hi Niin,
Every Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm at Fredrikinkatu 20 A Ring the buzzer for FinnBrits. If you are on Facebook you can find us at . Knitting Club. If you prefer Espoo there is a group at Sello Library, second floor in the Elina room Wednesdays from 6 pm to 8 pm. If you speak Swedish, there is one in Espoo twice a month near Alberga and if you want to meet mornings then contact me since those meet-ups are more spontaneus.
Cynde
0440 300 650

BTW Cynde.... I am shearing again next weekend, and... I found a carding stool in the barn! We really must try to organise a spinning session some time this winter!

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