Baby-friendly knitting, crochet and creative community

Learn to knit with your baby!

Over 6 weeks you'll learn the basics, building up to knitting a cute pixie bonnet hosted by Jo. All materials are included and you can work at your own pace between sessions.

Knitting is a lovely way to make something special for your little one, and is a great hobby to pick up and put down in whatever quiet moments you can find within the unpredictable schedule of life with a baby!

If your baby is happy in a sling, we suggest bringing that so that you can have your hands free - but there'll be space to pop little ones down on a playmat, and we'll work at a slow pace with lots of breaks. If you are pregnant you are so welcome to join too.

After the class there'll be a drop in knitting group - beginners are free to stay and practice, and if you already knit you can bring your baby and whatever you're working on. Crochet and other crafts welcome! But please no sharp needles/pins for safety.

Schedule:

6 week course - Wednesdays at 2pm from 30th September to 4th November

What's Included:

- 6 guided knitting sessions

- Wool and materials

- Tea, chat and connection

- Optional social crafting hour after class

£36 for the full six week block including materials, with limited funded places available if cost is a barrier.

Drop In Circle

A relaxed drop in knit, crochet and crafting circle for parents and carers. Bring along your current project, practice your new skills, and enjoy a calm, creative space with others. Please no sharp needles/pins for safety.

Weekly on Wednesdays at 3pm

£4 drop in session with funded places available if cost is a barrier.

We have an incredible team of volunteers supporting our groups at Kin Collective and we're so thankful for the kindness and support that our volunteers and group attendees show each other. Kin is a space of kindness, free from judgement, and you will always receive a warm welcome. We are grateful to everyone for supporting and upholding these values.

How to find us: Our main Hub is at the Lochend Road Hall of Leith St Andrew's, next to Leith Links (EH6 8HT) which has a mixture of free and paid on street parking (please double check signage). It is also accessible by buses stopping nearby at Duke Street, Easter Road and Leith Walk which is also the nearest tram stop.

Entry is via Lochend Road, where there is step free access and a bell at the blue door at the entrance.

Things to know about your visit to Kin Collective:

Ramp and step free access

Accessible toilet and baby change

Space to store prams and buggies

Advance booking is essential

We also have groups and classes running at Kin at Leith St James and The Red Sandstone - if you book in for multiple groups please double check which venue your group or activity is taking place in.

Please make any additional requirements known to us.If you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to support you attending please email us at info@kincollective.org and we will be happy to help.

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