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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Learn how to knit in Melbourne!
ClassBento donates
with every booking to
3 hours
Collingwood
12 to 40 guests
$70
What you'll do
Knitting doesn’t have to be slow or fiddly; it just takes the right technique. In this workshop, you’ll learn the continental style of knitting, where the yarn is held in your left hand and stitches fly off the needles with ease. It’s fast, efficient and might just change the way you think about knitting. You’ll start with the foundations: how to cast on, knit and purl using the continental method, and bind off your stitches. Along the way, you’ll discover the difference between continental and English styles, learn how to manage your yarn for steady tension, and start reading simple knitting patterns. This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly class where you’ll be guided step by step by Jeni, who’ll also share her instructional videos so you can keep practising at home. By the end, you’ll be ready to keep building your skills, whether you want to knit a cosy scarf for yourself or a snood for your four-legged friend.
What you'll get
- Step-by-step guidance in continental knitting - Unlimited access to Jeni’s instructional videos after the class - A relaxed and supportive space to learn and practice - The option to purchase a beginner’s kit ($25–$60), with yarn, needles, pattern, and everything you need to start your first project
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
- Yourself – all class materials are supplied for practice - A notebook if you’d like to jot down stitches and terms - Curiosity and patience as you find your knitting rhythm
Add-ons available for this class
- Ski Mask Kit ($45)
- Dog Snood Kit ($45)
- Fingerless Gloves Kit ($65)
Suitable for
This class is great for a birthday or hens party.
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Recent reviews of Continental Knitting for Beginners Workshop
- 5/5 from Edmond Ryan-Tang, attended Jun 2026: Thanks so much to Jenn for the workshop. We had a great time learning from the start. You were able to help those of us with our first time and those in the room that had experience. Warm. Friendly. Clear instructions. We'll be back for more :)
- 5/5 from Linda Pierce, attended Jun 2026: Having learnt english knitting, I found it challenging but thoroughly enjoyed learning a new way to knit. Jeni is a great teacher.
- 5/5 from Ingrid Crozier, attended Jun 2026: It was a really fun class. Our teacher was fantastic!!
- 5/5 from Hanna Southern, attended Jun 2026: Fantastic class! It was a relaxed, friendly, encouraging atmosphere. Jeni explained everything really clearly. She worked with participants individually and supported everyone to progress at their own pace. I was a bit slow at picking it up but I didn’t feel rushed at all. Others who were more confident were able to move onto purling during the class but I was able to stay with the original knitting stitch to really get comfortable with it. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning to knit, and I look forward to returning when I am ready to move onto purling!
- 4/5 from Mia Mats, attended Jun 2026: Great class, thank you for the experience
- 5/5 from Shelley Rowlands, attended Apr 2026: Jenni is engaging and positive. It was fun, no pressure -you can go at your own pace- and I hope I have a new skill
- 5/5 from Ali Brady, attended Feb 2026: Absolutely adored this class! Great teacher, great company, great fun! Jeni was patient and friendly and spent time going around and helping us all individually - she was able to easily assess who needed what help and continue teaching the class as a whole while still managing to correct (gently) small issues she saw. Lovely open and engaging discussions with the other classmates, will definitely be back for more.
- 5/5 from Kristen Rose, attended Nov 2025: Jeni was a great teacher and very supportive of novice knitters! Highly recommend.
- 5/5 from Silvana Simmons, attended Nov 2025: I have always struggled with changing from English style knitting to Continental style. I felt it was impossible. After this class l am better but not perfect. The point is that l am still practising at home which l wasn't doing before.
- 4/5 from Mark Chew, attended Nov 2025: We attended this class with Jeni and really enjoyed it. She had a lot of passion and enthusiasm for the subject which showed through and infected us too! Thank you Jeni ️
Your teacher
Jeni Lausch
4.8 (10)
Jeni Lausch is a Melbourne-based maker with a passion for knitting, sewing, and all things textiles.
A self-taught artist and creative force, Jeni has brought her playful, hands-on approach to a wide range of projects – from crafting whimsical costumes for the iconic NYC Halloween Parade to creating props and pieces for film, television, and music videos. Her work often lives at the intersection of art and interaction, with immersive installations, pop-up experiences, and joyful collaborations that invite people to connect.
Jeni’s independent projects are rooted in a simple but powerful mission to bring people unexpected joy. With a love for teaching, Jeni delights in helping others build practical, beautiful skills; whether it’s knitting your first scarf, adding a piece to your own wardrobe, or sewing a stylish, high-quality bag from scratch. Her workshops are welcoming, empowering, and filled with good energy.
Having lived all over the world, Jeni could not be happier to call Fitzroy / Collingwood home, and she can’t wait to share her passion with you.
Have you ever wanted to learn to knit, make your own clothes, or craft something beautiful with your hands?
Jeni would love to show you how. It’s never too late to start.
Your host
Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.
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