Home knitting classes for beginners

Adult beginners, people returning to a hobby, gift knitters and parents wanting a screen-free activity for teens.

Fee per lesson or per 4 to 6 week course, plus a charge for yarn and needles that you supply as a starter kit.

• Confident knitter across a range of techniques
• Patient, clear explanations
• Organising small groups

• Council rules for home-based businesses, including visitors and parking
• Public liability insurance, which is worth checking even for small classes
• Check whether you need a Working with Children Check if you teach under-18s in your state
• Register for an ABN, and check when GST applies as turnover grows

Startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,000, depending on how much yarn, needles, seating and promotion you set up. You can run classes from a spare room or dining table.

Check council rules for home-based businesses, including visitors and parking, and whether public liability insurance suits you. Also check if you need a Working with Children Check to teach under-18s in your state, and register for an ABN and check when GST applies.

Revenue is typically around $200 to $1,200 a month, depending on class size, how often you teach and your prices. You can start from about 4 hours a week, so it suits a side income.