Online knitting lessons

Beginners and improvers who live far from a class, people with limited mobility, and busy people who want to learn in the evenings.

Fee per live class or course, one-to-one coaching rates, and optional kit sales sent to students.

• Explaining techniques clearly on camera
• Basic video call and phone camera setup
• Building an audience online

• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, so check what suits online teaching
• Postage costs and delays if you include yarn kits
• Copyright on patterns, so use your own designs or properly licensed patterns
• Register for an ABN, and check GST rules as income grows

Startup costs are typically around $100 to $800, depending on your camera setup, insurance and whether you offer yarn kits. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $150 to $1,500, depending on how many students you teach and your pricing.

Check which public liability or professional indemnity insurance suits online teaching. Check copyright on patterns, and use your own designs or properly licensed ones. Register for an ABN, and check GST rules as your income grows. Also check postage costs if you send kits.

Estimates suggest at least around 4 hours a week, depending on how many classes you run. Helpful skills include explaining techniques clearly on camera, basic video call and phone camera setup, and building an audience online.