Knitting classes at local venues

Adult beginners, gift knitters, people returning to the craft, and community groups or yarn shops that hire you to teach.

Fees per student for a class or a multi-week course, plus a small charge for materials. Some venues pay a flat rate per session instead.

• Confident knitting in several techniques
• Patient, clear teaching
• Managing a small group with mixed abilities

• Commercial general liability insurance, which many venues will ask to see
• Venue rental costs and cancellations if too few students sign up, so set a minimum class size
• Using copyrighted patterns in handouts: check permission or write your own
• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST once revenue grows, and any rules from your municipality
• Winter weather can affect attendance, so have a plan for rescheduling

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $1,000, depending on your materials, venue arrangements and insurance. Venue rental costs can add up, so set a minimum class size in case few students sign up.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $1,500, depending on your class prices, how many classes you run and how many students attend. Winter weather can affect attendance.

Check commercial general liability insurance, which many venues ask to see. Also check copyright when using patterns in handouts, whether you need to register for GST/HST as revenue grows, and any rules from your municipality.