Home Knitting Classes for Beginners

Adults who want a new hobby, people who knit a little and want to improve, and parents buying lessons for older children.

A fee per lesson or a block of weekly sessions, plus a charge for yarn, needles and patterns.

• Confident knitting across the basics
• Patience and clear explaining
• Friendly manner with beginners

• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to visitors coming to your home regularly
• Public liability insurance is worth checking for, as people will be in your home
• Keep the group small enough for your space and for everyone to get help
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC once you start earning

Startup costs are typically around £100 to £500, depending on how much yarn, needles and teaching materials you supply, plus any insurance. These are estimates, and teaching from your own kitchen table keeps costs low.

Monthly revenue is typically around £150 to £800, depending on your class fees, group size and how many sessions you run each week. These are estimates, and keeping groups small limits how many students you can teach at once.

Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to regular visitors at your home. Also check public liability insurance, keep groups small enough for your space, and register as a sole trader with HMRC once you start earning.