Knitting workshops at cafes, shops and halls

Hobbyists and gift buyers booking a place, plus venues, groups and workplaces paying for a session.

A ticket price per person, a flat fee for private group sessions, and kit sales covering yarn and patterns.

• Teaching mixed-ability groups
• Organising and promoting events
• Knowing a range of techniques and patterns

• Public liability insurance, as venues often ask to see it
• Check venue hire costs and whether the venue takes a share of ticket sales
• Numbers can be uneven, so set a minimum booking before running a session
• If using other designers' patterns, check you have permission to copy or teach them

Startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,200, depending on venue hire, materials, insurance and how you promote your events. These are estimates, and some venues may take a share of ticket sales instead of charging hire fees.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on ticket prices, how many workshops you run and how many places you fill. These are estimates, and numbers can be uneven, so setting a minimum booking helps.

Check public liability insurance, as venues often ask to see it, plus venue hire costs and whether the venue takes a share of ticket sales. If you use other designers' patterns, check you have permission to copy or teach them.