Learn to Knit

Discover the Rhythm of Slow Craft

"When our hands make, our hearts settle."

~Katelin Hollenkamp

Knitting has a way of easing the tempo of daily life and helping you reconnect with yourself. Rhythmic, grounding, and endlessly satisfying. Paddock and Purl Studio was created so you could experience that feeling for yourself.

A Welcoming Space.

Relax and unwind above the rolling hills of Tamworth.

The Paddock and Purl Studio is a warm and welcoming place to unplug, knit, and take in the view.

• Traditional Craft Made With Contemporary Construction
  My focus is on modern knitting using top down in the round construction.

• A Tailored Pace
  We move at exactly your speed, breaking down every technique until it feels like second nature.

• The Perfect Yarn & Tools
  I will help you navigate the world of fibres, needles, accessories and patterns.

• Knitting Without Fear
  Questions are welcome. Mistakes happen, they are learning steps. They can be fixed!

• Share the Experience
  Book your sessions with a friend/s, a partner, or your child. Knitting together is fun!

Learning at Paddock and Purl Studio

"Marie taught me everything from knitting terminology, yarns, needles, and techniques to the most important skill of all, how to fix mistakes without panicking!  She’s incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and explains everything in a way that’s easy to understand."                                                                                                                            

Hi there, I'm Marie,

You can pick up the basics of knitting from a video, but a screen can’t see when your tension is too tight, adapt to your unique learning style, or gently guide you through a frustrating mistake. It can’t ignite your creative spark or cheer you on the way a real teacher can.

That’s where I come in. With a degree in Visual Education and 30 years of broad teaching experience, I know that everyone learns differently. When you sit down to knit with me, you aren’t just getting a tutorial, you’re getting a dedicated mentor who loves the craft and understands the art of learning. I’ll be your safety net every stitch of the way!

Meet Your Instructor

"Marie’s passion for knitting and teaching shines through in every lesson, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn or improve their knitting."  

Knitting 101

Learn to cast on, knit and purl, increase and decrease, and cast off.

Fearless Knitting

Learn how to avoid and fix mistakes.

Make a scarf using fun and easy techniques.

Knit a scarf

Classes

My classes, workshops, tutoring and mentoring can be tailored to meet your knitting goals and journey.

My focus and expertise is centred on contemporary knitting construction methods and techniques.

My passion is sharing the wellbeing benefits of knitting.

Marie Larkin acknowledges the Gamilaroi/Kamilaroi people, who are the Traditional Custodians of this land. She would like to pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in and visiting the region.

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