
Looking to take some classes? No problem, you can find group and private classes on our website under, you guessed it … CLASSES! We teach knitting and crochet, all levels and most ages (8 years & up seems to work well). You can take a group class or a private class, it’s up to you.

Beginner Knitting
This is a crash course to get you knitting fast! You’ll learn the basics to get you up and running: how to put stitches on your needles, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and how to finish up. By the end, you should be well on your way to making your first scarf.
This class is taught in-person, in our Toronto store, and is not virtual.
The cost of this class DOES NOT include the materials, which are listed below and you receive a 10% discount when you purchase your materials with us during your class.
Skill Level: Absolute Beginner (no prior experience is necessary)
Hours of Instruction: 2.5
Next Class: Sunday Sept 14, 2025: 9:30 am to 12pm
Materials:
The cost of this class DOES NOT include the materials, which are listed below, but you receive a 10% discount when you purchase your materials with us during your class:
- Drops Andes: 2 balls(enough to make a scarf)
- 9mm/US13 – 10″ straight bamboo or birch knitting needles
- Bulky darning or tapestry needle
- PDF Beginner Knitting Booklet (for reference when you go home, you won’t need it when you’re in class)
Class Cancellation Policy
Class deposits are non-refundable. Knit-O-Matic requires at least 72 hours notice of your cancellation before the start of the class in order to transfer your class deposit over to another class. Students who cancel less than 72 hours before the start of class or do not show up for the class will forfeit their class deposit.
This is a crash course to get you crocheting fast! You’ll learn the basics to get you up and running: understanding yarn information, the proper way to hold your hook, how to chain, the single crochet stitch and the double crochet stitch. By the end, you should be well on your way to making your first scarf.
This class is taught in-person, in our Toronto store, and is not virtual.
The cost of this class DOES NOT include the materials, which are listed below and you receive a 10% discount when you purchase your materials with us during your class.
Skill Level: Absolute Beginner
Hours of Instruction: 2.5
Instructor: Erica Wilson
Next Class: Sunday Sept 21, 2025: 9:30 am to 12pm
Materials:
The cost of this class DOES NOT include the materials, which are listed below, and you receive a 10% discount when you purchase your materials with us during your class:
- Berroco Vintage Chunky: 1 skein (if you want to make a scarf you should purchase a second)
- 6mm crochet hook
- darning or tapestry needle
Class Cancellation Policy:
Class deposits are non-refundable. Knit-O-Matic requires at least 72 hours notice of your cancellation before the start of the class in order to transfer your class deposit over to another class. Students who cancel less than 72 hours before the start of class or do not show up for the class will forfeit their class deposit.

Beginner Knitting Workshop (Cowls)
A Beginner Workshop with Erica Wilson
This is a follow-up course to our Absolute Beginner Class. You’ll continue to learn more of the basics: the purl stitch, working in the round on circular needles and how to finish off and weave in the ends. You’ll also learn the basics of following a pattern. By the end, you should be well on your way to making your first cowl! If you do not already have your materials please come to the class 10 to 15 minutes early to choose
Skill Level: After Absolute Beginner (you should already know how to cast on and knit)
Hours of Instruction: 2.5
Materials
Materials are not included, but we sell everything you need and you receive 10% off all materials during your class.
- 1 skein of Gazzal Popcorn or Malabrigo Rasta or Cascade Spuntaneous (get two of Rasta if you want a large cowl)
- 10mm/US15-24″ circular needles (interchangeable needles are a great option for this type of project!)
- Bulky darning or tapestry needle (clover chibi 339 is great)
Class Cancellation Policy
Class deposits are non-refundable. Knit-O-Matic requires at least 72 hours notice of your cancellation before the start of the class in order to transfer your class deposit over to another class. Students who cancel less than 72 hours before the start of class or do not show up for the class will forfeit their class deposit.

Private Classes & Help
Learn something new, catch up with an old project, or get help with a new one – you set the agenda. Private classes are by appointment only, please book online by clicking the button below, or call us at 416-653-7849 to make an appointment.
If you’re coming for a beginner knitting or crochet class we sell everything you need and you can pick up your materials when you come for your lesson. Private classes are one-on-one instruction, in-person in the store. You can learn what you want and at your own pace. You can book 10 minutes for quick help (like a dropped stitch), 1/2 hour for project help, 1 hour for a lesson, or 1.5 hours for a beginner lesson or for something more involved. If you aren’t sure how much time you’ll need just contact us and we can help.
To purchase a private class as a gift you can check out below and you will receive a gift card (the prices include tax).
Details
- Ages 8 & up
- Maximum 2 people per private class (or contact us to arrange for a larger group)
- Please see our calendar for dates and time (click the ‘Book Appointment‘ button)
- You pay for the class in person when you attend your class
- Classes take place in-person in-store, during store hours.
- Book online with the link below. Time slots are available for half hour, 1 hour, 1.5 hours and 2 hours.
- $9.97/15 minutes or 39.97 per hour/per person (+tax).











