Workshops
The Beginner's Knitting Workshop
This workshop is suited for those who:
- are 16 years of age or older; and
- want to learn how to knit or refresh their basic knitting skills in a quiet setting amongst a small group in a shop that smells of wool.
Over 2 weeks, students will learn to cast on and off; the knit, purl & slip stitches; and finishing skills. We will discuss tension, how to create three stitch patterns, and how to read a knitting pattern & knitting in progress.
Students will have fun and support learning and practicing the steps in class and over the 2 weeks apply their new skills towards their first project: a modified Wheat Scarf by Tin Can Knits.
After completing the workshop, students will understand the basics of knitting and be able to independently create a simple knitting project from a pattern (or from their head if they're inspired.)
MATERIALS
- One pair of 6.5mm knitting needles
- Two skeins of DR Romney Bulky yarn
- Two stitch markers
- Darning needle
- Mini-Soak wool wash
- Modified Wheat Scarf Pattern
COST: $98 (All materials, pattern, and tax included)
HOW TO REGISTER: Please call 604-219-8601 to register. During the call, you will be asked to provide your colour choice (cream, caramel, or medium grey) of Disdero Ranch Romney Bulky yarn and workshop date (if there is more than one to choose from).
Learn to Knit: Workshop Dates
- Workshop will resume in September 2026. Dates will be posted on the home page.
Minimum 4 participants and maximum 6
Refunds or credit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified either by phone, email or in person at least 72 hours in advance of the class or workshop.
We request you do not attend the class if you are feeling unwell. Please note: a partial class refund is not available, and the 72-hour cancellation policy applies.
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INSTRUCTOR: Mona Fischer
Before registering, please read our Workshop Policies below carefully.
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Workshop Policies
REQUIREMENTS
Enrollees must be 16 years of age or older to attend a workshop at Disdero Ranch.
CAN'T MAKE YOUR CLASS?
If you cannot make your class, you must give Disdero Ranch at least 8 days notice in order to receive a full refund for the booking.
We are happy to offer a one-time reschedule to a new date and time if the schedule allows. If you can no longer make your rescheduled class, we will issue a refund (8 days prior) or an in-store credit (7 days to 72 hours prior) for you to re-register at your convenience.
Cancellations between 7 days to 72 hours prior to the scheduled class or event are eligible for a move to a future date or receive an in-store credit.
Cancellations made within 72 hours of the workshop are not eligible for a refund or credit.
WORKSHOPS CANCELLED BY DISDERO RANCH
If Disdero Ranch is not able to run a workshop due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances (illness or acts of nature), we will contact you as soon as possible about the situation and offer the following options:
- Move to a future date
- Issue an in-store credit
- Issue a full refund
LATE/MISSED CLASS?
The first 10 minutes of our workshops are important! For this reason, we encourage you to arrive 10-15 minutes early so that the class can start on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be able to join the workshop.
The first day is also super important - you must attend part 1 of your class in order to attend any subsequent parts. Disdero Ranch is unable to offer make-up classes for missed sessions.
SERVICE DOGS & FOOD
Disdero Ranch has livestock and working dogs on the acreage. Service dogs must be on a leash at all times without exception. Other aids are also welcome during the workshop.
Our classrooms are a scent-free environment; please avoid perfume and cologne. Please eat before class - we want to make sure our classrooms remain allergen-free, so there is no food allowed in class! You're welcome to bring water bottles and travel mugs with lids.
CONDUCT
All guests at Disdero Ranch are expected to treat every person with respect. Any verbal abuse will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and unenrolled from the workshop without a refund.
Disdero Ranch is committed to maintaining a safe space for all our customers, staff, and instructors. In our spaces and in the making community in general, we have no tolerance for racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, or ideologies that are against our belief that all human beings deserve equal rights.