About Us
Hi, I’m Jo! You might have met me at the Stitch Mouse in Epsom or Granary Crafts in Bookham where I have been teaching knit and crochet classes for the past few years.
I have decided to branch out with a good friend Katherine to set up a new craft teaching business called Grace and Cable (Grace is my middle name and Cable is my favorite knit stitch).
I was an early starter, knitting at five years old and crocheting soon after, taught by my patient mum and nana. I love all crafts - tapestry, embroidery and dressmaking but it was knit and crochet I turned into a career as a freelance knitwear designer and then tutor. I am lucky enough to sell my designs internationally to luxury brands in both men’s and women’s wear.
What I love about teaching is that “click” when someone gets it for the first time and then goes on to love knitting and crochet as much as we do. It’s a real privilege and part of our aim to spread the word and the benefits of crafting.
Event List
- Online via Zoom Knit & Crochet WorkshopTime is TBDAt a pre arranged timeTime is TBDAt a pre arranged timeChoose what you’d like to learn from our catalogue of classes (or pick your own) or suitable as a complete beginner - there’s something for everyone! Classes start at £15 per hour. Use your own materials, or for an additional cost, we can post anything you might need in time for your lesson.
- Pick 'n' Mix Trio of Classes - Online and/or In Person WorkshopsTime is TBDLocation is TBDTime is TBDLocation is TBDChoose what you’d like to learn from our catalogue of classes (pick your own) or come as a complete beginner - there’s something for everyone! Choose any three 2 hour sessions you'd like to attend, either in person for a workshop or online via Zoom, for our special price of £65!
- In Person Knit & Crochet Workshop at The Olive Tree Restaurant (Ashtead Park Garden Centre)Every Monday 9.45-11.45am (term time only)Ashtead Park Garden CentreEvery Monday 9.45-11.45am (term time only)Ashtead Park Garden Centre, Pleasure Pit Rd, Ashtead KT21 1HU, UKChoose what you’d like to learn from our catalogue of classes (or pick your own) or come as a complete beginner - there’s something for everyone! Classes start at £25 and all inc tea and cake. Welcome to bring your own materials or you can purchase a kit from us. Social distancing observed.
- Private One-to-One Lesson - We Come To You!Time is TBDLocation is TBDTime is TBDLocation is TBDCan’t get to a lesson? We bring the lesson to you! Choose what you’d like to learn from our catalogue of classes (or pick your own) or suitable for a complete beginner - there’s something for everyone! Have a two hour lesson in the comfort of your own home. £40 (within a 10 mile radius of KT20 5DW)
- In Person Knit & Crochet Workshop at Painshill ParkEvery Tuesday 10-12pm (term time only)PainshillEvery Tuesday 10-12pm (term time only)Painshill, Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE, UKChoose what you’d like to learn from our catalogue of classes (or pick your own) or come as a complete beginner - there’s something for everyone! Classes start at £25 and all inc tea and cake. Welcome to bring your own materials or you can purchase a kit from us. Social distancing observed.
Testimonial
Jo is a great teacher, I have been on a few courses and have always learnt a lot from her.
She is calm, patient and makes teaching knitting and crochet look simple (she also knits and crochets very speedily indeed)!!
I would definitely recommend her courses. Her beginners courses, in particular, are very flexible. She can teach true beginners and those who have knitted/crocheted in the past but are very rusty.
Jo's strength is that she always has something further to teach you even if you manage to master whatever the course is teaching you.
I am greatly looking forward to her new courses and will be booking myself onto some of them.
There is always lots of chat at the classes and that in itself is a learning tool.
