Knitter

You may be able to start by doing a course like:

• Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
• Level 2 Certificate In Fashion

You'll need to check that knitting is included in the course content. Some colleges and adult learning centres offer hand or machine knitting craft courses for learners who have a general interest or knit as a hobby.

Entry requirements

There are no set entry requirements for this route.

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You could apply directly for jobs if you've got experience in creative crafts, sewing or textiles. Training is given on the job in many cases.

Further information

You can get more information on working in crafts and creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.

You'll need:

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• persistence and determination
• the ability to work on your own
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to work well with others
• the ability to work well with your hands
• physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
• observation and recording skills
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

In your day-to-day duties you may:

• read design patterns
• create knitting samples
• produce ‘made-to-order’ products by hand or on domestic machines
• use industrial knitters for production line work
• finish products by hand
• check quality

You could work in a workshop, in a factory or from home.