Hello! I’m Courtney and I’m the chunky-junkie behind The Chunky Needle!  I first started knitting in the late 80s and took up chunky knitting twenty years ago. The Chunky Needle has been trading since 2018.

Chunky knitting appeals to me as the finished product is so unusual and dramatic.  Friends and family always ask, “where did you get that?!  I want one too!”  The process takes less time than conventional knitting, so results can be seen quickly.  Working with unspun merino wool is a dream as it’s so incredibly soft and tactile and the colour range is vast.  The whole process is actually quite hypnotic and incredibly relaxing.

I started The Chunky Needle as I loved the look, colour, texture and aesthetic that chunky knits can bring to a room.

Knit your very own chunky knit blanket using your arms as needles. Blankets measure approximately 30” x 50” and use 2kg of 100% hypoallergenic, super soft Merino wool or 2kg of vegan friendly acrylic wool. Suitable age 10+ and absolute beginners are most welcome to attend.

What’s Included: 2+ hours instruction, all supplies, introduction to various stitch techniques, access to how-to videos, discount code, tea/coffee, cakes

If you wish to use a colour not listed in the drop down, please choose any colour and leave me a note at checkout with your preferered colour choice.