# Pokhara: 1-Day Woolen Clothes Handicraft Basic Class

**Category:** City Tour
**Location:** Kaski, Nepal
**Duration:** 7 hours
**Price:** from USD 110 per participant

## About

Learn how to make woolen clothes with a 1-day woolen clothes handicraft class. Focus on simple techniques like knitting or crocheting basic items like scarves, hats, or small squares for a larger project, using readily available materials and tools.

Start with an introduction to wool and basic tools. Learn about the origin of wool (from sheep) and its properties (warmth, softness). Introduce basic tools like knitting needles or crochet hooks, yarn, and scissors. Emphasize safe handling of needles and scissors.

Next, learn basic knitting or crochet techniques. For knitting, learn the basic knit stitch (using two needles). For crochet, learn the basic chain stitch and single crochet stitch (using a hook). Practice the stitches on small pieces of yarn.

Choose a simple project. For knitting, make a small scarf or a square for a blanket. For crochet, make a small coaster or a square for a blanket. Follow clear, step-by-step instructions for the chosen project. Ensure you have enough yarn and the necessary tools for the project.

Finish your project and display it. Learn how to weave in the ends of the yarn and display your finished project.

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop off (from/to Lakeside area of Pokhara)
- All materials needed for the class
- Expert instruction by a local artisan
- A finished woolen product to take home
- Nepali authentic meals (Lunch)
- English speaking family mother as an instructor.
- Private trip.
- Learn the basics of knitting or crocheting with a local instructor
- Get hands-on experience with knitting needles, crochet hooks, and yarn
- Create a small scarf, coaster, or square for a larger project to take home
- Practice the basic knit stitch, chain stitch, and single crochet stitch
- Get step-by-step instructions for your chosen project and display your work

## What's not included

- Gratuities (Optional)

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## Booking

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