Experience the joy of slowly making a treasured garment from scratch.

The “Build-A-Jumper” program is intended to inspire and tool up crafters to make a jumper from scratch through a semi-formal study group where skills are demonstrated and group support is provided to motivate the crafter to completion.

The program is a series of 8 woolcraft skills focus sessions that follow the order of making a wool jumper.

You are welcome to join on a casual basis and participate in sessions of interest to you, or sign up to the full program and receive the benefit of group encouragment in the quest to complete a jumper or garment in the year.

Tutorage by the very skilful Ruth Watson at historic Tarndwarncoort March - December 2026.

Skill level: suitable for Advanced Beginners in spinning and knitting/crochet.

(Private learn to spin, knit, crochet classes can be arranged prior to the relevant sessions.)

Each session is detailed below and can be booked individually if you are just interested in a particular session, or book all 8 sessions as Build-A-Jumper 2026 “The Full Program”.

The Full Program for Build-A-Jumper 2026 is now fully subscribed. A waitlist form below will keep anyone else informed of any new availability.

Woolcraft Skills Sessions

Choose to join one or as many sessions as you like by booking “Woolcraft Skills Sessions” individually, or if you would like to do the whole Build-a-Jumper program, book your spot using the button below.

Book The Full Program Here

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or get in touch.

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  • You can make anything you like, however, the program seeks to specifically help people make a jumper so some of the sessions will be specific to making a jumper, such as understanding patterns and sizing and tailoring the jumper to fit.

    As you progress through the year, you’re welcome to change your mind about what you’d like to create – if it’s taking longer than you thought to spin the yarn, then you can opt to make something smaller, and if you’re on a roll, you can make multiple items!

  • There’s no design set – we will help you select your desired jumper pattern if you don’t already have one in mind.

  • Yes – you’re welcome to crochet, however, you may need some outside help on more advanced stitches or techniques.

  • Yes, but you will need to take a learn to spin course before May. We are running one over 3 Fridays on Jan 31, Feb 13 and Feb 27, 2026. Details here..

  • This course is designed with advanced beginner knitters/crochet in mind, so one suggestion is that you come as a casual participant to the relevant sessions, and in the meantime, you work on your knitting skills so you can tackle the Jumper at a later date.

  • You can use commercially processed top for spinning if you prefer. Similarly, you can use commercially spun yarn to make your garment. In which case, you might choose to come as a casual participant to the relevant sessions.

  • You can use your own fleece, or purchase a white or coloured fleece from Tarndie.

Book your spot

Select the class or classes that you would like to participate in.

If you would like to come to every session, make your booking here