Learn to Crochet Course - Friday Daytime - 4x2 Hours
Description
My beginners crochet course, consists of four 2 hour classes where you will get to grips with all the basics needed to get you competent and confident in the art of crochet. Learn to Crochet Course – Friday Daytime Dates 2025 Week 1*: Friday 17th January 12:30-2:30pm Week 2: Friday 24th January 12:30-2:30pm Week 3: Friday 31st January 12:30-2:30pm Week 4: Friday 7th February 12:30-2:30pm *IMPORTANT – Week 1 is compulsory. Please read the Q&As for more information. I have developed a special project that covers starting off, chaining, the basic stitches and joining motifs together for a finished item. This course is for you if you are: - A complete beginner and you’ve never even picked up a hook. - Someone that has dabbled in crochet but never really got to grips with it. - Someone that may have crocheted many years ago but need refreshing on the basic techniques. - Self-taught from the internet but want to make sure you’re not picking up any bad habits. As well as my expert guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials AND everything you need, including hook, yarn, needles, stitch markers and a handy project bag. You’ll be making a small item which will teach you how to make a traditional and solid granny square. You will learn all the essential techniques that can be applied to most basic projects such as: - Choosing the right size hook and yarn. - How to hold your hook and yarn. - Chaining. - Slip stitch, single & double crochet. - Crochet chart symbols. - How to make a square. - How to change colours. - How to join motifs using sewing and crochet. - How to make a hanging loop. - How to finish off. Children: I am happy to teach teenagers, however, any teenagers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What's included in the price?
The course consists of four 2 hour sessions and includes all materials needed in the form of a starter kit and exclusive access to the online student resources. Starter kit: yarn, hook, tapestry needle, stitch markers.
Duration
4 afternoons
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
You can still get a lot out of the course, even if you have to skip some of the weeks, however, Week 1 & Week 2 are mandatory. It’s very difficult for me to re-teach a whole missed class for one student and then fit in the content for the scheduled class. I have tried to do this in the past and ends up being unsatisfactory for the the student trying to catch up and also for the other students who didn’t miss a class. You will be sent class notes and videos (where applicable) for any classes missed and I’m happy to help via email/WhatsApp. The full cost of the course also applies, even if you can only make some of the classes.
My Policies
★ Any child or person under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult, regardless of whether the adult is taking part in the course or not.
★ I am not qualified to teach students with severe disabilities and learning difficulties.
Important Points to Consider
★ My classes are aimed at adults and for the most part, all my classes are filled with adult students.
★ Each class is 2 hours long and involves following prepared class notes, watching demonstrations and then partaking in practical crochet work.
★ My evening classes start at 7:30pm and finish at 9:30pm. Please consider whether this will affect your child – even my adult students can find this a little fatiguing after a day’s work!
★ I teach a maximum of 8 students in a beginners’ class. My beginners classes are nearly always fully booked.
★ I always aim to move around the class, spreading myself evenly, helping each student in turn, so sometimes students that need more help will have to wait until I have worked my way back round to them.
★ Students are expected to engage in a certain level of autonomy, working along with the class notes and following instructions.
★ Since learning to crochet is mostly muscle memory and repetition, I always set “homework” to be completed before the start of the next class.
★ Students understand that during the learning process we make mistakes and it takes repetition and a willingness to try again, in good faith, to progress.
Yes, I have come across this concern many times. There still seems to be a misconception that you either knit or crochet… of course you can do both! Often those with previous experience of knitting or other types of handicrafts can find picking up a new skill relatively easy.
Although I crochet and teach right handed, I have taught many left-handed students. Crochet is a two handed craft which does rely heavily on the left hand. Right handed students have to learn to control their non dominant left hand so I always encourage you to start off giving it a go with your non-dominant right hand. Most of my left handed students end up learning right handed. If you find this too difficult you can switch to left handed. Although I cannot demonstrate, I am still able to talk you through the steps for making stitches and also spot & correct any mistakes. Please make sure you are happy with this, as I appreciate that I may not be the right teacher for you if you already know you are very left hand dominant.
