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“Design & Make a Granny Square Sweater Course” is a 6 week, hands on, in-depth masterclass, spread over 8 weeks, which allows plenty of time to create a unique garment. This is the 7th run of my flagship course that I have been developing & honing since 2021. I will take you through my step by step process to create your very own, Granny Square sweater.

The course covers:

• Sizing.
• Swatching.
• Blocking.
• Layout.
• Neck, hem & cuff options.
• Limitations.
• Calculating yardage.
• Which joining method to use.
• Colour placement.
• Finishing techniques.

Design your sweater using the classic granny square pattern. Using either DK or 4ply/fingering weight yarn, you’ll learn how to get the right fit – whether you’re making the sweater for yourself or someone else.

Skill Level

You must be confident with basic crochet stitches & joining techniques – not suitable for complete beginners. Please contact me if you would like to do this course but are unsure.

PLEASE NOTE: after taking on board student feedback, I will no longer be teaching the joining methods as part of the course, instead, these are important enough to be taught as a separate course.
To get the most out of the sweater course, you should familiarize yourself with CJM (continuous join method) and/or JAYG (join as you go method). I am running a couple of 2 week, in-person courses for these techniques + an online option in case you can’t make the in-person dates:

Motif Joining Courses

1. Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm in Farnham – 18/9/25 & 25/9/25 – sign up here.
2. Online, with optional What’sApp Group support running concurrently with the in-person course – sign up here for online only.

Course Location

The Princess Royal Pub, we’re usually in the section to the far right, as you come in through the main entrance.
Guildford Road,
Runfold,
Farnham,
Surrey, GU10 1NX

Course Dates

This is a 6 week course, running on Thursday mornings.

Week 1: Thursday 2nd October 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 2: Thursday 9th October 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 3: Thursday 16th October 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 4: NO CLASS – HALF TERM.
Week 5: NO CLASS – HALF TERM.
Week 6: Thursday 6th November 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 7: Thursday 13th November 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 8: Thursday 20th November 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm

Cost

• £150 or £120 for allumni students (if you have done this course before – limited spaces available).

What’s Included?

• 6x 2 hour in-person sessions.
• Class notes/photo tutorials for generic instructions.
• Exclusive & extensive online resources, including detailed videos and/or photo tutorials.
• Your design is checked & signed-off by the tutor before you start to help ensure a successful result.
• Tutor support throughout the 8 weeks via a private community group.
• Additional support via the community group for another 2 weeks after the course has finished.

Please note : the cost of materials are not included in the course fees.

Expectations & Student Requirements

The purpose of the course is to teach you how to plan out and implement the design, getting you started with the project, as well as cover some of the other key elements of making a granny square sweater. It is up to you whether you go at your own pace or attempt to complete the sweater over the 9 week time span. It goes without saying, that you will need to spend time outside of the classes making the motifs and other elements of the sweater.
You will need to have a way to access the online content for this course, either via a computer or tablet this is because:

• We use Google Sheets to store all designs/layouts on a private Google Drive so that I can easily check all students work from one location. Do not worry if you are unfamiliar with Google Sheets or Google Drive, it’s very easy and I will provide support.
• There are so many variables to the sweater designs for which I have created a large amount of video & photo tutorials, it is not possible to provide print outs of everything for each student. For content unique to your design, you will need to be able to access the class notes through the learning platform.

Curriculum

Here is a rough guide to the curriculum, this may change depending on how quickly we get through things and how much help people need for their individual designs.

Week 1 : Introduction and overview of the types of sweater you can make. Choosing a joining technique. How to create a suitable fabric and how to swatch.

Week 2 : Using your swatch & measurements to plan your sweater layout & approximate yardage.

Week 3 : Tutor will check and sign off your design. Finalize colour sequencing, neck shape, hems & cuffs. Start yoke/neck.

2 Weeks over Half-term: no classes – you’ll be using this time to make the bulk of your motifs & joins. Tutor support is provided via the community forum.

Week 6 : Neck shaping & seaming.

Week 7 : Cuffs and hems.

Week 8: Finishing techniques.

Materials Required

How much yarn will I need? – Unfortunately, it is a bit of a chicken and egg situation. If you already know what yarn you’re using, please bring it to the first class. If not, the first class will help you decide. During weeks 2/3 we work out the precise quantities.
Example: I am a size 12, for a regular granny square sweater, I usually need just under 6 x100g skeins of 4ply, that’s roughly 2000m or 2190 yds.

How many colours? – I recommend at least 5 colours, but you can use more or less depending on your personal preference.

Yarn thickness – my preferred yarn thickness for these kinds of sweaters is 4ply/fingering or sock weight yarn because they are very wearable and have good drape. However, you can use DK weight yarn but please be aware that this will create a reasonably bulky and very warm garment. I do not recommend yarn thicker than DK as it makes a very bulky, boiling hot sweater that may not drape well.

Yarn composition – I would strongly recommend natural yarns such as merino wool or cotton or blends thereof. Or at least yarns with less than 20% nylon/synthetic material. Acrylic yarns do not work very well in these types of garments because the yarn has no stitch memory and poor drape. Additionally, I try to discourage the use of acrylic since it’s a product of the petro-chemical industry, is toxic to manufacture and leaches microplastics in to the environment. Recent research also shows that microplastics from synthetic fibres are also absorbed into our bodies when worn next to the skin.

What to bring to the first class? – A couple of weeks before the course starts, you’ll receive more information about what’s required on the first session.

Hooks – You’ll need the correct hook size for your yarn. This will range from 2.5mm to 4mm depending on your yarn choice, personal gauge and again, this is discussed in the pre-course email and the first class.

Course Size

Currently the course size is limited to a maximum of 10/12 students depending on the mix of new and alumni students.

Student Resources

I have a dedicated student resource page with a login (which you’ll receive once you’ve signed up) where you’ll find all the class notes and an extensive collection of useful videos to watch at your leisure.

Enroll Now

Bookings are only secured with the receipt of a full payment. If you have any problems paying, please message me through the “Contact Me” page.

Important – Cancellation & Transfer Policy

Should you need to cancel or transfer to another course, refunds & transfers can only be given up to 14 days before the start of the course and are both subject to an administration fee of £15. After this time, i.e. 18/9/25, I am unable to issue refunds or arrange transfers as I have already committed to the hire of the venue and it doesn’t leave me enough time to find a replacement student to make the course financially viable for me. Of course, full refunds will be given in the event that the course is cancelled due to the venue or me cancelling the course. Thank you for your understanding.

From join-as-you-go, to more decorative crochet borders, discover beautiful and effective ways to join your crochet motifs. During this 2 week course ( 2 x 2 hour sessions), we’re aiming to try 2 different joining techniques each week.

Get to grips with some game changing joins such as “JAGY” and continuous joins.

You’ll learn which joins are best suited to different projects such as bags, blankets and clothing.

IMPORTANT If you are doing my “Design & Make a Granny Square Sweater” course, this is an essential skill to learn! If you are unable to attend this course in person, please sign-up for the online version and make sure you familiarize yourself with the process. I would highly recommend having a go at making samples using the key joins before embarking on your sweater – you won’t regret it!

Skill level

Students should be confident with basic crochet techniques such as dc(UK)/sc(US), tr(UK)/dc(US), slip stitching, chaining and counting stitches. 

Materials required

What do I need to bring to class?
8 or 16 granny squares (see below) with some extra yarn in a couple of contrasting colours for the joins. Your hooks, scissors and a wool/tapestry needle. Reading glasses if you wear them.

How many granny squares?
Please bring 8 motifs per class. You can either make 16 or 8 and reuse them the second week.

What motif should I make?
In order to follow the tutorials correctly, use my traditional, 3 round granny square pattern exactly as written (see below), even if you usually make yours differently. Once you understand the concepts, you will be able to convert the joins to most motifs.

What yarn & hook size should I make them with?
A DK cotton or merino is fine. Make them with a 3.5mm or a 4mm hook, depending on your gauge. Please use the same or compatible yarn for the joining techniques.

What are the colour considerations?
The main consideration is the joining colour. Join with a different colour to the last round of your motifs – this is so that you can clearly see the join you are making in contrast to the actual motif. Your traditional granny squares could actually even be made of a single colour.

Times & Dates

Week 1 : Tuesday 4th November 7:30-9:30pm
Week 2 : Tuesday 11th November 7:30-9:30pm

Venue

Riverhouse Barn Art Centre
Studio (in courtyard at the back of the Riverhouse)
Manor Road
Walton-on-Thames
Surrey KT12 2PF

New! Online only course

I’ve added an option for an online version of this course. You’ll gain access to this course via my learning platform from Tuesday 4th November. The online course includes step by step photo tutorials which can be viewed on screen or as printable pdfs, along with video tutorials for each technique. Once you’ve paid, I’ll set you up and send you login details to the course dashboard. I’ll send a notification on Tuesday 4th November after the live class to access the modules.

Booking

Please scroll down to read my cancellation policy before signing up. Thank you.

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Important – why you need to make this exact motif for the course

The joins we are learning can be applied to many motifs, made with any thickness of yarn and hook, in some cases with a bit of modification, however for the purpose of the workshop, please use this exact pattern & yarn thickness so that you can easily follow the instructions in our workshop.

Traditional Three Round Granny Square Instructions

Tools & Materials

DK yarn in 3 colours, (cotton or super-wash wools work up best).
3.5-4mm hook – depending on your personal gauge, i.e. a larger hook if you are a tight crocheter or smaller hook if you are a loose crocheter.

Key US terminology (British terminology in brackets)

beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet (tr – treble crochet)
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space

Round 1: 4ch and join in 1^st ch to form a ring; 5ch (counts as 1dc & ch2sp in this and all subsequent rounds*); (in ring – 3dc, ch2) 3 times; 2dc in ring; join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch5; fasten off.

*If this results in a larger space compared to the other 3 corners, you can switch to a 4ch at the start of each round, you’ll still end the round by making a sl st in the 3rd ch.

Round 2: Join new colour in any ch2 corner sp* – 5ch & 3dc in same sp; (in next corner sp – 3dc, 2ch, 3dc) 3 times; in first corner sp – 2dc; join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch5; fasten off.

*For this and all subsequent rows, it’s best to avoid the same corner that you finished the last round on.

Round 3: Join new colour in any ch2 corner sp – 5ch & 3dc in same sp; (between next 2 dc clusters – 3dc; in next corner sp – 3dc, 2ch, 3dc) 3 times; between next 2 dc clusters – 3dc; in first corner sp – 2dc; join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch5; fasten off.

Sew in all ends, except the final tail.

How many motifs to make?

We will be covering 2 different joins in the first class and 2 more in the second. So you will need to bring 8 motifs to each class or re-use the same 8 motifs in week 2.

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Course Sign Up & Payment “Joining Crochet Motifs”

Bookings are only secured with the receipt of a full payment. If you have any problems paying, please message me through the “Contact Me” page.

Important – Cancellation Policy

I regret that I will now have to implement the policy below. Should you need to cancel, refunds for the course can only be given up to 14 days before the start of the course and are subject to an administration fee of £15. After this time, i.e. 21/10/25, I am unable to issue refunds as I have already committed to the hire of the venue and the purchase of all course materials and it doesn’t leave me enough time to find a replacement student to make the course financially viable. Of course, full refunds will be given in the event that the course is cancelled due to the venue or I cancelling the course. Thank you for your understanding.

Online only courses – these are non-refundable.

From join-as-you-go, to more decorative crochet borders, discover beautiful and effective ways to join your crochet motifs. During this 2 week course ( 2 x 2 hour sessions), we’re aiming to try 2 different joining techniques each week.

Get to grips with some game changing joins such as “JAGY” and continuous joins.

You’ll learn which joins are best suited to different projects such as bags, blankets and clothing.

IMPORTANT If you are doing my “Design & Make a Granny Square Sweater” course, this is an essential skill to learn! If you are unable to attend this course in person, please sign-up for the online version and make sure you familiarize yourself with the process. I would highly recommend having a go at making samples using the key joins before embarking on your sweater – you won’t regret it!

Skill level

Students should be confident with basic crochet techniques such as dc(UK)/sc(US), tr(UK)/dc(US), slip stitching, chaining and counting stitches. 

Materials required

What do I need to bring to class?
8 or 16 granny squares (see below) with some extra yarn in a couple of contrasting colours for the joins. Your hooks, scissors and a wool/tapestry needle. Reading glasses if you wear them.

How many granny squares?
Please bring 8 motifs per class. You can either make 16 or 8 and reuse them the second week.

What motif should I make?
In order to follow the tutorials correctly, use my traditional, 3 round granny square pattern exactly as written (see below), even if you usually make yours differently. Once you understand the concepts, you will be able to convert the joins to most motifs.

What yarn & hook size should I make them with?
A DK cotton or merino is fine. Make them with a 3.5mm or a 4mm hook, depending on your gauge. Please use the same or compatible yarn for the joining techniques.

What are the colour considerations?
The main consideration is the joining colour. Join with a different colour to the last round of your motifs – this is so that you can clearly see the join you are making in contrast to the actual motif. Your traditional granny squares could actually even be made of a single colour.

Times & Dates

Week 1 : Thursday 18th September 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 2 : Thursday 25th September 10:00am-12:00pm

Venue

The Princess Royal Pub, we’re usually in the section to the far right, as you come in through the main entrance.
Guildford Road,
Runfold,
Farnham,
Surrey, GU10 1NX

New! Online only course

I’ve added an option for an online version of this course. You’ll gain access to this course via my learning platform from Thursday 18th September. The online course includes step by step photo tutorials which can be viewed on screen or as printable pdfs, along with video tutorials for each technique. Once you’ve paid, I’ll set you up and send you login details to the course dashboard. I’ll send a notification on Thursday 18th September after the live class to access the modules.

Booking

Please scroll down to read my cancellation policy before signing up. Thank you.

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Important – why you need to make this exact motif for the course

The joins we are learning can be applied to many motifs, made with any thickness of yarn and hook, in some cases with a bit of modification, however for the purpose of the workshop, please use this exact pattern & yarn thickness so that you can easily follow the instructions in our workshop.

Traditional Three Round Granny Square Instructions

Tools & Materials

DK yarn in 3 colours, (cotton or super-wash wools work up best).
3.5-4mm hook – depending on your personal gauge, i.e. a larger hook if you are a tight crocheter or smaller hook if you are a loose crocheter.

Key US terminology (British terminology in brackets)

beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet (tr – treble crochet)
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space

Round 1: 4ch and join in 1^st ch to form a ring; 5ch (counts as 1dc & ch2sp in this and all subsequent rounds*); (in ring – 3dc, ch2) 3 times; 2dc in ring; join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch5; fasten off.

*If this results in a larger space compared to the other 3 corners, you can switch to a 4ch at the start of each round, you’ll still end the round by making a sl st in the 3rd ch.

Round 2: Join new colour in any ch2 corner sp* – 5ch & 3dc in same sp; (in next corner sp – 3dc, 2ch, 3dc) 3 times; in first corner sp – 2dc; join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch5; fasten off.

*For this and all subsequent rows, it’s best to avoid the same corner that you finished the last round on.

Round 3: Join new colour in any ch2 corner sp – 5ch & 3dc in same sp; (between next 2 dc clusters – 3dc; in next corner sp – 3dc, 2ch, 3dc) 3 times; between next 2 dc clusters – 3dc; in first corner sp – 2dc; join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch5; fasten off.

Sew in all ends, except the final tail.

How many motifs to make?

We will be covering 2 different joins in the first class and 2 more in the second. So you will need to bring 8 motifs to each class or re-use the same 8 motifs in week 2.

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Course Sign Up & Payment “Joining Crochet Motifs”

Bookings are only secured with the receipt of a full payment. If you have any problems paying, please message me through the “Contact Me” page.

Important – Cancellation Policy

I regret that I will now have to implement the policy below. Should you need to cancel, refunds for the course can only be given up to 14 days before the start of the course and are subject to an administration fee of £15. After this time, i.e. 04/9/25, I am unable to issue refunds as I have already committed to the hire of the venue and the purchase of all course materials and it doesn’t leave me enough time to find a replacement student to make the course financially viable. Of course, full refunds will be given in the event that the course is cancelled due to the venue or I cancelling the course. Thank you for your understanding.

Online only courses – these are non-refundable.

This is a one off, 3 hour crochet workshop where you’ll be up-cycling Gü Dessert jars! By the end of the 3 hour class, you should have an attractive, beaded tea-light holder.

Skill Level

You must be confident with basic crochet techniques, in particular:

• sc (UK double crochet)
• dc (UK treble crochet)
• slip stitching
• chaining
• counting stitches

This is a fun & easy project but we do have a lot to achieve in 3 hours. I highly recommend brushing up on the above basics before class as this will save a lot of time and means you’ll easily managed to finish a tealight holder in the session!

Dates

This is a one off course, 3 hours long, on a Friday afternoon:

★ Friday 15th August 12:30-3:30pm

Venue

St. Erconwald’s Church Hall
22 Esher Avenue,
Walton-On-Thames
Surrey KT12 2TA

Cost

The course is £36 for the class and includes a kit with (almost) everything you need to make a set of tea light holders.

★ Yarn.
★ Beads (please note, these may vary from images).
★ Ramekin.
★ Tealight
★ Elastic band.

Things to bring!

★ A 2.5mm hook – can be purchased as part of the course – I won’t have spares so please make sure you order one if you need one.
★ Scissors.
★ Wool or tapestry needle for sewing in ends.

Kits

Before the course starts, I will send details of the available kits and you can let me know your kit/colour preference. Colour choices will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Class Format

This class comes with detailed class notes and pattern. I provide samples and practical demonstrations of all techniques. Along with the class notes, if the project hasn’t been finished in the allocated time, the students will be able to continue & complete their project in the comfort of their own home, with relative ease as there is a FULL video tutorial. I am also happy to offer help via our Whats App group, up to 7 days after the course has finished.

Course Sign Up & Payment

To book your place, a full payment must be made. If you have problems paying via the form, please get in touch via the Contact Me page. Please read the terms & conditions as well as cancellation policy here: https://mezzacraft.com/course-terms-conditions/

This is a one off, 3 hour crochet workshop where you’ll be up-cycling Gü Dessert jars! By the end of the 3 hour class, you should have an attractive, beaded tea-light holder.

Skill Level

You must be confident with basic crochet techniques, in particular:

• sc (UK double crochet)
• dc (UK treble crochet)
• slip stitching
• chaining
• counting stitches

This is a fun & easy project but we do have a lot to achieve in 3 hours. I highly recommend brushing up on the above basics before class as this will save a lot of time and means you’ll easily managed to finish a tealight holder in the session!

Dates

This is a one off course, 3 hours long, on a Thursday morning:

★ Thursday 14th August 10:00am-1:00pm

Venue

The Princess Royal Pub, we’re usually in the section to the far right, as you come in through the main entrance.
Guildford Road,
Runfold,
Farnham,
Surrey, GU10 1NX

Cost

The course is £36 for the class and includes a kit with (almost) everything you need to make a set of tea light holders.

★ Yarn.
★ Beads (please note, these may vary from images).
★ Ramekin.
★ Tealight
★ Elastic band.

Things to bring!

★ A 2.5mm hook – can be purchased as part of the course – I won’t have spares so please make sure you order one if you need one.
★ Scissors.
★ Wool or tapestry needle for sewing in ends.

Kits

Before the course starts, I will send details of the available kits and you can let me know your kit/colour preference. Colour choices will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Class Format

This class comes with detailed class notes and pattern. I provide samples and practical demonstrations of all techniques. Along with the class notes, if the project hasn’t been finished in the allocated time, the students will be able to continue & complete their project in the comfort of their own home, with relative ease as there is a FULL video tutorial. I am also happy to offer help via our Whats App group, up to 7 days after the course has finished.

Course Sign Up & Payment

To book your place, a full payment must be made. If you have problems paying via the form, please get in touch via the Contact Me page. Please read the terms & conditions as well as cancellation policy here: https://mezzacraft.com/course-terms-conditions/

Do you love the look of multiple crochet motifs joined together but hate all the ends? Or maybe you don’t mind the ends but would prefer to save yarn and time? Then this course is for you! Learn the Japanese Continuous Method for Motifs. We will learn the ingenious method of making multiple motifs in sequence, with only 2 ends to sew in!

I have a couple of motifs, a two round square to learn the technique with (the blue fabric) and a three round block (the cream motif used in my cardigan). Once you’ve mastered the technique, it’s possible to apply it to almost any motif.

Skill level

Intermediate/Advanced: Important, students must be confident with basic crochet techniques such as dc(UK)/sc(US), tr(UK)/dc(US), slip stitching, chaining and counting stitches. If you have not crocheted anything in a while, make sure you re-familiarize yourself with these stitches, as we won’t have time for refreshing the basics.

All other techniques will be taught in class.

Intermediate students can use the technique to make a wrap, stole or blanket, i.e. a rectangular or square piece of fabric.

Advanced/Adventurous students can have a go at making a shrug or cardigan – please note there is not a pattern for this, only a “recipe” based on what I have already made so if you want to do this you will need to be happy with very minimal guidance as the course is fundamentally focusing on mastering the technique rather than making a garment.

Tools & Materials

To practice the technique, please bring some cotton DK yarn & a 3.5mm hook. A 4ply cotton with a 3mm hook will also work.

Yarns with a solid colour work best – variegated or multi-coloured yarns can detract from the motif and make reading the stitches tricky.

For making a stole, wrap or other garment, I recommend 4ply yarn.
For making a blanket, you can use DK & a 4mm hook.

What kind of yarn?

As usual, natural fibres are going to work best. Cottons, merinos, wool and blends thereof. Something that feels good next to the skin. Sock yarn would work well.

How much yarn will I need?

Ah yes! This is always the important question but difficult to answer when we don’t yet know what we’re making or how big we are making something. I can give you a very rough guide but be prepared to adjust once you’ve decided on your main project.

Shrug or wrap – 800m 4ply
Throw (small blanket) -1800m DK

Online Content?

I currently have no video content for this course. As usual, throughout the duration of the course, I will endeavor to create videos for any particular techniques people are commonly struggling with but please see this course as fundamentally an “in person” course.

Times & Dates

This is a 4 week course (4 x 2 hour sessions).

Week 1 : Monday 9th June 7:30-9:30pm
Week 2 : Monday 16th June 7:30-9:30pm
Week 3 : Monday 23rd June 7:30-9:30pm
Week 4 : Monday 30th June 7:30-9:30pm

Venue

St. Erconwald’s Church Hall
22 Esher Avenue,
Walton-On-Thames
KT12 2TA

Parking

The church has a large carpark with free parking.

Course Sign Up & Payment “Japanese Continuous Method for Motifs”

Bookings are only secured with the receipt of a full payment. If you have any problems paying, please message me through the “Contact Me” page.
Terms & conditions.

Important – Cancellation Policy

I regret that I will now have to implement the policies below. 

In person courses: Should you need to cancel, refunds for the course can only be given up to 14 days before the start of the course and are subject to an administration fee of £15. After this time, i.e. 26/05/25, I am unable to issue refunds or transfers to other courses. Of course, full refunds will be given in the event that the course is cancelled due to the venue or I cancelling the course. Thank you for your understanding.