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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/

These are two off sessions at the Princess Royal Pub in Farnham (Runfold) from 10am-12pm on Thursday 26th March & 14th May 2026. Some students also stay for lunch afterwards.

What is a “Crochet Clinic”?

These are sessions I occasionally run where students can get help with their crochet projects. This can cover a range of different things:

• Help with a project from one of my courses.
• Help with a pattern.
• Advice on starting a specific pattern such as yarn substitutions etc.
• Advice on fixing mistakes.
• Help on adjusting patterns for fit.

Please note: this is not the course for you if you want to learn to crochet or if you want to learn different types of crochet such as Tunisian. Additionally, if you need help with designing a garment from scratch, please book a one-to-one session or sign up for one of my design courses.

What to expect

I try to give everyone the same amount of time. If 6 people turn up, I will divide the 2 hour session into 6 x 20 minute slots and set a timer. It’s very tricky to calculate how much time each person will need but if you are not comfortable with this format, you may be better off booking me for a one-to-one session (which I generally only run during the school holidays).
When it’s not your turn, you can either work on a project of your own, or you can observe me helping the other students’ clinic slots. Many students have reported that they found it useful and interesting even if they don’t have that problem themselves.

If you’re currently stuck on a project, I advise bringing along another piece of crochet that you can work on while you wait for your slot.

Venue for Crochet Clinic Farnham

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

Booking

You can just turn up and pay on the day (cash) or complete the booking form below. Booking helps me get an idea of numbers. Bookings are non-refundable.

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.

The previous 2 dates for this Crochet Basket course sold out, so I am running it again, in Farnham this time at the Princess Royal Pub in Runfold. We’ll be making a handy storage basked out of recycled t-shirt yarn. This is a more relaxed course that’s not heavy on learning new skills and techniques but does offer a satisfying finished project as well as more opportunities throughout the class to chat and interact with your fellow students and friends.

Dates & Times – Crochet a Basket from Recyled T-Shirt Yarn

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

Princess Royal Course

• Week 1: Thursday 5th June 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm
• Week 2: Thursday 12th June 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm

Skill Level

Improver. Although this is an easy course, it is beneficial to be confident with basic crochet stitches such as sc (UK dc), dc (UK double crochet), chaining, slip stitching and counting stitches. All other techniques will be taught in class.
This is NOT a learn to crochet course.

Venue

The Princess Royal (pub)
Guildford Road,
Runfold,
Farnham,
Surrey, GU10 1NX

Tools & Materials

• Recycled t-shirt yarn (provided).
• 8mm-9mm hook with integrated handle (hooks with separate handles such as Clover Amour are NOT suitable).
• Locking stitch markers.
• 4mm hook for weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Kits

The course comes with a skein of tshirt yarn and and the option of a 9mm hook. This is enough yarn to make the larger basket or two small baskets.

Cost

• £50 – 2 x 2 hour sessions + 800g recycled cotton t-shirt yarn (no hook).
• £57 – 2 x 2 hour sessions + 800g recycled cotton t-shirt yarn + 9mm hook.

Please ensure you select the correct venue & course option when booking.

Booking – Crochet a Basket from Recycled T-Shirt Yarn

Bookings are only secured through completing the payment process. Please ensure you read the terms and conditions and cancellation policy: here.

New for this year, I am running this course at the request of several students. I have already taught this once at the Maltings and have now scheduled in these two new course dates for Monday daytimes or Tuesday evenings at the Riverhouse Barn & Monday evenings at St.Erconwald’s church hall, both in Walton-on-Thames. We’ll be making a handy storage basked out of recycled t-shirt yarn. This is a more relaxed course that’s not heavy on learning new skills and techniques but does offer a satisfying finished project as well as more opportunities throughout the class to chat and interact with your fellow students and friends.

Dates & Times – Crochet a Basket from Recyled T-Shirt Yarn

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

Riverhouse Barn Daytime Course SOLD OUT

• Week 1: Monday 7th July 2025, 12:30-2:30pm
• Week 2: Monday 14th July 2025, 12:30-2:30pm

Riverhouse Barn Evening Course

• Week 1: Tuesday 1st July 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
• Week 2: Tuesday 8th July 2025, 7:30-9:30pm

St. Erconwald’s Evening Course SOLD OUT

• Week 1: Monday 12th May 2025, 7:30-9:30pm
• Week 2: Monday 18th May 2025, 7:30-9:30pm

St. Erconwald’s Daytime Course

• Week 1: Friday 6th June 2025, 12:30-2:30pm
• Week 2: Friday 13th June 2025, 12:30-2:30pm

Skill Level

Improver. Although this is an easy course, it is beneficial to be confident with basic crochet stitches such as sc (UK dc), dc (UK double crochet), chaining, slip stitching and counting stitches. All other techniques will be taught in class.
This is NOT a learn to crochet course.

Venues

Tuesday evening:

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

Friday daytime:

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

Tools & Materials

• Recycled t-shirt yarn (provided).
• 8mm-9mm hook with integrated handle (hooks with separate handles such as Clover Amour are NOT suitable).
• Locking stitch markers.
• 4mm hook for weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Kits

The course comes with a skein of tshirt yarn and and the option of a 9mm hook.

Cost

• £50 – 2 x 2 hour sessions + 800g recycled cotton t-shirt yarn (no hook).
• £56 – 2 x 2 hour sessions + 800g recycled cotton t-shirt yarn + 9mm ergonomic hook.

Please ensure you select the correct venue & course option when booking.

Booking – Crochet a Basket from Recyled T-Shirt Yarn

Bookings are only secured through completing the payment process. Please ensure you read the terms and conditions and cancellation policy: here.

This workshop is designed as an introduction to crochet. I’ve developed a small project that the parent and child (9+) can each make, learning together.

You’ll be making a small bowl which will teach you how to hold the hook and yarn, chain, make a single crochet (UK double crochet), how to slip stitch and fasten off. You’ll also have the opportunity to embellish your bowl to make it unique.

Please read the next section carefully before signing up. Parents/guardians are best suited to determine the suitability of the class for their child and hopefully an understanding of the way I teach my classes will help you make your decision!

Class Structure & Guidelines

• This workshop is aimed at students aged 9 and above with a participating adult (parent or guardian aged 18+).
• No previous crochet experience is required from either the parent or child.
• This is a 2 hour workshop.
• For this workshop, I will teach a maximum of 8 students (4 adults & 4 children).
• We learn through demonstration, practical application and the use of our class notes & photo tutorials.
• I am not qualified to teach students with severe disabilities and learning difficulties.
• All students should understand that during the learning process we make mistakes and it takes repetition and a willingness to try again in order to progress.

What’s included?

As well as the tuition provided in class, the course also includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials, everything you need, including hook, yarn, needles & stitch markers. You’ll also receive a login so that you can access video tutorials of everything covered in class.

Parent & Child Crochet Taster Session – Saturdays

Saturday 16th May 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
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Saturday 20th June 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Cost

The course costs £77 for both the parent and child and includes all materials and access to online resources.

What you might want to bring

• Notepad & pen.
• Scissors.
• Drink.
• Reading glasses if you wear them.

Venue

Farnham Maltings
Bridge Square,
Farnham,
Surrey,
GU9 7QR

PLEASE BOOK DIRECTLY THROUGH THE MALTINGS WEBSITE HERE: https://farnhammaltings.com/events/crochet-together

In this Top Down Crochet Sweater Masterclass, you’ll learn how to make this beautiful sweater – lightweight and super soft! Although it’s made with fine yarn, it works up pretty quickly because we’re using a relatively large hook and easy to crochet and easy to memorize stitch pattern.

You’ll learn how to crochet a top-down sweater – working in the round from the neck yoke. We’ll go over how to calculate the number of stitches you need, how to split for the arms and body and how to create the slight bell shaped sleeves – or indeed, sleeves that are not as full – depending on your preference. The seamless construction can be applied to a multitude of stitch patterns – once you’ve mastered it, you could try making different tops using your favourite stitches.

Don’t want to use mohair? No problem! You can also use a 4ply yarn.

Skill Level

You must be confident with the basic crochet stitches such as sc (UK double), dc (UK treble), slip stitching and chaining. For less experienced crocheters, I would highly recommend making the sweater in 4ply first, rather than mohair.

Course Location

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

Course Dates

This is a 5 week course (5 x2 hour sessions), running on Monday afternoons.

• Week 1: Monday 2nd June 2025, 12:30-2:30pm
• Week 2: Monday 9th June 2025, 12:30-2:30pm
• Week 3: Monday 16th June 2025, 12:30-2:30pm
• Week 4: Monday 23rd June 2025, 12:30-2:30pm
• Week 5: Monday 30th June 2025, 12:30-2:30pm

Cost

• £100 for 5 weeks + online resources.

Please note : the cost of materials are not included in the course fees. You will need to make sure you have the correct type and quantity of yarn & have prepared for the first class (details will be emailed to you upon sign up).

Materials Required

You’ll need kid silk mohair. Please see the charts below for yarn suggestions and approximate yardages per size range. If you want to make it longer in the body, please allow for extra yarn. Prices were accurate at time of publishing. If you are unable to use mohair, please contact me to discuss suitable alternatives.

Yarn Name	Yardage per ball	Fibre Content	Price per 25g	Notes	Link
Friends Kid Silk	200 m (218 yds)	72% Mohair, 25% Silk, 3% Wool	£9.10	Price reduces the more balls you buy. Allow extra time for shipping from Denmark.	Friends Kid Silk | Yarn | Mayflower – Hobbii.co.uk
Yarnsmiths Kid Mohair Silk	210 m (230 yds )	25% Silk, 75% Mohair	£7.60	Currently 2 balls for £10	Yarnsmiths | Kid Mohair Silk | woolwarehouse.co.uk
Valley Yarns Southampton	210 m (230 yds )	72% Mohair, 28% Silk	£8.99	Sign-up for newsletter and look out for special offers	Valley Yarns | Southampton | lovecrafts.com

IMPORTANT: If you are using a different brand/type of yarn, you must make sure the yardage per 25g ball matches. If in doubt, please contact me with a link to the yarn you are thinking of buying.

Size	Yardage*
10-12	975 m (1065 yds) – approx. 5 x25g balls of Mayflower Super Kid Silk
12-14	1170 m ( yds) – approx. 6 x25g balls of Mayflower Super Kid Silk
14-16	1365 m ( yds) – approx. 7 x25g balls of Mayflower Super Kid Silk
16-18	15960 m ( yds) – approx. 8 x25g balls of Mayflower Super Kid Silk

You’ll also need 3mm, 3.5mm & 4mm crochet hooks.

Alternative Yarn Options

If you don’t like mohair, there are several other options I can recommend such as Drops Nord https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/drops-nord-all-colours or Yarnsmiths Merino Sock https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarnsmiths-merino-sock-all-colours

You’ll need a different yardage for this as it’s a 4ply rather than laceweight so please get in touch if you need help deciding how much yarn you need.

Course Size

Currently the course is limited to a maximum of 10 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 many useful videos to watch at your leisure. I have run this course quite a few times now so most techniques have video support.

Book Your Spot on the Top Down Crochet Sweater Masterclass

Bookings are only secured through completing the payment process. Please ensure you read the terms and conditions and cancellation policy: here.

SOLD OUT

Important – Cancellation Policy

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. 19/05/25, I am unable to issue refunds or transfers. 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.

I love teaching this course! We use thread crochet, small hooks and beads to make beautiful floral garlands or lariat necklaces. I provide a few patterns which can be mixed and matched – each student gets help designing their own garland if they need it.
These make pretty necklaces but are also gorgeous for weddings or for draping romantically over your dressing table mirror!

Dates & Times

This is a 3 week course (3 x 2 hour sessions).

• Week 1: Thursday 26th June 2025, 10:00-12:00pm
• Week 2: Thursday 3rd July 2025, 10:00-12:00pm
• Week 3: Thursday 10th July 2025, 10:00-12:00pm

Skill Level

You must be confident with basic crochet stitches such as sc (UK dc), dc (UK double crochet), chaining, slip stitching and counting stitches. All other techniques will be taught in class.

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

Materials

Thread crochet (with a count between 3 -20 …the higher the number the thinner it is). If you’re unsure how you’ll get on with the thinner thread, I’d recommend going for DMC Petra 3.

Hook (depending on thread count 1 – 2mm).

Beads with holes large enough to get your thread through.

What is Thread Count?

For finer types of crochet, we use a yarn, usually cotton, that’s called “thread”. This has a different naming system to what we are used to with other yarns. The thickness of the thread is indicated by the “count” number from 3-200, with the thinnest threads having the highest numbers and the thicker threads having lower numbers. There is some overlap with the naming system for standard knitting and crochet. For example, a 3 count thread (which is the thickest thread available) is comparable to a 4ply/fingering weight yarn and a 10 count being similar to a lace weight yarn.

Which Thread?

The red flower necklace is thread count 20 cotton. The daisy necklace is thread count 3 cotton and the cream roses are made from linen, thread count 10 (I would not recommend using linen thread as I found it tough on my hands). These are just examples. The provided patterns can be worked in thread 3-20.

Recommended threads:

DMC Petra 3 or 8 (remember 3 is thicker than 8)
Hobbii Rainbow Lace (equivalent to 10 count)
Scheepjes Sugar Rush (equivalent to 10 count)

Purple Linda Crafts has a good selection of thread crochet but be aware that the shipping isn’t the fastest.

Hooks

For the 3 count thread you’ll need a 1.75mm-2mm hook, depending on your gauge.
For the 10 count you’ll need between 1.5mm – 1.75mm.
For the thinner threads you’ll need between 1.0mm – 1.5mm.

Clover and Tulip hooks are the best for this. Cheap/knock-off hooks will have poorly tooled tips and they will not be nice to work with.

Note: As a general rule, I’d say you’d need a hook on the smaller side to get a nice firm gauge so that your flowers/leaves have good form.

Beads

You can use any kind of bead, wood, stone chips (as in photo), glass beads…get creative! You can even use beads from broken necklaces or jewellery from charity shops.

I would suggest they are not too large though as they might weigh the piece down and make sure the holes are not too small or you will have a nightmare threading them.

If you want to use seed beads you’ll need the larger ones which are size 6 (again, with seed beads, the larger the number, the smaller they are).

I like BeadaciousUK on ebay for the Toho Size 6 beads.

Kits

I have some kits available with 3 balls of cotton, thread count 10, silicone rings for the flower centres and Toho glass beads. Each kit consists of 2 colours of cotton for the flowers and a green, along with a small packet of matching or neutral Toho beads. If you are very particular about what colours you want, I recommend that you source your own threads & beads as I will have a limited selection to choose from.

Cost

• £62 for the course – 3 x 2 hour sessions, 18 x silicone rings (NO thread, hook or beads).
• £72 for the course – 3 x 2 hour sessions, 3 x 50g cotton, 18 x silicone rings, small bag of Toho beads (no hook).
• £76 for the course – 3 x 2 hour sessions, 3 x 50g cotton, 18 x silicone rings, small bag of Toho beads + 1.5mm Clover hook.

Booking

Bookings are only secured through completing the payment process. Please ensure you read the terms and conditions and cancellation policy: here.