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Fancy making a unique set of Christmas baubles? Do you have basic crochet skills? Live in or around Walton-on-Thames, Surrey? Join me for this one off crochet workshop! These baubles make attractive decorations and are prefect gifts.

Skill Level

You must be confident in crocheting basic stitches – i.e. sc/UK double crochet, dc/UK treble crochet, slip stitching, chaining & know how to count your stitches.

Dates

This is a one off course, on a Monday afternoon:

★ Monday 4th December, 12:30-2:30pm

Cost

The course is £33 for the class and includes a kit with almost everything you need to make a set of baubles.

★ Yarn (3 colours of cotton with lurex gold or silver)
★ 2x plain baubles.

Kit Choice

I will have 3 kits available…see images below.

A. Poinsettia – red, green, cream & gold.
B. Ice Flower – blues, white & silver.
C. Lucky Dip Brights – 4 random bright colours with gold or silver bauble fitting.

You can select the kit when booking the course.

Materials Not Included

What to bring!

★ A 3mm hook – if you don’t have one, please let me know when you sign up and I’ll bring one to the class that you can purchase for £3.50.
★ Tapestry needle.
★ Scissors.

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 are exclusive video tutorials. I am also happy to offer help by email, after the course, should any student have any questions.

Venue

Riverhouse Barn,
Manor Road,
Walton-on-Thames,
Surrey KT12 2PF

SOLD OUT

Important – Cancellation Policy

I have hesitated to implement this policy in the past, although it has always been in place as part of my terms & conditions. However, due to a high dropout rate for some of my recent courses, sometimes days before the course starts, I have been left in a situation where I am often not covering my costs and/or earning even a minimum wage. Therefore, I regret that I will now have to implement the policy otherwise I am no longer able to continue teaching. 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. 27/11/23, 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 for me. Of course, full refunds will be given in the event that the course is cancelled due to Riverhouse Barn or I cancelling the course. Thank you for your understanding.

Fancy some festive crafting? Do you have basic crochet skills? Live in or around Walton-on-Thames, Surrey? Why not take part in my crocheted snowflake class! You’ll meet other crafters and make my lovely, exclusively designed snowflakes which make very attractive decorations and also make great gifts.

Materials Not Included

Things to bring!

★ A 3.5mm hook – if you don’t have one, please let me know when you sign up and I’ll bring one to the class that you can purchase for £3.50.
★ A plastic carrier bag that you don’t mind getting ruined.
★ A small glass jar with leakproof lid.
★ Although I will be providing some yarn, if you desire a specific colour for your snowflakes, you will need DK cotton yarn, such as Paintbox Cotton DK.
★ Beads (optional).
★ Glitter (if desired).

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 are exclusive video tutorials. I am also happy to offer help by email, after the course, should any student have any questions.

Venue

Riverhouse Barn,
Manor Road,
Walton-on-Thames,
Surrey KT12 2PF

Booking

Important – Cancellation Policy

I have hesitated to implement this policy in the past, although it has always been in place as part of my terms & conditions. However, due to a high dropout rate for some of my recent courses, sometimes days before the course starts, I have been left in a situation where I am often not covering my costs and/or earning even a minimum wage. Therefore, I regret that I will now have to implement the policy otherwise I am no longer able to continue teaching. 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. 27/11/23, 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 for me. Of course, full refunds will be given in the event that the course is cancelled due to Riverhouse Barn or I cancelling the course. Thank you for your understanding.

I will be running my ever popular Riverhouse Owl crochet course on Mondays from 12:30-2:30pm at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-on-Thames!

This is a 4 week course (4 x 2 hour sessions) where you will learn the basic techniques of Amigurumi toy making by creating the Riverhouse Owl. I use it as a doorstop but it could also be used as a toy!

Please advise if you have an allergy to wool.

This course is for you if you :

• have taken my beginners course and are looking for your next project.
• have basic crochet skills and want to learn some new techniques.
• are a more advanced crochet student but fancy a fun project.

As well as my expert guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials, videos AND everything you need, including hook, yarn and stuffing.

Owl Crochet Course Dates 2023

• Week 1 – Monday 30th October 12:30-2:30pm
• Week 2 – Monday 6th November 12:30-2:30pm
• Week 3 – Monday 13th November 12:30-2:30pm
• Week 4 – Monday 20th November 12:30-2:30pm

Cost

The course consists of 4 x 2 hour session and costs £75 – this covers all materials needed & exclusive access to the online student resources.

What you might want to bring

• Notepad & pen.
• Scissors.
• Drink.

This is a great way to practice your hobby in a friendly setting where you can meet other students with similar interests as well as supporting your local arts centre.

Booking

Bookings are secured with the receipt of a full payment. Please read all Terms & Conditions before booking. Please read my cancellation policy below.

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Important – Cancellation Policy

I have hesitated to implement this policy in the past, although it has always been in place as part of my terms & conditions. However, due to a high dropout rate for some of my recent courses, sometimes days before the course starts, I have been left in a situation where I am often not covering my costs and/or earning even a minimum wage. Therefore, I regret that I will now have to implement the policy otherwise I am no longer able to continue teaching. 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. 16/10/23, 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 for me. Of course, full refunds will be given in the event that the course is cancelled due to Riverhouse Barn or I cancelling the course. Thank you for your understanding.

Running on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm at Farnham Maltings, Surrey!

My beginners crochet course, consists of 4 classes where you will get to grips with all the basics needed to get you competent and confident in the art of crochet.

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 cord
• how to finish off

Learn to Crochet Course – Tuesday Morning Dates 2024

Week 1 – Tuesday 30th April 2024 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 2 – Tuesday 7th May 2024 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 3 – Tuesday 14th May 2024 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 4 – Tuesday 21st May 2024 10:00am-12:00pm

Cost

The course consists of 4 x 2 hour session and costs £99 – this covers all materials needed & exclusive access to the online student resources.

What you might want to bring

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

This is a great way to learn a new hobby in a friendly setting where you can meet other students with similar interests as well as supporting your local arts centre.

Venue

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

Course Sign Up & Payment

To book your place, you must book through Farnham Maltings. If you have problems, please get in touch via the Contact Me page.

Click here to book course via Farnham Maltings Website

FAQ

Q: Why is the course 4 weeks long?
A : I have seen many day classes and classes that are a couple of hours long, promising to teach you to crochet. Of course there are some that can pick things up very quickly, but a key element of learning to crochet is muscle memory… this is very difficult to achieve in a short, one off class. In fact, a large percentage of my students had previously attended these kinds of classes and not quite managed to commit the techniques to memory. My immersive courses allow you to go home and practice what you’ve learnt in class and come back to me the following week for help with anything you’re unsure of. This 4 week structure really allows the skills to sink in and stick!

Q: I would like to attend your course but I am not able to make all the classes.
A : 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.

Q: I do not need the starter kit as I have my own yarn and hooks.
A: After many years of teaching crochet to beginners, I have found that the hooks and yarn used make a massive difference to how easily the student picks up the technique and how much they enjoy the experience. Students that bring unsuitable equipment invariably end up frustrated so I have made the decision to provide and include all the materials in the cost of the course.

Q: I am a knitter. I’d like to crochet but I’m worried I won’t be able to.
A: 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.

Q: The dates of this course don’t suit me, will you be running another course and if so, when?
A: Yes, I run my beginners classes regularly. The best way to stay up to date with my courses is to sign up to my newsletter here: Mezzacraft Newsletter .

Q: What is your cancellation policy?
A: Please check with Farnham Maltings

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 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 and there will also be an option to crochet a plain (not lacy) sweater too.

Skill Level

You must be confident with the basic crochet stitches such as sc (UK double), dc (UK treble), slip stitching and chaining.

Course Location

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

Course Dates

This is a 4 week course, running on Thursday mornings.

• Week 1: Thursday 6th March 10:00am-12:30pm
• Week 2: Thursday 13th March 10:00am-12:30pm
• Week 3: Thursday 20th March 10:00am-12:30pm
• Week 4: Thursday 27th March 10:00am-12:30pm

Cost

• £80 for 4 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.

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 size is limited to a maximum of 8 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 useful videos to watch at your leisure.

Book Your Spot on the Top Down Crochet Sweater Masterclass

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. 20/02/25, 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 designed the Loch Maree Fingerless Mitts for the very first Issue of Journal of Scottish Yarns. It’s one of my favourite designs and one I’m most proud of.

The mitt features a strip of floral motifs and only uses a small amount of yarn in three colours. The main body of each mitt is worked sideways in the much underrated and underused extended single crochet (UK extended double crochet) stitch. The mitts also have a great fit due to the shaped thumb gusset.

You’ll get to practise some new techniques in this small project: join as you go, after-thought gusset, a small bit of sewing and decorative surface slip-stitch crochet.

Skill Level

You must be confident with the basic crochet stitches such as sc (UK double), dc (UK treble), slip stitching and chaining.

Course Location

We will be in Esher in the Friends’ Meeting Room, 3 Claremont Lane, Esher KT10 9DP.

Course Dates

This is a 3 week course, running on Monday evenings.

• Week 1: Monday 18th September 7:30-9:30pm
• Week 2: Monday 25th September 7:30-9:30pm
• Week 3: Monday 2nd October 7:30-9:30pm

Cost

• £45 for 3 weeks.

Please note : the cost of materials are not included in the course fees. I will have kits for sale on the day – they will be £8 each. These kits will be using JC Rennie Supersoft Lambswool 4ply

I will have 5 different kits – in shades of blue, red, green, gold and pink.

Materials Required

If you’re not purchasing a kit, you’ll need a 4ply yarn in 3 colours, about 90m in the main colour and 35m each in the 2 contrast colours.

You’ll also need a 3mm crochet hook.

Course Size

Currently the course size is limited to a maximum of 8 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 useful videos to watch at your leisure.

Booking

SOLD OUT

Please sign up to my newsletter to make sure you don’t miss out next time.

Important – Cancellation Policy

I have hesitated to implement this policy in the past, although it has always been in place as part of my terms & conditions. However, due to a high dropout rate for some of my recent courses, sometimes days before the course starts, I have been left in a situation where I am often not covering my costs and/or earning even a minimum wage. Therefore, I regret that I will now have to implement the policy otherwise I am no longer able to continue teaching. 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. 04/09/23, 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 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.

This is a one off crochet course where you’ll be upcycling Gü Dessert jars! By the end of the 2 1/2 hour class, you should have an attractive, beaded tea-light holder.

This two hour, tutor lead, hands on, course, takes place on Monday 16th October, 7:30-10:00pm at The Esher Meeting Room, 3 Claremont Lane, Esher KT10 9DP

Skill Level

You must be confident in crocheting basic stitches – i.e. sc (UK double crochet), dc (UK treble crochet), slip stitching and chaining.

This is a fun & easy project!

Dates

This is a one off course, on a Tuesday morning:

★ Monday 16th October 7:30pm-10:00pm

Cost

The course is £27 for the class and includes a kit with 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 – if you don’t have one, please let me know when you sign up and I’ll bring one to the class that you can purchase.
★ Scissors.
★ Wool or tapestry needle for sewing in ends.

Kits

When placing your booking, let me know your kit/colour preference – please provide 3 options in order of preference. These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please see the video for more details of each kit.

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 video tutorial. I am also happy to offer help by email, after the course, should any students have any questions.

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.