Crochet Classes

Chevrons & Ripples Course, Farnham – this is a four-week course (4 x 2 hour sessions), running Thursday mornings. On this course we’ll be exploring how increases and decreases can be used to create fabric that zig-zags and undulates.

I have a selection of different stitch patterns that showcase this popular type of stitch sequence that can be used for blankets, scarves, bags and tops. For the first two weeks we’ll be exploring the techniques and “rules” and for the last two weeks we will be working on a larger project of your choice.

You’ll be learning how to:

• work flat fabric, crocheting in turned rows.
• make different types of increases and decreases.
• keep edges straight.
• add borders to raw edges.
• straighten out or fill a zig-zag edge.
• work and adjust pattern repeats.
• modify a chevron pattern.

Skill level: Intermediates or improvers

Students must be confident with basic crochet stitches such as:

• chaining
• single crochet (UK double)
• double crochet (UK treble)
• slip stitching
• fastening off

All other techniques will be taught in class.

As well as my guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials and access to videos that go over key techniques covered in class.

Materials required:

• 3x 50g balls of merino or cotton dk – Yarnsmiths DK Merino or Yarnsmiths DK Cotton
• 3.5mm and 4mm hooks
• scissors
• wool or tapestry needle
• reading glasses if needed

If you would like me to bring materials, please leave a message when booking. I will only be ordering what people ask for so won’t have many spares:

• 3 x 50g DK merino yarn (£11)
• 4mm hook (£4)

Dates for Thursday mornings Chevrons & Ripples Crochet Course, Princess Royal 10:00-12:00:

• Week 1 – 26th February 2026
• Week 2 – 5th March 2026
• Week 3 – 12th March 2026
• Week 4 – 19th March 2026

Venue:

The Princess Royal

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

How to Book

Please make sure you book the correct session!

Bookings for the Chevrons & Ripples Crochet Course 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 are here, including cancellation policy.

Chevrons & Ripples Course Walton-on-Thames – this is a four-week course (4 x 2 hour sessions), running Monday afternoons or Monday evenings. On this course we’ll be exploring how increases and decreases can be used to create fabric that zig-zags and undulates.

I have a selection of different stitch patterns that showcase this popular type of stitch sequence that can be used for blankets, scarves, bags and tops. For the first two weeks we’ll be exploring the techniques and “rules” and for the last two weeks we will be working on a larger project of your choice.

You’ll be learning how to:

• work flat fabric, crocheting in turned rows.
• make different types of increases and decreases.
• keep edges straight.
• add borders to raw edges.
• straighten out or fill a zig-zag edge.
• work and adjust pattern repeats.
• modify a chevron pattern.

Skill level: Intermediates or improvers

Students must be confident with basic crochet stitches such as:

• chaining
• single crochet (UK double)
• double crochet (UK treble)
• slip stitching
• fastening off

All other techniques will be taught in class.

As well as my guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials and access to videos that go over key techniques covered in class.

Materials required:

• 3x 50g balls of merino or cotton dk – Yarnsmiths DK Merino or Yarnsmiths DK Cotton
• 3.5mm and 4mm hooks
• scissors
• wool or tapestry needle
• reading glasses if needed

If you would like me to bring materials, please leave a message when booking. I will only be ordering what people ask for so won’t have many spares:

• 3 x 50g DK merino yarn (£11)
• 4mm hook (£4)

Dates for Monday afternoon Chevrons & Ripples Crochet Course Riverhouse 12:30-2:30:

• Week 1 – 23rd February 2026
• Week 2 – 2nd March 2026
• Week 3 – 9th March 2026
• Week 4 – 16th March 2026

Dates for Monday evening Chevrons & Ripples Crochet Course St. Erconwalds 7:30-9:30:

• Week 1 – 23rd February 2026
• Week 2 – 2nd March 2026
• Week 3 – 9th March 2026
• Week 4 – 16th March 2026

Venues:

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

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

How to Book

Please make sure you book the correct session!

Bookings for the Chevrons & Ripples Crochet Course 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 are here, including cancellation policy.

Crochet Lantern Course Walton-on-Thames – this is a three-week course (3 x 2 hour sessions), running Monday afternoons or Monday evenings. Make a beautiful lantern which will have the opportunity to feature in the glass foyer as part of the display for Unravel. You will of course have your lantern returned to you and it can then be used as a gorgeous lampshade.

I have designed 3 different lanterns/shades using triangle, hexagon and pentagon motifs that are easier to make than they look!

You’ll be learning how to:

• join motifs with join-as-you-go (JAYG)
• make 3 dimensional shapes with different motifs
• how to set and stiffen your work

Skill level: Intermediate or adventurous improver!

Students must be confident with basic crochet stitches such as:

• chaining
• single crochet (UK double)
• double crochet (UK treble)
• slip stitching
• fastening off

All other techniques will be taught in class.

As well as my guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials and access to videos that go over key techniques covered in class.

Materials required:

• 3.5mm hook
• scissors
• wool or tapestry needle
• reading glasses if needed
• Optional: 3mm & 4mm hooks

A kit is provided to make one lantern, this includes:

• cotton yarn (4 x 50g)
• balloon for shaping
• stiffening agent

Dates for Monday afternoon Crochet Lantern Course Riverhouse 12:30-2:30:

• Week 1 – 19th January 2026
• Week 2 – 26th January 2026
• Week 3 – 2nd Feb 2026

Dates for Monday evening Crochet Lantern Course St. Erconwalds 7:30-9:30:

• Week 1 – 19th January 2026
• Week 2 – 26th January 2026
• Week 3 – 2nd Feb 2026

Venues:

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

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

How to Book

Please make sure you book the correct session!

Bookings for the Crochet Lantern Course 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 are here, including cancellation policy.

this Crochet Lantern Course Farnham – this is a three-week course (3 x 2 hour sessions), running Tuesday or Saturday afternoons. Make a beautiful lantern which will have the opportunity to feature in the glass foyer as part of the display for Unravel. You will of course have your lantern returned to you and it can then be used as a gorgeous lampshade.

I have designed 3 different lanterns/shades using triangle, hexagon and pentagon motifs that are easier to make than they look!

You’ll be learning how to:

• join motifs with join-as-you-go (JAYG)
• make 3 dimensional shapes with different motifs
• how to set and stiffen your work

Skill level: Intermediate

Students must be confident with basic crochet stitches such as:

• chaining
• single crochet (UK double)
• double crochet (UK treble)
• slip stitching
• fastening off

All other techniques will be taught in class.

As well as my guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials and access to videos that go over key techniques covered in class.

Materials required:

• 3.5mm hook
• scissors
• wool or tapestry needle
• reading glasses if needed
• Optional: 3mm & 4mm hooks

A kit is provided to make one lantern, this includes:

• cotton yarn
• stitch markers
• balloon for shaping
• stiffening agent

Dates for Tuesday afternoon Crochet Lantern Course Farnham12:30-2:30:

• Week 1 – 13th January 2026
• Week 2 – 20th January 2026
• Week 3 – 27th January 2026

Dates for Saturday afternoon Crochet Lantern Course Farnham 12:30-2:30:

• Week 1 – 17th January 2026
• Week 2 – 24th January 2026
• Week 3 – 31st January 2026

Venue:

Farnham Maltings

Bridge Square,
Farnham,
Surrey,
GU9 7QR

Sat nav: Red Lion Lane, GU9 7QN

How to Book

Please book directly via Farnham Maltings

https://farnhammaltings.com/events/crochet-lantern-course

Learn how to crochet in blocks of different colours without any sewing! On this 4 week course (4 x 2 hour sessions) you’ll learn the modular crochet technique. Modular crochet is particularly great for blankets and scarves and is the technique I used Advent Calendar CAL. It’s a great way to use up scraps of yarn (must all be of the same thickness). You’ll be able to make a wrap the Advent Wrap if you like!

Skill Level

For this Modular Crochet Course, students must be competent with basic crochet techniques, particularly double crochet (UK treble) & counting stitches. All other stitches and techniques are taught in class. This is a great course for improvers.
Please note: this is NOT a learn to crochet course.

Modular Crochet Course Overview

• Basic principles of the technique.
• How to work flat fabric.
• How to make a colour block square.
• How to make a colour block hexagon.
• Tips for designing your own piece.

BONUS
You’ll also get a FREE copy of my Advent Wrap pattern for the CAL (crochet-a-along) which includes video tutorials.

Dates

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

1. Thursday 8th January 10am-12pm.
2. Thursday 15th January 10am-12pm.
3. Thursday 22nd January 10am-12pm.
4. Thursday 29th January 10am-12pm.

Cost

The course is £80 for 4 weeks. Materials NOT included.

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

Class Format

All my classes come with detailed class notes and pattern. I provide samples and practical demonstrations of all techniques, helping and encouraging students with hands on assistance so that they can feel confident with their new found skills.

Materials & Tools

Yarn: You’ll need either cotton or merino wool in DK in at least 3 colours but the more the merrier. For the firt 2 weeks we are purely learning the techniques this is a great opportunity for using up all your DK cotton from previous classes.

Hook: 3.5mm – 4mm

Other: Scissors, wool needle, stitch markers etc.

Course Sign Up & Payment

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This workshop will guide you through crocheting a pretty motif to embellish a handmade lavender bag. Learn tips and tricks to perfect this classic and timeless style of crochet using finer yarns and smaller hooks for a vintage look. We’ll also have a go at reading crochet charts.

A kit of materials will be provided, as well as detailed class notes and access to video tutorials.

Please bring a 1.75mm hook, sewing needles, scissors, and reading glasses if required.

Hooks can be provided if required, please make sure you select the correct option when booking.

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. To get the most out of the workshop, 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 lavender bag in the session!

Date

This is a one off workshop, running for 3 hours:

★ Thursday 27th November 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 pair of lavender bags.

★ Thread.
★ British lavender.
★ Linen/cotton blend fabric for pouches.
★ Ribbon for hanging loop.
★ Optional hook (please make sure you select the correct booking option if you want a hook).

Things to bring!

★ A 1.75mm 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 + sewing needles for sewing the crochet motifs to the bag.

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 are FULL video tutorials.

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 workshop will guide you through crocheting a pretty motif to embellish a handmade lavender bag. Learn tips and tricks to perfect this classic and timeless style of crochet using finer yarns and smaller hooks for a vintage look. We’ll also have a go at reading crochet charts.

A kit of materials will be provided, as well as detailed class notes and access to video tutorials.

Please bring a 1.75mm hook, sewing needles, scissors, and reading glasses if required.

Hooks can be provided if required, please make sure you select the correct option when booking.

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. To get the most out of the workshop, 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 lavender bag in the session!

Dates

This is a one off workshop, running for 3 hours. I have 2 Saturday sessions available. :

★ Saturday 27th September 2:00-5:00pm
★ Saturday 4th October 2:00-5:00pm

Please make sure you book the correct session!

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 pair of lavender bags.

★ Thread.
★ British lavender.
★ Linen/cotton blend fabric for pouches.
★ Ribbon for hanging loop.
★ Optional hook (please make sure you select the correct booking option if you want a hook).

Things to bring!

★ A 1.75mm 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 + sewing needles for sewing the crochet motifs to the bag.

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 are FULL video tutorials.

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/

We are starting the term with a fun & relaxed project! Crochet a hot-water bottle cover or cushion cover on this 2 week course (2 x 2 hour sessions). I’m running this as a daytime course at the Riverhouse Barn and as an evening course at St. Erconwald’s – both in Walton-on-Thames. Please make sure you book the correct session.

Skill Level

Students must be competent with basic crochet techniques, particularly single crochet (UK double), double crochet (UK treble) & counting stitches. All other stitches and techniques are taught in class. This is a great course for improvers.
Please note: this is NOT a learn to crochet course.

Course Overview

• How to make the motifs.
• How to join the motifs to make the front & back of the covers.
• Adjusting to get the correct fit.
• How to seam the pieces.
• How to make button closures.

Dates

This is a 2 week course, running on either Monday afternoons or Monday evenings:

1. 22nd & 29th September 12:30-2:30pm – Riverhouse Barn.
2. 22nd & 29th September 7:30-9:30pm – St. Erconwalds Church hall.

Cost

The course is £40 for 2 weeks. Materials NOT included, however, I am currently putting some kits together.

Class Format

All my classes come with detailed class notes and pattern. I provide samples and practical demonstrations of all techniques, helping and encouraging students with hands on assistance so that they can feel confident with their new found skills.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a new course and there is currently NO video content. I will have some very limited capacity during the 2 week course to create a couple of videos for specific techniques that students are struggling with. Therefore, please treat this course as an in-person only course.

Materials & Tools

The hot-water bottle cover uses 4 x 50g balls of DK Merino from Yarnsmiths, locking stitch markers and a 3.5mm crochet hook. You could also use 100% cotton in DK – but you may need more yarn as there is usually less yardage per 50g with cotton. You’ll also need 3-4 flat buttons (minimum 15mm dia).

The small cushion cover uses 5 x 50g balls of DK Merino from Yarnsmiths, locking stitch markers and a 3.5mm crochet hook. You could also use 100% cotton in DK – but you may need more yarn as there is usually less yardage per 50g with cotton. You’ll also need 4-5 flat buttons (minimum 15mm dia).

Course Sign Up & Payment

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.

“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.