By popular demand, I will be running a beginners course on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am-12:00pm at Whichcraft Wools in Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, in their new Craft Cabin.
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 also receive exclusive access to my online resource page which includes videos of all techniques covered in class.
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 Cheam/Sutton- Tuesday Morning Dates 2023
Week 1: Tuesday 7th November 2023 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 2: Tuesday 14th November 2023 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 3: Tuesday 21st November 2023 10:00am-12:00pm
Week 4: Tuesday 28th November 2023 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost
The course consists of 4 x 2 hour session and costs £90 – this covers all materials needed & exclusive access to the online student resources.
What you might want to bring
- Notepad & pen.
- Scissors.
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 yarn store.
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. 24/10/23, I am unable to issue refunds as I have already committed to the hire of the venue and the purchase of all course materials. However, full refunds will be given in the event that the course is cancelled due to Whichcraft Wools or me cancelling the course. Thank you for your understanding.
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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 compulsory. 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: What is your cancellation policy.
A: Please read about our cancellation policy in our terms and conditions: Terms & Conditions
Q: The dates of this course don’t suit me, will you be running another course and if so, when?
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