A friendly introduction to crochet for complete beginners

This five-week daytime course is on a Friday 10am - 1pm at our new Adult Learning Centre in Ipswich.

Who is this course for ?

Perfect for beginners, you will learn essential crochet techniques, understand patterns and abreviations, and create a series of samples before working towards a simple finished project.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

All of the resources you need will be provided.

Session 1: Getting Started with Crochet

Understanding hooks, yarns and tension

Holding the hook and yarn

Slip knot and foundation chain

Double crochet and treble crochet stitches

Session 2: Building Confidence

Working in rows

Turning chains

Reading basic patterns

Practising stitch consistency

Session 3: Granny Squares

Working in rounds

Corners and joining rounds

Creating a traditional granny square

Session 4: Patterns and Finishing Techniques

Understanding abbreviations and symbols

Joining squares

Weaving in ends

Blocking basics

Session 5: Project Workshop

Complete a small project (cushion front, coaster set, bag or similar)

Troubleshooting and individual support

Skills you will achieve

Basic crochet stitches

Working in rows and rounds

Reading crochet patterns

Understanding abbreviations

Joining and finishing techniques

Completing a simple crochet project

What’s included:

✔ Included a Kit bag to the value of £10.00 all materials required.

✔ Step-by-step expert guidance

✔ Friendly, inclusive atmosphere

Spaces are limited to 15 places so book early to avoid disappointment.

Please note we run all of our courses based on a minimum number of participants.

If you are no longer able to attend please contact the team at your earliest convenience. Cancellations received within 48 hours of the class start time are non-refundable.

Please remember when putting in ticket information for more than one ticket that the correct information is provided for each individual person.

You will need to complete a short enrolment form in the centre before the course begins, we can help you with this and it won't take long (approx 5 mins) we just ask that you bring proof of ID.

If any of the courses you wish to attend are full or you cannot make the date, please let us know so that we can register your interest and let you know of future opportunities or add your name to a reserve list. You can contact the team on ipswich@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk or telephone 01473 351500.

Please note we run all our courses based on a minimum number of participants.

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