Beginners Crochet Workshop – Part 1

Learn basic crochet techniques, the common stitches, crochet pattern reading and make your first granny square!



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 7 guests

$88 (Afterpay available)
($70 per class surcharge applies for private classes)


Join Amanda Jackson for this crochet workshop in Chippendale for absolute beginners.
Whoever said crochet is only for grannies? Beginners Crochet is one of our most popular classes and is such an easy craft to get started in. We provide everything you need to get started including a crochet hook and a ball of yarn, so all you have to bring is yourself and a little bit of patience!
Students will learn basic crochet techniques, some of the most common stitches and how to read crochet patterns. Put all these together and you will start your first basic granny square! Find out about different types of yarn, crochet hooks and where to find crochet patterns. Classes are small, intimate and hands-on so you will get the most out of your time.
This is a beginner-friendly class kept to a small size so you have plenty of time to ask questions and learn from your teacher.
This is an adult’s workshop, suitable for ages 15 years old and up. Please check our other class for kids and family workshops.
What is covered in this class:
  • How to hold a crochet hook
  • How to hold the working yarn
  • The crochet language: US & UK crochet terms
  • Pattern terminologies: words, symbols, charts/schematics
  • Common notions & tools
  • Where to find yarn & patterns
  • Basic anatomy of a crochet stitch
  • Learn basic crochet stitches (US term): slip knot, chain, slip stitch, double crochet (dc)
  • Start making a simple crochet square
  • Bind/fasten off your yarn ends
  • Change yarn colours
If you'd like to continue your crochet journey, our Beginners Crochet - Part 2 will further develop your crochet skills and build on from the topics you learn in Part 1. If you want to make your crochet squares into a blanket or wallet. You could also attend our Social Crochet and Knitting Meets or Beginners Amigurumi Crochet Workshop, and explore the world of crochet!

Knowledge required
No previous experience required. Suitable for complete beginners or those who need a refresher.
 
What you'll get
All materials provided including a 4.5mm crochet hook, ball of yarn, yarn needle and instruction booklet.
 
What to bring
Just yourself!
 
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Sew Make Create - Suite 4/38 City Road, Chippendale NSW

Central train station is a short bus ride away or a good 20 minute walk. There is free street parking but some of it is timed.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Chippendale, to a venue of your choice for a private class

Beginners Crochet Workshop – Part 1 location
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Sew Make Create is a creative workshop for small, intimate classes to teach new skills. Come discover a new hobby and learn from our Teachers who are passionate about their craft. Classes teach a range of skills that are related to design, art and craft. We are also an open workshop space and drop-in sewing studio for Designers, Artists, Makers and Creatives. Our workshop is located on the edge of the city in Chippendale.

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