Description
Wednesdays, 2pm – 4pm
21 May – 25 June
Join us for a 6-week crochet for beginners course, aimed at beginners looking to learn the art Crochet with Cynthia, one chain at a time. We’ll start at the very beginning, learning how to select the best material for your project before we pick up a hook, cast on, and start crocheting away. Over the course of the 6 weeks, you’ll learn the how to start a project, different crochet stitches with varying levels of difficulties as we progress, how to read a crochet pattern (words and diagram) and hopefully you will complete the workshops with a new found sense of confidence when it comes to hooking your next project. Cynthia will guide you every step of the way, allowing you to unleash your creativity in colourful crochet. This class is suitable for complete beginners, or for anyone who wants to join us for some sociable stitching and improve their crochet technique in a supportive group environment.
On week 2, we will use flat crochet technique to start a beanie hat project, and on week 4, we will begin a second, bigger project with your choice of stitch pattern to make a bag, combining flat crochet and crochet in the round, with all instructions provided.
Outcomes:
- How to hold your hook and material
- How to start a project by learning the different cast-on methods
- Common stitches used in crochet patterns
- How to read a written pattern (we’ll cover UK and US terminology so you can read any pattern)
- How to read a crochet chart illustration
- How to combine your stitches into a project
- Different ways to finish your crochet projects with sewing, seaming and edging
Included in the cost:
- Your first 12mm crochet hook
- Your first 2 balls of Super Chunky yarn for your hat
- Printed pattern and guides required for projects covered on the course
Not included in the cost:
- Additional crochet hooks in various sizes you might require for the second project
- Yarn and material required for the second project (there is a huge selection of donated yarn available at the craft school that you are welcome to rummage in)
Your Tutor
Trained as a fashion knitwear designer, Cynthia has been intertwined with woollen goodness since she was young. Cynthia was born in Hong Kong, grew up in Bristol, and obtained her BA Fashion design with Knitwear at Central St Martins in London. She is now based in Dunblane. Cynthia has worked with London based designers such as Cooperative Designs and James Long, as well as internationally, at Valentino in Rome. At the moment Cynthia is working with Stitch & Story and Fabrics Store. With the belief that knowledge is power, she enjoys expanding her skills in teaching and passing on crafting skills to those at various levels. At the same time, improving her own identity as a designer.
- All materials to get started with your Crochet for Beginners workshop are included in the course cost. You may need to purchase additional yarn and hooks to complete your second project, see details above.
- Tea and coffee are provided but participants should bring their own lunch and utensils
- All of our classes are suitable for over 16s, younger crafters may be accommodated if accompanied by a participating adult but please contact us before booking
- If the workshop you were looking at is fully booked drop us an email and we’ll add you to the waiting list. We will add extra dates to our most popular workshops too, join the mailing list to be the first to know
- All of our workshops are held at Craft Central, High Street, Dunblane, FK15 0EE
- If you need to cancel or reschedule your workshop we need at least three weeks notice. Please read our cancellation policy before booking
