Crochet Basics - Online Course - Community Learning - 14:00-15:00

About this course

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been a resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in the UK with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

On this course you will learn basic crochet techniques and create some small projects.  You will also learn how to follow a simple pattern and use basic crochet stitches to create small items.

On this course, we will cover:

• Knowing how to read yarn labels. 
• Consideration of different types of yarn. 
• The basics of crochet starting from no knowledge and skills at all. 
• Learning basic crochet stitches, starting from a foundation chain, starting from a circle and working in a round. 
• Learning basic crochet abbreviations. 
• An introduction to reading basic patterns. 

You will need a 4.50mm hook and some double knitting yarn.  If you struggle with your hands, some chunky yarn and 8mm hook may be easier to use.

This is an online course. A suitable electronic device such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone with internet access will be required. Learners will be required to download and use Zoom (free software).