Crochet for Beginners - Worksop Library - Adult Learning

Worksop Library, Worksop

Date	10 September - 15 October 2026
Sessions	Thursdays: 1pm - 3pm
No. sessions	4
Venue	Worksop Library, Worksop View venue details View on Google Maps
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 15
Cost	FREE - £32

About this course

This 4-week beginner's crochet course offers a step-by-step journey into making your own small project, using traditional and decorative crochet techniques. Starting with the very basics, you will be guided through foundational stitches such as the chain and double crochet (UK terms), progressing to treble crochet and textured combinations. As confidence grows, you will explore granny squares, decorative stitches and simple shaping techniques.

The course also covers how to arrange and assemble individual crochet squares into a finsihed piece, including joining techniques and edging options. By the end of the course, you will have a collection of completed squares that can be made into a cushion, lap blanket or other creative item.

No prior crochet experience is needed - this course is suitable for complete beginners or those wishing to refresh their skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

To complete the course, You will need:

- One or two balls of double knit yarn (DK) in the colour of your choice: light or mid-toned colours are best for beginners as they make stitches easier to see. Charity shops often sell wool, which is a great sustainable and inexpensive alternative.

- A 4.0mm crochet hook: metal or smooth-handed hooks are inexpensive and ideal for getting started. There are more expensive ergonomic hooks for those with poor deterity or those who will be crocheting for long periods.

- Stitch markers for later weeks - this can be a safety pin or old looped earring.

- Scissors

Booking your place and fee information

Funding and Fees

If you receive certain benefits, you may be able to take the course for free.
If money is stopping you from enrolling, please visit our funding page to see what help is available.

Living in England

To book and join one of our courses, you must live in England permanently and either:

Live inside the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) area (Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire)

Live outside the devolved areas listed below

You cannot enrol if you live in these devolved areas:

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
North East Combined Authority
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority
West of England Combined Authority
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Hull and East Yorkshire
Greater Lincolnshire
Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority
Cornwall Council
Lancashire Combined County Authority
Buckinghamshire Council

Residency Requirements (Additional Information)

If you live in the UK on a visa, we’ll need evidence of your visa to confirm funding. You can upload this when applying, and you’ll need to complete a short questionnaire.

Some exceptions include:

Your visa must last until after your course ends.
Asylum seekers must have lived in the UK for at least 6 months while their claim is being processed.
You are supported by your local authority under Section 23C or 23CA of the Children Act 1989, or under the Care Act 2014.

Anyone who does not meet the funding criteria would need to pay full course fees.