Crochet for Beginners - Next Steps - Mansfield Central Library - Adult Learning

About this course

This course is for those with some crochet experience who want to build on their skills. You’ll learn a range of stitches, how to read English and American crochet terms, and understand hook size conversions. You’ll also learn to measure projects and calculate stitch counts. By the end, you’ll be able to create items like bowls, bags, tissue box covers, and more with confidence. In this course, you’ll learn a variety of crochet stitches—from basics like single, double, and treble crochet to more advanced techniques like making corners, using a magic ring, working in the back loop, changing colours, and front post stitches. You’ll practice these through guided exercises and projects. You’ll also learn how to read and follow crochet patterns, understand both English and American stitch terms, and convert crochet hook sizes between Metric, US, and UK standards. The course will teach you how to choose the right hook for your yarn and how to measure and calculate stitches for your projects. By the end, you’ll have the skills to confidently create your own crochet items. This course also helps boost creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving—useful in both personal and professional life.

Booking your place and fee information

Booking your place and fee information If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our webpage for further information https www.inspireculture.org.uk skills learning funding your courses Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course. To enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years. Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required). As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Greater London Greater Manchester Liverpool City Region Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Tees Valley West of England West Midlands West Yorkshire