Crochet - Next Steps - Southwell Library - Adult Learning

Take your crochet skills further with this six-week “Next Steps” course designed for those who already know the basics.

You’ll build confidence by learning how to crochet in the round using soft chenille yarn to create a simple amigurumi figure, explore a new granny square or blanket motif, and finish by planning and starting your own crochet project with tutor support. This course is a relaxed, creative way to expand your crochet techniques while working on projects you’ll love.

Over the six sessions, you’ll develop your existing crochet skills through guided projects and individual support.

• In Week 1, you’ll refresh your core techniques and learn how to crochet in the round using increases and decreases to shape a small amigurumi design. The use of soft chenille yarn will allow for quick results and an enjoyable, tactile project.

• In Week 2, you’ll explore a new granny square, experimenting with colour combinations.

• In Week 3 you will make a simple crochet flower to use as a brooch or to attach to a hat.

• In Week 4, 5 and 6 you’ll bring along a project idea of your choice — perhaps a pattern you’ve always wanted to try — and your tutor will guide you through reading, planning, and starting your chosen piece, helping you build the confidence to continue it independently after the course.

Some experience of basic crochet (chain, double crochet, treble crochet, and working in the round) is required.

What you will need to bring to the course:

• Crochet hooks (sizes 4mm and 8mm)

• Chenille and DK yarn – Light colours of choice

• Scissors and a darning needle for finishing

• Stitch markers (optional)

Suggested books available from Inspire Libraries:

1. Amigurumi Treasures by Erinna Lee

2. The Granny Square Book by Margaret Hubert

3. Crochet Step-by-Step by Sally Harding

If you receive 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 funding page for further information.

Residency in England

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must be living in England permanently and live outside of the devolved areas listed below or live within the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) devolved area (Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire).

• 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

Residency Eligibility – other criteria

If you are living in the UK on a visa we will require evidence of this in order to be funded for the course, you can upload this evidence when you apply for the course. (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

Some exceptions may apply for example

• Your visa expiry date must be beyond the end of your course

• Asylum seekers must have lived in the UK for 6 months or longer while their claim is being considered by the Home Office

• You are receiving local authority support under section 23C or section 23CA of the Children Act 1989 or the Care Act 2014

Any learner who is not funded full cost fees would apply to these courses.