Crochet for Beginners - Bingham Library - Community Learning

About this course

This course will cover basic crochet techniques and look at starting to create small projects.  It will cover yarn labels, basic stitches using a foundation chain, starting from a circle and working in a round.  You will learn basic pattern reading and abbreviations.  It is suitable for complete beginners.

What will learners achieve by the end of the course? 

• The learners will be able to follow a simple pattern and use basic crochet stitches to create small projects. 

Learners need to bring a 4.50mm hook and some double knitting yarn or chunky yarn 8mm hook (Check yarn label if unsure).  

Or if they struggle with their hands some chunky yarn and 8mm hook. (Learners preference – some older people find chunky easier especially if they have arthritis). 

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/

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 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

Any questions?

Check the FAQs page, or get in touch:

• By phone: 01623 677 200
• By email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk

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