Crochet for Beginners - Stapleford Library - Adult Learning

Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, Nottingham

Date	21 September - 19 October 2023
Sessions	Thursdays: 10am - 12pm
No. sessions	5
Venue	Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, Nottingham View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	FREE - £24

About this course

Crochet for Beginners will focus on basic crochet techniques and creating some small projects.

What will be covered on the course?

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.

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.
No previous knowledge required as the course assumes no previous knowledge of crochet.
For absolute beginners
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: