Crochet Classes

Crochet 101 - Fundamentals

Sundays,  May 12 & 19; 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursdays, June 13 & 20 ; 7:00 - 9:00pm
Thursdays, July 18 & 25 ; 7:00 - 9:00pm

In these 2 sessions you will be introduced to the speedy and wonderful world of crochet! Learn (or refresh your knowledge of) the basic stitches chain, single and double crochet.

The first two hour class will include slip stitch, chain stitch, single, double, and triple crochet stitches. Samples will be fondled, equipment will be discussed. A lot of new skills will be taught, and the week in-between will give time for the students to practice.

The next week we will review our sample work, and techniques and then go on to crocheting in a circle before you know it you may have a hat, without a pattern. Whilst sitting and hooking Denny will gab nonstop about all things crochet, her enthusiasm knows no bounds.

Come on in and get hooked on crochet and get started on this addictive form of yarn play with confidence!

Cost - $49.00*** ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED
Instructor: Denny

No need to bring anything...we will provide you with the means to get started!

Reading Crochet Patterns - symbol craft and written

Thursday, June 27th; 7:00 - 9:00pm

This 2 hour session will help illuminate the mysteries of the crochet pattern.  We'll focus on helping you translate written instructions and charts into something you can actually do with yarn and hook.  Topics covered will include common abbreviations, reading charts, and frequently-used conventions. This is a GREAT next step for enthusiastic beginners. 

Let's have a peek at how to make those patterns make sense.

Skills required: Crochet 101 or equivalent

Cost - $29.00***
Instructor: Denny

Cost - $29.00
Instructor –Denny

--Please bring or buy: two or more colours of a smooth yarn and corresponding sized crochet hook

Crochet Granny Squares

Sunday, July 21; 10:00am - 12:00pm

Granny squares are a speedy and varied technique in crochet which are very good to have in the repertoire! Come learn the basics of the ubiquitous Granny Square, how to change colours, join your squares together and how to work a triangle ...a cool variation of the good ol' granny square!

This is a GREAT next step for enthusiastic beginners. 

Skills required: Chain, Double Crochet

Intro into Tunisian Crochet

Thursdays, June 6; 7:15 - 9:00pm

A lovely combination of crochet and knitting, Tunisian crochet creates a woven fabric that is adaptable to many types of projects with endless possibilities for embellishing. This class will take you through the basic stitches of this wonderful technique. A great addition to your repertoire.

Skills required: none.  Suitable for new crochet enthusiasts

Cost - $35.00*** hook and all materials included

Instructor: JenniferC

Crochet For Knitters

Saturday, June 1; 10:00am - 12:00pm

Crochet is an incredibly useful skill for the knitter.  This 2 hour session teaches you how to bring the power of the crochet hook to your knitting -- to pick up dropped stitches and fix mistakes, for painless seaming, for creating decorative edgings and joins, and for the mysterious and wonderful provisional cast-on.

Skills required: Knit & Purl, Cast On/Off

--HOMEWORK: Please bring: two 6" squares of stocking stitch worked with 4 or 5mm needles and worsted weight yarn, some scrap yarn of the same weight in a contrasting colour and a 4.5mm crochet hook.

Cost - $29.00***
Instructor: Kate Atherley