This intermediate crochet course is designed for students who have mastered the basic crochet stitches and techniques and are ready to expand their skills. The course provides an opportunity to build confidence, develop greater creativity, and tackle more complex crochet projects.
Whether crocheting for personal enjoyment, creating handmade gifts, or considering a small craft business, this course offers a host of benefits including:
Developing the skills to complete a wider range of crochet techniques and stitch patterns.
Improving your ability to read and follow crochet patterns confidently.
Creating more intricate and professional-looking crochet projects.
Enhancing problem-solving skills by identifying and correcting common crochet mistakes.
Building confidence in selecting yarns, hooks, and materials for different projects.
Gaining inspiration to design and customise your own crochet creations.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
On this course, you will create a sampler blanket and develop a wide range of crochet techniques and finishing skills.
You will learn:
Review and strengthen core crochet skills, including gauge, tension, yarn selection, and pattern reading
Explore a variety of stitch patterns and construction methods, such as:
Textured rib stitches
Shell and fan patterns
Bobble, puff, and popcorn stitches
Basketweave textures
Lace crochet and colourwork techniques
Motif construction
Build confidence in advanced techniques, including front and back post stitches, crochet cables, textured stitch combinations, and working in the round
Learn to read and follow more complex patterns while maintaining consistent sizing across the project
Develop professional finishing skills, including:
Blocking
Joining methods
Border construction
Weaving in ends
Presenting a finished project
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
You will be taught in a classroom with a tutor who has been crocheting for more than 15 years. Each crochet square will be started during the taught session with students completing at home if necessary.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
There are no formal assessments on this course. However, in week 10, students will take part in a showcase where they can present their completed projects.
HOW MUCH WILL THIS COURSE COST?
£120
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
After completing the course, you will be able to build on your skills to create more complex projects and progress to advanced crochet techniques. You may choose to produce and sell your work online or at craft fairs.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
You will need to bring yarn in a weight and colour of their choice, along with an appropriately sized crochet hook. You will also need stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.
A notebook and pen or pencil are also recommended for making notes and recording ideas.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You should have a good understanding of basic crochet stitches, including chain stitch, double crochet, treble crochet, and slip stitch, and be able to work these with confidence.
An Introduction to Crochet course is also available for those who are new to these techniques.
