Learn the basics of crochet while making a pair of cute fingerless mitts with one of our amazing crochet instructors!
Three 1.5-hour classes
Skills needed:
Absolutely none! Our beginner class is ideal for those who are completely new to the craft or who haven’t knitted in many years and need a full refresher. Students must be 16 and older to enroll.
Skills learned:
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Work a foundation chain
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Chain stitch
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Single crochet
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Reading a crochet pattern
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Terms
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Basic fibre education
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How to keep edges of rows straight
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How to create three stitch patterns using only single crochet
Materials (all available at the shop for a 10% discount for your first class):
For each pair of mittens you make, you will need 150 yards of light-colored worsted-weight yarn. We recommend Manos del Uruguay Ideal or Kelbourne Woolens Germantown. We recommend not using very dark colors, as they make the learning process more difficult.
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US H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
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Darning needle
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Locking markers to mark turning chains
Optional materials:
Churchmouse Learn to Crochet Companion, Crochet: the Complete Guide, or Crocheting in Plain English
Preparation:
Be sure to come to the shop early enough to purchase your supplies and wind your yarn into balls before the start of class (suggested 15-30 minutes).
