Crochet I - IP - Winter 2025

*This class fulfills the Crochet I Requirement for WEKP.

Crochet as we know it goes back to the 1800’s. The popularity of this adaptable craft for handmade fashion forward clothes and accessories, home goods, and toys has continued to grow each season forthe last decade. This craft offers many different techniques, stitches, and ways to put it all together. There is always something new to learn in crochet. There are hundreds of interesting and satisfying small scale portable projects ranging from hats to handbags to hedgehog plushies. Crochet has a long history as a technique for trims, edgings, and embellishments, Today, this is a valuable resource for other crafts such as knitting, weaving, and sewing.
The simplicity of this craft is refreshing. A hook, some yarn, and a few basic accessories are all you need to get started. When you find something in crochet that you like, a lot of patterns are easy to internalize and make again and again with speed and confidence. Repetitive motions and pattern repeats of simple patterns can be very meditative. For those who enjoy something more challenging in a hobby, complex patterns allow us to focus completely on something apart from our daily lives. However, crochet is not relaxing or restorative if you’re frustrated or confused most of the time! A good foundation in the basics of crochet is the best way to get started.

In Crochet I we will learn

- The tools and materials used in crochet: hooks, yarn, and notions

- The basic stitches that all of crochet builds on

- The terminology, abbreviations and symbols used to describe crochet stitches and techniques in crochet patterns

- How to start reading and understanding patterns on your own

- 2 starting techniques and basic finishing

- 3 projects, working flat pieces, square and in the round, working in a spiral, simple edgings

For the comfort and safety of our students and teachers, students may be asked to wear a mask during in person classes and workshops, and masks are available upon request.

Format: In-Person

Materials Required:

Prior to the 2nd class please purchase 5 hanks of Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic in 4 colors (we recommend purchasing 2 hanks in the main color you wish to work in, and 1 hank each in the remaining 3 colors). You may consult the instructor for guidance in Class 1. For those who do not have experience winding yarn into balls from their hanks, we will go over it in Class 2. Students are encouraged to choose colors that coordinate with their kitchen, as our projects are kitchen accessories.
Do NOT choose black, or very dark colors, please. These colors make it very difficult for students to read their work while learning new stitches. You may need crochet hooks in sizes F, G, H, and I (you may not use them at all, but if you are a tight or loose crocheter, you may need to go up or down a size). You may consult your instructor for guidance in Class 1.
Recommended texts: The Crochet Answer Book by Edie Eckman
The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, second edition by Margaret Hubert

When possible, please buy your materials from WEBS.

Cancellation Policy: For all classes, payment of full tuition is due at time of registration. Tuition will be refunded only if the class is cancelled by WEBS, or if there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled.

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Note: If you are purchasing more than one unit of the same class, please call Customer Service with that person's name and information.