Crochet - Advanced Beginner Skills with Jane
Explore crochet techniques and stitches beyond the basics, learn to read patterns and troubleshoot your work, and increase your confidence and skills. Start working on your choice of a blanket square, hat, mitts or market bag in class.
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Explore crochet techniques and stitches beyond the basics, learn to read patterns and troubleshoot your work, and increase your confidence and crochet skills. Start working on a project in class - your choice of a blanket square, hat, mitts or market bag.
In this class you'll take your crochet skills beyond the basics and learn new techniques and stitches that will allow you to make a huge variety of beautiful crocheted projects.
We'll start by reviewing basic crochet stitches like chain, single crochet and double crochet. Then we'll move on to more advanced skills including:
- Crocheting in the round
- Different types of stitches
- How to count stitches and rows
- How to work with multiple colours
- How to read crochet patterns and charts
- Troubleshooting your stitches, how to avoid pitfalls and how to fix mistakes.
During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to start working on your choice of a project to practice everything you've learnt. We'll provide plenty of guidance and support and offer tips and tricks for you to take home and finish your project.
Crocheting left handed will not impact your ability to learn and enjoy in this class - crochet can be taught to left and right-handed crafters equally well.
Skills required: you should be able to make the basic crochet stitches - chain and double in US terms (equivalent to chain and treble in UK terms).
This class is aimed at beginners who have mastered the basic stitches and are ready for the next steps. The class is perfect for you if you're fairly new to crochet, you're looking for a refresher, or you've already done our Beginner Crochet class.
Please note: this is not a beginner crochet class. If you can't crochet the basic stitches then our Beginner Crochet class is the perfect choice for you.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have the skills and confidence to tackle more advanced crochet projects on your own, and the knowledge to experiment with different stitches and patterns. We can't wait to see what you make! Share your images on socials #skeinsisters
Important info for this class
Duration: 3 hours
What to bring:
Further information about the projects and materials will be emailed to you a few days before your class.
- For the blanket square: a few colours of DK/8ply and a 4mm crochet hook; or worsted/10ply and a 4.5-5mm crochet hook
- For the Callistemon hat or Paperbark mitts: smooth light coloured (not variegated) DK/8ply weight yarn (e.g. Bellissimo 8, Bellissimo Lucca, Peppin 8, Joyful DK, Madelinetosh Tosh DK) and a 4mm crochet hook
- For the string bag: 8ply/DK or 10ply/worsted cotton or cotton blend yarn (eg. Finch, Wren, Orchard) and a 4mm or 4.5mm crochet hook
Our friendly staff can help you to choose your yarn and crochet hook - just come to the shop half an hour before your class.
You're entitled to 10% off any yarn, accessory and book purchases you make in store on the day.
We look forward to seeing you in class and helping you to advance your crochet skills!
Images:
(follow the links for pattern information):
- Blanket squares from the Nuts About Squares Blanket by Ester Dijkstra (make 1 square in class - option 1)
- Callistemon hat (make in class - option 2)
- Paperbark mitts (make in class - option 3)
- Market bag (make in class - option 4)
Some projects you might like to try after this class:
- Main image: Intermission Shawl by Addydae Designs crocheted in Fabulous Sock colours Jasper, Red Rattler and Barn Owl
- Daisy Days Bucket Hat Set in Finch
- Jane is holding Catalina Wrap by Alexandra Tavel
- Blue, white and mustard blanket: Boho Stripes Blanket Set in Finch
- Fronds Shawl by Joanne Scrace
- Flower Blanket Kit in Marble
Your teacher: Jane Downey
Inspired by her grandmother, who would crochet intricate thread tablecloths without even referring to a pattern, Jane learned to crochet as a teen and now has almost 40 years of experience.
Jane is a member of the Crochet Guild of Australia and the Knitters’ Guild of NSW and has been teaching crochet for over 15 years. She teaches adults and children in both open classes and one-on-one classes, from beginner to more advanced techniques. Jane can teach both right and left handed people to crochet, and is often described as a very patient teacher. Jane is accredited to teach crochet by the Crochet Guild of Australia.
Jane has won prizes for her crochet at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, including being twice chosen for display in the Standard of Excellence cabinet. Jane has also judged the crochet at the Sydney Royal (not the same years in which she won prizes!). Jane loves crochet because of the variety of projects it lends itself to. She particularly likes to crochet garments, accessories and toys.
Terms and conditions
- Full payment is required prior to the start of the class to confirm your spot.
- Minimum numbers - All classes require a minimum of three people in order to go ahead and, depending on the class, a maximum of up to 10. If your class or workshop does not have the minimum number of students, the class will be postponed and you will be notified within three days of the class date if it has been cancelled or changed. We cannot be held liable for travel or any other costs in the event of a cancellation.
- If your class is postponed or cancelled you can use the amount paid to transfer to another event/activity, use as a store credit, or be issued a full refund.
Cancelling a class
- Up to 7 days before the class - you are able to cancel, postpone or swap a class up to 7 days prior to the class date and can receive a full refund.
- 7 days-24 hours before the class - we are able to offer a credit but we cannot guarantee a full refund unless another booking fills your spot.
- Less than 24 hours before the class - no credit or refund available.
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