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Crochet Class

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I mentioned in a recent post that I’d been crocheting lots of granny squares to prepare for teaching my very first crochet workshop. I spent a while getting prepared.

Last week I was joined at Amble Pin Cushion by 6 lovely ladies – my students for the afternoon. They all worked really hard and the two hour beginners class flew by – we could have made it longer really!

By the end they had made real progress on their granny squares and I encouraged them to keep going and practice at home.

Today I got an email from one of the participants with a photo attached – she’s been working away and wanted to show me her completed square. She’s made a great job of it.

I always said when I was asked to teach these workshops that I would see how this first one went before I committed to more, but I loved doing it and the students seemed to enjoy it too. I’ve agreed to continue and I’m now planning my next one for the end of November.

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Crochet Credibility

Posted on by Jackie B

I’ve taught a fair few people to crochet over the years, friends and members of the various craft groups I attend. I was recently asked if I would run something at The Amble Pincushion as their usual crochet tutor has retired. I’ve agreed to teach a 2-hour session on making classic granny squares, something suitable for beginners. If it works out I may do more.

Granny squares seemed a good choice. The catwalks and clothing shops have featured loads of garments that include crochet squares this year. I’ve even just seen a picture of a jumper made of crochet-printed fleece on the Nicola Knits Blog– simulated granny squares!

To get ready, I’ve been preparing yarn packs and handouts. I’ve even made a promotional video.

I’ve also been making lots of granny squares, most of which I made up into a sleeveless pullover. I used shades of brown, beige and white, crocheted them together and added a double crochet edging.

I used four different colour schemes for the squares and joined them sequentially.

The only thing I would have done differently is join the squares together as I went along – it did take ages to join them up. I used the crochet method which gives a really neat join.

I edged the neck, armholes and waist with a band of several rows of double crochet, placing some decreases at the underarm to improve the fit.

If I wear this for my course I’m hoping it gives my students confidence that I know what I’m talking about. Maybe I should call it my credibility top!

I just heard today that the course is fully booked, which is great news!

Have you been on a craft workshop recently? What did you enjoy most about it?