Crochet Explorations for Knitters and Other Crafty Folks – The Basics

Pamela Grossman

Saturday PM

Do not fear the hook! Learn beginning techniques and foundational skills to get started with crochet projects. All the cool kids are doing it. After taking this class you’ll be ready for Pamela’s Birthday Crown and Granny Square classes to take your skills to a project.

Topics include: 

  • Basic stitches – 
    • Slip stitch 
    • Crochet chains
    • Single crochet
    • Double Crochet
    • Half-double crochet
  • Architecture of a Crochet Stitch 
  • Turning Chains - Why? 
  • Crochet Hook Variations 

Skill Level: Insert here

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Student Supplies:

Bring several ounces of  yarn in the DK to worsted weight range and a crochet hook in an appropriate size for your chosen yarn. You might want to bring a few different types and sizes of hooks to test out.

Here’s a handy chart from the Craft Yarn Council showing what size hook is suggested for different yarn weights: https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system

Standard notions: yarn needle for sewing in ends, scissors, stitch markers

Homework: None

Materials Fee: None