Crochet For Beginners
Key Information
Subject Area
Art, Design, Media and Photography
Part Time Day
Location
Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone
Fees
£30.00
Start Date
13 October 2025
Monday
Start Time
16:00
End Time
18:00
Duration
29 weeks
In a nutshell
Crochet for beginners is exactly that - designed for beginners!
This course is for...
Keen creatives looking to learn a new skill or find a new creative hobby.
Course content
The introductory course will enable you to develop skills and confidence in the basic crochet stitches and techniques required to make simple garments and decorative items.
Using US crochet terms, on this course you will learn:
- chains
- single, double and treble crochet stitches
- how to read and follow crochet patterns
- crocheting in the round
- rows and turning
- increasing and decreasing stitches
Each session will be a two-hour duration and allow you the opportunity to practise the different stitches and produce a basic piece of work.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements just an interest in the subject.
Additional information
During week 1 you will be provided with chunky knit yarn and a 6mm crochet hook. The items below will be required for subsequent lessons and discussed during the sessions:
- Various size crochet hooks
- Double knit and chunky yarns in various materials
- Tapestry needle (or equivalent) for sewing projects/weaving in ends
A few more items may need to be purchased during the course.
After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.
If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?
Contact our Student Recruitment team
