Crochet for Beginners

Tutor: Sian-Marie Soloman   

Date: Saturday 17th April 2027

10am to 1pm

Venue: Arlington Arts (Mary Hare, Snelsmore Common, Newbury RG14 3BQ)

Maximum participants: 10

Overview

Perfect for complete beginners, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the essential materials and techniques needed to start crocheting with confidence. You’ll learn the basic stitches and crochet terminology before creating a traditional granny square – one of the most versatile and recognisable crochet patterns.

With step-by-step guidance, you’ll discover how to continue your granny square independently and explore how this simple motif can be developed into a variety of larger projects, including scarves, blankets, and interconnected granny square designs. Working in a relaxed and supportive environment, you’ll build confidence while developing a skill that can be enjoyed for years to come.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have completed your first granny square, gained a solid foundation in the basics of crochet, and left with the knowledge and inspiration to continue creating your own handmade crochet projects at home.

£30 tuition

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Skills covered
  • Introduction to crochet
  • Understanding basic crochet terminology and abbreviations, including the differences between UK and US terminology
  • Holding the hook and yarn correctly and starting off
  • Following a crochet pattern
  • How to create a granny square
  • Understanding how to develop a granny square into larger projects, including scarves and blankets

All materials and equipment for this course are provided and included in the course fee.

  • Parking is free on site; please ensure you use the entrance on Arlington Lane. There is a car park at the bottom of the lane upon entrance to your left and a smaller car park outside of Arlington Arts Centre.  There are disabled bays outside the venue, if the barrier is down, please use the speaker to the right of the barrier to contact the staff who will open the barrier for you. 

All participants must be over 19 years old, we can sometimes accept minors if accompanied by an adult, please contact us at enquiries@creative-communities.org.uk if you would like to discuss bringing a young person with you.

  • If you are unable to attend the course, we require a minimum of 10 working days’ notice before the start of the course in order to receive a refund. Admin fees may apply. You will also have the opportunity to transfer your fees to another course.
  • If Creative Communities are forced to cancel the course due to low enrolment numbers, you will be notified immediately and issued with a full refund, or the option to transfer your course fees to another course.

Please see our Fee and Refund Policy for more information.

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*Please note, once this course has received sufficient bookings to run, you will be contacted by a member of the Creative Communities team to complete an enrolment form with West Berkshire Council.

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