Crochet for Beginners Class

Date:

29 March 2026

Time:

11:30am - 2:30pm

18 Market Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LE

Crochet for beginners

About this event

Let's get creative with Abakhan!

Discover the joy of crochet with our Beginners Crochet Class! This class is perfect for those who have never picked up a crochet hook or those looking to refresh their skills. Learn the fundamental techniques and start creating beautiful handmade items from the very first stitch.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Introduction to Crochet Tools and Materials: Understanding different types of crochet hooks, yarns, and other essential supplies.
  • Basic Stitches: Master the foundational crochet stitches, including chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet.
  • Holding and Tensioning Yarn: Techniques for holding your hook and yarn comfortably to maintain consistent tension.
  • Starting Projects: How to begin a project with a foundation chain and work in rows or rounds.

Why attend:

This class provides a comprehensive introduction to crochet, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence to start and complete simple projects. By the end of the class, you’ll have created your first crochet item which will be a mug cosy.

Join us and embark on a rewarding and relaxing journey into the world of crochet, creating handmade treasures one stitch at a time!

If you are struggling with a project then you can bring that along too.

Skill Level - No skills required

What to bring:

  • Crochet Hook & Yarn included on the day

You will also receive a 10% discount card to use in-store.

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