Course on the basics to start you off crocheting. Conservators require a lot of hand-eye coordination and crafting skills. Hobbies like crochet, knitting, book-binding, etc. are fun and useful!
This course is not currently open. If you would be interested in taking it, please let me know by sending me a message through this website’s contact form or through my Twitter.
Learning Goals 🌟
- Learn the slip knot and the basic chain technique.
- Learn the basic stitches (US terminology): single, double, triple, half double, slip stitches.
- Learn all the stitches you need to make amigurumi: magic circle, increase, invisible decrease and fasten off.
- Learn to knot 2 yarns together.
- Learn to read crochet patterns.
By the end of this course, you will have all the basics you need to start you off on your personal crochet learning journey.
Structure 📕
- Four weeks
- 1.5 hours each session
- 100% synchronous learning and practice time
Artefacts 🎁
By the end of this course, you will have made your own:
- Small swatch of basic stitches
- Granny square
- Small ball
- Bee mini amigurumi
Is this course for you ❓
- This course is aimed at absolute beginners.
- You can have some crochet background, but be aware this is a basic course.
Syllabus / Schedule 📅
Week 1
- Learn the slip knot and the basic chain technique.
- Learn the basic stitches (US terminology): single, double, triple, half double, slip stitches.
- In-class project: Make a back and forth square with all the stitches we learned.
Week 2
- Learn to knot 2 yarns together.
- Learn to read a pattern.
- In-class project: Read an easy pattern for a granny square and follow it to completion.
Week 3
- Learn to make the magic circle.
- Learn to increase, invisible decrease and fasten off.
- In-class project: Learn the beginnings of amigurumi making by making a small ball.
Week 4
- Learn to change colours.
- FINAL in-class project: We will make an amigurumi bee together.
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