LEARN TO CROCHET WORKSHOP 4 - Yarn Over & Chain

Yarn Over & Chain

In part 2 of the complete beginners crochet course we focus on the basics, workshop 4 covers Yarn Over and Chain.  

Workshop objectives:

• Understand what it means to yarn over
• Create a chain stitch
• Identify the front and back of a chain
• Count chains
• Work a stitch into a chain
• Work a stitch into a chain space
• Practice with task 2

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Task & Project List - UK & US Terms

After completing workshop 4 

TASK 2:       ·        Create a length of 16 chains

 

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LEARN TO CROCHET WORKSHOP 3 - Slipknot

Slipknot

In part 2 of the complete beginners crochet course we focus on the basics, workshop 3 covers the slipknot.

Workshop objectives:

• Learn what a slipknot is
• Create a slipknot
• Handout Task & Projects UK & US Terms
• Practice with task 1

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Task & Project List - UK & US Terms 

After completing workshop 1, 2 & 3

TASK 1:       ·        Create a slipknot

Click here for the next workshop... 4 Yarn over and Chain

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LEARN TO CROCHET WORKSHOP 2 - Holding the hook and yarn

Holding the hook and yarn

In part 2 of the complete beginners crochet we focus on the basics, workshop 2 covers how to hold your hook and yarn.  

Workshop objectives:

• Become familiar with how to:
• Hold the hook
• Hold the yarn
• Hold the work

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Click here for the next workshop... 3 Slipknot

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Crochet Cheat Sheet

Have you checked out our crochet cheat sheet?

If you are just learning to crochet this cheat sheet is packed with information which is extremely valuable to a beginner. It is full of the abbreviations that you will find regularly in patterns, it is helpful to have at hand to refer to those basic stitch symbols, plus it lists the US and UK terms, it also includes the instructions for the basic stitches,

It contains a handy hook size and yarn weight conversion chart, and a handy reference chart of the skipped/turning chains for each of the basic stitches. 

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LEARN TO CROCHET WORKSHOP 1 - Tools, Patterns, Yarn & Hooks

Tools, Patterns, Yarn & Hooks

In part 1 of the complete beginners crochet, workshop 1 covers the tools you'll need, how to read patterns and all about hooks and yarn.  

Find the complete course on my website or if you prefer you will find the full left and right handed playlists on YouTube. 

Workshop objectives:

• Find out what tools you will need
• Understand what yarn is, what it is made of, it's packaging, weight, and how to read labels
• Discover about the different types of hooks and sizes
• Gain knowledge about patterns, written instructions and symbol instructions
• Recognise the different crochet terms from different countries
• Handout Crochet Cheat Sheet

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Click here for the next workshop... 2 Holding the hook and yarn.

Find the complete list of my tutorials here or if you prefer you can find the full left and right handed playlists on YouTube. 

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Do you want to learn to crochet?

Do you want to learn to crochet? 

Have fun and learn a new skill, do you want to capture that nostalgic feeling by recreating the blanket in Granny's house or do you fancy trying your hand at amigurumi, whatever your motivation for starting a new hobby, we have the resources to help you along your way. 

Don't know where to start... 

There are so many resources on the internet for beginners that it is difficult to know where to start.  If you are new to crochet then it can be difficult to know what you are looking for.

Firstly if you don't know the terminology, what do you search for?  Then there is the difference in terminology from regions, UK terminology is different to US.  Then what if you are left handed, your search becomes even more difficult.  Finally everyone has a different learning style.

You've come to the right place!

Which is why I have put together these workshops, giving you everything you need in one place

• Written in an order that flows naturally
• Giving you the right skill at the right time
• Incorporating the differences in terminology e.g. UK & US
• Where relevant each workshop contains a right and left handed versions
• Workshops provide instructions step by step with photos 
• Complimented by video demonstrations to satisfy most learning styles
• Giving you the skills to continue your journey

What You'll Learn

You'll learn to crochet from the very beginning:

• Be taught how to understand patterns & pattern symbols, and about different terminology UK & UK
• Find out about yarns, the different types, weights & care, and hooks, the different types & sizes
• Experiment with the different ways to hold your hook and yarn, to gain comfort and control
• Learn the basic stitches:
• Create a slipknot
• Learn to yarn over
• Create a chain
• Create a Slip stitch
• Create a UK Double or a US Single Crochet
• Create a UK Half Treble or a US Half Double Crochet
• Create a UK Treble or a US Double Crochet
• Create a UK Double Treble or a US Treble Crochet
• Create a UK Triple Treble or a US Double Treble Crochet
• Create a UK Quadruple Treble or a US Triple Treble Crochet
• Learn how to work in rows, rounds and edges
• Understand how to increase and decrease
• Be taught how to finish off and weave the ends
• Find out how to change colour
• Create a granny square and learn how to connect
• Practice your skills with swatches
• Complete projects practicing your new skill

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Happy crocheting

Jo

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