Explore: crochet structures - hooked on wellbeing

About this course

Participants investigate how crochet structures are formed and how different stitch combinations, yarns and fibres affect texture, shape and form. The course combines clear demonstrations with repeated practice, allowing learners to make and compare small samples. It also introduces simple crochet patterns, including basic terminology, abbreviations and repeats, alongside increasing and decreasing techniques for shaping. Some samples may be developed for community projects, linking the making process with purposeful creative activity.

What you'll learn

• Apply a wider range of crochet stitches and structures to small pieces
• Read and follow simple crochet patterns using basic terminology, abbreviations and repeats
• Use increasing and decreasing techniques to shape crochet samples and simple forms
• Compare the effects of different stitch combinations, yarns and fibres through sampling

Is this course right for you?

Listed at Improver level, the course is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental crochet techniques. Sessions involve demonstrations, guided practice, sampling and repetition, with some work potentially contributing to community projects.

• Some samples may contribute to community projects