Somewhere along the line, knitting has become the quirky girl's pastime du jour. As well as the occasional hip indie girl you see knitting on the train, there's a pack of crafty stars getting in on the needle action too, including Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz and Madonna. If you're feeling out of the loop, then we’re happy to show you how.

After our online knitting session you'll feel like a pro; you’ll have learned all the basics including knit and purl stitch, how to cast on and cast off, and then we will show you how to create a variety of different stitches based on a combination of using the knit and purl stitch together such as stocking, rib and moss stitch. 

Once you book you'll be sent a kit containing the needles and yarn you'll need to learn this addictive craft and once the session is over you'll also get the video recording available for 30 days, so you can keep on knitting until your heart's content.

Level:
Beginners

Duration:
1.5 hours

What Do I Receive:
- Wool
- Needles
- Tapestry Needle
- Handout
- Tea
- After the class you will also receive the recording which is valid for 30 days. 
Please note that we may not be able to give you the colour yarn that is in the product pictures. But if you are very keen for a specific colour do let us know and we can try our best!

About This Class:

Sashiko embroidery has been taking the crafting world by storm recently and we are boarding that crafting train too! Our workshops at The Handmade Festival last year sold out in days and we think you will love it too. The name Sashiko literally translates into 'little stabs' which honestly is a perfect description for what you do to create entrancing patterns. 

During our online Sashiko embroidery class you will learn all of our tips and tricks on how to make these stunning designs and then you'll start stitching your very own Sashiko tote bag.

Once you've learned this style of embroidery you'll be dying to try it again, it's that addictive! You can Sashiko everything from clothing, to tote bags, cushion covers, wall hangings, pillowcases . . . 

A sampler blanket is a blanket concept made up of many different crochet stitches. It's a great way to learn and practice a variety of different crochet stitches and techniques (and use up all your left over wool too).

In this workshop we will be crocheting a sample square of some of the popular crochet stitches used in these blankets such as the V Stitch, Bobble Stitch, Popcorn Stitch. So if you have a pile of wool at home, and want to improve your crochet then this workshop is made for you.

Are you left handed? Don’t worry we’ve taught hundreds of left handers how to crochet!

Level:
Beyond Beginners - you need to be comfortable crocheting even if its just one stitch ie. single or double crochet stitch. 
Duration:
2 hours
What Do I Get in the Kit:

• 4mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn in different colours for your mini sampler crochet square
• Handout for the class
• A video recording of the class afterwards so you can re-watch it again at your leisure and keep it for future reference.
• An individually packaged Tea Pigs tea bag so you can enjoy a cup of tea whilst crafting with us, we are called Tea and Crafting after all!

Amigurumi is the Japanese word which describes small knitted or crocheted stuffed toys, often in the shape of animals, cute characters, mini foods, household objects and more. Now we are hosting an Easter special by showing you how to crochet this incredibly adorable bunny! Your bunny will measure approximately 26cm when made up. Please note that you will not be able to finish the entire bunny in the session but you will learn all the skills that you need to do so! 

Amigurumi dolls are big news in Japan and quite frankly we aren’t surprised – cute, dinky and each one with buckets of personality. Make like the Tokyo cool-kids and learn the basics of Amigurumi in this online lesson.

This session is perfect for expanding those crochet skills as you will learn:

• To crochet in the round
• Crochet invisible increase and decrease typical of Amigurumi
• Learn how to crochet the using the single crochet stitch (US) / double crochet (UK) 
• Learn how to read Amigurumi patterns

Level:
Improvers - You do need to know basic crochet techniques. Try our beginners virtual or in-person crochet classes first. Details here

Duration:
2 hours

What You Receive:
We will send you a kit containing:

• 100g ball of wool - enough wool to crochet 2 bunnies
  
• Crochet hook 
• Embroidery floss for your bunny eyes and a pair of toy eyes so you can decide on your bunny's face. We advise, for safety, using embroidery floss if gifting this to a young person. 
  
• Toy stuffing to make your bunny extra squishy
• Instructional booklet with the exclusive bunny pattern
• A video recording of the workshop in case you can't make it on the day
• We will also provide you with a host of information on where to find some free patterns, some great amigurumi websites and inspiration as well as a 20% discount code you can use at Lovecrafts to purchase more wool and all your others crafty supplies.

About This Class:

This workshop is perfect for beginners who want to learn Brush Calligraphy.  It includes everything you need to get started on your lettering journey, alongside a little inspiration to help with those first projects of your own! 

This workshop goes through the tools you need, tips for this style of lettering, the basic strokes, the alphabet and finally teaches you to connect those letters into words.

Level:
Complete Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
What do I get in the pack?

• Complete beginners workbook (printed) 
• Tombow Dual brush 
• Tombow Fudenosuke
• Pentel Brush Sign 
• Tracing paper 
• Rhodia Dot paper 
• 4 blank tags & 2 blank cards
• Bonus Inspiration page 
• Motivational thank you card
• Personalised gift bag and name place card

 

**online class - the kit will be dispatched to you prior to the workshop date.

After a couple of years of macrame being back on trend we think it's safe to say that it's here to stay (yay!). We've come up with a nifty and useful new online macrame workshop - macrame yourself a bag! Join a small group of other crafty souls online and learn macrame together in the comfort of your own home. We can see this bag being a staple in everyone's wardrobe and a must-have for any shopper trying to ban those plastic bags out of their lives.

We have 2 two options available, a boho market bag style bag or a smaller more handbag styled version, leave it with fringing or without personalise it to your taste. Just let us know when you book which you would prefer.

We will teach you the basic macrame knots you need for the majority of all macrame projects and the techniques to combine them and macrame your way to your next favourite bag! All the skills and techniques you learn in this online macrame workshop will enable you to make macrame wall hangings and plant holders. The knots are all the same we just design the pattern a little differently. 

Level:
Beginners and all levels including children

Duration:
1.5 hours

What do I receive in my kit:
-Macrame cord (we unfortunately can't guarantee a colour, but if you do have something specific in mind please get in touch)
- Bag handles
- Tea bag for you to enjoy during the session! 

About This Class:
Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own terrazo style Jesmonite coasters that are taking over interior design feeds? Jesmonite is a versatile material, made from cement, water and a water-based resin that will create a different effect each and every time. Create your own Jesmonite coasters at home with a terrazo style effect.

You will learn what the correct measurement of each component is, how to weigh it, mix it, add colours and textural effects to create one of a kind unique Jesmonite coasters. Your kit includes pre-dyed chips, all the Jesmonite compoents, mixing cups and sticks, sand paper, wax sealant and little furniture protective pads for the coasters too. You get to choose the colour for the base of the coaster (choose between red, yellow, green, blue, black or white).

Alternatively they make the best gifts (if you're feeling generous). You will be able to make an impressive FOUR coasters (you make two with us in the workshop) AND not only that, we're giving you the specially handmade moulds so your new found skill and hobby can see you through many more Jesmonite creations!

Level: 
Suitable for all levels

Duration: 
1.5 hours

Do I Need to Bring Anything to the Class:
Everything you need is provided for you in your special kit and sent to you by post - why not even gift a friend a kit and meet him / her online and craft over Zoom and a cup of tea (tea bag included of course!). You will just need a big smile and some kitchen scales. 

So you've mastered the Granny Square but what next? Well why not try Tea & Crafting's second favourite square to crochet? Introducing the Sunburst Granny Square and this time we're going to crochet it all into a bag! But if you prefer to crochet your squares into a blanket you can also do that and we will explain to you how to sew your squares together.

This workshops is a FANTASTIC next stage workshop in your crochet hobby. This square is perfect for practising crocheting a circle AND during this online workshop you'll learn a few more stitches so its great for stretching out those budding crochet skills! 

"IF YOU PREFER TO LEARN IN PERSON PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DATES"

Are you left handed? Don’t worry we’ve taught hundreds of left handers how to crochet!

Level:
Improvers - Need to know basic crochet techniques. Try one of our many beginner classes both online and in person.
 
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything: 
No, all materials are included for this workshop to make the entire bag. We will supply you with gorgeous cotton yarn to give your bag that hold and look that suits this square so well. If you wish to make a blanket you can simply continue crocheting sunburst squares to make a blanket but please note we only supply enough yarn for the bag. This is a really beautiful kit with lots of goodies: 

• Pattern
• Crochet hook
• The cutest pair of scissors for all that cutting
• Cotton yarn to make your blanket
• Darning Needle
• Cute cotton drawstring bag for all your crochet
• Tea Pigs tea temple (wrapped tea bag) to enjoy during this online class

Vibrant colours work a treat and always add a splash of fun to any crochet blanket and with this easy Beginners Crochet a Blanket workshop you will do just that. The secret behind this blanket is that it is a super quick project (even quicker than the Granny Squares we guarantee you!). We will teach you how to crochet and how to follow a basic pattern and chart to crochet this blanket. 

Are you left handed? Don’t worry we’ve taught hundreds of left handers how to crochet!

Level: 
Complete beginners & improvers who would like to learn a new technique
Duration:
2 hours - don't worry we will take a tea break!
What will I be sent:
A selection of colourful yarn, pattern, crochet guide and a crochet hook 
Please note we do not send enough yarn to make a blanket - just enough to learn how to crochet and create a sample square

Giant knitting is a knitting technique using super jumbo giant yarn to create giant pieces, ideal for making large scarves or snoods, blankets, cushions and even carpets! And we love teaching spreading the love of giant arm knitting too!

In this workshop you will knit up the squishiest cushion cover in less time than a re-run of your favourite TV programme! You can knit up either a round or square cushion cover - but don't fret if you can't decide, because you get given the step by step tutorial for BOTH cushions. NO KNITTING EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Once you have learnt this technique you can knit more cozy cushions of your own and as they take no time you can knit up a truckload of handmade goodies in no time! You will be given a choice of colours when you check out.

Level:
Complete and total beginners - no knitting experience needed - ANYONE can extreme knit
Duration:
Approx 1.5 to 2 hours
Includes:
All the yarn you need to knit your cushion cover! As well as step by steps to make both cushion covers along with some tea.

As macrame becomes increasingly popular, cropping up everywhere from homewares to jewellery to clothing and all over Pinterest, we are showing you how to recreate these designs yourself with our beginner's online workshop. In this online macrame class you will learn all the basics of macrame, including what materials to use, how to do basic macrame knots, and how to read macrame patterns.

You will combine different knots and techniques to create a beautiful modern macrame plant hanger made from cotton rope sourced here within the UK. Use your skills to make yourself a wall hanging when you get home. Its all possible once you know the basic knots!

If you need to leave the class early don't worry because we send you a recording of the class  so you can catch up and finish it whenever it suits you.

Level:
Beginners and all levels.
Duration:
1.5 hours

What does the Kit Include:

• Rope to make your plant hanger
• Wooden ring to hang your plant hanger from
• Wooden beads for your plant hanger

What do you need at home:

• A sharp pair of scissors
• To be able to work on a flat surface or on a door or wall
• We suggest using masking tape to tape your plant hanger in place so its not moving around too much whilst working on it.

About This Class:

Learn how to knit yourself a super cozy blanket in our online workshop! You've probably owned/borrowed/wished for a knitted blanket from Grandma, but never believed you could knit yourself one too! Well we're here to teach you how to knit! We've taught hundreds of people how to knit so join the club. 

In this relaxed online workshop you'll learn how to knit, cast on and cast off and and how to sew knitted items together. By the end of the class you'll be able to knit multiple squares which you'll then sew together to make one big blanket. This is our most pinned workshop and we are so excited to teach you this easy way of knitting to knit a blanket. It doesn't matter how big or small you want it the method of knitting is the same. No complicated maths or thinking needed! Our kind of project indeed.

About This Class:

Do you remember those latch hook rug kits you may have created as a child? It's a craft that was commonly used to make rugs, cushions and other soft furnishings (years ago), it's similar to weaving but its not weaving and its taking over people's Pinterest boards! We've added our contemporary spin to it and teaching you how to make a wall hanging with these craft skills! 

During this session you'll learn all about the tools and materials needed to latch hook and how to create different yarns textures and effects with the yarn. The possibilities are endless.

Our latch hook workshop is perfect for those who want to just make a latch hook wall hanging as well as those who may want to learn more about this craft and experiment with different textures, colours and patterns, as during the session we'll discuss how to transfer a design onto the canvas as well as how to create different textures and looks.

We will end the online workshop with a demonstration on how to attach a wooden rod to your wall hanging and how to protect the edges from fraying.

Level:
All levels

Duration:
2 hours

What do I get:
In your lovely kit you will receive:

• Your canvas (30x25cm)
• Practice canvas so you can experiment!
• A lovely sustainable wooden latch hook tool
• Selection of practice yarn
• A cute little Tea and Crafting cotton bag to keep all your latch hook bits together
• Dowel
• A recording of the workshop
• A seasonal tea bag because what is crafting without a cup of tea!

You will just need to bring your own wool to the workshop, we suggest yarn from your stash but we also recommend some whole balls / skein of wool too to cover larger areas if you wish. We will provide you with some practice yarn and practice canvas however to get you started in the class in case you are still unsure of your colour scheme.