During this live and online beginners crochet workshop you will learn how to crochet chain stitches and how to crochet this stitch that is perfect for a coaster, extremely beginner friendly too. You will also master how to hold that hook and transform a long piece of rope into this trendy coaster!
If you can already crochet but fancy making these then we are also offering this as a kit only without the workshop. You will get all the materials you need as well as a photographic step by step by pattern.
Our crochet classes are kept very small so that we can ensure you get all the help you need from your tutor. So do book early to get a spot on our popular classes.
Complete beginners & improvers who would like to learn a new technique or just make something quick and easy!
Duration:
2 hours
What Does My Kit Include:
We will post you everything you need to start off your crochet journey including:
- A live streamed workshop led by a crochet expert
- A crochet hook
- Sustainable and sourced in the UK rope to make one coaster
- A tapestry needle to weave in those ends
- Pattern
- Pre-cut leather to attach to your coaster (please let us know if you prefer a vegan friendly option)
- A recording of your live class that you can download and keep for future reference so you watch the recording in your own time if you feel you missed anything in the class.
- If you are very keen for a specific colour do let us know when you book so we can try our best to put that colour in your kit. The colours are based on the product images
We will post you everything you need to make 4 modern crochet rope coasters which includes
- A crochet hook
- Sustainable and sourced in the UK rope to make four coasters - please let us know if you would like them all the same colour or a a variety of colours at the time of booking.
- A tapestry needle to weave in those ends
- Photographic pattern
- Pre-cut leather to attach to your coasters (please let us know if you prefer a vegan friendly option)
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