Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Join us in store to learn the basics of crochet – the perfect introduction to a classic craft.



1.5 hours Class size 4 to 5 guests       £29

Get hooked on crochet with our beginner’s tutorial! Enjoy this relaxing craft as you get to grips with the simple skills you’ll need to stitch beautiful designs, with one of our craft experts on hand to guide you through the steps.

This workshop provides a wonderful introduction to the world of crochet, perfect if you’re a complete beginner. Through the course of the workshop, you’ll learn double stitch and treble stitch. You’ll also be shown how to create a chain, working in rows to create a tension square.

You’ll have a craft kit included, ensuring you’ve got the yarn and hook you need. It’s a great opportunity to pick up techniques you can then put into practice when you move on to other patterns.

Throughout the tutorial, you will be able to ask any crochet questions you may have.

Please note, our workshop spaces in some stores are located in open areas and we will endeavour to minimise interruption from other crafters.

Please contact your chosen store if you are left-handed to ensure the colleague hosting will be able provide the correct support needed alternatively all of our online session's can support a left-handed learner, BOOK HERE

This workshop is also available as a private workshop for group bookings of 4+.

Please note any participants under the age of 16 will require adult supervision. A ticket is not required unless they wish to craft along. 

Keeping everyone safe

At Hobbycraft, we want our workshops to be enjoyable, inclusive, and safe for everyone. Some workshops are suitable for children, and where this is the case, a parent or legal guardian is responsible for supervising their child at all times unless the workshop is clearly stated as suitable for independent attendance. Our colleagues and instructors are there to guide the activity and support a safe environment, and if any concerns about safety or wellbeing arise during a workshop, these should be raised with a member of staff straight away.

What you'll get
  • Crochet hook
  • 2 x yarns (colours may vary)
  • Stitch guide template
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Knowledge required

Perfect for beginners!

What to bring
  • Just yourself!
Location

Hobbycraft Ashford - Unit 2c, Ashford Retail Park, Ashford, TN24 0SG

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Recent reviews of Beginner's Guide to Crochet

  • 5/5 from Ashleigh Rawsthorne, attended Aug 2026: Great course, delivered very well, so patient and very feel so confident walking away I was a few mins late and she gave me some extra time to make sure I was also confident couldn’t ask for more the staff are always so lovely x
  • 5/5 from Anna McGibney, attended Jul 2026: Great class! Rebecca was really patient and a great teacher. I can now crochet!! Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Lauren Bethel, attended Jul 2026: My daughter really enjoyed the class, the teacher was very helpful and my daughter carried on practicing as soon as she got home.
  • 5/5 from Tatyana Qasem, attended Jun 2026: I absolutely loved this crochet workshop! There were only two of us attending, which made it feel almost like a private lesson and gave us plenty of one-to-one support. As beginners, we both felt comfortable asking questions and learning at our own pace. A wonderful experience from start to finish. I left feeling inspired, confident and excited to continue crocheting at home. Highly recommended to anyone thinking about trying crochet for the first time! ❤️
  • 5/5 from Jacqui Storey, attended Feb 2026: Great class. Rebecca was very patient and was a good teacher. Look forward to my first crochet project.
  • 5/5 from Kerrie Chuter, attended Jan 2026: Fantastic lesson. Teacher was really. Good. I went from a beginner to being able to crochet 3 different stitches.
  • 5/5 from Emma Keppler, attended Dec 2025: Rebecca was amazing! She was so patient and knew her stuff. We did several stitches.
  • 2/5 from Rosemary Waldron, attended Dec 2025: Simply put crochet is not for me bought by hubbie without discussion. Wasted money.
  • 5/5 from Linda Patrick, attended Nov 2025: Friendly and informative class
  • 5/5 from Shelley Garfield, attended Nov 2025: The teacher made it easy to follow and was very encouraging. I'm confident with practice i will get the hang of it.
  • 5/5 from Jane Whale, attended Oct 2025: Teacher was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Very good grounding for me to start and build confidence.
  • 5/5 from Kate Richards, attended Sep 2025: Very well explained and helpful, really enjoyed it and would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Mariana Doncean, attended Aug 2025: My daughter really wanted to learn how to crochet, and this guide was incredibly helpful for her. The lady was so kind and explained everything very clearly. We truly appreciate the time and patience she gave us. Thank you so much! Sofia
  • 5/5 from Julie Banks, attended Jul 2025: Lovely small group with my friends. Easy to pick up, the time whizzed by
  • 5/5 from Christina, attended Apr 2025: I was a total beginner to crochet but was made to feel really comfortable and had a great time. The pace was just right and the yarn which was included was lovely quality. I would definitely recommend the workshop.
  • 5/5 from Sally Murr, attended Apr 2025: Really good workshop, Nadia was brilliant, excellent at explaining the process. She is really bubbly and great at engaging with the group. I got a lot from this class and would recommend.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Gregory, attended Apr 2025: Nadia was great, very knowledgeable and covered all levels and abilities. I Would recommend the class. Happy crocheting
  • 5/5 from Daniel Jagoda-Souch, attended Mar 2025: My mum bought the course for us for Christmad and it was a really great time. Nadia was really helpful and kind and great at showing us both right and left handed techniques.
  • 5/5 from Sally Witt, attended Mar 2025: A good class Informative left with new stitch skills and a better understanding of crochet.
  • 5/5 from Jade Lawrence, attended Feb 2025: Absolutely fantastic class! Teacher was so kind and supportive. It was very relaxed. I was able to bring my 9 week old baby as I breastfeed and I appreciated this SO much. Thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
  • 5/5 from Emma Hughes, attended Feb 2025: I have tried to teach myself to crochet on numerous occasions and failed. Nadia was great giving concise instruction and demonstration, giving us confidence to try for ourselves. She was happy to repeat/slow things down and help us to locate where we'd gone wrong and how to fix it. Really hoping I can remember the skills at home.
  • 5/5 from Susan Oliver, attended Feb 2025: Teacher was very kind & patient. Learnt how to Crochet. I am very much a beginner but thoroughly enjoyed the session. This course was very easy to book and gave reminders when the course was coming up.
  • 5/5 from Julie Field, attended Feb 2025: Loved this workshop. Nadia was a great tutor and I have come away having learnt exactly what I was hoping I would and more.
  • 5/5 from Pamela Marsh, attended Feb 2025: Fantastic hour and half. Felt very comfortable in a small group. The teacher was lovely, so patient, she was exceptional with her teaching skills and made sure we all had her attention. I definitely want to attend another class. Now I will practice what I have been taught then will book another class to further my knowledge.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Dec 2024: Rebecca was a great teacher and very patient with us. We thoroughly enjoyed learning and hope to continue our crochet ‘journey’.
  • 5/5 from Amy Johnson, attended Dec 2024: Really enjoyed this class! Nadia was amazing and so helpful and explained everything so simply! Thank you!!
  • 5/5 from Julie Colyer, attended Dec 2024: Excellent lesson, instructor was extremely helpful and patient.
  • 5/5 from Lynn Oliver, attended Nov 2024: I really enjoyed the class. I didn't expect to learn so much in such a short time. Nadia explained what to do clearly. She was helpful and patient Thank you
  • 5/5 from Janice Rowland, attended Nov 2024: The teacher was very clear in her explanations and very patient. I learnt a lot and found it very helpful indeed. The materials we were given are good quality.
  • 5/5 from Heather Morgan, attended Sep 2024: Birthday gift for my friend that we could do together. Teacher was lovely, very informative and went at our pace
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Aug 2024: My granddaughter & I really enjoyed the class. The group was small so the tutor was able to give us all the attention we needed. The tutor gave clear instructions step by step & was very patient & encouraging. We enjoyed it so much I booked a further crochet class for us both.
  • 4/5 from Lisa Carr, attended Aug 2024: Nadia was lovely and very patient but I think I would have benefitted from a course of lessons rather than one.
  • 5/5 from Vicki Bloodworth, attended Jul 2024: I really enjoyed the class, I found the tutor very helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend
  • 5/5 from Jill Williams, attended Jun 2024: My teacher was Gareth he is brilliant. He showed me step by step, then watched me do the stitches, he gave me the confidence to carry on at home, I bought my wool crochet hook and the stitch markers from Hobby Craft, the staff are lovely, helpful, and very friendly, but Gareth is a lovely guy, throughly recommended. The price is good worth every penny to have someone to sit with you and get you started. Jill
  • 5/5 from Maria Maybee, attended Apr 2024: The lady who took the class was friendly and very informative. We was provided with the tools to do the class. Iwas there to learn the basic steps in crochet, the lady also gave hints to other stitches and crochet sites to look at, the class was very good value for money all in all a very enjoyable class
  • 5/5 from Helen Kearin, attended Mar 2024: I found the class very informative and interesting The teacher was very patient and showed me how to do the crochet stitches The wool given is soft and the hook useful.I think it was very good value for money
  • 5/5 from Toni, attended Mar 2024: Nice friendly lady teaching and made it easy to understand Thankyou I enjoyed it and will be practicing lots
  • 4/5 from Debra Clayton, attended Mar 2024: Good value for money but a little daunted by the class being held in the middle of the shop. The teacher was patient and encouraging.
  • 5/5 from Julie Grant, attended Feb 2024: This was the Second course I’ve done this year. Such a relaxed atmosphere. Rebecca answered all our questions. She explained everything so clearly and was very patient. I now know how to crochet. We will book even more courses this year. Nice one Hobbycraft
  • 5/5 from Lisa Lewis, attended Nov 2023: Rebecca was such a great teacher! The class was fun and she was so good at showing us what to do, highlighting where we went wrong and making us feel welcome. Totally recommend to anyone looking for an intro to crochet.
  • 5/5 from Sharon, attended Oct 2023: We were a group of 3 absolute beginners having never held a crochet hook before but walked away in under 2 hours armed with new knowledge and crotchet skills. Our tutor was really good, she explained and showed each of us at our individual pace and we found it easy to understand what we were being taught. The provided wool, hook and info sheets were great quality and lovely to be able to take them home to continue practising. I would not hesitate to recommend the class and all 3 of us are now hooked on crochet.
  • 5/5 from Jackie Brown, attended Oct 2023: Great value for money and Becci was such a patient teacher. Lovely calm environment. I would recommend this for a beginner.
  • 4/5 from Jessica Solly, attended Oct 2023: Great class and great value for money as I learnt a lot. It was a shame that there were clear staffing issues as she had a phone that kept going and she finished 15 mins early. However I did learn a lot and the 2 others in the class made it enjoyable as well. Great idea and hope that they do further classes like this in the future, thoroughly enjoyed it. Teacher was very welcoming and supportive and said that she is always around if we need help
  • 5/5 from Joanne Butcher, attended Sep 2023: Becca was very knowledgeable and patient. I went with quite low expectations that I was going actually going to get it, but I did! Looking forward to using my new found skill
  • 5/5 from Kalysha, attended Aug 2023: The instructor Becca was amazing - she was friendly, helpful and patient. She took the time to make sure I understood the technique, and advised where I was going wrong. The supplies provided were useful, and I really enjoyed my workshop.
  • 5/5 from Lisa Vant, attended Feb 2023: Because was so helpful and patient. Materials provided (wool x 2, crochet hook and instructions) were good -although the box they came in was overly large! Went straight home and practiced and produced a jumper for my daughter - a simple pattern but a fantastic achievement
  • 5/5 from Beverley Woodhams, attended Jan 2023: Good vfm. Practically a private session so able to ask lots of questions and receive answers without disturbing a larger group. Nice friendly informative and patient tutor. Fab personality with similar quirky interests! Time went very quickly, non beginner would have liked to learn more stitches. Thanks for the session.
  • 5/5 from Nicola Owden, attended Jan 2023: I was pleasantly surprised to be given a box with everything I needed for the workshop. Rebecca was very nice and explained the stitches slowly and was happy to help me when I went wrong!
  • 5/5 from Bridget Hill, attended Jan 2023: Rebecca was friendly helpful and very good at explaining techniques and answering questions. Would like a follow up class.
  • 5/5 from Sharon Gradwell, attended Dec 2022: Great teacher very patient and easy to follow very helpful. We both really enjoyed the crochet class. Venue easy to find, location toward back of store. Nice box with all contents needed. Thanks loads and will be back for more courses
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The largest arts and crafts retailer in the UK, passion for crafting is at the heart of everything Hobbycraft does. This is reflected in the creative and knowledgeable colleagues you’ll meet in stores, as well as the vast range of carefully selected products for all types of crafting.
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