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 1 to 3 (public classes), 4 to 5
  £29 Now £23.20

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Order on or before 21 Oct, for a discounted price of £23.20 per guest (usually £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.

Upcoming dates for Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 15 Oct 2026, 5:14am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

9 upcoming dates between 27 Oct 2026 and 24 Feb 2027.

  • Tue 27 Oct 2026, 6pm-7:30pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10am-11:30am
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 12pm-1:30pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 2pm-3:30pm
  • Mon 28 Dec 2026, 2pm-3:30pm
  • Sat 9 Jan 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Wed 20 Jan 2027, 6pm-7:30pm
  • Sat 6 Feb 2027, 12pm-1:30pm
  • Wed 24 Feb 2027, 6pm-7:30pm
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 Belfast Newtownabbey - Unit 5B, Longwood Retail Park, Newtownabbey, Belfast, BT37 9UF

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  • 5/5 from Tara Tierney, attended Sep 2026: I genuinely had the BEST time in class today. I have never been able to understand the different stitches and my teacher was so patient and able to show me exactly what to do even if things go wrong. I feel so confident to crochet now! I would recommend going to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Julia Hughes, attended Jul 2026: Good introduction to crochet which got us started quickly. Chloe was a great teacher.
  • 5/5 from Shirley McLaughlin, attended May 2026: My 1st time picking up a crochet hook and Chloe made me feel so at ease. Her teaching skills are amazing ! Chloe made the techniques and explanations so much easier to understand. I left feeling that I can accomplish the skill of crocheting and she gave me that confidence. What a lovely person and gentle teacher.
  • 5/5 from Tammy Ann Moore, attended Mar 2026: Chloe was really lovely and took her time to show us, more my daughter how everything was done. Nothing was a bother to her. Very informative and visual which we definitely prefered.
  • 5/5 from Shiona Magill, attended Feb 2026: Chloe was amazing. So friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Gave as much support as each person needed. Good clear instructions. Would recommend for beginners. Tote bag and contents also great.
  • 5/5 from Julie Whiteside, attended Jan 2026: I went to beginners class for crochet, the 2 girls were brilliant explaining everything and patient, thank you
  • 5/5 from Secret Santa, attended Jan 2026: Very enjoyable and informative class. Had a brilliant time and Chloe was lovely.
  • 5/5 from Christina McAllister, attended Jan 2026: Eldest son has taken the class three times as he loves it so much, to learn more techniques. It’s really tough for kids to start - would recommend at least two classes to really nail the basic stitch.
  • 5/5 from Christy McAllister, attended Dec 2025: 12 year old son really enjoyed the class. Came home beaming and proud of his crochet square!!
  • 5/5 from Christy McAllister, attended Nov 2025: It was a good starter for getting to know crochet.
  • 5/5 from Hannah McDonald, attended Oct 2025: We were welcomed in with the biggest smile and made to feel right at ease. Instructions were so clear and all staff were extremely helpful! Would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Clare McCleave, attended Aug 2025: My daughter loved it! Picked up some great hints and tips
  • 5/5 from Natalie Parker, attended Jul 2025: I recently attended the crochet class led by Rebecca, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There were four of us in the class, which made it the perfect size for plenty of personal attention while still enjoying a group atmosphere. The class was both fun and informative. Rebecca created a relaxed and welcoming environment that made it easy to learn, even for beginners. She explained each step clearly, offered helpful tips, and patiently answered all our questions. Her passion for crochet really came through and made the session enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning crochet!
  • 5/5 from Fiona, attended Apr 2025: Rebecca was lovely, very patient! It was great just having two of us in the class
  • 5/5 from Nadine Jackson, attended Mar 2025: Great class would recommend to anyone. Rebecca is so helpful and really lovely would definitely do another class
  • 5/5 from Wendy Jenkins, attended Feb 2025: I really enjoyed the Beginner's Guide to Crochet class. Rebecca was so patient and clearly explained and demonstrated every step. She is an excellent teacher. I would highly recommend the class.
  • 5/5 from Claire Harfitt, attended Dec 2024: Brilliant class - has given me a lot of confidence to pick up crochet again - looking forward to a few more classes in the new year :)
  • 5/5 from Patricia Blaney, attended Nov 2024: Great fin, lovely trainer - background music in shop a bit distracting. Well set up. Thankuou
  • 5/5 from Louise Croft, attended Nov 2024: The instructor was fantastic - she was very patient with my friend and I when explaining what to do!
  • 5/5 from Joanne McShane, attended Nov 2024: Rebecca was very helpful and patient, explained everything really well. Lovely group setting. Received w balls of wool and a crochet hook
  • 5/5 from Caroline Wilson, attended Oct 2024: Our teacher Rebecca was so informative. The venue was very nice & everyone very friendly. Great value for money learned a lot
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2024: The workshop was great and we would very much recommend it to others. Rebecca was excellent!
  • 5/5 from Jude Alexzander, attended Sep 2024: Thank you Rebecca for the class it was super helpful to go through step by step and find out where I was going wrong. It was a great opportunity and Rebecca is very friendly.
  • 5/5 from Isabel Wardrop, attended Sep 2024: Rebecca was a great teacher. The class was informal and good fun. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who wanted a beginners class.
  • 5/5 from Laura McClean, attended Aug 2024: Rebecca was a great teacher, helped me when I was stuck. Brilliant class for a beginner to crochet
  • 5/5 from Guida McCourt, attended Aug 2024: Everything was great....... and very well explained and it was great to learn new skills
  • 4/5 from Shon McCleery, attended Aug 2024: Enjoyed the class and Rebecca was lovely and happy to answer any questions or help fix mistakes. I think for a total beginner like myself a 1:1 class would be a lot more beneficial and I was disappointed this wasn’t an option when booking.
  • 5/5 from Paula Gowdy, attended Jul 2024: Donna was great with us beginners and was very patient. We have a lot of practicing to do before we can master it, but the class was a great intro.
  • 5/5 from Ina Esler, attended Jul 2024: The teacher, Rebecca, was a lovely calming girl. Because the class was small it meant she was able to guide us on an individual way as well as a group. Loved the starters bag. Hopefully if I'm stuck I will be able to get help at the shop and maybe a further lesson. Thank you x
  • 5/5 from Deborah Hasluck, attended Jul 2024: Chloe was a fantastic teacher and the beginners crochet class lived up to all our expectations. It was extremely good value and the materials provided were excellent. The instructions were clear and easy to understand. My granddaughter and I are full of enthusiasm to put into practice what we have learnt.
  • 4/5 from Rebecca Johnston, attended Jul 2024: Rebecca was an excellent teacher and the class was great value for money. I would definitely do a Hobbycraft class again.
  • 4/5 from Mandy Hunt, attended Jul 2024: Thanks for an enjoyable workshop. Rebecca was encouraging and unflappable when most of us were struggling a bit (crochet isn't easy!!!) A group of 4 complete beginners was the perfect size.
  • 5/5 from Granny and Papa, attended Jun 2024: It was my 12th birthday present. My teacher was very nice and she helped if I went wrong. I liked being in the shop while doing it because I could see other crochet patterns. I loved the colours of the wool and they went really well with each other. We learned how to do a double crochet and a treble crochet. The class was definitely good value and I loved that I was learning something new. Thanks!!
  • 5/5 from Allison Conkey, attended Mar 2024: Chloe was amazing She was so patient and Jonny and I had such a lovely time. Thoroughly recommend Thank you so much Chloe x
  • 5/5 from Dani Jones, attended Mar 2024: The perfect class for beginners! I really enjoyed learning from Rebecca - she was knowledgable and encouraging.
  • 4/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Mar 2024: I went to this class with my 11 year old daughter. I thought the teacher was very patient with us, as we are complete beginners. She was friendly too. We learned two different stitches and got time to practice as well.
  • 5/5 from Nuala, attended Feb 2024: Rebecca my tutor was really lovely, patient and reassuring throughout my lesson, I will definitely be encouraging my friends and family to enrol in her class
  • 5/5 from Gabor, attended Nov 2023: Rebecca was great instructor, friendly and welcoming, happy to answer any questions, help out when you got stuck, sharing tips and ideas it was easy and understandable to follow her steps i liked the materials, we got 2 ball of yarns, I'd have preferred if we have the option to choose color for one of them good value for money, lovely idea for couples to do crafting, learning together the class covered exactly as described under the workshop website, " 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."
  • 5/5 from Lisa Forbes McGuinness, attended Nov 2023: Great wee class Rebecca was very informative and patient definately be bake for more classes
  • 5/5 from Carolyn Arnold, attended Oct 2023: The teacher was excellent. Very patient and I am pleased to say I learnt to crochet.
  • 5/5 from Janice Pitts, attended Oct 2023: We really enjoyed this beginner's crochet class, Donna was a great teacher and we learned a lot considering we had never crocheted before, she was very patient with us and explained everything really well. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of giving it a go!
  • 4/5 from Natalie Coon, attended Oct 2023: We had a lovely time at our crochet workshop. The desk space being in the middle of the shop floor did seem to take away from the experience as we were interrupted many time with people needing help from an employee. Aside from this very very small issue, we had a fab time and look forward to continuing to work on our crochet skills!
  • 5/5 from Ting McAdams, attended Aug 2023: There were four of us in the class, it went at a good pace, everyone got a lot of help from Donna, who is very good at explaining and very patient. I have never tried crochet before and I feel the class gives me a great introduction to it and I’m hooked! Definitely recommend the class who wants to start crochet! See photo of what I learned in the first class!
  • 5/5 from Gail McCracken, attended Aug 2023: Donna was absolutely brilliant and so patient with us all and taught us so much in 90 mins I thought ill never get hang of this and within 10 min I felt like a pro lol but definitely looking forward to more classes xx
  • 5/5 from Joanne Patterson, attended Aug 2023: Very good class well explained friendly service and comfortable would recommend this to friends and family
  • 5/5 from Liz McCaughey, attended Aug 2023: Donna was brilliant at teaching me crochet. She was calm & patient, there were 4 in the class, she give us all plenty of time & explained everything in detail. Two balls of wool, crochet hook & leaflet with instructions were given to each person. I really enjoyed the hour & half class it flew in. I will attend the crochet square class when it is advertised. Thank you Donna
  • 5/5 from Heather Fletcher, attended Jul 2023: Really enjoyed this class! Chloe was an excellent teacher and very patient! I would fully recommend
  • 5/5 from Emma McCrudden, attended Jan 2023: Great class with lovely materials in beautiful presentation box. Teacher had patience of a Saint!
  • 5/5 from Nuala McGlinchey, attended Jan 2023: Teacher gave clear instructions and was very patient. I achieved exactly what I wanted from the course. I learned two new crochet stitches. Thank you so much.
  • 5/5 from Lynne Hunter, attended Jan 2023: I really enjoyed this class, it flew in. Donna who took the class was extremely helpful and spent time with each of us. It was very good value for money. I just wish the class was longer and they taught you how to finish, whether it is a knot or what.
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