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 Location Blackpool 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 19 Oct 2026, 6:30pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 30 Oct 2026 and 3 Dec 2026.

  • Fri 30 Oct 2026, 1pm-2:30pm
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 1pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12pm
  • Thu 3 Dec 2026, 1pm-2:30pm
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 Blackpool - Unit C, Blackpool Retail Park, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, FY4 3AW

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  • 5/5 from Lesley Atherton, attended Sep 2026: Hope, was amazing, patient and kind, supported and encouraged me every step of the way and really helped me fall in love with the art of crochet can’t wait to continue my journey
  • 5/5 from Helen Crowther, attended Sep 2026: Hope was an excellent teacher. Paige is now confident to try making a granny square.
  • 5/5 from Julie Bullough, attended Aug 2026: Thank you so much. Excellent class for two grandmas and two granddaughters aged 10 and 11. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and learned exactly what we wanted to. Hope was so helpful and the grandchildren absolutely loved it
  • 5/5 from Bev Cropper, attended Aug 2026: What a fantastic class. A great introduction to crotchet. The teacher was excellent. Her instructions and demonstrations were precise and broken down into clear steps. She was very patient. Would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Kelly Marsh, attended Aug 2026: Great class, very easy to follow the teacher was lovely and patient. I would definitely like to see more in depth classes which she said is something that was being considered.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Dawn Bamber, attended Aug 2026: Hope was a fantastic teacher, very patient. We learnt more than I had anticipated on the day, now to put it into practice.
  • 5/5 from June Bamford, attended Jul 2026: The class was fabulous, the teacher was very patient and very helpfull, would highly recomend this class to anyone who wants to learn how to crochet. A***
  • 5/5 from Alison McLoughlin, attended Jun 2026: Great session. Small group that made it very interactive and useful. Went at our pace but achieved everything we needed to get going. Would definately recommend
  • 5/5 from Udara, attended Apr 2026: We covered the slip knot, chain stitch, double stitch and the treble stitch in one and half hours. It was quite enjoyable and Hope from the Blackpool store who conducted our session was an amazing teacher with patience of a saint! I’ve tried learning with YouTube before but it never helped. But the way she taught the techniques while we worked and troubleshooting any issues that turned up along helped a lot. Had a great time!
  • 5/5 from Helen Sigley, attended Mar 2026: Love the class this morning. There were three in the session, which was great for us. We were guided through basic crochet techniques. It was just at the right level for us all. Would recommend this to any beginners thank you for your patience
  • 5/5 from Julie Cleaver, attended Feb 2026: Enjoyed learn to crochet explained really well and was able to take crochet hook and wool home
  • 5/5 from Chris Sanderson, attended Feb 2026: Hope was really patient and nice, and an excellent teacher.
  • 5/5 from Kerry Audin, attended Jan 2026: This was a lovely class and I achieved my goal of learning to crochet. We learnt chain stitch, double and treble crochet with plenty of time to practice, and a patient teacher to guide us. Nice and relaxed class.
  • 5/5 from Debbie Cooper, attended Jan 2026: Hope was fantastic, moving the class along at our pace. This class is perfect for complete beginners. I had tried to teach myself using online videos but this class was what I needed to get started. Being given a crochet needle and the wool I now can’t wait to get going! Thank you Hope.
  • 5/5 from Miss Amanda Lawson, attended Jan 2026: My experience with my class today was second to none. The teacher was very informative, knowledgeable, considerate. She stayed at my pace, explained things to my capability and repeated anything I was unsure of. I would 100%recommend anyone booking on these classes.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Smith, attended Nov 2025: Very friendly and very helpful, great results, learned how to crochet for the first time
  • 5/5 from Lisa Whitehouse, attended Nov 2025: I enjoyed the class today and found it very helpful.The teacher was so good I will be returning it would be fantastic if more classes could be put on. Thanks
  • 5/5 from Rachel Richmond, attended Sep 2025: Thank you to Hope who was our teacher for the crochet beginners class. Hope was very patient, informative and helpful in guiding the class to learn the beginning stages of crocheting. I went to the class with no experience at all and feel much more confident in starting my own simple pieces of work.
  • 5/5 from Lisa Whitehouse, attended Sep 2025: Highly recommend everything about the class the was very helpful I left very pleased with what I had learned and will be returning thank you
  • 5/5 from Dekanla Jackson, attended Aug 2025: Beginner's Crochet Excellent class, great teacher, patienr, friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed it.
  • 5/5 from Tracy Hampson, attended Aug 2025: The session was really enjoyable. Hope was a very good tutor and it was so relaxing. I’d definitely recommend the workshop to others.
  • 5/5 from Debbie Bunney, attended Aug 2025: I have never crocheted before, so a total beginner. Hope, who was our teacher for the next one and a half hours was totally amazing and very very patient. I left the session with the ability to start my crocheting hobby. However, I will need more lessons to progress into a confident crocheter. Sorry Hope, but I will be returning.
  • 5/5 from Domonie Sullivan, attended Jul 2025: Hope was lovely, very patient and didn't mind repeating herself several times. She was also very knowledgeable and worked within our capability.
  • 5/5 from Nichola Hallas, attended Jul 2025: Excellent introduction. The teacher was so patient and explained everything really well
  • 5/5 from Susan Barrow, attended Jun 2025: Hope was absolutely amazing feel I've learnt lots from her will definitely recommend and do another work shop
  • 5/5 from Janice Bentley, attended Jun 2025: Hope was a really good teacher, really enjoyable session
  • 5/5 from Sonia Lemon, attended May 2025: The teacher was really patient with me as a beginner. I felt able to ask questions & check I was understanding the techniques. Fun & enjoyable. Will definitely go back for another class.
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