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 Coventry Class size 4 to 5 guests   £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.

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 Coventry - Central Six RP, Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6TA

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Recent reviews of Beginner's Guide to Crochet

  • 5/5 from Marie Bassett, attended Sep 2026: Great class very friendly teacher. My daughter came out very happy can now crochet. 5 stars
  • 5/5 from Kirbie Waters, attended Sep 2026: I worked with Jess and she was so amazing. She was patient and helpful and I do feel like I left with the ability to start practicing on my own and improving which was exactly what I wanted to gain from the class. Have already recommended to friends!
  • 5/5 from Tracey Arnett, attended Apr 2025: I thoroughly enjoyed my session today. Maria was absolutely brilliant, such a wonderful, gifted and very helpful and patient young lady. Maria showed us how to do a slip knot then to do a chain and a few other different stitches. I am eager to continue with this abs will book a one to one soon. Many thanks Maria.
  • 5/5 from Sue Howse, attended Apr 2025: Teacher was very nice, very helpful. Beginners crochet course was very helpful. We did a small square of crochet. Loved it.
  • 5/5 from Nicola Purnell, attended Mar 2025: The teacher was really friendly and knowledgeable we went at a decent pace and it was fun to take part.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Mar 2025: Did it as a belated birthday gift. Learnt how to crochet, how to do a slip knot to start, chain, double stitches. The teacher Maria was lovely, patient, encouraging and enthusiastic.
  • 5/5 from Euridice Bautista de Humphreys, attended Jan 2025: I loved the class. Maria is very patient and helpful. I only took one class and can already do a granny square. I hope to take more classes in the future.
  • 5/5 from Samantha Blundred, attended Jan 2025: Maria was absolutely fantastic, she is a credit to your company and brand. We had a brilliant crochet lesson. She was knowledgeable and patient. This was a great experience and I would recommend Maria to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Eloise Burdett, attended Oct 2024: Great teacher, very patient and explained things well. Highly recommend a class at hobby craft.
  • 4/5 from Louise Sims, attended Sep 2024: Myself and my daughter really enjoyed this workshop and Maria was so patient and helpful with us. We can both now crochet and hope to begin our own projects at home together.
  • 5/5 from Helen Maddison, attended May 2024: Maria was so patient and really helped us learn the basics. Had a wonderful time and really recommend it. Maria was lovely and nothing phased her
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Apr 2024: Excellet teachers explained things just right for beginners. Enjoyed time so much and will recommend.
  • 5/5 from Nicola, attended Apr 2024: Magdalena was a great teacher. She delivered the class in bite size pieces so that we could practice each stage until we had got the hang of it. I will definitely be booking another class once i have practiced and mastered the basics.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Mar 2024: I would highly recommend the beginners crochet class, Magdalena was very knowledgable and gave very clear instructions. I will definitely be booking another session.
  • 5/5 from Sandra Peacock, attended Mar 2024: Really enjoyed this class. Total beginner at crochet and had no idea where to start to learn but this class was exactly what I needed and I've gone away feeling confident enough to try a simple pattern. Only negative was how quick the time flew as I could've carried on for a lot longer.
  • 5/5 from Adebisi Evuarherhe, attended Feb 2024: Very interactive class. Teacher Magdalena went over and above to teach the class. She was very attentive to each student's needs. The crocheting material were good value for money. Enjoyed every minute of the 90 minutes spent and learnt to crochet as a beginner.
  • 5/5 from Mary Jones, attended Feb 2024: Learning to crochet. The class was excellent, the teacher was very supportive and patient, very knowledgeable and encouraging. Will definitely consider another class.
  • 5/5 from Nicola Smith, attended Jan 2024: Fabulous teacher, kind and very knowledgeable. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend. Lovely lady. I never thought I’d be able to crochet
  • 5/5 from Jackie Mitchell, attended Jan 2024: Magdalena was so friendly and helpful in our beginners crochet class. She was so patient and knowledgeable I will do some practice at home and book another one to one session in the near future.
  • 5/5 from Anne, attended Jan 2024: The teacher was excellent. Patient, clear and very encouraging. I would highly recommend and hope to book a one to one lesson in the future.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jan 2024: The teacher was helpful and nice. My daughter enjoyed the class and would back for others. She is trying different crocheting techniques at home now.
  • 5/5 from Emma Jones, attended Dec 2023: Teacher was great and very patient and encouraging. I would definitely recommend to other people
  • 5/5 from Pamela Boswell, attended Dec 2023: Our tutor, Magdalena was fabulous, very clear and spent time with each of us making sure we didn't get lost in the exercise. Definitely made everything make sense now. Wool was lovely and particularly liked the shades chosen for us. Room was perfect for our small group. Staff on arrival in store were very helpful in pointing me in the right direction for classroom. Feel much more confident to practice this skill now. Will definitely be vack for more advanced lessons
  • 5/5 from Zuzana Mikulova, attended Nov 2023: Magdalena was very friendly and knowledgeable. She had lots of patience. Explained everything very clearly and gave helpful tips.
  • 5/5 from Stephen Parker, attended Nov 2023: Excellent instructor, good value with wool and hook provided. would book again, just need to practice
  • 5/5 from Angela Gardham, attended Oct 2023: I really enjoyed the session. It felt very relaxed and supportive. The teacher explained the process slowly and in a way we could all follow with individual help at all stages. It's given me the motivation to continue practicing crochet.
  • 5/5 from Donna Rowan, attended Oct 2023: It was lovely and lots of help with any questions. Recommended anyone to go to.
  • 5/5 from Nic Webb, attended Sep 2023: Had a great class today, was the only person who had booked so was one on one and was advised of some great techniques and teacher was lovely and so helpful. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Melonie Galvin, attended Aug 2023: The class was just what I needed to start me off with basic crochet. The teacher was friendly, patient and helpful. The session was well structured and the step by step approach was very clear. I came home and was able to do everything I had been taught! Thank you
  • 5/5 from Giorgia, attended Aug 2023: Great teacher, useful tips, relaxed atmosphere. I think I will continue with crochet. Thanks X
  • 5/5 from Nancy Kay, attended Aug 2023: Great informative class, very nice teacher - worth the money Thank you I can now crochet!
  • 5/5 from Alison Lowe, attended Aug 2023: Teacher was very helpful and explained things very well. She let us have a go but was there to help and support. I came away far more condident and came home to do more to consolidate what I had learned. So much better than You Tube!
  • 5/5 from Gaynor Dye, attended Aug 2023: This was a great workshop. The teacher was wonderful and explained the process really well with clear demonstrations. I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Shirley Lane, attended Aug 2023: The teacher was very informative, helpful and encouraging. The time flew by and at the end I felt confident to go home and practice what we were taught. Thank you another great class.
  • 5/5 from Jane Coates, attended Jul 2023: Good size group of 4, plenty of opportunity for one on one support (which alas I needed). Magdalena took her time and offered a lot of great advice for novices. Great confidence-builder session. Thanks!
  • 5/5 from Annemarie Kennedy, attended Jul 2023: Teaching was great very knowledgeable and patient. Gave us lots of hints and tips. Magdalena was very helpful.
  • 5/5 from Gail Wade, attended Jul 2023: I was lucky as there was only me in class so had one on one teaching. Magdalena my tutor was excellent, very knowledgeable and patient. I was provided with 2 balls of wool a crotchet hook and instructions which were good. I learnt a variety of stitches and with Magdalena's tuition really understood what I was doing. I would recommend this course, well worth the money.
  • 5/5 from Nicki Pegg, attended Feb 2023: Magdalena was really helpful and explained everything in an understanding way. The time flew! I've been inspired to continue and hopefully do more advanced workshops
  • 5/5 from Jenny Ambler, attended Jan 2023: Our teacher was incredibly knowledgable, the best you can get! Quiet private room to work in with materials included which was great. I learned to hide my ends on a blanket I am making, very impressed. For a first time hiding pink yarn ends, was pleased with how it looked. Great value for money…. Will be booking my 3rd, possibly a one to one workshop in the near future.
  • 5/5 from Aly McLaughlin, attended Jan 2023: Really clear easy to follow guidance. I have never crocheted before. I did the class on Wednesday and started my own blanket project Thursday!
  • 5/5 from Sally Hughes, attended Jan 2023: I really enjoyed the beginning crochet course at Coventry the teacher was excellent The box with the wool etc was a good idea.
  • 5/5 from Eve Flude, attended Jan 2023: Magdalena was patient and lovely and made sure to tailor her guidance to each of our specific skill sets. It was really nice to have a private room, and the hook and wool we were provided with were great. Thank you so much Magdalena
  • 5/5 from Babbette Williams, attended Jan 2023: Magdalena was so helpful and I really enjoyed learning new things to help me move forward with my crocheting
  • 4/5 from Annette Dobbins, attended Jan 2023: I enjoyed the workshop and the teacher was very helpful. I have actually managed to do some crocheting on my own for the first time. I was also impressed with the material provided. The only negative was the timing of the class. Because the shop didn't open until 9.00 we didn't start the class until later. I would suggest a 9.30 start in future.
  • 5/5 from Yvonne Dillon, attended Dec 2022: Teacher was very knowledgeable, explained techniques required, gave very clear instructions and made everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Very small group allowing time for tutor to come round to all of us and gave lots of priase. Very good value for money and enjoyable.
  • 5/5 from Marie Northall, attended Dec 2022: Magdalena was a really good teacher, very clear and patient. The class taught my daughter and myself the basic crochet stitches, to start, single stitch, double and triple crochet. The 1.5hrs flew by. Would definitely recommend. Came away with 2 yarns and crochet hook to get started.
  • 5/5 from Wendy Ross, attended Dec 2022: The tutor was friendly, clear and patient. An excellent start, have now mastered 4 stitches! Would recommend
  • 5/5 from Alice Lewis, attended Nov 2022: The class was brilliant, this was a gift from my mother-in-law. I went in knowing a few stitches but learnt so much more and a few handy tricks about the wool labels etc. Thank you so much to Mags for an excellent class. I have started making a scarf in treble stitch and it looks great.
  • 5/5 from Jenny Ambler, attended Nov 2022: Very friendly and helpful teacher. Started from basics which I needed. Private room to work in. Great materials included to work with, learned much more than I expected. Will definitely be coming back for more lessons. Very happy for my first lesson. Couldn’t have asked for more. :)
  • 5/5 from Alice Lewis, attended Nov 2022: The class was brilliant, this was a gift from my mother-in-law. I went in knowing a few stitches but learnt so much more and a few handy tricks about the wool labels etc. Thank you so much to Mags for an excellent class.
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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.
Throughout the year, Hobbycraft host a variety of workshops in stores and online, designed to give everyone the opportunity to master a new craft or refine a long-time favourite. Whether you want to enjoy crafting from the comfort of your own home or you’re looking to meet new people as you get making, these craft workshops offer something for everyone.
Most of our workshops are led by colleagues from Hobbycraft stores across the UK, including craft experts from our Hobbycraft Artisan programme. They use their expertise in specific areas of craft to create workshops that show participants new skills and inspire future projects.
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