Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Recent reviews of Beginner's Guide to Crochet

• 5/5 from Katy Chadwick, attended Jul 2026: The teacher was fantastic - very inclusive, friendly and informative. She tailored the learning brilliantly for each individual and gave lots of helpful tips and advice. She also gave lots of ideas on how to progress after the class, pointing my daughter towards good sources of information. It would be lovely if there was a follow on class to this - we would definitely sign up! Many thanks!
• 5/5 from Jane Richmond, attended Jun 2026: It was a great lesson learning how to crochet. Started by using my own yarns in colours I wanted and then was shown how to do slip knots, double crochet, treble crochets and was able to start crocheting my own rows and squares. The teacher was fantastic, explained everything really well and clearly and allowed me to work at my own pace.
• 5/5 from Jocelyn Saunders, attended Apr 2026: Perrine was fantastic. She worked at our pace. Giving individual attention where needed. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Ildikó Ryan, attended Mar 2026: It was a brilliant introductory class in Ipswich. I really enjoyed learning a new skill. We received 2 balls of yarn and a crochet hook that was suitable to use with them. We were told about different yarns and how to choose the right hook for them. Perrine was very patient to explain the starting steps and two basic stitches and she was happy to assist everyone with their issues or correct their mistakes. I got so enthusiastic I continued my crochet practice after the class and by the end of the day I had a quarter of a scarf made. Not bad progress for starting from scratch the same day. I would definitely recommend this class for beginners.
• 5/5 from Pam Coleman, attended Feb 2026: Very helpful and patient.
• 5/5 from Julie Francis, attended Feb 2026: Great session — my daughter and I crocheted! Having never done anything like this before, we learned how to get started, three variations of stitches, plus tips to keep going. We came home with a complimentary hook and two balls of yarn each, and we’re super excited to keep practising. Our session leader was brilliant: calm, knowledgeable, and a safe pair of hands. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting to get started with crocheting.
• 5/5 from Tracey Landers Tracey, attended Feb 2026: Excellent tutorial we were all taught at the same pace, Perrine was very knowledgeable.
• 5/5 from Judy Sparrow, attended Jan 2026: Perrine was absolutely fantastic. She took us through the basics, double crochet and treble crochet and was incredibly patient, helpful and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed the session and have pretty much crocheted constantly since.
• 5/5 from Kelly Wadsworth, attended Jan 2026: Friendly patient teacher! Just 3 of us in the crochet class… materials and clear instruction sheets supplied. Help there as needed.
• 5/5 from Stephanie Freston, attended Nov 2025: I really enjoyed learning to crochet, my teacher was brilliant
• 4/5 from Angela Howes, attended Nov 2025: She helped alot and was lovely now know all the basics
• 5/5 from Laura Hall, attended May 2025: Beginner's Crochet workshop was brilliant. 90 minute session to grasp the basics, led by a very patient and helpful teacher.
• 5/5 from Sophie-Rose Sturgeon, attended May 2025: I booked this class with my teenage daughter, the teacher was very knowledgeable and very patient with us. She talked through the steps and showed us slowly enough to make sure everyone knew what to do. The materials were organised and good quality. Thank you so much
• 5/5 from Susan Burgoyne, attended Mar 2025: Beginners Crochet. Yarn and crochet hook were both supplied along with a tote bag and detailed instructions. There were two of us and we had wonderful attention from Perrine as she patiently explained making a chain. We then moved on to double crochet and finally treble. Although we were sitting at a table in the middle of the store we soon got so involved we didn’t notice anyone. I throughly enjoyed this session and would recommend it to anyone.
• 5/5 from Charlotte Anna Stewart, attended Feb 2025: What a wonderful way to spend my Saturday morning. The tutor, Perrine, was absolutely wonderful. So patient & knowledgeable & just generally a lovely person. I thought the class was extremely good value for money with the materials we were given & able to take away with us. For anyone wanting to learn how to crochet, I highly recommend this class 10/10.
• 5/5 from Jo Versey, attended Feb 2025: Tutor lovely and very patient. Lovely wool, crochet hook and bag to use and take away. Very good value and fun to do.
• 5/5 from Sally Avery, attended Nov 2024: very helpful. Only 3 of us in the class so could ask plenty of questions and get individual help. Teacher was really patient and encouraging - excellent.
• 5/5 from Jo Bennett, attended Nov 2024: Tutor was very patient, we were a group of 3 and initially finding it daunting, she explained the steps and helped us all out individually. Learned 2 basic stitches and within 1.5 hours, feel I can crochet, albeit at beginners level. Definitely recommend it and was given a hook & 2 rolls of wool to continue our practice
• 5/5 from Julie Williams, attended Oct 2024: Really enjoyed the class, would definitely recommend. Teacher was lovely. Class went over the alloted time but didn’t feel rushed to get away. Good materials given and felt I learnt what I wanted to from the workshop Thank you
• 5/5 from Sue Edwards, attended Oct 2024: A beginner's course in crochet.The teacher was very patient and gave individual tuition as required. We covered the basic stitches and came away with a practice piece. Very good value for money. The class went over thectime stated and the teacher allowed each person time as required. Great fun and well worth the money.
• 5/5 from Julia, attended Oct 2024: I loved doing this class as part of a small friendly group of four. Our tutor was very clear, patient and encouraging. All materials provided were very good quality and the printed instructions very helpful. Very absorbing and the time flew by. Looking forward to continuing crocheting at home.
• 5/5 from Amanda French, attended Oct 2024: Teacher very extremely knowledgeable and very patient and friendly. A good starter course for anyone wishing to know where to start and likes being shown the stitches.
• 5/5 from Azariah Smith, attended Sep 2024: I have tried to crochet a few times but never managed it. I was recommended to take a class and thought this was a good option. Our tutor was extremely helpful and very patient with teaching us. She went over things as many times as needed and was very good explainer. I would definitely recommend taking the class as felt it was very good value more money.
• 5/5 from Audrey White, attended Sep 2024: Excellent class. Knowledgeable, friendly teacher. Patient and explained crochet technique clearly and ensured we all understood. Lovely to have all materials provided and a choice of what colour wool.
• 5/5 from Joy Wilding, attended Aug 2024: Great teacher. Gave me the confidence that YouTube didn't and I've been double crocheting since. Great to have a choice of yarn colours. Really good value for money would love to do further courses that improve my crochet skills. Thank u.
• 5/5 from Rachel Pennick, attended Aug 2024: Perrine was an excellent, skilled teacher. She made it an enjoyable experience. The class represented great value for money. I particularly liked the fact I could just turn up ready to learn and quality products were provided. I feel confident now to practice my skills.
• 5/5 from Lily Stubbs, attended Jul 2024: I have been trying to learn crochet for a while. The class helped me to understand how to progress from basic stitch. It was a one to one class so very helpful. The lady was nice
• 5/5 from Juliana Ross-Marrs, attended May 2024: What brilliant class, a really good start to crocheting. Wonderful Perrine who was so patient with us and gave us all the time we needed. Excellent value for money; with bag, 2 balls of wool (you can choose your own colours), a hook and useful notes. Will definitely be recommending it and thank you Hobbycraft.
• 5/5 from Isobel Griffiths, attended May 2024: Really great workshop teacher was really nice and helpful and it was so cool we got to keep the yarn and hook and fit a little bag for it! Really sweet touch
• 5/5 from Helen Cheshire, attended Apr 2024: Lovely patient teacher for the beginners crochet session. Nice equipment supplied. Thank you very much
• 5/5 from Faith Spall, attended Mar 2024: Lovely lady teaching us and we actually learned how to do it! She was a great teacher, My daughter is so pleased and we had a great time.
• 5/5 from Angela Scott, attended Mar 2024: I had a fantastic morning with my teacher. She was extremely kind and patient. I am left handed and have never been able to learn to crochet, but today I did as a result of her wonderful tutorial. She was relaxed calm and friendly which made it a really pleasant experience. I would definitely recommend this teacher.
• 5/5 from Kay, attended Feb 2024: Perrine was a great tutor, it was lovely being able to choose our own wool colours. We learned how to chain, turn, double crochet and treble crochet. After 90 minutes I feel confident to make a cover for my kindle.
• 5/5 from Vicky Pickering, attended Feb 2024: Perrine was lovely and an excellent teacher - I learnt everything I was hoping to! And she was happy to help us individually too
• 5/5 from Sacha Blacker, attended Jan 2024: I had a lovely session being taught by Perrine. She was very calm and helpful going over anything we needed as much as we needed. I learnt to do a slip knot, to do a chain, to double crochet and triple crochet. Perrine really helped with my confidence! Would definitely recommend
• 5/5 from Bernice Gooderham, attended Jan 2024: Thoroughly enjoyed my learn to crochet class. Perrine was an excellent teacher and very patient! It was very good value for money, and we were able to choose our two balls of wool. Everyone very friendly and helpful.
• 5/5 from Sarah Jones, attended Jan 2024: Aimed at the right level we had a brilliant teacher who answered all our questions and gave us one to one help when we needed it. A patient and lovely teacher who went over the class given time in this instance to ensure we all had grasped double and treble crochet. Thank you Perrine.
• 5/5 from Angela Keeble, attended Dec 2023: The teacher was amazing the balls of wool and crochet hook were of great quality. I can now finally crochet. The only criticism is the venue it was at the back of the shop but in line with the main door and it was very cold with the door keep opening, so good but cold
• 5/5 from Olivia Cronk, attended Nov 2023: Great beginner class. Amazing teacher with a lot of patience for beginners. Would definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Sarah Rose, attended Nov 2023: Really lovely, patient teacher who took time with each student and explained things excellently. Came away with a good understanding of the basics - very pleased!
• 5/5 from Sally Featherstone, attended Oct 2023: The class was excellent and the teacher made ‘Beginners Crochet’ easy to follow and I felt that I am able to continue once I get home.
• 5/5 from Vikki, attended Sep 2023: Such a fantastic morning, great for learning the basics and our instructor was so patient and knowledgable, would not hesitate to book another class.
• 5/5 from Gill Kegel, attended Jul 2023: lovely teacher who was welcoming and attentive. Clear instructions and examples. All materials included. Very enjoyable session.
• 5/5 from Louise Stollery, attended Jul 2023: The teacher was very helpful, able to help me out of my multiple tangles. Left knowing a new skill, very grateful. Thank you
• 5/5 from Rita Hone, attended Jul 2023: The tutor was very friendly, patient, helpful and encouraging, taking her time to get us both through the basics. The materials were very good and it was nice that we were able to choose the coloured wool that we wanted to work with. I was really surprised how quickly the time went and we both thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was excellent value for the money.
• 5/5 from Carys Smith, attended Jul 2023: Perine was so so lovely and helpful Was able to pick my two colours of wool which made for a really enjoyable (and colourful experience) Class was helpful, affordable and great value for money Perrine really made the class for me she was incredible!
• 5/5 from Lisa Scott, attended Feb 2023: It was a lovely class, our tutor Perinne was very patient and explained everything beautifully. The kit that we were provided with was lovely and I really liked the colours The table where we worked was put a little too close to a pile of boxes so our tutor was unable to get near everyone to show them what to do sadly. Overall great value for money and another new skill to develop.
• 5/5 from Nadia Keen, attended Jan 2023: Fabulous. Carmen was so keen, helpful, knowledgeable, bubbly, motivational…… a really brilliant teacher. She checked all along the way that we were progressing and if not she was there. The venue was a bit difficult being in the centre of the store … we got a cold draft every time someone came into the shop. We were given a kit each which contained 2 balls of quality wool, instructions on sturdy card, clear and informative. I have learnt much that I never could have got from a book. Having Carmen as the teacher has inspired me to take my crochet further ………. Will keep eyes open for the next stage up course. Amigurumi honey bee here I come.
• 5/5 from Kylie Rolfe, attended Jan 2023: The teacher was really nice, friendly and very patient. I loved that she was French and we had a nice chat about France. The materials were really good and I learnt a lot in the class. She gave me two really useful tips that helped a lot and that I wouldn’t have learnt online. The only negative I would say is the location, being in the middle of a busy store we got interrupted quite a few times. I took some instructions from a kit I had and the teacher spent time decoding them and explaining them to me which was above and beyond. Highly recommend!
• 4/5 from Liz Osborn, attended Jan 2023: Friendly tutor who got me going on a project. The course time fly by. Enjoyed learning a new skill.