Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Recent reviews of Beginner's Guide to Crochet

• 5/5 from Juli Merry, attended Sep 2026: Pam was brillaint, so knowledgeable and very happy to share tips. I came away feeling really confident and looking forward to making something after some practice.
• 5/5 from Alexandra Hanks, attended Sep 2026: Pam was a lovely teacher. Very helpful and made time for everyone in the group.
• 4/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Sep 2026: This was a really fun and interactive class. The lady was very patient and made sure to take time with each of us to show us the techniques.
• 5/5 from Chi Man Wong, attended Jul 2026: The teacher's explanations were clear and patient.
• 5/5 from Isabel I. R. Carvalho, attended Jul 2026: Great workshop with a lot of hands on tasks. Really enjoyable and informative!
• 5/5 from Lisa Jackson, attended Jun 2026: Great introduction to crochet, covering how to start and two stitch types. It went at an ideal pace and our trainer (brain blank on name!) was obvs very experienced and handled two of us learning at different speeds. I enjoyed the session and feel well placed to practise and keep going on my own with a good base knowledge. Thanks Hobbycraft!
• 5/5 from Catherine Barteau, attended Jun 2026: Great introduction to crochet! Pam's explanations were clear and really helpful.
• 5/5 from Elaine Bristow, attended Jun 2026: Pam was very welcoming, very patient and very knowledgeable. I was an absolute beginner and she gave me a thorough grounding in chain stitch and taught me where I needed to place my hands and fingers to progress to double crochet from absolute zero. I will definitely be booking a follow on lesson. Thank you Pam
• 5/5 from Liz Monger, attended Jun 2026: Pam was very patient and gave clear instructions. I left with a very secure knowledge of the basics.
• 5/5 from Mrunal Pathak, attended Apr 2026: It was a pleasure to learn crochet from Pam. Her kind demeanor and patient guidance made the experience incredibly enjoyable.
• 5/5 from Wendy, attended Apr 2026: I learned how to crochet for the first time and how to do three different stitches.pleasant atmosphere with a friendly and helpful teacher who allowed us to work at our own pace once we got the hang of things. Liked the fact that there were only 3 of us in the group so the teacher able to spend time helping us when we encountered problems.
• 5/5 from Miriam Sobratee, attended Apr 2026: Pam was very knowledgeable and helpful, giving just the right amount of information so it didn't get confusing or overwhelming. Much better way to learn than watching a YouTube video!
• 5/5 from Diana Sanchez, attended Mar 2026: Pam was an amazing teacher, had lots of patience and show us so much!! Loved crochet and will definitely continue learning!!
• 5/5 from Veronica Prasad-Woodcock, attended Mar 2026: Pam the teacher was excellent, she showed patience and explained well. Very good value for money. Definitely recommend Pam for anyone wanting to learn to knit or crochet. Many thanks
• 5/5 from Teresa Sheeran, attended Mar 2026: Pam was great. She was very attentive. Patient. Although I was not a complete beginner I still learnt a lot. I will be booking onto another one of her courses to make granny squares. Thank you Pam
• 5/5 from Hanorah Murphy, attended Feb 2026: Me and my mum really enjoyed this class! Pam was a great teacher, and with only four of us in the group, it was easy to follow along and ask for help whenever we needed it. We both felt supported and learned a lot — would definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Vanessa Williams, attended Feb 2026: Thoriughly enjoyed this class. The teacher was really great at making sure everyone understood and could do the stiches. She even suggested I video her doing each of the three stitches we were taught. This has already helped me!
• 5/5 from Beverley Fahy, attended Feb 2026: Great class for an absolute beginner. Pam, the teacher was brilliant. Very patient
• 5/5 from Sheila Wade, attended Feb 2026: Great class and came away with the basics to get me started. Pam was great. Gave clear demonstrations of the stitches and helped each of us in the class get to grips with crochet. Will look at other classes run by Pam once I've mastered what I learnt today.
• 5/5 from Karen Gathergood, attended Feb 2026: Teacher was informative and went at our individual paces. We were shown how to do something and then we were individually sat with to embed what we had been shown. The course went at out speeds. We all came away confident with the skills we had been shown.
• 5/5 from Valerie Walker, attended Feb 2026: I am an experienced knitter but always wanted to have a go at crochet, so I booked. I really struggled with the slip knot!! Double crochet stitch ok but I preferred knitting. I got home and tried again and everything fell in place. Brilliant. I will book further lessons when I have finished my scarf!
• 5/5 from Denise Hargrave, attended Feb 2026: Crochet for beginners. I learnt the basics. The teacher was absolutely spot on, very friendly, knew exactly what she was teaching, very patient. Wool. I liked the teacher the most, she was very skilled at her job ans made it a pleasure to learn
• 4/5 from Rekha Kapoor, attended Feb 2026: The teacher was very supportive and encouraging. She managed to keep the participants interested in the activities while encouraging improvement.
• 5/5 from Ella, attended Jan 2026: I was just having a beginner crochet lesson and it was fabulous, I hardly had any experience and I came out with all the skills needed to start on any project I want! The teacher was lovely and it was great to get some crochet tools along with the class. Thanks Pam!
• 5/5 from Verity Hillier, attended Jan 2026: I really enjoyed the class - Pam was an excellent teacher, patient and engaging.
• 5/5 from Marlene Macdonald, attended Jan 2026: The tutor was friendly explained in detail, I enjoyed every thing about the course it was brilliant.
• 5/5 from May Tang, attended Dec 2025: I love the small class size. The teacher, Pam, is very kind and patient. I enjoyed the class very much and had a great time crocheting. Thanks Pam!
• 5/5 from Beverley Freestone, attended Nov 2025: Hi, Pam was an outstanding instructor. So kind, patient and knowledgeable. She was explained everything exceptionally well and went over and above what was expected in the lesson. I recommend her to anyone wanting to learn crochet & beyond!
• 5/5 from Jacqueline Fieldsend, attended Nov 2025: Pam was very good, very patient, I’ve wanted to learn how to crochet for a long time, I’m so glad to have found a teacher like Pam.
• 5/5 from Maureen Titheridge, attended Sep 2025: We learnt basic crochet stitches at Reading with Pam. Pam was very friendly and helpful, particularly ensuring that Connie, who is left handed, understood what to do. We would definitely go to another class.
• 5/5 from Rohama Kanwal, attended Sep 2025: Pam was brilliant. It was my first experience of crochet & she made it so easy and enjoyable. Thank you so much.
• 5/5 from Elinor Kurton, attended Sep 2025: Pam was really clear and patient. She supported each of us well even though our levels were quite different. Pam certainly left me a lot more confident and with plenty to try to improve my skill level.
• 5/5 from Lisa Hart, attended Sep 2025: Pam was a brilliant teacher. Patient and very easy to understand. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and I look forward to booking another.
• 5/5 from Linda Hern, attended Sep 2025: My daughter (age 10) and I both really enjoyed the class and carried on crocheting with our new crochet skills when we returned home. The teaching was clear, positive and enjoyable and the teacher, Pam, created a really great atmosphere. We both recommend this course!
• 5/5 from Andrea White, attended Aug 2025: We had a fantastic learning experience and made really good progress thanks to expert tuition. :)
• 5/5 from Laura Besley-Piggott, attended Jun 2025: I had a great time. Pam was brilliant, took it a my pace and put up with me talking to myself about what I was trying to do. I will practice and come back to do either a 1:1 or granny squares. Thank you
• 5/5 from Claire Pincock, attended May 2025: I loved this course! Pam was a brilliant instructor - very clear and very patient. The time passed really quickly but I felt I came away with a good understanding of the techniques. I’m really looking forward to practising a bit more and then booking myself on the next level course.
• 5/5 from Patricia Pycraft, attended May 2025: Having someone show you exactly how to do the stitches was so useful, it was so much more easier to understand than online tutorials. Pam, the tutor was incredibly patient and willing to take the time to explain
• 5/5 from Pauline Harding, attended Apr 2025: Very very happy with the class. A very patient teacher who passed her knowledge on to us easily. Would certainly reccommend
• 5/5 from Kaysey Weller, attended Mar 2025: The course was amazing. Instructions were clearly communicated and my understanding was well checked. Proper form was shown to make sure we can keep crocheting in the future for longer. Pam was super friendly and I came away from the course with the ability to crochet and with the extra of being shown how to do a magic circle so we could further our own crochet journeys. Will definitely be on the look out for more courses!
• 5/5 from Emma Pierro, attended Mar 2025: Very good.very helpful my daughter really enjoyed came away feeling confident in herself would highly recommend.teacher was lovely.
• 5/5 from Laura Bilbe, attended Mar 2025: This class was brilliant. Our instructor was friendly and patient, and was excellent at explaining how to do the stitches she was teaching us.
• 5/5 from Laura May, attended Mar 2025: I’ve been trying to learn crochet on YouTube but I couldn’t get further than a chain so decided I need a class. This class was the perfect beginner class, everything was super clear and we each were given individual attention where needed. I’m left handed and this was not an issue at all.
• 5/5 from Denise Hicks, attended Mar 2025: Super experience Well delivered class Clear concise notes to take away Delightful tutor Thank you
• 5/5 from Mary Robertson, attended Mar 2025: Crochet Lesson Teacher was fabulous. Managed our different learning styles and capabilities very well. Hope to take another class with her
• 5/5 from Jackie Hampton, attended Feb 2025: My teacher was great
• 5/5 from Victoria Dingle, attended Jul 2024: Amazing tutor called Pam, very helpful and knowledgeable. My daughter and I felt included and able to ask questions throughout. We would highlight recommend the course to family and friends. We went in to the store with little knowledge and left with a crochet square, more confidence and the ability to do more crochet at home.
• 5/5 from Alison Hayter, attended Jul 2024: I really enjoyed the course run by a very patient lady who made the whole session fun and now I can finally crochet.
• 5/5 from Maymum Ahmed, attended Jul 2024: Very helpful teacher and it was easy to follow when she was explaining things. I will definitely recommend this course.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jul 2024: To learn to crochet, Katherine was patient was able to spend time with each person giving personal attention and feedback