Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Recent reviews of Beginner's Guide to Crochet

• 5/5 from Claire Fogg, attended Oct 2026: Brilliant teaher, patient and fun – the perfect combo!
• 5/5 from J Mallett, attended Oct 2026: Fun and expert tuition. A really enjoyable class. Thanks Jacqui.
• 5/5 from Jeremy Ulysses, attended Sep 2026: It was a great, both fun and informative. My partner and I have an amazing time. Jacqui was an amazing teacher.
• 5/5 from Chelsea Read, attended Sep 2026: Great teacher!
• 5/5 from Jardine Sierralta, attended Aug 2026: Jacqui was simply brilliant! Easy to follow, a very relaxing afternoon. I will come back for sure
• 5/5 from Paige Montecalvo, attended Aug 2026: Jacqui was so lovely and made the class so simple. She was very patient with my 9 year old (who I think picked it up faster than I did!!) Will definitely take more of Jacqui’s classes!
• 5/5 from Rachel Rafter, attended Aug 2026: Jacqui is a joy and was amazing with my three kids (8 and under) They were completely focussed for the full 90 mins and came away with an amazing foundation of crochet knowledge! We will be back for sure
• 5/5 from Maureen Harding, attended Aug 2026: Very relaxed atmosphere, which made it very enjoyable to learn. The tutor was excellent.
• 5/5 from Ellen Logan, attended Aug 2026: I really enjoyed this beginner's class. Jacqui was wonderful. She gave us the guidance and confidence to succeed. She was patient, funny and what a great accent! I've been practising since and have signed up for the Granny Square class! Excellent class!
• 5/5 from Elena Carpanese, attended Aug 2026: Jacqui was an amazing teacher, we managed t get so much done for a beginner’s class!
• 5/5 from Sharon Balfour, attended Jul 2026: Excellent teaching by Jacqui. Clear and easy to follow. I learnt a lot and feel a lot more confident! Would recommend!
• 5/5 from Courtney Rice, attended Jul 2026: Jacqui taught both myself and my mum and was absolutely brilliant! She was so patient and explained things in such an amazing way! Jacqui was so happy and funny and made us both feel completely at ease!
• 5/5 from Margaret Thomas, attended Jul 2026: I really enjoyed this class our teacher was very knowledgeable and patient going over and over with us to help us get the stitches correct we learnt how to make a chain link, double chain stitch how to correctly hold the yarn how to add extra rows correctly even how to put our work away correctly so as to keep itsafe and tidy thank you so much we can't wait to get practicing and book our next class with Jackie
• 5/5 from Sheenam Singhal, attended Jun 2026: Jacqui was an amazing teacher! She bought such positive and cheerful vibes to the class and I got to learn basics of crochet as well! I highly recommend the class.
• 5/5 from Arabella Mayer, attended Jun 2026: The teacher was lovely and bubbly. She was really helpful and reassuring. Easier to understand than a crochet course I went on years ago and more patient. She was very helpful and came round and helped you if you got stuck. I liked her way of teaching and useful tips and after course guidance.
• 5/5 from Thenuka Jeyaram, attended May 2026: We are very pleased with a brilliant experience and very great full to have Jacqui as our tutor who was very patience and explained very well. I will book with hobbycraft workshop in future also I would recommend to anyone who would like to join. Thank you
• 5/5 from Simone Wetherall, attended Apr 2026: We had a great time at the beginners crochet workshop. I was able to learn the basics and Jo the teacher was really patient with us - even though we kept making mistakes! We got given wool and a crochet hook so I can continue to practice at home.
• 5/5 from Lucia Fonte Valverde, attended Apr 2026: Very informative and enjoyable class. The teacher was very kind and patient and was always willing to help you. At one point I got quite frustrated, but she helped me stay calm and I eventually came to enjoy crochet.
• 4/5 from Germaine Waters, attended Apr 2026: The instructor had to take over last minute for a colleague (?) and she was good. Calm, helpful, friendly and capable of teaching large age range. 10 to mid 60’s. I feel equipped to learn more and progress my crochet to compliment the knitting which I love.
• 5/5 from Jasmine Watson, attended Mar 2026: Jacqui was amazing! I learned to double & treble crochet & also to do a chain stitch. Proud of myself. Thanks again Jacqui
• 5/5 from Rosemary Clark, attended Mar 2026: wonderful class
• 5/5 from Sean Bedford, attended Mar 2026: Brilliant class, the teacher was supportive and attentive and helped our 7 year old get the hang of crochet
• 5/5 from Sara Blake, attended Mar 2026: Brilliant! My daughter and I had a great time and found the session really helpful! Love crocheting!
• 5/5 from Annie Chadwick, attended Mar 2026: Jacqui was brilliant! So patient and happy to explain things many times while I tried to understand the stitches. I read the guide at home later and everything clicked! I stand by what I said in class, treble is my favourite stitch!
• 5/5 from Jackie Sonuvar, attended Mar 2026: Enjoyable session, whizzed by! Jacqui was very clear with instructions. Just need to practice now! Would recommend!
• 5/5 from Jacqueline Godyn, attended Feb 2026: Jacqui was a brilliant and very patient teacher. I definitely learnt the basics, I will practice and the do the granny square session. It was challenging, fun abd relaxing
• 5/5 from Ellie Wynne-Eyton, attended Feb 2026: Such a great class for crochet beginners. Jaqcui was super encouraging and supportive which made it all the more enjoyable. Excited to try out some of the other classes!
• 5/5 from Kimberly D, attended Feb 2026: Jacqui was amazing! Best teacher I’ve had. She was so helpful, talked everyone through the steps properly and worked with everyone to make sure we all had the support we needed.
• 5/5 from Gemma Jenkins, attended Feb 2026: Jacqui was a great teacher. She was very patient with us grown ups and also my daughter who is 8 and really enjoyed the class. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Frances Steinke, attended Jan 2026: Absolutely fab. Jacqui 100%. Enjoyed it very much and now just need to practice! Will definitely sign up for more sessions. THANK YOU Lovely way to spend a Saturday morning
• 5/5 from Rupali Singhal, attended Jan 2026: Jacqui is the best teacher! Loved this class and can’t wait for the next step!
• 5/5 from Federica Sala, attended Jan 2026: Lovely class, the teacher is amazing. We def will come back to take another class.
• 5/5 from Phoebe McLean, attended Jan 2026: This introductory course was a lot of fun according to my daughter. The instructor was very helpful and patient. I would recommend.
• 5/5 from Abigail Sarah Radford, attended Jan 2026: A fantastic class. Jackie was an excellent teacher who was very patient and helpful. She is really passionate about crochet! She helped build our confidence and took time to help each student. I enjoyed this class so much, that I plan to go back for more crochet workshops.
• 5/5 from Fidelma Ann Corea, attended Dec 2025: Jacqui is a brilliant teacher. The class was fun and she really encouraged us at all times. Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Angeline Dunstan, attended Dec 2025: Loved the whole experience, Jackie was a great teacher
• 5/5 from Carolyn Cox, attended Dec 2025: Great class from Jacqui, our lovely (and very patient!) teacher. Everything we needed was provided plus tips on going forward with what we'd learnt. With a bit of practice I'll be booking the granny square class next. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Amanda Barfield, attended Dec 2025: Jacqui was a very calm teacher. She explained it very well & didn’t rush us. I liked the fact that there was only 4 of us in the class so had plenty of opportunity to have 1-1 help when needed.
• 5/5 from Fidelma Ann Corea, attended Nov 2025: Jacqui's class was excellent. It was really suitable for beginners and she made it fun as well. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Sherin Helmy-Bianco, attended Nov 2025: Jackie was amazing - a fab teacher with lots of great tips patience and good sense of humour which all made the workshop fly! Enjoyed it very much
• 5/5 from Tanya Kumar, attended Oct 2025: Lovely class with Jacqui, who was so patient and encouraging. Feel like I learned a lot. The time just flew by and I'm excited to practice and try Hobbycraft's other crochet classes.
• 5/5 from Maha Malik, attended Oct 2025: Great class, Jacqui was patient and explained techniques clearly. As a complete beginner I learnt more than I expected. Fun and relaxing!
• 5/5 from Salema Balaky, attended Sep 2025: Great class, my 10 year old loved it. Jacqui is lovely, very patient and friendly. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Ariadna Hernandez Padron, attended Sep 2025: Great class! Really easy to follow. We learnt all the basics and had a lot of time to practice. Now we can start some small projects!
• 5/5 from Donna McInnes, attended Sep 2025: The beginners class was really good. It was a small class so the teacher was able to check what we were each doing and provide individualised feedback. I definitely feel more comfortable with crochet and have added a few rows to my project already. I thought this was great value for money.
• 4/5 from Shelley Kebir, attended Sep 2025: Have been trying to get started on Crotchet for a long time, so this course was great. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Rachel Evans, attended Aug 2025: We had a really fun time learning to crochet and Jackie is an excellent teacher. Love the small group environment, so much easier to learn. Now need to practise!
• 5/5 from Lorna Pickles, attended Jul 2025: I had a great time, it was a really good class for adults or kids. Jacquie who ran the group was amazing with both kids and adults!
• 5/5 from Margo Stringer, attended Jul 2025: It was a beginners crochet class and Jaquie, the teacher, was very skilled and knowledgeable. She was also patient and friendly. I learned how to start to crochet, how to hold the hook and how to form some basic stitches. Enjoyable! Venue - very good! I liked the learning of a new skill and meeting new people.
• 5/5 from Carolyn Drake, attended Jun 2025: Jacqui was very welcoming & patient. She gave clear instructions and explained the reasons why and why nots. Small class, which was ideal. I went with my daughter who is a total beginner and I’ve finally learnt how to hold the wool correctly. Practice is the way to go!