Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Recent reviews of Beginner's Guide to Crochet

• 5/5 from Susan Briggs, attended Sep 2026: I really enjoyed this class and the teacher was excellent. She was so patient and showed us each technique as a group and then spent time with everyone individually. We learned how to start off crochet with the slip knot and chain, and when everyone was ok with that we learned how to do double and treble crochet. I especially liked being given a starter kit of wool and hook so I could come home and practice afterwards (see photo). I would love to attend a follow up class in the future.
• 5/5 from Sinead Anderson, attended Sep 2026: Thank you Gemma for the brilliant class! It was just what I needed to grasp the basics and carry on practicing at home.
• 5/5 from Annette Hill, attended Aug 2026: Class was great, given individual help when we got stuck and different ways to do things if we were struggling. Gem was a great teacher
• 5/5 from Susan Lawley-Moran, attended Aug 2026: Gemma wa very calm, patient and knowledgeable, I would recommend this short course to anyone who is looking to learn how to crotchet. I would definitely book another course.
• 5/5 from Michelle Ahazie, attended Jul 2026: Gemma was a good teacher and we learn basic stitches such as double crochet and treble stitch Plus got a free goody bag (two wools, bag and crochet bag) Also she provided tips sheet for crochet as well I highly recommend it.
• 5/5 from Balbinder Sanga, attended Jul 2026: Absolutely brilliant session, the teacher was so patient, approachable and lovely- she kept giving us alternative ways to do things if we didnt understand. I came away with huge smile on my face as it was such good fun very laid back but we all learnt and achieved- great present to gift someone.
• 5/5 from Helen Clee, attended Jul 2026: A lovely afternoon learning to crochet with Gem. She was very patient and easy to understand and made time for all of the people there. Now it's just practice, practice and then hopefully book onto a 1:1 session for help with a crochet set given as a gift.
• 5/5 from Carol Holmes, attended May 2026: Great to learn the basics from casting on to make a chain. Double and triple stitches. Explained in a way that was easy to follow but if you got stuck on the stitches they were shown to you. Nice small group so everyone has chance to ask questions and be helped.
• 5/5 from Angelika Majcherczyk, attended May 2026: Great teacher and great experience. Thank-you
• 5/5 from Fran Schneider, attended Apr 2026: I’ve just finished a crochet class with Gemma and honestly it was such a lovely experience. The group was small, which made a huge difference because she was able to spend time with everyone and give really helpful one on one advice. She explains things in a way that just makes sense, especially if you are completely new to crocheting. I never felt silly for not getting something straight away, she was always happy to go over things again and show it a different way until it clicked. The whole atmosphere of the class was really relaxed and encouraging, which made it so much easier to learn. I came away feeling a lot more confident and actually excited to keep going with it. I would definitely recommend her class to anyone thinking about picking up crochet.
• 5/5 from Katrina Hughes, attended Mar 2026: Excellent class! Gemma was brilliant and very calm. I learnt more than expected. Will definitely look to book again.
• 5/5 from Nina-Jayne Langan, attended Mar 2026: Gemma was an extremely patient teacher! Many thanks- will be back again soon!
• 5/5 from Zara Murdock, attended Mar 2026: Teacher was brilliant, patient and encouraging
• 5/5 from Brid Pulker, attended Mar 2026: My daughter and I really enjoyed the crochet for beginners class. We can now crochet 2 different types of stitches and we were complete beginners. Our teacher Gemma was fantastic and was very patient. Definitely recommend this class
• 4/5 from Sarah O, attended Mar 2026: Gemma was great, patient and knowledgeable. By the end of class I could do double and triple stitch.
• 5/5 from Jayne Malia, attended Feb 2026: Brilliant class, Gemma was a really good teacher. She was patient & explained things so you could understand and took the time to sit with each of us to ensure we knew what to do. We were given 2 balls of wool, a crochet hook & instructions. Definitely recommend this for anyone wanting to learn crochet basics.
• 5/5 from Ruth Fields, attended Feb 2026: Excellent course. Very experienced and patient tutor who managed to teach five of us the basics of crochet in just an hour and a half. She instilled confidence in us all.
• 5/5 from Sarah Haw, attended Feb 2026: Gemma was really helpful and took appropriate amounts of time with each person in the class. We really enjoyed our time crocheting
• 5/5 from Karen Hansford, attended Feb 2026: Really enjoyed the class. Gemma was great and spent time explaining and showing us what to do. She answered questions when asked and put us at ease.
• 5/5 from Sharon Darby, attended Feb 2026: A very useful basic introduction to crochet. Gemma was a very patient and informative teacher. She guided us well and answered any issues we raised. A really enjoyable class
• 5/5 from Kerry Antoniou, attended Feb 2026: Gemma was so good. She was very patient. She made sure we were all okay all the way through the session. Very knowledgeable. The setting was relaxed. The resources were great. It was a great beginners course and I feel spurred on to practice and improve
• 5/5 from Emily Harris, attended Jan 2026: Excellent support teacher who adapted to the needs of the group. Good equipment provided.
• 4/5 from Laura Roe, attended Dec 2025: I really enjoyed the class, and Gemma was a lovely teacher. The only reason I haven’t given it five stars is because the room was very cold. It would also be better if the class were held away from shoppers, as the teacher was interrupted.
• 5/5 from Susan Curtis, attended Nov 2025: Really enjoyed this class. Gemma was so friendly and helpful with myself and everyone in the class. She explained things very well showing us individually as we went along. She answered questions throughout the class. Shame there isn't a follow up class.
• 5/5 from Louise Power, attended Nov 2025: Detailed instructions and excellent advice and support while learning techniques.
• 5/5 from Alison Cross, attended Nov 2025: This was my first Hobbycraft workshop and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Gemma was an excellent teacher - very clear and dividing her attention well between 5 people so that we were all given the individual help we needed. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxing and I found it all very therapeutic. Gemma is very keen to share her enthusiasm for crochet and she definitely passed it on to me, and, I guess, the other members of the group too. Thank you for a great experience.
• 5/5 from Susan Lloyd, attended Oct 2025: Gemma was very helpful and patient with me. Really helped me to get the hang of crocheting which I will hopefully be able to continue and complete projects.
• 5/5 from Cathy Mincher, attended Oct 2025: Gemma was great. She explained everything very clearly and took time with each of us in the group. There were 5 of us in the group, which was a good size. We could ask questions and Gemma would help. We learnt chains, double crochet, triple crochet, and how to change wool colour. I went home and practiced the skills I had learnt, and now feel much more confident in crochet. Would definitely recommend this class.
• 5/5 from Emma Law, attended Oct 2025: Brilliant introduction to crocheting, my daughter and I were absolutely beginners and this class was perfect for us and very enjoyable. Our instructor, Gemma was really great, she explained things very well making it easy to understand and she was very patient and supportive. would definitely recommend this class for anyone wanting to learn the basics.
• 5/5 from Clair Millward, attended Oct 2025: Really great lesson with an amazing teacher. I would highly recommend booking a session and giving it a go.
• 5/5 from Hannah Elphick, attended Sep 2025: The technique itself was much harder than anticipated and 1.5 hours didn’t feel like enough time. The teacher however was very knowledgeable and patient, she was also very good with my young daughter who was struggling a bit due to hand size more than ability.
• 5/5 from Georgia Bolton, attended Aug 2025: Amazing class easy to use card
• 5/5 from Stuart Hickie, attended Jul 2025: It was amazing the lady was very nice and wonderful and very willing to help with anything you had questions about would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn crochet
• 4/5 from Jill Turner, attended Jul 2025: Sarah was lovely and helpful, she taught me two stitches, I really enjoyed the class. It was just too hot, there was no air conditioning and although the doors were open it was still oppressive.
• 5/5 from Maurisha Rose Burte-Carty, attended May 2025: Gemma was such a lovely instructor, she went above and beyond with her recommendations and personal knowledge. It was a peaceful class where I learnt some new skills.
• 5/5 from Olivia Crowther, attended May 2025: I highly recommend this class, Gemma was amazing! We were all complete beginners and it’s given us a great understanding of the basics. We’ll definitely be back for a more advanced class in the future!
• 5/5 from Carol Perrens, attended Mar 2025: A very patient teacher! She was really good, showing step by step stages, hints and tips. Well worth it! Think I'll need to have another go at the workshop.Thank you!
• 5/5 from Helen Dudson, attended Mar 2025: Gemma was very patient and knowledgeable with excellent communications skills, able to adjust and adapt depending on need. Can she run a macarme class please
• 5/5 from Julie Stocking, attended Feb 2025: I had a fabulous time learning how to crochet. My teacher was so patient and reassuring. I learnt how to do a few types of stitches and how to maintain the right tension. I feel confident now to have a proper go at creating something. Thank you
• 5/5 from Mrs Patricia Hale, attended Jan 2025: I attended Wolverhampton store to learn basics of Crochet. Teacher was extremely helpful and patient and materials provided very good.
• 5/5 from Kierron Worley, attended Jan 2025: Teacher was excellent and tried to work individually to our needs.
• 5/5 from Amelia Powell-Nelson, attended Jan 2025: My teacher was great, very patient and explained everything clearly. She also took into account everyone’s learning styles which I really appreciated. I wish there were follow up classes. I would definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Susan Millard, attended Nov 2024: Shirley was very patient and only 4 in the group. She went round each of us individually and helped us and explained clearly. We had a tote bag with 2 balls of wool, crochet hook and instructions to take home
• 5/5 from Dee Yeadon, attended Nov 2024: Great to learn the basics with someone with patience and able to help us individually with any issues. I have tried time and time again to learn crochet but failed but now feel I have a good grasp of the basics. It was fun but I achieved a piece of crochet. Sarah (I think she was called) was down to earth but encouraging.
• 5/5 from Adina Zara John, attended Oct 2024: I was there for the beginner to crochet lesson with Gemma. She was great. I learnt how to do double and treble crochet with ease and made my first crochet square. Definite value for money and I enjoyed the treble crochet the best.
• 5/5 from Sukhjit Lally, attended Oct 2024: A great class for beginners (with no experience) Yarn, crochet needle and handouts were provided Gemma was excellent, very patient and explained clearly how to cast off and a number of different chains Class size was good there were five of us learning Would def recommend if you’d like to the hang of crocheting
• 5/5 from Christine Naylor, attended Oct 2024: Wonderful time just went to fast. Would be nice to have little more private rather than full show in shop but wasn’t massive issue. Didn’t notice after a while. Most certainly want to come to some more
• 5/5 from Sharon Easterlow, attended Oct 2024: Lovely day learning a new craft and Gemma was great and so patience. And explain very well
• 5/5 from Judith Robinson, attended Sep 2024: Excellent course and teacher. Very good materials provided. Will be doing another course very soon.
• 5/5 from Rita Nicholls, attended Sep 2024: I was/am a complete beginner. The teacher was so calm, patient and supportive. I can recommend this class. I only wish there was a follow up next week. Thank you to all involved in organising and delivering this beginners crochet class.