Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Recent reviews of Beginner's Guide to Crochet

• 4/5 from Sylvia Pascoe, attended Jul 2026: Out teacher today was lovely very patient, informative and took his time to explain and demonstrate the techniques to us both individually and as a group
• 5/5 from Julie Slater, attended May 2026: Flint was extremely knowledgeable and patient. He managed having 2 students with different levels of skill and experience really well. It was a great experience
• 5/5 from Debra Millar, attended May 2026: This was a great introduction to crochet, the teacher was very knowledgeable and patient. Would definitely recommend
• 5/5 from Christine, attended Feb 2026: Birthday treat for my grandaughter. Teacher was very good. Precise and patient. Venue and materials supplied good. Learnt basics of crochet which I had not previously been able to master. Good to be in a group which made the class more sociable.
• 5/5 from Kathryn Northcott, attended Jan 2026: Booked just for fun, and as no others booked on was lucky to get 1-1 session with Flint. Had tried to learn via Internet in the past but always seemed confusing. So much easier with Flint's very patient and clear teaching. Came away with 2 lovely balls of yarn and crochet hook in a tote, and knowledge of a few basic stitches. Now need to practice!! Would recommend for any complete beginner!
• 5/5 from Janet Williams, attended Dec 2025: The teacher was brilliant - very welcoming and patient. Learn a variety of crochet stitches that give a great basis moving forward. Handy tips given by teacher throughout. Cannot fault the actual teacher. Purchasing the gift card was straight forward but actually booking the date of the class was frustrating as dates given were not possible and difficult when you are trying to book a date for a group of people. It would be easier to have a calendar of dates available rather than having to go back and forth with different dates.
• 5/5 from Christine, attended Dec 2025: I attended a crochet class (in person) which was excellent. The tutor was very knowledgeable and very lovely. Trying to book on to the class was unecesarily difficult though and I lost faith that the class would be any good. I'm glad that wasn't the case. I left the class able to crochet which was a win! Thank-you to Chris @Truro Hobbycraft, for your patience and fab tuition.
• 5/5 from Jacqui Smith, attended Aug 2025: Fabulous workshop with Chris. Very enjoyable and she was so patient. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Rose Disney, attended Aug 2025: Had a lovely session learning to crochet. Chris was a superstar, really patient with the different levels of students.
• 5/5 from Tamsin Hamilton, attended Jul 2025: Excellent workshop. Flint was extremely patient and I really enjoyed it, thank you.
• 5/5 from Donna Bennett, attended Jun 2025: wow, Wow, W O W! Amazing. As a complete beginner, I bought a book, watched a couple of online clips and ending up with knots not crochet, I decided to give a quick course a go. I genuinely went thinking I would walk away with a bit of a better understanding - I was wrong, I walked away feeling positively amazed and proud of the new skill I have learnt! The tutor, Flint, was brilliant. No question was silly. He explained everything with a demo, patience and clarity. He gave some incredible hints and tips and really went above and beyond. I am empowered and enthusiastic to get to work on a project and develop my skillset with crochet. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn crochet.
• 5/5 from Meghan Smith, attended May 2025: I took the beginners crochet class which was brilliant. I am a complete beginner but my teacher, Flint was very patient and great at explaining the steps, demonstrating techniques and showed me how to spot and fix any mistakes. The class was very worthwhile and I'd recommend!
• 5/5 from Anna Parsons, attended Apr 2025: Chris was lovely, really friendly and helpful. Helped me to get the technique down when my knitters brain wasn't understanding, excellent teacher.
• 5/5 from Linda Herring, attended Apr 2025: Flint was so patient and good humoured AND we learnt how to crochet! Don't give up!
• 5/5 from Pauline Rixon, attended Feb 2025: Brilliant teacher (Chris) and we thoroughly enjoyed all of it. Got to practice now.
• 5/5 from Dave Bennett, attended Dec 2024: This was a Christmas present for my child and I. We learnt how to crochet some different stitches. Our teacher was lovely, friendly and explained everything well. It was really enjoyable and helped us learn a new skill.
• 5/5 from Shirley Tyack, attended Nov 2024: All very good! Treat to myself. I Knit a bit so wanted to learn crochet
• 5/5 from Robert Murray, attended Nov 2024: Chris was lovely Explained clearly I had in fact already covered what was on the course but it reinforced knowledge and she showed me a few other useful tips
• 5/5 from Alexandra Cosway, attended Nov 2024: Fantastic 'Beginner's Guide to Crochet' course. Great value for money. I got to learn the basics and was a given two balls of yarn, a crochet hook and instructions to take home. The teacher was great. Very patient. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2024: I attended the beginner's workshop to help me build some confidence in crocheting. I had learnt how to do crochet squares online but wanted to take on a bigger project and this workshop was just what I needed to help me take that first step to getting started. The teacher was incredibly helpful. explaining each stitch well with clear demonstrations and supporting us the whole way through. I was even able to take the book with crochet project I wanted to try with me and we broke down how to understand the instructions and how I should get started. It was a great workshop for getting started and building confidence with nice materials provided too. Overall a really positive experience!
• 5/5 from Beth Stivey, attended Oct 2024: Our teacher was very knowledgeable and clear with her instructions. She had a lot of patience with and all with a smile! Thank you!
• 5/5 from Kayleigh, attended Aug 2024: I bought a beginners crochet class session for me and my mum to attend for her birthday gift. We had previously attempted to teach ourselves how to crochet but couldn't quite understand. We had a great session in the Hobbycraft at Truro with the teacher, Chris. She was very friendly and helpful and it was great to have a full session with 3 other attendees (5 of us in total). The materials provided were excellent and it was nice to receive two balls of yarn so we could attempt colour changing. Chris was patient and made the session very fun. We learnt how to double crochet, triple crochet and then change colour. I feel like the class was extremely good value for money and it was very beneficial to have a teacher. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and would recommend it to everyone! At the end of the session, Chris asked everyone what their crochet goals were and I said that mine were to crochet a daisy granny square to make a blanket. After learning the basics from this class, that evening, I was able to crochet my first daisy granny square! Very exciting!
• 5/5 from Helen Winnett, attended Aug 2024: What a fantastic class my daughter and sister learnt a lot Chris was a great teacher and fantastic person x
• 5/5 from Melanie Hosen, attended Jul 2024: This was a lovely class. Very helpful and patient teacher. Nice quiet learning environment. Would recommend
• 5/5 from Rebekah Jones, attended Jun 2024: Flint has the patience of a saint, dealing with us beginners of Crochet! He gave very clear instructions and helped us individually when we were struggling. Would highly recommend a class with him at Truro!
• 5/5 from Jackie Billing, attended Jun 2024: Local hobby craft was ideal venue. We did beginners crochet. Teacher was very patient and a lovely person. Time flew by. I had a lovely time and am confident that I am able to do two different stitches and reduce, increase them. Big thank you. X
• 5/5 from Kavya Kumaresan, attended Jun 2024: Flint was incredibly patient and clear, he also managed a group with a diverse level of skill and familiarity without anyone feeling left behind! Thoroughly enjoyed it and I will definitely be back soon!
• 5/5 from Dulce Nichols, attended Mar 2024: Give Chris a pay raise. She has the patience of a saint. She was great at instructing and had exceeded our expectations for patience, and ease of tutorials to understand. Would recommend her to everyone learning crochet.
• 5/5 from Charlotte Tyrer-Gay, attended Mar 2024: Our teacher Chris was very friendly and supportive. It was a small group which was good because I could see if the range of abilities between attendees was too vast we might not have got very far. I didn't expect to leave with a hook and wool so that was great to practice with afterwards.
• 5/5 from Kate Fussell, attended Feb 2024: The teacher was very patient with us and didn’t mind keep repeating instructions to us. Really enjoyed the time, but would have liked an extra half hour- as 1.5 hours went very quickly.
• 5/5 from Keeley Fitzgerald, attended Feb 2024: Chris who took the workshop was fantastic. She was so patient, encouraging & helpful. Materials well presented & good quality. Venue was great. Lots of space. Class was value for money & I would definitely do another one.
• 5/5 from Sabine Lischka-Letchford, attended Feb 2024: Fantastic teacher, friendly and showed me how to crochet left handed despite not being a lefty herself.
• 5/5 from Sally, attended Feb 2024: Very patient teacher, relaxed and helpful. I was taught how to crochet. With materials provided it was good value. It would have been helpful if the class could run for two hours instead of an hour and a half.
• 5/5 from Alastair Barclay, attended Jan 2024: Simple explanation and demonstration of techniques together with the supplied materials made the lesson very enjoyable and good value for money.
• 5/5 from Kate Evans, attended Jan 2024: Chris was an excellent teacher. She was very knowledgeable and extremely patient! Highly enjoyable workshop
• 5/5 from Emma Hillyard, attended Dec 2023: The instructor Chris was so patient, I had never crocheted before so a complete beginner. Loved it, now to continue.
• 5/5 from Kate Williams, attended Nov 2023: 10 out of 10. This class was fantastic. Excellent teacher, friendly, professional, extremely knowledgeable and patient and encouraging. Would totally recommend this class. Excellent way to start learning to crochet with clear instructions. A lot of fun.
• 5/5 from Belinda Skinner, attended Nov 2023: Absolutely brilliant course Flint was a patient and experienced teacher we were really impressed with the standard and content. The materials provided were good and would recommend to all crochet beginners
• 5/5 from Kate Williams, attended Sep 2023: The teacher was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and extremely patient. Nothing was too much trouble. Materials provided were excellent. Would recommend.
• 5/5 from Kate, attended Sep 2023: A great introduction, the teacher was very patient and explained everything really clearly. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Jane Griffin, attended Sep 2023: Fabulous beginner class, learned how to chain stitch, double crochet and treble crochet, the class was very well presented by Flint, thank you very much for starting me on my crocheting journey.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Sep 2023: It was a great day that I had, I learnt a lot and the teacher was very knowledgeable and helpful. I look forward in carrying on at home. Thanks again
• 5/5 from Kelly Solway, attended Aug 2023: Great class, great value for money Learned lots, the time flew by Our teacher, Flint was really good-really helpful & patient. Definitely recommended
• 5/5 from Verity Harding, attended Aug 2023: My 13 year old went with her friend, it was a birthday present. The teacher was perfect, really targeted and taylored her approach to their needs. The girls left the session with a bag containing their crochet pieces, instructions, a crochet hook and two large balls of different coloured wool to continue along their crochet journey. One child was crocheting in the car on the way home and the other whilst on an exercise bike that evening. Total success. Thank you.
• 4/5 from Michelle Gould, attended Aug 2023: It was nice, I made something in the classI liked the crochet kit but would have preferred different coloured yarn. I got the hang of crochet with Chris teaching me. The handout will be helpful to refer back to when I crochet by myself.
• 4/5 from Brenda Symons, attended Aug 2023: The teacher was brilliant, did find it a bit confusing with another class right beside us. But goid value for money.
• 5/5 from Della Roberts, attended Jul 2023: Our tutor was Chris, at the Truro branch of Hobbycraft. Chris has the patience of a saint! She was excellent explaining different crochet stitches. It was a fun class which was throughly enjoyable, thanks Chis
• 5/5 from Anne Mitchell, attended Jul 2023: Great teacher very patient and encouraging especially with my 15 year old granddaughter. Can highly recommend this course. The materials were provided too but the teacher, Chris, made it a successful experience for us.
• 5/5 from Pam Harrison, attended Jul 2023: Chris was a great teacher. I learnt how to double and treble crochet. She had very good knowledge and tips to share and was able to answer all my questions. The venue was nice and quiet with just 3 ladies.
• 5/5 from Rachel Kay, attended Jul 2023: A great beginners crochet course. Our teacher Chris was so patient and explained everything so clearly and at a speed that I could follow. She made us feel so comfortable and I felt I could ask any question as many times as I needed to understand. A really lovely afternoon, it would be lovely if there were more sessions in the course. I highly recommend it.