Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Recent reviews of Beginner's Guide to Crochet

• 5/5 from Nettie McCarthy, attended Aug 2026: Matt was really attentive and patient while teaching the class. We learned a few different stitches and techniques. I would totally recommend anyone to learn. It was also great value as you get 2 free balls of yarn and crochet hook, tote bag and some take away instructions. This lesson has now given me the confidence to continue. Thank you
• 5/5 from Audrey Nyman, attended Jul 2026: Excellent teacher. Kind, patient and good to talk to. Encouraging and confidence building. Thankyou to.Matt
• 5/5 from Alisa Holding, attended Jun 2026: Friendly and very patient. Easily explained. Lovely starter bag given to take away. With everything you need for your new hobby. Would recommend.
• 5/5 from Dawn Davidson, attended May 2026: I really enjoyed my crochet class. Matt was excellent and super patient. Having tried (unsuccessfully) to learn how to crochet using online videos it was excellent to get immediate feedback and encouragement that I was on the right track or support and guidance if I had made a mistake. I feel much more confident continuing to learn independently but certainly wouldn’t rule out a top up class in the future!
• 5/5 from Shirin Welham, attended Feb 2026: Matt was a brilliant teacher, very patient and understanding. It was good to have a small group where we could ask for help as we worked.
• 5/5 from Carla Paula Gomes, attended Feb 2026: I really enjoyed the class. I just wish there were more classes to learn how to do more things, like learning how to make clothes, or if there were different learning levels. That would be very interesting.
• 5/5 from Diane, attended Dec 2025: My first Hobbycraft course and it won't be my last! I was delighted to receive a warm welcome from Kate, the tutor. The table was laid out with two balls of wool, a crochet hook, plenty of instructions and a canvas bag - all to take home afterwards. Kate was a very patient and informative tutor and I soon got into the swing of crocheting a chain, double and treble stitches. I just need to practise more at home, then I can sign up for the next course!
• 5/5 from Catherine Mountford, attended Nov 2025: Kate was an amazing and patient teacher. She was very clear and had time to help each of us individually. The small class size and Kate's approach meant we we were all able to work at our own speed but all mastered the basics. I was a complete beginner but now feel I am able to make progress from here.
• 5/5 from Hazel McCartney, attended Nov 2025: Very clear easy instructions. Very patient and so useful to have a hands on approach. Thank you
• 5/5 from Pamela Macqueen, attended Nov 2025: Beginners Crochet: Kate was fab, really patient and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to practicing.
• 5/5 from Teresa Campbell, attended Nov 2025: Relaxed, well paced class with Kate. Didn't feel under pressure and she managed quite a variety of skill levels while making us all feel we were achieving! Good fun and flew by. Would've been up for longer workshop!
• 5/5 from Feng Qu, attended Sep 2025: I’m very happy with the class. Kate was very friendly and patient. I was a bit nervous as I had no idea how crochet works at all. Kate explained every step very well, we practiced it together, and in the end I managed to learn the basic techniques in crochet and build up some confidence. Definitely recommend it.
• 5/5 from Chrystal Thompson, attended Apr 2025: As a complete beginner in Crochet, I found the class enjoyable and informative. Would definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Teresa Tidbury, attended Mar 2025: This was a family event mum, three daughters and son, they are all grown up now.the teachers were very helpful and patient, my daughter has come home and is now crocheting a scarf, I think we will all try and continue to crochet
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Richardson, attended Jan 2025: Kate in Oxford taught me and my daughter crochet. She was very patient and had a structured progression through the stitches. Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Judith Stephens, attended Dec 2024: Excellent class our teacher was Kate - very patient and knowledgeable. Helped me to refresh my knowledge.
• 5/5 from Kathryn Roberts-Lock, attended Nov 2024: Lovely, friendly staff. The tutor moved at our pace so no one was left behind. We learnt how to do a slip knot, make an initial chain, double crochet, treble crochet and how to end. I was impressed that the tutor also had other colleagues she could call on if further help was needed (for instance if someone was left handed rather than right handed). I had fun and really enjoyed it.
• 5/5 from Hannah Thomas, attended Sep 2024: Hannah, my 11 year old had a fantastic time learning crochet. Kate was excellent, many thanks, looking forward to some more :)
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Sep 2024: I did a crochet workshop which was very enjoyable. Kate, our teacher was excellent. Her instructions were clear, she was supportive and encouraging. She had a wide age range from children to adults and treated us all the same without being patronising. Excellent material - wool and crochet hook provided along with written instructions, all in a canvas bag. Very good value for money.
• 5/5 from Josie, attended Aug 2024: My daughter (age 10) and I did a beginners Crochet workshop with Kate, who was brilliant in showing us how to create the initial loop and subsequent chain. While we felt like we were unscrambling spaghetti, soon enough we both were on a roll wrapping the wool and pulling it through. We have produced a scarf for a hamster (a chain) & a rectangular shape of double & triple stitches. We are very pleased with ourselves! Daughter says “it was easy to understand the instructions” (both spoken & via Kate’s own crochet demo).
• 4/5 from Ellie House, attended Aug 2024: The class its self was informative and a nice small group. Didn't need to come with anything as its all provided! However, as a left handed person, it was differently harder as the teacher wasnt sure how to teach left handed. Despite this other fantastic staff (Matt & Mia) really helped me despite not being a lefty themselves! Overall, great class :)
• 5/5 from Catherine Fagan, attended Jul 2024: It was a lovely class and introduction to crochet - moved at your own pace, thank you!
• 5/5 from Jenny Bendall, attended Apr 2024: My daughters and I loved the beginners guide to crochet. Our teacher was very clear and patient and lovely. The materials we were given were great. Totally recommend
• 5/5 from Karen, attended Apr 2024: Kate was a very good patient teacher. The time flew by, I may need another course to learn more and to be able to follow a pattern. Class was excellent value for money. Got me started on a new skill. Materials provided were very good. As I was the only person in my group I was lucky to have one to one tuition.
• 5/5 from Eryl Simpson, attended Mar 2024: We had a really great time at our class. Mia was really lovely, she explained things well and was very encouraging. We came away with a lovely goodie bag and with a really good start in learning to crochet. We think it was really good value for money, 1.5 hr private session and some good quality materials to take home with us. We would thoroughly recommend the class. Mia was our favourite part of the session, very friendly and welcoming!
• 5/5 from Amy Morgan, attended Mar 2024: Fantastic Class run my the most amazing Tutor, thank you Kate. Kate adapted the class for my daughter and couldn’t be anymore helpful.
• 5/5 from Alan Marsh, attended Feb 2024: Materials and tools all provided. Small intimate group allowed for close personal attention and demonstration & corrrection. Teacher (first timer apparently) was excellent - friendly, clear, steady, patient, supportive, encouraging. She is a natural at this! Thank you- enjoyed it & learned something.
• 5/5 from Anna Lockwood, attended Jan 2024: We all loved the class. Matt, our teacher was brilliant; kind, patient, and very helpful. Very good value for money. We can now all crochet. Thank you Matt for going above and beyond.
• 5/5 from Sharon Mulvany, attended Dec 2023: Really enjoyable time spent with Kate at Oxford. Wool & hook to take home with us. Will be doing other courses in 2024
• 5/5 from Gaynor Zimmerman, attended Nov 2023: A superb workshop. Great choice of materials to work with and more supplied than expected in a lovely tote bag. Kate was really calm and very positive giving us time to grasp things and in our time with lovely reassuring support. Lots of tips given and left being able to crochet and very inspired to continue! A great value for money workshop. Thank you Kate I so enjoyed it!
• 5/5 from Rachel, attended Nov 2023: Very patient and knowledgeable teacher. Taught us well and was very friendly, didn't make you feel stupid when you didn't understand.
• 5/5 from Lorna Thomson, attended Oct 2023: Nice people, good teacher and surrounded by crafts perfect afternoon. 2 balls of Wool and crochet hook in canvas bag to get us started.
• 5/5 from Anne Chu, attended Oct 2023: My daughters have joined a few workshop in Oxford Branch. My kids tried the crochet class this time. Kate was the teacher, she was very patient and funny. The workshop price include 2 yarns, needles, instruction and bag to put everything in. It's a bargain really. This is a private class so you need to request the time at your convenient.
• 5/5 from Pat Matthews, attended Oct 2023: The teacher was very informative and was able to demonstrate the crochet. The teacher went round all of ys individually to ensure that we were all able to fo what was being instructed. A very goid course snx would recommend to others.
• 5/5 from Barbara Ellen Tilbury, attended Oct 2023: Excellent teaching style from Kate both supportive and enthusiastic. Useful bag of starter materials and handouts.
• 5/5 from Mandy Begley, attended Oct 2023: Good location. Very welcoming and warm trainer, patient and explained ever really well. Tools were good; learnt how to crochet! I’m going to look at what other classes you offer.
• 5/5 from Fiona Wills, attended Oct 2023: Great teacher, very patient with me as a total beginner. All equipment provided and lovely big table to work on.
• 5/5 from Alex Cheetham, attended Aug 2023: Kate was absolutely fab! So patient with all of us. We learnt a lot and are back at home practicing as we speak! Thank you so much Kate!
• 5/5 from Claudia Deventer, attended Aug 2023: Kate was a super workshop teacher! We booked a beginners crochet workshop for 1.5 hours, and ended up being a group of three which was great for learning and having Kate able to help us so intently! My daughter who is only 8 years old got the just of it very quickly and was crocheting like a pro within the hour! I specifically booked the workshop for her and I because I love a little bit of homecrafting but (and this is a BIG BUT), I have no patience to teach my poor daughter! So it was a treat to do something together and for me to brush up on my skills! Thank you to Kate, who was equally wonderful and patient! And for teaching us the art of crochet in a lovely calming environment I’ve attached a piece of my daughters (8 year old) work - that is after only 1.5 hours with Kate! She crocheted it in the two days after the workshop Very Proud indeed!
• 5/5 from Rebecca Morgan, attended Feb 2023: Really enjoyable couple of hours being taught by the ever patient and helpful Kate. Highly recommend if you’re looking to find a new hobby
• 5/5 from Mary Foster, attended Jan 2023: The teacher was very patient; and allowed me to follow the instructions at my pace.
• 5/5 from Hannah Waterhouse, attended Nov 2022: Teacher, Kate was absolutely lovely and really patient. Area we worked in was ample. Loved the box with all the goodies in as resources for the course. Would love to do more. Thanks
• 5/5 from Kirstie Smith, attended Oct 2022: Great value for money. Learnt the basics. And had 2 nice balls of wool and a crochet hook. Time went quick :) Teacher was awesome and patient
• 5/5 from Annabel Ownsworth, attended Oct 2022: Friendly group, the tutor was extremely patient and I really managed to learn how to do basic crochet!
• 5/5 from Vivien Pearce-Higgins, attended Oct 2022: Kate was great, very patient and was prepared to go through steps several times as needed. Workshop boxes had not arrived, but the staff in store had prepared bags with the materials that were needed - the bags themselves will be very handy. Workshop area was a little bit cramped, as we had a full class of 5. Learnt how to crochet in rows, without increase or decrease, which is what I wanted. Good value and very friendly staff (including those not involved in the workshop):
• 5/5 from Karen Warwick, attended Aug 2022: Kate gave really good instructions, great demonstrations and made me feel at ease. Really enjoyed the session left feeling confident to keep going learning and improving on the skills I had begun to develop. Thanks you very much to Kate.
• 5/5 from Caroline Cockman, attended Aug 2022: Wonderful teacher who was patient and didn’t make me feel useless. Venue clean and fresh and comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed it.