Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Recent reviews of Beginner's Guide to Crochet

• 5/5 from Kirsty Sparey, attended Sep 2026: I attended the beginners crochet class today and it was brilliant! Imogen was very friendly, patient and knowledgeable.
• 5/5 from Caroline Soutar, attended Sep 2026: We learned to crochet. It was very therapeutic and relaxing. Imogen who taught us was very good. The atmosphere was good.
• 5/5 from Mariam Gado, attended Jun 2026: I wasn’t the one who attended it was my little sister but she said she enjoyed it so much and was very excited to see her granny square come to life. She’s been wanting to learn for a while but struggled so I am glad she had fun.
• 5/5 from Gemma Wishart, attended May 2026: Imogen was brilliant! Very patient and friendly. They had good tips that really helped me learn, I learned loads. Would deffinatley recommend-thankyou!! The wool included is lovely and easy to use too.
• 5/5 from Claire, attended Apr 2026: The crochet class was such a lovely experience. Imogen was absolutely brilliant—so calm, patient and encouraging throughout. They explained everything clearly and made sure everyone felt comfortable. It was great fun. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Linda Sulley, attended Apr 2026: Imogen was knowledgeable about crochet and explained very clearly the steps of the project we received when we arrived. We started with basics stitches (3 in all) using the balls of wool and crochet hook that were supplied. We were all learning how to crochet a sample and everyone was very supportive of each other. We found it fun and enjoyable. I did pickup tips to use in the future. I received this crochet class as a birthday gift from a lovely friend and I found booking online easy. Thanks Imogen
• 5/5 from Catriona Barton, attended Apr 2026: Our teacher, Imogen, was wonderful. Talking us through each stage and going around each of us helping us where we were struggling and congratulating what we did well. I only wish there was a continuation course. Thank you Imogen.
• 5/5 from Alison McIntosh, attended Mar 2026: Great introduction to starting to crochet many thanks to imogen
• 5/5 from Lois Waters, attended Mar 2026: Imogen was fantastic and amazingly patient. A follow on class, or a granny square class would be a fantastic addition.
• 5/5 from Amanda Martinb, attended Mar 2026: Crochet workshop. Learned 3 stitches to use and advice on correcting issues. Also directed to utuber who I could look at. The teacher was very good and very patient. It was one to one so the atmosphere was ok. I liked the one to one instruction because it meant you weren’t hanging around waiting on everyone to catch up.
• 5/5 from Susan Smith, attended Mar 2026: Just completed the Introduction to Crotchet class and it was excellent. Our teacher was very patient with us and spent time with each person to ensure we were all able to complete each step before moving on to the next one. Very enjoyable class. Would liked to have had a follow-up class to move to the next stage of the craft.
• 5/5 from Kerry Archibald, attended Feb 2026: The class was very good. Imogen was great at taking things back a step when we got confused and showing us how to advance each stitch
• 5/5 from Linda Imrie, attended Jan 2026: Imogen was friendly and very approachable. She has patience and good teaching skills. She interacted with all the class and gave lots of individual tips and advice.
• 5/5 from Lynn Fullerton, attended Jan 2026: Imogen was very patient with us and very helpful. She taught us how to make a chain and a double crochet stitch and a treble crochet stitch.
• 3/5 from Valerie Lyall, attended Jan 2026: I kindly received a gift card for a voucher for a class from a friend. It was a little while before any suitable classes were available but got booked in for a Crochet class in January and found the booking process straight forward. I thereafter attended a class at Hobbycraft Dundee. We all received a tote bag with the essentials for beginners crocheting which was nice. The instructor was very helpful and patient. The class all found it quite difficult to pick up the basics - through no fault of the instructor - I think it was just trickier than we had perhaps expected. Perhaps some basic videos in advance of the class may have helped. The main problem was the class was held in store and we were interrupted on several occasions by members of the public asking our instructor for assistance. Our instructor was so polite and friendly they did try to assist but these interruptions were time consuming and distracting. Perhaps a separate area or a sign advising class in progress - DO NOT DISTURB!! - could have helped. Overall it was an enjoybale experience and I look forward to learning more and progressing my skills. The main
• 5/5 from Wendy Macfarlane, attended Nov 2025: I started with zero knowledge, Imogen was encouraging, talked me through my mistakes and inspired me as to how I could take this to the next level in time. I was amazed at how much I got done in the time. Will definitely do more of these.
• 5/5 from Fetina Williams, attended Oct 2025: It was fantastic! My daughter kept crocheting all the way home and didn't stop for hours. Imogen was so helpful and informative. We highly recommend this workshop.
• 5/5 from Kathleen Coull, attended Sep 2025: Found this class very useful. Was the only participant so got undivided attention! Apologies but I have forgotten the name of the tutor but they explained stitches clearly, gave tips on how to hold wool and hook and repeated how to do things when not sure. Spotted if I made a mistake and told me where I was going wrong so could get it right! They made me feel comfortable and I came away feeling more confident about trying crocheting.
• 5/5 from Norma Munnoch, attended Sep 2025: I was lucky and got a one to one session. I made a square using different stitches and was able to ask lots of questions.
• 5/5 from Rebcca Dolan, attended Aug 2025: Imogen was really a good and patient. I enjoyed the workshop and feel that I have the basics to start me off. Would thoroughly recommend.
• 5/5 from Anne Telford, attended Aug 2025: Imogen was very helpful and patient and explained a couple of things that I had been struggling with prior.
• 5/5 from Pamela Steedman, attended Jul 2025: Loved the crotchet class led by Imogen. It was very relaxed and Imogen took time to explain and demonstrate what we had to do. Would definitely recommend as a total beginner to crochet.
• 4/5 from Chloe Ross, attended Jul 2025: Started off a bit worried as they weren’t expecting me when I got there and the lady had just learned crochet herself/ said she didn’t have a lot of knowledge. However it turned out to be a good class and i learnt some basic skills!
• 5/5 from Sheila McGilvray, attended Mar 2025: Really enjoyed the session, Imogen was great, explaining the basic skills and demonstrating everything. Imogen has a great sense of humour and lots of patience for providing a great teaching session. Definitely recommended, many thanks.
• 5/5 from Lesley Stephen, attended Jan 2025: We booked a beginners crochet class - a group of 5 with varying levels of craft skills. Imogen our teacher was amazingly patient and they supported us through the different stitches. Some of us took to it better than others but Imogen’s care and attention was amazing. We will be back!!!
• 5/5 from Avril Brittten, attended Jan 2025: the teacher imogen was really calm and patient with us all. He gave personal attention to anyone who was struggling and made sure they understood before moving on to something else with them. He also asked if there was anything we wanted to know or be shown within the subject. As a complete beginner, i have now come away knowing how to do several stitches, knowing the correct pins to use for the wool ply, turn corners in my crochet work and how to change colours neatly. A great class for beginners and those who already know a little bit.
• 5/5 from Charlene Mitchell, attended Oct 2024: I wanted to learn crochet so of I went, Lots of patience with myself easy going chatty, learnt a double crochet and treble and how to join to colours of wool I received a hobby craft bag crochet hook and 2 balls of beautiful wool I loved how the teacher had lots of patience
• 5/5 from Karen Pilling, attended Oct 2024: I took this class to learn the basics of crochet. The class was in the middle of the hobbycraft store. We were given 2 balls of yarn, a crochet hook and a bag. Imogen was very friendly, and patient. Class was slow enough to grasp the basic stitches and get lots of practise of each one. I liked that there were only 4 in the class so Imogen was able to check on each of us in turn and help with any problems. I thought this was good value and would love to do another one.
• 5/5 from Louisa Smith, attended Oct 2024: The class was excellent and Imogen was a fantastic teacher. I have learned the basic stitches and feel confident that I can practice further on my own. Would recommend this class highly!
• 5/5 from Charlene, attended Sep 2024: Crochet for beginners Fantastic very patient and able to have a laugh The class was on the shop floor Material was better than the wool I purchased Well worth the money Joining different colours
• 5/5 from Brenda Kerr, attended Sep 2024: Imogen was very knowledgeable and patient. It was a fun experience, no stress and if we made mistakes which we all did, we were treated with kindness and were calmly shown where we had gone wrong. As beginners we all came away knowing that if we continued to practice at home the stitches we were taught that we would succeed and enjoy crocheting. I look forward to improving. Would recommend to anyone wanting to take up this hobby.
• 5/5 from Natalie McKaig, attended Sep 2024: Wish the beginners workshop was longer! Imogen was a great teacher and very patient. They also explained things simply and clearly. Hoping to do another workshop soon.
• 5/5 from Jackie, attended Aug 2024: We had a wonderful private beginners crochet class, fun, informative and Imogen was a very friendly and patient tutor. Good value for money, and certainly gave us an appetite to learn more.
• 5/5 from Hilary Stewart, attended Aug 2024: Really enjoyable. I feel I could have benefited with having more time or possibly a smaller group as the lesson was rushed towards the end.
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Samson, attended Aug 2024: beginers crochet really patient venue fine materials perfect for the class how to crochet using 2 different stitch types definitley value for money class size, the teacher and learning something new
• 4/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Aug 2024: I just went along to refresh my (very) old skill. Venue was fine - we weren't disturbed by other customers - and materials were also provided. However, some students were struggling a little and I felt that, perhaps, the lesson should have been longer to accommodate their needs.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jul 2024: I thoroughly enjoyed this Beginner's Guide to Crochet class. It was led by Imogen, who was endlessly patient and supportive and taught in a calm, relaxed and encouraging manner. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to give crochet a try. And I came away with a completed square, which if you had seen my feeble attempts at the start of the class, you'd recognise that this was nothing short of a miracle! Thank you Imogen!
• 5/5 from Caroline Younger, attended Jul 2024: Imogen our teacher was patient instructing two of us on how to start off crocheting. The 1.5 hr flew by and we had a square of crocheted wool at the end. It’s good value and I would recommend.
• 5/5 from Donna Wood, attended Jun 2024: Great class. Wanted to learn to crochet for a long time. Teacher was good and attentive. Venue was good although being in the middle of the store could be a bit distracting. Materials provided were OK. Good value for money. I liked the size of the class - there were only 3 of us and I felt had there been more you could easily have got lost. Overall good value and good fun.
• 5/5 from Val Ewan, attended Jun 2024: Really enjoyed the beginners class. Imogen talked us through the basic steps taking time to see where we had gone wrong too! Very relaxed. Good value for money. Would recommend for anyone looking for the basics which we were.
• 4/5 from Pauline Martin, attended Jun 2024: Good course for beginners would have liked it even better if it was on for a few wks.I bought the course when it was reduced and feel that was a fair price. Imogen was very good and patient thank you
• 5/5 from Lesley Macfarlane, attended May 2024: Imogen was very patient and very helpful, made the class fun and put you at ease. We were given 2 balls of wool, a crochet hook and a bag to carry it in.Would definitely recommend this class to anyone who needs to learn the basics of crochet. Great value for money, loved that it was so relaxed
• 5/5 from Elaine Hammersley, attended May 2024: The teacher was excellent- encouraging and patient. The quality of the yarn provided was poor which made it difficult to do the stitches.
• 5/5 from Raynor, attended Mar 2024: Fab class! Very well thought out programme to learn the essential skills. My teacher was Imogen and such a lovely person. I'm really looking forward to my crochet journey.
• 5/5 from Danielle, attended Mar 2024: The teacher was fantastic! She was patient, friendly and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to grips with the basics of crocheting. It was tricky at first, but I managed to get there in the end with the guidance of the teacher. The class was extremely good value for money. The wool and crochet hook that were provided were adequate for a beginners class. I would highly recommend this class to others.
• 5/5 from Alison Johnstone, attended Mar 2024: Teacher was great - friendly and relaxed and very patient The class was good value for money, two balls of wool, a tote bag and a crochet hook included Meeting new people was lovely too and now I inspired to start crocheting
• 4/5 from Lorraine Clark, attended Mar 2024: I thoroughly enjoyed crochet for beginners class this afternoon. The class was taken by Imogen who was informative, fun and patient. I now have the knowledge of the basics of crocheting and am looking forward to practising. I found the class to be good value for money.
• 5/5 from Jan, attended Feb 2024: This was a beginners crochet lesson picked by me as a gift. I took 2 sisters with me. Our teacher was very friendly, considerate and very patient. She also had a lovely fun approach and explained techniques very well. Venue was good and I liked the equipment that was provided and was able to take home my work.Good value for cost and I now have enough confidence and success to continue with this hobby.
• 5/5 from Morag, attended Nov 2023: I very much enjoyed my workshop. Everything you needed was supplied. Leah was welcoming and helpful. I now know the basics of crocheting and can begin to try new projects. Thanks.
• 5/5 from Sheila Cummings, attended Nov 2023: Spent enjoyable afternoon at a crochet class. Instructor was really nice and explained everything well. Made for a lovely stress-free class.