Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Recent reviews of Beginner's Guide to Crochet

• 5/5 from Caroline Everitt, attended Jul 2026: Alice was a fantastic tutor; this workshop was booked for my 11 year old daughter who is a complete beginner in crochet and was joined by a mix of other workshop students of varying ages. Alice was really patient and explained every step thoroughly - the class size was small so there was lots of opportunities for participants to ask questions or get help when they were stuck. My daughter loved the class and, after a bit of practice, is planning to book the next crochet class focusing on making granny squares - she is thrilled that this will be with Alice again! Highly recommend the workshop, such a professional and friendly tutor and a lovely relaxed setting to learn a new skill. Many thanks :)
• 5/5 from Tina Corbin, attended Jul 2026: Very enjoyable introduction to Crochet with Alice today with my granddaughter. Alice was veru confident and knew her subject very well. She was so good with the children and adults. Thank you Alice fabulous for Eva xx
• 4/5 from Louise Struthers, attended Jul 2026: The teacher was lovely. She was very patient and kind. Learnt how to do chain stitch, double crochet and casting off. Would have liked to learn treble stitch too. Did not realise it was open to all ages and although the young girls in the group were lovely. I felt that we might have had more time to learn a bit more.if they didn't need as much guidance.. Still enjoyed the session.
• 5/5 from Julie Beeson, attended Jun 2026: I really enjoyed the beginners crochet class. The teacher was brilliant! Very encouraging and supportive and listened to my reasons for taking the class. Alice gave me all sorts of hints and tips and adapted the information in response to level. I can't wait to do another class!
• 5/5 from Sue Pickup, attended Apr 2026: The class was pitched at correct level. Alice instructor was happy to answer all my silly questions and explained everything many times. Feel confident to continue crocheting alone
• 5/5 from Margaret Craigdaillie, attended Apr 2026: My friend and I did a beginners crochet class. We were complete novices. Alice our teacher was friendly reassuring and took us at our own pace. Instructions were very clear and informative. It was a very relaxed session and looking forward to the next one after some practicing.
• 5/5 from Denise Bartlett, attended Apr 2026: The teacher was very friendly, extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the lesson very much
• 5/5 from Lisa Pigott, attended Apr 2026: Very good introduction to crochet. Alice was very patient with me and made everything seem straightforward. Would recommend it for anyone starting out
• 5/5 from Lydia Palmer, attended Mar 2026: Great fun, Alice was a great teacher and very patient. Loved it!
• 5/5 from Casey Littlechild, attended Mar 2026: Easy to follow, great for beginners. Had a wonderful time and can't wait to practice the skills I've learned
• 5/5 from Sarah Davis, attended Mar 2026: Really enjoyed a Beginner’s crochet lesson. Alice who taught the class explained everything very well and was very knowledgeable.
• 5/5 from Nicola Stickland, attended Feb 2026: Becky was very good and really patient! Thank you!
• 5/5 from Jane Quick, attended Feb 2026: Alice was very good and was lovely relaxed class
• 5/5 from Janice Smith, attended Jan 2026: Really useful for me as a complete beginner Denise was very patient and very skilled. I really enjoyed the class
• 5/5 from Catherine Hartle, attended Dec 2025: I was very impressed and now I can crochet The teacher was excellent and very patience I would recommend to go. I will go on the next course
• 5/5 from Abigail Staines, attended Nov 2025: After many years of trying I finally succeeded and produced a piece of crochet work all thanks to my teacher. Step by step and patient. She was knowledgeable and clear with instructions and explanation. Everything supplied to take home including a work sheet. Will definitely be back for other classes. Thank you so much.
• 5/5 from Patricia Ann Moore, attended Nov 2025: Picked up the basics from an excellent teacher. Will probably do a follow on course.
• 5/5 from Barbara Marjoram, attended Nov 2025: Very pleasant, professional teacher (Alice) very patient and happy to explain everything individually & for whole class. Would recommend this class. Came away keen to continue with the crochet Thanks
• 5/5 from Natalie Guest, attended Oct 2025: Denise was fabulous! My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our class and both came away with a crocheted bracelet and patch. We learnt 3 different stitches and how to start and finish off a piece.
• 5/5 from Emma Wood, attended Sep 2025: Alice was amazing, made me feel completely at ease. She was helpful, knowledgable, encouraging and kind. Really easy to talk to and ask for help! Loved it! Would definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Clary Hughes, attended Sep 2025: Great introduction to crochet for my daughter. Thank you Denise!
• 5/5 from Glenda Flowerday, attended Aug 2025: Learnt a lot as teacher was knowledgeable and patient. She gave tips and guidance that was easy to follow. Definitely recommend the course
• 5/5 from Vicky Hart, attended Aug 2025: Alice was lovely and patient and has a great way of teaching an absolute beginner, I came away with the confidence to carry on with my crochet journey. I would definitely book a workshop again. The workshop area was much improved and tucked away from shoppers which is much better than where it was previously positioned. The materials were good, more than enough wool for practice. On the whole, a very enjoyable 1.5 hours spent.
• 5/5 from Leanda Jane Leighton, attended Aug 2025: Alice our teacher was wonderful. My 11 year old granddaughter and I loved every minute of her teaching us to crochet. A birthday present for her, so worth the wait and everything we could have wished for. I would highly recommend and thank you again to Alice.
• 5/5 from Lenka Crancher, attended Jul 2025: Alice was very welcoming and patient with all of us beginners at crocheting workshop. She was encouraging and individually checked whether we were confident in our technique and gave just right amount of instruction and information throughout.
• 5/5 from Christine March, attended Jul 2025: Alice was a fantastic teacher- we really enjoyed our crochet class! Can't believe we can do it now! Thank you Alice
• 5/5 from Valerie Marjoram, attended Jul 2025: All required materials were provided. The person who was demonstrating then helping us had a lovely personality and helped us with patience, it was a beginners course. Well worth the money and time. Brilliant.
• 5/5 from Sue Wigmore, attended Jun 2025: Great tutorial, this was my 1st attempt at crochet and I feel confident I will be able to do. Tutor very friendly, patient and helpful
• 5/5 from Jackie Gookey, attended Jun 2025: Thank you Alice for a brilliant crochet class for beginners. It was exactly what I needed and I now can't wait to attend the granny squares class.
• 5/5 from Sarah King, attended Jun 2025: It was a treat for my birthday, I took a class on crochet for beginners. Because I am left handed Becky was my teacher. It was just us two.. she was really lovely, seemed kind and patient especially with my fiddly fingers and questions..She was very knowledgeable and taught me to chain stitch, double, treble and half treble stitch, and how to finish..also how to understand the terms on a pattern.. she spotted and corrected me kindly in a few places when I went wrong and I came home feeling very happy with my crochet ‘square’ with different, very neat stitches! All the things needed ie wool, crochet hook and instructions had been provided by hobby craft and I took them home after..Thank you very much Becky! Definitely well recommend :)
• 5/5 from Diane Redfern, attended May 2025: Went to crochet class taught by Alice. She was very helpful and made sure we understood each stage before moving on with the next. She was very patient.The venue was great, tucked away in a quiet corner where it was quiet.materials were good came away with detailed reminders of what we learned, 2 balls of yarn a crochet hook and a bag to keep it in.I liked learning crotchet which I’ve wanted to do for a long time.
• 5/5 from Sarah Locke, attended May 2025: A most enjoyable & informative lesson. Alice was very friendly and made the learning experience very easy.
• 5/5 from Frances Power, attended Mar 2025: Was very easy to follow instructions. Was given plenty of information. Very friendly and relaxed.
• 5/5 from Lesley Reid, attended Mar 2025: Great, intimate class, with ample attention from the teacher Alice. She was very clear in her communication and instruction and made the session quite individualised at points as we all were at different points of learning.
• 5/5 from Debra Fielding, attended Mar 2025: This class is brilliant if you have never crochet before. Alice was so patient and made sure everyone was going at their own pace. I can now create a square.
• 5/5 from Deborah Teader, attended Mar 2025: Very good thanks.
• 5/5 from Debbie Doherty, attended Mar 2025: Really enjoyed it. Teacher was very patient, helpful and kind
• 5/5 from Joanna Read, attended Jan 2025: Really good session - very patient and encouraging
• 5/5 from Rosemary Ward, attended Jan 2025: The session was a perfect introduction to crochet. The teacher was friendly, helpful and encouraging
• 3/5 from Mrs Alexandra Ratcliffe, attended Jan 2025: It took me longer to get some parts and my teacher was showing the two other ladies parts of there crochet and I was not at the same place as them and I had to spend a lot of time waiting which was fine but I did feel like I didn’t really get what I wanted out the course.
• 1/5 from Angie Taylor, attended Jan 2025: Wow where do I start, I certainly won’t be returning. I have never met such a rude lady as the one teaching us, she made me feel absolutely stupid, when I asked for help, she asked me if I’m actually an adult. It didn’t help that she was convinced I wasn’t booked in even though I had the booking on my phone, she made such a fuss. I came away so downhearted and feel sorry for my mum who bought this as a gift for me as it’s been something I’ve wanted to learn for a long time. I’m sorry but I won’t be recommending hobbycraft classes in the future.
• 5/5 from Sue Richter, attended Dec 2024: I attended a Beginner's Guide to Crochet. I found the basic stitches quite easy to understand in theory but getting my hands to execute them was a different story! The teacher was very good, patient & willing to repeat steps as often as necessary. The class lasted one & a half hours but the time just whizzed by.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Dec 2024: Great teacher. It was good to have a small class. I would recommend it to others
• 5/5 from Debbie Worrow, attended Nov 2024: It was a fab class by Jay who supplied us with a crochet hook and wool. Loved it thank you
• 5/5 from Ingrid Strode, attended Nov 2024: Jay was brilliant. She was very patient teaching me to crochet. I thoroughly enjoyed the Workshop. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Wilson, attended Nov 2024: What a lovely way to spend a couple of hours. I’ll be coming back again to continue my Crochet journey. J was lovely and incredibly patient.
• 5/5 from Philippa Duffin, attended Oct 2024: This learn how to crochet class was fantastic for a complete beginner like me. The instructor was patient and generous with her attention. I felt at ease straight away and that I could ask anything. I left feeling excited about where my crochet journey would go next, inspired by the talk of blankets, hats and pumpkins. The pack of materials that you get include 2 big balls of yarn, printed instructions to take home (great for when I forgot what to do next) and a crochet hook. The materials plus the time in the workshop make this excellent value for money. I would certainly do another.
• 5/5 from Karen Viney, attended Sep 2024: Denise was a wonderful teacher! This class was excellent value for money with all the materials provided for free. I have tried before to learn crochet but never succeeded and had given up all hope, but Denise explained it all so simply. I was all fingers and thumbs but with her encouragement and teaching I did it!
• 4/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Sep 2024: I thought the length of time was good, it didn't drag on but also wasn't rushed. However I didn't feel it was completely worth the money The tutor was very patient and explained well at a good pace
• 5/5 from Jane Fazal, attended Aug 2024: Our teacher was very patient and explained everything really clearly. Her name was Jay and I would recommend her highly. Unfortunately the store had no record of our booking but she found time for us.