Learn to Crochet in a Day - Beginners

One-day workshop - the fastest way to learn crochet.


Maker Studio
Maker Studio
5.0 (3)

6 hours Class size 1 to 5 guests       £110

Never picked up a hook before? Then this one-day workshop is for you! Based on our incredibly popular four-week course, this workshop is ideal for complete beginners to complete in just one day.
A one-day intensive workshop for adults, 10am-4pm, with plenty of breaks.
You’ll get two premium Clover Amour crochet hooks to use and take home. All the yarn is included, and you'll take home two balls to continue your crochet practice. Tea, coffee, and biscuits throughout the day are included.
What you'll learn: This is an example of what you will learn. As Kate is keeping this to a small class size, you can also suggest any topics or questions you particularly want to learn, and Kate will try to incorporate them.
Workshop Overview
Session 1: Getting Started
  • Learn the basics: how to hold your hook and yarn
  • Master your first four stitches
  • Start your stitch sample swatch
Tea/Coffee Break
Session 2: Building Skills
  • Practise and perfect last week’s stitches
  • Crochet your very first traditional granny square
  • Introduction to reading crochet patterns and stitch abbreviations
Lunch Break 1 hr
Session 3: Going in Circles
  • Crochet a circle and make a coaster
  • Learn about increasing
  • Troubleshoot common issues
Tea/Coffee Break
Session 4: Bringing It All Together
  • Expand on everything you’ve learned
  • Crochet some cute flowers and learn a new stitch
  • Time for creativity, questions, and finishing up
What to bring:
  • You don't need to bring anything. Yarn and hooks will be available to use on the day. But feel free to bring along any yarn or patterns you want to use.
  • Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier if you fancy a coffee, so we can get it made in time to start.
Your tutor - Kate McCully
Kate is an award-winning crochet designer, author, and experienced crochet workshop tutor. She creates patterns and kits under the name Make Me Roar and writes patterns regularly for magazines and yarn companies. You can see some of Kate’s amigurumi crochet work on display in the window. Yes, that Kate, winner of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas. Ask her. She’s humble, but not that humble!

Upcoming dates for Learn to Crochet in a Day - Beginners

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 3 Oct 2026, 3:04pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 28 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 10am-4pm
What you'll get
You’ll get 2 premium Clover Amour crochet hooks to use and take home. All the yarn is included, and you'll take home 2 balls to continue your crochet practice. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are supplied throughout the day.
Knowledge required
Beginner Friendly - no crochet knowledge is needed.
What to bring
Everything is provided
Location

Maker Studio, 52 Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1PR

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Maker Studio
Maker Studio

5.0 (3)

Hi, we are Kate and Martin, the team behind Maker Studio in the lovely Old Town area of Eastbourne. I am Kate, a award winning crochet designer, I', known for my amigurumi crochet designs under the name Make Me Roar. I even won Kirstie's Handmade Christmas on Channel 4. Martin is an award winning creative director and designer who keeps everything looking beautiful.
At Maker Studio, we run all kinds of creative workshops including crochet, printmaking, art and writing, taught by an inspiring mix of artists and makers. Whether you are a complete beginner, a confident crafter or bringing the kids, there is something for everyone.
Our shop is filled with yarn, threads, tools and kits so good you will want to take one of each home. We mix our favourites with finds from independent makers and our own range of crochet kits designed right here in Eastbourne. Come and say hello, we would love to meet you.

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