Crochet for Beginners – Taster Session: Make a Granny Square
December 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hook, yarn, go! Ever watched someone crochet and thought I want to do that? This is your moment. In just two hours Emma will take you from “which end do I hold?” to proudly waving your very own granny square – the little square behind a million blankets, cushions and bags.
No experience needed and no pressure – just good company, a cuppa, plenty of help and a small, friendly group. You’ll leave with a brand new skill (and quite possibly a new obsession).
Caught the crochet bug? Keep going with our Learn to Crochet – 4-Week Beginners Course on Wednesday afternoons from 6 January, where you’ll learn to read patterns and make your first finished project.
What you’ll learn
- How to hold the hook and yarn (it feels odd at first – promise it clicks!)
- Your first slip knot and chain
- The basic stitches behind almost everything you’ll ever crochet
- Working in the round to finish your very own granny square
The session
- Wednesday 2 December 2026, 10am – 12pm
- Maximum 10 places, so everyone gets plenty of help
- Complete beginners welcome
- Tea and coffee available; workshop students get 10% off in our café all day, plus 10% off workshop supplies and fabrics in the Coast & Country Crafts shop
What to bring
- A ball of double knit (DK) wool in a colour that makes you happy – smooth, lighter shades make your stitches easiest to see
- We’ll lend you a 4mm crochet hook on the day
About your tutor
Your tutor Emma has been knitting for 56 years and crocheting for 20 – she was taught by her Nan. She grew up in Cornwall, is a member of Bodmin’s Crafty Needles knit and natter group, has taught sessions at the Bodmin library and holds a PTLLS teaching qualification for adult learning. Emma goes at the pace of the group, so whether you fly or need a bit more time, you’ll get plenty of individual help.
This workshop is run by Emma, an independent tutor. Cornish Craft Barn hosts the workshop and takes bookings and payments on Emma’s behalf.
