Beginners amigurumi crochet 4 week course

Learn how to make amigurumi in this 4 week course.

Amigurumi is the Japanese word for 'crocheted or knitted toy'. It is a form of crochet most commonly used to create toys, as it allows you to create 3d shapes.

This course is aimed at those who have never crocheted before or are very new to crochet. In this class you will learn all the techniques to make crocheted toys (Amigurumi). Over the 4 weeks you'll lean the basic stitches and techniques used in Amigurumi by creating a series of more complex forms. Starting with a a simple ball then a chick or either a bunny, a jelly fish or a bee! You'll learn how to change colour, read patterns, understand crochet abbreviations how to work in the round and how to trouble shoot.

5 spaces available for each class.

What you'll get
Hook and yarn needed for the classes.
A copy of my luxury 32 page 'Absolute Beginner Guide to Amigurumi', which includes over 2 hours of video tutorials.
20% off a Make Me Roar Amigurumi Crochet Yarn Pack & Printed Pattern
A hot or cold drink for each class.

What you'll learn
This is an example of what you will learn. The toy you will make could be a bee, a chick, a jellyfish or something else!

Course Overview.

Week 1: Getting Started

- Learn the basics: how to hold your hook & yarn
- Master the stitches needed to make toys.
- Learn about working in the round.

Week 2: Starting your project

- Learn the magic circle and get started on your project.
- Learn about increases and decreases
- Introduction to reading crochet patterns and stitch abbreviations

Week 3: Building skills

- Keep working on your project
- Learn about colour changing

Week 4: Bringing It All Together

- Finishing up your project
- Troubleshooting

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 write patterns regularly for Magazine 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!

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Oops, can't make it? No worries! Full refund with 14+ days notice or you can reschedule for another date. Last-minute change? We'll try to resell your spot or you can send a friend instead!