Thursday 2 Day- Beginner Crochet Class

Beginner’s Crochet Class: Learn to Stitch with Confidence!

Project: Two Cotton Dishcloths

Format: 2-Day Class | 2 Hours Per Session

Skill Level: Absolute Beginner

Class Breakdown

Day 1 (2 hours) – Foundations & First Dishcloth

Objective: Learn essential stitches, terms, and begin Dishcloth #1

Topics Covered:

•Chain Stitch (ch) – Foundation for all crochet

•Repeat – How to follow patterns with repeats

•Single Crochet (sc) – Tight and sturdy, great for dishcloths

•Right Side vs. Wrong Side – Understand orientation as you work

•Turning Chains & Skip Stitches (sk) – Transitioning between rows

Hands-On:

    *.    Practice chaining and making swatches

• Begin Dishcloth #1 using single crochet rows

• Introduce chain spaces (ch-sp) and skip stitches as design elements

Day 2 (2 hours) – New Stitches & Second Dishcloth

Objective: Learn new stitch techniques and complete Dishcloth #2

Topics Covered:

•.    Half Double Crochet (hdc) – Slightly taller than single crochet

• Working in Rounds – Creating circular patterns

• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Joining rounds and finishing neatly

• Spaces – Identifying and working into chain spaces

Hands-On:

• Practice half double crochet and slip stitch

• Make Dishcloth #2 using rounds or a square worked in the round

• Discuss reading beginner patterns and finishing techniques

Materials (Provided or Bring Your Own):

• Yarn: Cascade Nifty Cotton (available at Creator’s Corner) 15% off

• Hook: Size H/5.0mm or as recommended

• Scissors, tapestry needle, and stitch markers (optional but helpful)

What You’ll Walk Away With:

• Two handmade dishcloths

• A solid foundation in basic crochet stitches

• The confidence to follow beginner patterns

• A new creative outlet and community of fiber friends!