MAKE: Crochet 101, crochet a Granny Square

Crochet 101: Don't be square, Crochet a Granny Square!

This class is perfect for beginners and also those looking to refresh their crochet skills, offering a relaxed and creative atmosphere.

Right handed techniques will be demonstrated with the assistance of a projector.

The granny square is a foundational crochet motif that's incredibly versatile. Students will learn basic crochet stitches while creating a tangible, satisfying project to take home. It's an ideal entry point into the world of crochet and how I learned myself from my grandmother, opening up possibilities for countless future projects. Use the skills you learn in this class to make a square the size of an entire blanket or tiny ones to sew together. This course is a great starting point.

What Students Will Learn:
* How to hold a hook and yarn
* Basic crochet stitches: chain, slip stitch, double crochet
* Reading a simple crochet pattern
* Working in the round
* Finishing techniques, including weaving in ends

This class allows for hands-on learning from the first minute, individual attention, and plenty of time for questions.

Everything is provided for this class. Just bring you!

Instructor Bio:

Elle was taught to crochet by her grandmother at the age of six along with her siblings. Her first project was a granny square. She used up the odd and random colored yarns in her grandmother's stash creating dozens of squares until she made one of the strangest looking ponchos one could imagine. After that crochet became a frequent and well loved hobby for her. She made every baby shower gift, housewarming gift, and random Christmas ornament out of yarn. By the time she was in her twenties she was teaching crochet to classes at her local Joann fabric store on weekends. She spent her freetime trying every new stitch and technique she could think of or find. Youtube in the early 2000s opened her love of teaching and crochet up to a wider audience and for a long time she posted tutorials to that platform and sold her products on Etsy. She eventually put herself through college earning a degree and starting her career in criminal justice. With over thirty years of experience with crochet she is excited for an opportunity to teach her craft again.

**Closed toe shoes are required. Ages 12 and up can attend. Attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian present at all times.

* Waivers must be signed to attend. Can be done in person at the front desk before class.

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