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Crochet - First Steps Into Pattern Reading
Funding area First step engagement
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
This course is an introduction to getting started in crochet. By the end of the day you will have tried
your hands at the basic crochet stitches and will have an understanding how to read a crochet pattern.
You will learn how to read a crochet diagram and transcribe it into a crochet pattern.
All abilities welcome. Suitable for beginners. Familiarity with the basic crochet stitched would be
advantageous but not essential.
This course is ideal for anybody looking for a mindful and addictive hobby or learn a new skill to
produce your own clothes. Disclaimer: Once you pick up a crochet hook, you won’t be able to stop!
Please bring
-a pen and notebook
-a set of basic crochet hooks
-yarn needle
-scissors
-stitch markers
-several skeins of yarn (initially recommended to bring a minimum of one skein with further details
given during the first lesson. A cheap/ basic DK yarn is recommended to practice with at the beginning.
Is this course for me
The ambition of the Kent Adult Education Creative curriculum is to engage the community through an
energetic and diverse programme offer planned to meet the varied needs and interests of Kent’s
communities, thereby ensuring high quality learning is delivered across the county in dedicated adult
education centres, online and in neighbourhood settings.
Creative courses aim to build confidence through learning, allowing students to express themselves,
think critically, and collaborate with their peers. By empowering our students to become confident,
imaginative, and adaptable learners, we aim to develop students' curiosity, resilience, and adaptability,
preparing them for future challenges, opportunities, and personal development.