Course 1:
INTRODUCTION TO CROCHET, YARN, TOOLS, GETTING STARTED
YARN
In this course, you get the grand tour of the yarn
department. I get into detail such as how to read labels. This I feel is
important to anyone who wants to make yarn into fabric. They will understand
the meaning of measuring in grams in relation to how much is needed for a
particular project. A complete, comprehensive course will occur during the
first 5 to 10 minutes of each course, they will learn yarn fibers, yarn
textures, thickness, all in a chart form.
HOOKS and TOOL KIT
The hook is very important to a serious crafter. Comfort is
key. Showing the different styles of hooks may help the student to choose “the
right fit”, then comes the assembly of their tool kit. I’ll have them pick out
sissors, measuring tape, yarn needles, row counters, and stitch markers (to
start)
In this class, you will learn:
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How to hold your hook and yarn
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Chain and foundation stitches
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Single crochet
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Half Double Crochet
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Double Crochet
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Treble Crochet
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Learn how to gauge
PROJECTS:
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Men: Make a simple scarf using single and double
crochet. Finished size will be 5” x 60”
·
Women: Beginner’s crochet cowl
HOMEWORK: You will
continue your projects.
Plus, they get to work on 6”squares, 2 sets of 8 new squares
given each session. Using my resources, this will be fun, and an all-in-one
pattern sheet for each square, it will include the picture, the written
pattern, and also using blueprint style so the student can familiarize
themselves with how to read patterns, and whatever is comfortable for them.
This class is mandatory to take before moving on
Course 2:
BASIC TECHNIQUES, STITCH VARIATIONS, MORE STITCHES,
COMBINING STITCHES
Increasing: Student will be shown how to add stitches in
each row to add length to the row. Using a sequence of chains and double
crochet, I will show them how to start a Corner-to-Corner swatch that when
finished will measure 6” square.
Decreasing: Student will be shown how to smoothly transition
from increasing stitches, to now making only one stitch instead of two in a
row. This will complete making the C2C square.
Create a ring using the Chain Stitch, Create a ring using a
loop
Working in a round: Now that they mastered increasing, the student
will now learn how to make a simple round circle. When finished a perfectly flat circle 8”
diameter, they now have a soft Frisbee to toss around.
Work in the round, spiral method: Working in the round
without joining rows or making a turning chain by simply building on top of the
last round without a turning chain.
Join a new ball of yarn, changing colors: Student will learn
a basic method of changing to a new color.
STITCH VARIATIONS: Double Treble Crochet, Extended Single,
Extended Double, Extended Half-Double, Crab stitch
MORE STITCHES: Working Front loops, working back loops,
Spike stitch, Crossed stitches, double crochet post stitches, treble crochet
post stitches.
COMBINING STITCHES: Clusters, Bobbles, Puffs, Popcorn,
Bullions
PROJECTS:
Women: Boot cuffs (two sets, one from Michael’s, another
basic I found on-line)
Men: Head Banned (Crochet Dude’s Designs for Guys)
HOMEWORK:
2 sets of 8 more 6” squares
Course 3
FOLLOW A PATTERN
Students will now really learn how to read patterns.
Understand crochet abbreviations. Understanding gauge, and how to measure
gauge. Understanding symbols.
STITCH PATTERNS: Some
of these can be used towards your 6” squares!
Mesh fabrics using crochet arches, crumple stitch pattern,
crunchy dots, granite, trinity, chevron, shells, odd shells, popcorn dance
PROJECTS:
Women: fingerless gloves (Chicks with Sticks)
Men: Fingerless gloves (Crochet Dude, Designs for Guys)
For both: Graduation day! Congrats! You now get to make your
own Felted Crochet Hook Case!
2 sets of 8 more 6” squares
Final Course for the Absolute Beginner:
Bring in squares and learn how to connect the squares to
make two throws, one to keep, one to donate to charity
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