VRABE Regional Adult Based Education

Crochet 101: Basics FA02

-8 Seats Available

Crochet 101: Basics

Sessions:

8

Dates:

10/1/2024 to 11/26/2024

Location: Instructor:
  • Diane Snarski

Meeting Times

  • Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Description

This class is designed for anyone interested in learning or reviewing the basic techniques of crochet to enhance their creative abilities. Throughout the course, participants will cover the following topics:

  1. The proper way to hold the crochet hook and understand its important parts.
  2. Correct technique for holding the yarn and interpreting information on yarn skein labels.
  3. Mastery of the six (6) basic crochet stitches and the significance of the foundation row.
  4. Understanding 'turning chains' and their role in crochet.
  5. Working in rows with basic stitches, including how to start and finish rows.
  6. Recognition of basic stitches, correct hook placement, and counting of stitches and rows.
  7. Familiarization with crochet terminology and abbreviations.
  8. Reading level-1 and level-2 crochet patterns.
  9. Adding new yarn and changing yarn color in a crochet piece.

Students will also delve into advanced topics, including reading crochet patterns, shaping in crochet, and working in rounds. Class size is limited to ten (10) students. Please bring to class: one size K crochet hook, one solid medium color worsted weight Red Heart Yarn or Caron Yarn-#4 (avoid dark or too light color yarns as you need to be able to see your basic stitches), small scissors, a tapestry plastic yarn needle with a large eye, a tape measure or ruler, and crochet plastic markers.

Additional Notes

 Please Note:  Class will not be held Tuesday, November 5th.

Enrichment Class Students may find it more convenient to park and use the main entrance of the building for ease of access.

Cancellations & Refund Policy:

  • Vernon Regional Adult Based and Continuing Education reserves the right to make necessary changes, including limiting course enrollment or canceling courses due to insufficient enrollment. If a course is canceled for this reason, registered students will be notified and fully refunded.  

  • Class sessions may be rescheduled due to unforeseen school closures, COVID-related issues, inclement weather, or teacher absences. Refunds or credits will not be provided to students who are unable to attend rescheduled make-up classes.

  • Students assume all risk of changes in their personal schedules. Absence from the class does not reduce the cost of operating our programs, therefore there is no prorating of cost. For this reason student absence does not result in a refund, tuition credit or make-up session.

Fees

  • Class Fee $85.00
Total: $85.00

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