Curious about crochet but not sure where to begin? This welcoming six-week beginner
course is designed for students with little to no crochet experience. Together, we’ll
learn foundational crochet skills in a relaxed, encouraging environment focused on
creativity, patience, and progress—not perfection. Students will learn how to comfortably
hold yarn and hooks, understand basic stitch anatomy, read beginner-friendly patterns,
and create simple handmade projects while building confidence week by week.
Beginner Crochet: Foundations & Creative Practice
This class is designed to be patient, creative, and beginner-friendly. Mistakes are
part of learning, and students are encouraged to keep practice swatches to track their
progress over time. Crochet cannot truly be replicated by machines—every handmade
piece reflects the person creating it. Whether you’ve never picked up a hook before
or simply want a supportive place to learn, this course is meant to help students
build skills at their own pace while enjoying the creative process.
Getting Comfortable With the Hook & Yarn
Main Goal
Students leave feeling: ● comfortable holding the hook and yarn, ● able to create consistent chains, ● less intimidated by crochet, ● and excited to continue. This lesson prioritizes muscle memory, comfort, and confidence over speed.
Building Fabric & Basic Stitches
Main Goal
By the end of Week Two, students should: ● Feel more comfortable holding yarn and hook ● Understand how to work into foundation chains ● Recognize the difference between SC, HDC, and DC stitches ● Understand basic stitch anatomy and stitch height ● Practice maintaining stitch counts and straighter edges ● Gain confidence creating simple crochet fabric
First Project: Textured Beginner Washcloth
Main Goal
By the end of Week Three, students should: ● Successfully begin a complete beginner project ● Practice maintaining stitch counts across rows ● Understand Back Loop Only (BLO) and Front Loop Only (FLO) ● Build confidence reading simple written instructions ● Improve tension consistency and edge control ● Understand how texture changes fabric appearance
Working in the Round & Take Home Coaster Project
Main Goal
By the end of Week Four, students should: ● Understand the basics of crocheting in the round ● Create a simple starting ring using chain methods ● Understand joining rounds and stitch placement in circular projects ● Gain confidence reading circular stitch placement ● Continue developing stitch consistency and tension awareness
“Yarn Treasure Hunt” Dice Bag Project
Main Goal
Focus Skills ● Working in the round ● Maintaining stitch consistency across rounds ● Basic shaping and increases ● Creating drawstring spaces ● Personalizing a project through yarn/color/charm selection ● Building confidence choosing materials independently
Crochet Toolbox & Bingo Night
A relaxed, community-centered class focused on crochet tips, troubleshooting, confidence
building, and celebrating student growth.Focus Skills & Topics • Troubleshooting common beginner mistakes • Reading yarn labels • Fixing accidental increases/decreases • Using stitch markers effectively • Managing tension • Basic ergonomic/stretching reminders • Understanding hook sizing • Weaving in ends neatly • Magic circle troubleshooting • Pattern abbreviation basics • Building confidence and creative independence
Meet Your Instructor
Amanda Marie Davis
Amanda Marie is a local crochet artist, beginner crochet instructor, and medical assistant
with a passion for creativity, lifelong learning, and accessible education. A medical
assistant by day and crocheter all day, Amanda discovered crochet as both a creative
outlet and a grounding practice, quickly falling in love with the craft and the sense
of community it can create. Drawing from her background in patient care and hands-on
teaching, Amanda approaches instruction with patience, encouragement, and an understanding
that everyone learns at their own pace. Her classes are designed to help beginners
feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and building confidence through
practice rather than perfection. When she isn’t teaching or working in healthcare,
Amanda enjoys experimental crochet projects while continuing to learn new techniques
herself.
