Description
This course is open to all ages – Grades 2 through adult!
There is an indescribable joy that comes with completing a handmade garment for the first time. Shortly after, follows a rush of confidence, autonomy, and endless possibilities. You truly can make anything! The purpose of this course will be to introduce you to the never ending world of crocheting.
We will begin with the basics, some of which include how to identify and match crochet hooks to different types of yarn, slipknot, create foundation chains, and learn where to place the variety of stitches needed to make either the sweater of your dreams or a simple plushie.
Anything you can think of is just one crochet hook and ball of yarn away… a constant stream of ideas manifested.
By the end of this course you should know…
- The meaning and purpose of the different crochet hooks sizes.
- How to identify different types, gauges, and weights of yarn.
- How to make a slip knot, a foundation chain, and a slip stitch.
- How to create rows of stitching for projects such as scarves, blankets, and shirts.
- How to create rounded stitches for projects such as hats, coasters, and tapestry.
- How to identify and create single, half double, double, treble crochet stitches.
- How to create stitch increases and decreases in your project.
- How to switch colors in your project.
- How to write your own pattern.
- How to utilize stitch makers to track your placement during complex projects.
- The importance of blocking your work.
- How to stitch different parts of your project together for a final product.
- How to make a granny square.
- How to crochet circular patterns.
Maya Blackmon
Crochet Instructor
Meet Maya Victoria Blackmon, born and raised in Miami, FL but embraced the world of crochet and knitting in Bronxville, NY. Thanks to facetime and her mothers extroversion, Maya learned the foundations of crocheting from Yvette Malloy-Jiggetts; her mother’s college roommate. Since creating her first project, Maya has only become more interested in learning fiber arts skills and participating in the trade. In her spare time when she isn’t frequenting yarn libraries, Maya loves to roller skate, volunteering at community gardens and environmental organizations, collaging, attending local live music shows, cooking and hosting picnics with friends.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Crochet classes have a max of 6 people per class to allow proper instruction.
- The course is one class per week. Each class is 60 minutes long.
- Studio closures do not affect the course length.
- There are trial classes available and can be booked here: https://sewnfashion.com/trial-classes/
- All sales are final. No refunds. Credit only.
SEMESTER COURSES
There are three semester courses per year: Fall, Winter, & Spring. Each are 10-11 weeks long and are $350 for the semester. This fee includes all supplies.
Payment Plans available:
- Paid in Full, $350
- Includes 1 class per week, one full year payment of $350.
- Two payments of $185 – a total cost of $370
- Includes 1 class per week, broken down into two $185 payments per semester.
