Fiber Arts and Crafts - Introduction to Crochet for Beginners
Join me for this fun and engaging 5-week course where learners ages 8-12 will learn the foundational crochet stitches and practice their skills while making four different crochet projects. Full written patterns included.
Christine McGoveran
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5.0
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Learners will be encouraged to finish making their crochet projects after every class meeting. The first few minutes of the next class meeting will be used to share progress on the previous week's project. Each crochet project in this class typically takes between 1-4 hours to complete.Assessment
I will be watching the learners throughout the class. I will offer assistance, positive encouragement, and helpful feedback as they work on their crochet projects. If they have particular questions about their projects outside of class time, they can send me a message.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
New to Outschool? Use the code MCGOVERAN20 to get a $20 credit to use towards your first class on the platform. Does your learner want to learn to crochet and express their creativity in a new way? Join me for this fun and engaging 5-week course where learners ages 8-12 will learn the basic crochet stitches. Learners will be introduced to the chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet stitches. In every class meeting (weeks 2-5), learners will have time to practice their stitches with a new crochet project. We will make a scarf, dishcloth, hair scrunchie, and bag. I have been crocheting for over 30 years! My mother taught me how to crochet when I was 8 years old, and I've never stopped. Crocheting is a wonderful way to release stress and anxiety, while being creative at the same time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS BREAKDOWN: Each class meeting will follow this format: Introductions + get to know you or icebreaker game (5 minutes) Show and tell of previous class projects (voluntary, 2-5 minutes) Lesson on required stitches for this week's project (5-10 minutes) Introduction of weekly project, demonstration of the pattern. (5-10 minutes) Learners will practice the stitches learned in the class while making their creation for the duration of the class time. Please see the Course Syllabus for a detailed description of weekly class content. TEACHING STYLE AND EXPERIENCE: ⭐️ I have been been crocheting for over 32 years. ⭐️ 3+ years online teaching experience ⭐️ 7+ years grades K-8 classroom teaching experience ⭐️ Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) in good standing ⭐️ Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior Divisions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❗️Looking for a camp version of this class? Find the listing here: https://outschool.com/classes/get-hooked-on-crochet-granny-squares-crocheting-for-upper-beginners-4eobSsBF?refuid=y7rh2YxW Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I look forward to meeting your learner in this class soon!
Learning Goals
Learners will learn the chain, slip stitch, single and double crochet stitches.Learners will practice their crochet skills in a variety of crochet creations.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Welcome, Read a Yarn Label, Chain Stitch
Welcome! This week we will learn how to read a yarn label. There is a lot of information on a yarn label, but what does it all mean? We will also learn the chain stitch, the most basic of crochet stitches. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Scarf, Single Crochet
This week we will learn the single crochet stitch. We will also start working on our first crochet project, a scarf. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Dishcloth, Single Crochet/Moss Stitch
This week's project is a dishcloth. Based on the learners' comfort level with the single crochet, we can make our dishcloth using just single crochet stitches, or combine them with chain stitches to create the moss stitch pattern. I will demonstrate both. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Hair Scrunchie, Slip Stitch
We are doing a fun project this week. A hair scrunchie! We will learn the slip stitch, and I'll get you started making your scrunchie. I will show you how to finish your scrunchie too, so you can finish on your own time. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will use scissors and a sewing needle in this class.
Pre-Requisites
No experience is required for this class. It is intended for beginners.
Supply List
Learners will require these materials for this class: - Yarn (I recommend using a size #4 for all projects in this class) - Hook (recommended size will be on your yarn label. I use size 6.0 mm with size 4 yarn) - Scissors - Yarn needle (also called a tapestry needle)
Joined February, 2023
5.0
13reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Ontario Institute of Technology
32 years of crochet experience
3 years online teaching experience
3500+ classes taught
Bachelor of Education degree, Primary/Junior divisions
7 years of classroom teaching experienceReviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $75 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-3 learners per class
