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Learn to Crochet- Make a Cat!

In this self-paced class, pre-recorded class, students will learn how to crochet as we make a stuffed cat together. Students can learn from an experienced fiber arts teacher while making a project they can be proud of.
Brittany Brooks
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What's included

5 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Mastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Your mastery of skills will be seen after you complete each video. You'll be able to see if your stitches or squares are correct by following each video. If you need further help, please feel free to reach out to me for support.
Grading
I will not be grading any part of the cat project but I'm happy to give advice. You are welcome to send me a message with a picture of your project for evaluation and help along the way.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
This self-paced class allows you to learn how to crochet at your own speed with detailed instruction from an experienced fiber arts teacher. This class is great for complete beginners as well as students who have tried crochet in the past but felt confused. (Each skill-based lesson is divided into right-handed and left-handed orientations.)

We will be making a simple cat plushie that you can customize. Each new lesson will build on the previous lesson as we work, step-by-step, on our cat. So what exactly will we learn?

The first two videos will be all about making a chain. We'll focus on how to hold the yarn and hook as well as how to make a chain stitch. The first lesson has two parts: the initial introduction as well as a support video for anyone who is struggling. 

After that, we will move on to learning the single crochet stitch, counting, keeping a square straight, sewing pieces together, and adding details to the face. 

Please reach out to me if you have any questions and I hope you have fun making a cat plushie!
Learning Goals
Students will learn the following skills:
Holding the yarn and hook correctly
Chain stitch
Single Crochet Stitch
Keeping edges straight
Counting
Sewing pieces together
Binding off
Weaving in ends
Simple embroidery
learning goal

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction: Creating a Chain
 This lesson focuses on creating a beginning chain to start our cat project. *All videos show right and left hand variations 
17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Tips and Tricks
 Sometimes, making a chain can be tricky. This lesson shows you tips and tricks to get your first few stitches made. 
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Learning the Single Crochet Stitch
 This lesson teaches you how to make multiple rows of single crochet stitches. You will need to complete 10 total rows of single crochet stitches and your chain does not count as a row. 
29 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Lets Practice Counting For Straight Edges
 Learning to make straight edges is a different skill than making stitches. We will learn how to count our stitches and how to use stitch markers to help us. 
15 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Supply List
Let's talk about supplies! Please read the list and then message me with any questions you have. I will leave my own personal recommendations with links at the bottom of the list but you may use whatever brands you like. 

**If you have never knit or crochet before, please do not purchase furry or velvet-y yarns. They are very difficult to learn with. You can use them once you've learned to make stitches with confidence. :) 

1. YARN. Beginner learners do best with larger yarn and hook sizes. Yarn sized 5 or 6 will be great for class. (If you would rather try to make the smaller cat, you can look for size 4 yarn and a size 4.5mm hook)

2. HOOKS. Hook size recommendations with be on your yarn label. Typically, hook sizes 8mm, 9mm, and 10mm go well with the yarn listed above. 

3. SCISSORS. Please speak to your student about using scissors responsibly or be available to cut yarn for them. 

4. STITCH MARKERS. Stitch markers must be able to be opened in order to be used in crochet. You can purchase some or you can use paper clips/safety pins.

5. NEEDLE. You can purchase yarn needles/tapestry needles at any craft store or on amazon. These aren't really listed by size but you will need a larger version for large yarn.

"Ah!! There are too many options!!" 
I hear you! Below is a list of supplies I personally recommend. These are online links but you can absolutely find these options or very similar at other retailers/in person. (Walmart, Michael's, Joann, etc)

LionBrand Yarn Wool Ease Thick and Quick Yarn
https://a.co/d/4vaAeE8

Hook:
https://a.co/d/brkEEza

Stitch markers AND tapestry needles:
https://a.co/d/bJx6v1n
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2021
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I've been teaching fiber arts on Outschool for nearly 4 years now. I have 10 years of art education experience in school programs, summer camps, online platforms, and in museums.

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