Students will learn how to crochet in this beginners' class.   Crocheting is not only a fabulous life-long hobby, but it is also a great way to express yourself with your own creations!  Imagine wearing a one-of-a kind hat or scarf that you crocheted yourself!
Each week, students will learn a new stitch or stitch group and learners will progress at their own rate.  This class is structured as a workshop, where students will learn a new stitch or stitches and practice during class.  Mrs. Borton will demonstrate each stitch and then help each student to learn the new stitches.  The class will be completely hands-on.  
Week 1 - Students will learn how to make a slip knot.  Students will learn to do the chain stitch and start the single crochet stitch.
Week 2 - Students will learn how to do the single crochet stitch.
Week 3 - Students will learn how to do the double crochet stitch.
Week 4 - Students will learn how to do the half double crochet stitch.
Week 5 - Students will learn how to do the treble crochet stitch.
Week 6 - Students will learn how to read a crochet pattern to combine the stitches we learned in class.
Since this is a beginners' class, no prior knowledge of crocheting is needed.  Learners will start crocheting on day one! 
 ***Please note***  Students will progress at their own rate in class.  Some students will learn all the stitches and some students will want to keep practicing the basic stitches.
***Another note*** This class will be offered EVERY OTHER week.

SUPPLIES:
1.  One skein of yarn in a size 4.  This can be of any fiber content, but acrylic, acrylic-wool blend, or wool will be the easiest to use.  The yarn should be a smooth yarn, and not one that has a lot of bumps or loops.
2.  A crochet hook in a size G (4 mm) or H (5 mm)
3.  small pair of blunt scissors
Other sizes of yarn and hooks may be used.  In general, if you use a bigger yarn, use a bigger hook.