Beginners Crochet Workshop – Part 1

Learn basic crochet techniques, the common stitches, crochet pattern reading and make your first granny square!



3 hours Location Chippendale Class size 1 to 7 guests   $115 ($90 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (Afterpay available)
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Join Amanda Jackson for this crochet workshop in Chippendale for absolute beginners.
Whoever said crochet is only for grannies? Beginners Crochet is one of our most popular classes and is such an easy craft to get started in. We provide everything you need to get started including a crochet hook and a ball of yarn, so all you have to bring is yourself and a little bit of patience!
Students will learn basic crochet techniques, some of the most common stitches and how to read crochet patterns. Put all these together and you will start your first basic granny square! Find out about different types of yarn, crochet hooks and where to find crochet patterns. Classes are small, intimate and hands-on so you will get the most out of your time.
This is a beginner-friendly class kept to a small size so you have plenty of time to ask questions and learn from your teacher.
This is an adult’s workshop, suitable for ages 15 years old and up. Please check our other class for kids and family workshops.
What is covered in this class:
  • How to hold a crochet hook
  • How to hold the working yarn
  • The crochet language: US & UK crochet terms
  • Pattern terminologies: words, symbols, charts/schematics
  • Common notions & tools
  • Where to find yarn & patterns
  • Basic anatomy of a crochet stitch
  • Learn basic crochet stitches (US term): slip knot, chain, slip stitch, double crochet (dc)
  • Start making a simple crochet square
  • Bind/fasten off your yarn ends
  • Change yarn colours
If you'd like to continue your crochet journey, our Beginners Crochet - Part 2 will further develop your crochet skills and build on from the topics you learn in Part 1. If you want to make your crochet squares into a blanket or wallet. You could also attend our Social Crochet and Knitting Meets or Beginners Amigurumi Crochet Workshop, and explore the world of crochet!

Upcoming dates for Beginners Crochet Workshop – Part 1

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 5:09pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 13 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 2pm-5pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm
What you'll get
All materials provided including a 4.5mm crochet hook, ball of yarn, yarn needle and instruction booklet.
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Knowledge required
No previous experience required. Suitable for complete beginners or those who need a refresher.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Sew Make Create - Suite 4/38 City Road, Chippendale NSW

Central train station is a short bus ride away or a good 20 minute walk. There is free street parking but some of it is timed.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Chippendale, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Michaela Byers, attended Sep 2026: Amanda explained and demonstrated crocheting clearly and patiently assisted each person in the class. She also had great tips how to do things.
  • 5/5 from Sue Waite, attended Aug 2026: Learning to crochet is a little challenging to start but Amanda was a great teacher and I was able to come away understanding the technique and on my way to creating my first granny square.
  • 5/5 from Genevieve Giles, attended Aug 2026: Amanda and Melissa were so lovely, and so patient! It’s not an easy thing to learn and we all picked it up at least in part by the end. Really grateful for their explanations of the how to hold the yarn and hook, slip knot, stitches like chain and double crochet.
  • 5/5 from Heather Weltman, attended Jul 2026: What a fabulous afternoon of learning. Amanda provided us with step-by-step notes she created. We had an enthusiastic group of learners of differing abilities, but that did not phase Amanda & Melissa our wonderful teachers. Each person was given the support & encouragement needed to walk out with a smile & the start of their individual ‘granny square’. In addition, they hold a social morning once a month were people can pop in to work on their project, chat & get support from the group.
  • 5/5 from Meredith Frankel, attended May 2026: Melissa, Amanda and the team have created such a wonderful space with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The class was clear, enough hands on deck to help everyone and with take home resources and wool/needles as a bonus. Will definitely be joining another class here!
  • 5/5 from Lara Stapleton, attended Mar 2026: Real first timer here. I did not know how to crochet before today. Amanda and Melissa are great teachers, super patient, clear in teaching the steps, and I left feeling confident I learned a new skill today! Thank you. :)
  • 5/5 from Abby Wong, attended Jan 2026: This was my very first time doing any kind of handicraft, and I found it really fun and creative to learn and explore. Amanda was incredibly patient and explained everything step by step, which made it easy to follow as a beginner. I’ll definitely come back for another class when I want to learn more.
  • 5/5 from Gabriela Fernandez, attended Jan 2026: The workshop was great. Amanda, our teacher, did the best she could to take us through the basics of crochet, from holding the needle to learning how to crochet a granny square. We were 5 in the class and she had to move around the tables to ensure we were all on the right track, but she managed! It was great to meet other people and share the afternoon learning a new skill. I highly recommend the class, it is great!
  • 5/5 from Martine Craswell, attended Oct 2025: Amanda is a fabulous teacher. Very patient and great at explaining crochet.
  • 5/5 from Kym Hooper, attended May 2025: Amanda was a lovely teacher, very clear in her instructions and patient with all members of the group. WE learnt the basics of crochet, including, patterns, equipment and wool and didi some basic stitches to start a square. It was a lovely group and the time flew by quickly
  • 5/5 from Diane Utatao, attended May 2025: The Beginners Crocet Class was just what I needed to refresh my crochet skills by getting back to basics. Amanda was very warm, friendly and clear with instructions that even the first timers produced amazing pieces in just a couple of hours. I am now much more confident and as a bonus even made a new friend. Looking forward to some of the social circles in future. Thanks Amanda & Melissa!!
  • 5/5 from Sinead Moriarty, attended Feb 2025: Great class. Finally able to make a granny square after trying and failing so many times attempting to learn off YouTube! So glad I booked this class
  • 2/5 from Monica Hood, attended Jan 2025: Too many students and too complex for the one teacher and her assistant. Needs longer class time or over several weeks.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: A pleasure to listen to, informative Enjoyed the class laughs and encouragement. A solid Crochet Square.
  • 5/5 from Heather Prideaux, attended Aug 2024: Came to the beginners crochet class with Amanda.. what a great teacher..so much patience & easy to follow instructions.. the time flew by & I left with my granny square feeling confident to go ahead until the next class.. Thankyou so much
  • 5/5 from Nathan Richmond, attended Aug 2024: Great first lesson for a complete beginner. Amanda was patient and easy to follow. There was a small class with people of varying abilities and Amanda could read the room quite well when anyone was stuck. I left feeling much more confident knowing where to start compared to trying to teach myself from watching YouTube videos.
  • 5/5 from Karen Chiam, attended Jun 2024: Amanda was great and very helpful, learnt to make a granny square, still need practice but at least I now know the basics. Venue was good, easily accessible. Enjoyed meeting like minded ladies for a fun afternoon. Gave started to use stray bits of wool to practice
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Sew Make Create is a creative workshop for small, intimate classes to teach new skills. Come discover a new hobby and learn from our Teachers who are passionate about their craft. Classes teach a range of skills that are related to design, art and craft. We are also an open workshop space and drop-in sewing studio for Designers, Artists, Makers and Creatives. Our workshop is located on the edge of the city in Chippendale.
We run adult classes every weekend, weekly classes for kids and school holiday workshops. We offer private classes and can customise a workshop for your group or event. You can also drop into our sewing studio to use our workshop facilities to work on your own projects.
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