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Beginners' Crochet Weekend
Your Tour Includes
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition with Emma Leith
- Complimentary WiFi
- Tea and coffee during workshops
- Kit with a ball of chunky yarn and hooks included for the first part of the course
- Use of the hotel leisure facilities (subject to availability); gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room
Experts
Holiday Overview
Always wanted to learn how to crochet but never got round to it? Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join Emma on this relaxing weekend retreat dedicated to beginner’s crochet. With a maximum of 10 participants, you will have plenty of time to ask all those crochet questions you always wanted to know the answers to!
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 3 day itinerary
Skill level: Complete beginners and those wishing to improve upon their basic skills.
Techniques covered: The three basic stitches: double crochet, half treble and treble, how to do the classic granny square and how to straight edges, changing colours and joining squares.
What to bring: Crochet hook (4mm), a yarn needle, and scissors. For the second part of the course you will need to bring a selection of acrylic double knit yarn in a minimum of 4 colours of your choosing.
Check in to your room from 3pm. Get to know your expert, retreat manager and fellow crafters over dinner this evening.
Included Meals
- Dinner
The weekend begins with learning to crochet in rows using the three basic stitches (double crochet, half treble and treble) before embarking on the classic granny square. You will learn how to achieve perfect straight edges – no more wonky scarves!
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Highlights
- Workshops
Today we'll look at crocheting in the round, changing colour and joining squares. You will leave today with the skills and confidence needed to continue making a colourful granny square blanket.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Highlights
- Workshops
Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at the 4-star Staverton Park
Hotel & Golf Club.
