Unlock the secrets of the sophisticated waistcoat stitch in this engaging and comprehensive workshop! Often mistaken for knitting, this unique crochet technique creates a dense, sturdy, and beautifully textured fabric, perfect for garments, accessories, and home décor. Over 6 hours you will be well on your way to working the fundamental mechanics of the waistcoat stitch, focusing on achieving consistent tension and crisp stitch definition.

We will dive deep into the exciting world of colourwork, exploring how to seamlessly incorporate multiple hues to create stunning designs, beginning with simple colour changes and moving on to creating wonderful shapes and designs.

Discover techniques for managing yarn ends and ensuring a polished finish that truly showcases your artistry. A key focus of this course will be working in the round, enabling you to effortlessly create seamless projects like hats, bags, and, of course, the ever popular waistcoat stitch ‘knit-look’ garments without any visible seams. By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and skills to embark on a wide array of waistcoat stitch projects, adding a professional and stylish touch to your crochet repertoire. Get ready to impress with your new found skills!

What to bring:

• Pointy tip crochet hooks
• 4 different coloured yarn all the same ply and fibre
• Yarn needle

About the Tutor

'My name is Kathy and I have been crocheting for almost 50 years and many might say that I am addicted. I have recently completed a crochet teacher course and will soon become an accredited crochet teacher. As a young girl I started with granny squares and by the time I had my first child at 19 I was able to read patterns and create beautiful baby shawls.

I love to create intricate and colourful wearables for the whole family and have made many one-off items that have made their way to friends and family across the world. I love to save granny square blankets and have recently begun to upcycle them into wearables. This is something that I would love to share with each of you as you begin your very own journey.'

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.