Crochet Edges and Joins Saturday 5th April 9.30am-12.30pm

Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co.

Crochet Edges and Joins Saturday 5th April 9.30am-12.30pm

$75.00

Tired of uneven edges and visible seams in your crochet projects? In this workshop, you'll discover alternative techniques to replace traditional chain stitches for starting rows, joining rows, and finishing edges. Learn how to create straighter edges, seamless joins, and a polished, professional look for your projects. With a few simple tricks, you can hide seam lines and elevate the quality of your finished work. Perfect for crocheters of all levels looking to refine their skills!

 

Who’s it for?

This workshop is targeted at confident beginners who want to build their skills and knowledge.

 

In this hands-on workshop we will cover:

·         Foundation rows and magic ring

·         Alternative stitches for the beginning of rows

·         Invisible joins and managing seam lines

·         Substituting techniques in your work

 

The focus will be on practising the stitch techniques and identifying the pros and cons of each technique and when to use it, including application in any current projects you are undertaking.

 

Duration: 3 hours

Saturday 5th April 9.30am-12.30pm  

 Prerequisites:

It will be assumed that you are able to crochet a swatch of fabric in basic stitches – double crochet and treble crochet (UK terms) / single crochet and double crochet (US terms) and complete a traditional granny square. 

What to bring:

·         Yarn of your choice – we recommend bringing 8ply or 10ply yarn in a solid, light colour

·         Crochet Hook suitable for use with your yarn

·         Scissors

·         Stitch markers

·         2.5mm or 3.0mm standard crochet hook (optional)

Yarn and hooks can be purchased on the day of the workshop.

 Notes and links to resources will be supplied to take home.

 

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Yarn Weight No. & Name USA Knitting Tension (Guage) Suggested Needle Size Crochet Tension (Guage) Suggested Hook Size
2-3 Ply 0: Lace 27-32 sts 2.25 - 3.25mm 32-42 sts* 1.5mm- 2.25mm
4 Ply 1: Super Fine 23-26 sts 2.50 - 3.50mm 21-32 sts 2.25-3.5mm
5 Ply 2: Fine 22-25 sts 2.75 – 3.75mm 16-20 sts 3.50-4.50mm
8 Ply 3: Light 21-24 sts 3.75 – 4.50mm 12-17 sts 4.50-5.50mm
10 Ply 4: Medium 16-20 sts 4.50 – 5.50mm 11-14 sts 5.50-6.50mm
12 Ply 5: Bulky 12-15 sts 5.50 – 8.00mm 8-11 sts 6.50-9.0mm
14 Ply 6: Super Bulky 6-11 sts 8.0mm – 12.75mm 7-9 sts 9.0-15mm
15 Ply + 7: Jumbo 6 or less sts 12.75mm + 6 or less sts 15mm+

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