B0513 - Explore: crochet structures - hooked on wellbeing

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Start Date: 11/01/2027      End Date: 08/02/2027        Start Time: 18:30      End Time: 20:30        Hours per Week: 2.00      No of Weeks: 5
Fees:      £80.00 (tuition)     £141.00 (overseas)     £34.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Clementina Cross        No of Places: 11
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
This welcoming five‑week crochet course focuses on understanding how crochet structures are built and how they create shape, texture, and form. You will develop confidence through mindful, hands‑on making and guided practice.
You will explore a range of crochet stitches and structures, learning how different combinations of stitches, yarns, and fibres affect the finished result. Through sampling and repetition, you will begin to recognise how patterns are formed and how structure changes with different techniques.
You will also be introduced to reading simple crochet patterns, working increases and decreases, and creating small samples to practise and compare results. Clear demonstrations and repeated practice support steady skill development and confidence.
As you work, you may notice the calming and focused nature of crochet. Some samples may contribute to community projects, offering a shared sense of purpose.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Explore and apply a wider range of crochet structures, stitches, and yarn types in the creation of small crochet pieces.
* Read and follow a beginner crochet pattern, understanding basic terminology, abbreviations, and repeats.
* Use increasing and decreasing techniques to shape crochet samples and simple forms.
* Create and contribute crochet samples for community projects, reflecting on the wellbeing benefits of creative and purposeful making.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
Suitable for beginners or those with some experience.
Prosp User 8

Equipment required

Equipment required
Basic equipment and materials will be provided. However please feel free to bring any particular supplies you may have at home – such as chunky yarns, cords etc. You should purchase your own yarns for large scale projects.
A folder to keep handouts, and a notebook to take personal notes and design ideas, coloured pencils/felt-tips may be useful.
Prosp User 9

How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
You will have an individual learning plan to monitor your own progress.
You and your tutor will be able to monitor your progress through the self-assessment form and
monitoring your progress against the course learning outcomes.
Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.
You will evaluate your own progress and manage your time.
Please note it is important that you attend punctually in order to maximise your chances of benefiting from the course.
Prosp User 12
You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning and end of the workshop
The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding but there is no exam.
Prosp User 11

Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
This course is part of the Explore Repeat Pathway, allowing you to return to strengthen your understanding of crochet structures, build confidence through repetition, and prepare for more advanced work.
Please see our website 'Idea Store - Learning' for a range of other courses or speak with your tutor. Your tutor will support you in researching these and other courses outside of Idea Store Learning.
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
We have high expectations regarding attendance and punctuality. We expect 100% attendance for all scheduled sessions and that you do so punctually and are ready to start learning at the start of the class.
We acknowledge the rare occasions when that will not be possible, please inform us before the class by emailing ideastoreadmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Prosp User 13

Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.
If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.
If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.
Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
Prosp User 14