Beginning Crochet Classes and Private Lessons in Berkeley, CA

The 101/102 classes at ImagiKnit and Session A/Session B classes at Black Squirrel Yarns for beginning crochet cover the same topics.

Crochet 101 – For complete beginners! Learn how to make the chain stitch and work the “single crochet stitch” in rows in the back loop, front loop, and both loops. We will not complete a project in this class, but with the skills you learn here, you will be able to crochet a scarf or basic beanie afterwards.

Crochet 102 – Round out the skills you learned in Crochet 101 by learning/reviewing the “half-double crochet stitch” and “double crochet stitch”. Learn to read both charted and written patterns by crocheting a classic granny square.

Group classes are for ages 12 years old and up.

For private lessons, topics I can cover include:

• Beginning crochet – Get started if you have never crocheted before or want to refresh your basic skills.

• Specific skills – e.g. how to use “magic loop” to crochet in rounds, reading charted or written patterns, working specific stitch patterns, colorwork.

• Project help – e.g. help getting started on a pattern that you want to make, troubleshooting why row counts are not right, help adjusting tension to meet gauge, understanding sweater construction, planning a freehanded project.

I am happy to teach individual private lessons to children as young as 7 years old. I can also teach children ages 5 or 6 years old in a paired lesson alongside an adult.

If you are looking for a more comprehensive start, UC Berkeley Art Studio is currently enrolling for the summer 2025 session where I’ll be teaching a 7-week introductory course.