Basic Crochet | Mapunapuna at HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts – Honolulu, HI

Ready to start your crochet journey? Whether you're completely new to crochet or want to build your confidence, this class will teach you the foundational skills you need to get started!

You'll learn how to create single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches, along with how to recognize their appearances and understand the abbreviations used in crochet patterns. We'll also go over how to read written instructions and stitch diagrams so you can start following patterns and working on projects of your own!

What you'll learn:

• How to make single crochet (SC)
• How to make half double crochet (HDC)
• How to make double crochet (DC)
• Common crochet abbreviations and what they mean
• How to read and follow written crochet patterns
• How to recognize and understand crochet stitch diagrams
• How to identify different stitches by their appearance

What you'll take away:

• A better understanding of basic crochet stitches
• The ability to recognize common crochet abbreviations
• The knowledge to begin reading written patterns and stitch diagrams
• The confidence to continue practicing and start future crochet projects!

This class is beginner-friendly and designed to help you build a strong foundation in crochet. We'll take things step by step, with demonstrations and plenty of opportunities to practice along the way.

Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 10 must have a guardian present to assist them.