Top 10 Best Crochet classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

I know they make it look easy on Instagram, but it takes practice. Which means these 4 weekly classes are the perfect place to start! In this 4 week series you will learn the foundations of crochet so you can tackle any project with confidence and mad skills. We will cover everything. Yarn choices and hook suitability, learn foundation chain, double, treble, and cluster stitches; working in rows and in the round; changing colours, and an introduction to reading patterns and charts. Week One –Getting started – foundation chains, double and treble stitch, stripes and colour changes, securing your work. Week Two – Granny Squares and motifs – working in the round, introduction to reading to charts and instructions Week Three – Shell stitch – working in clusters, planning colours, reading charts and written patterns, 2-row patterns Week Four – Practice and recaps – no new stitch today! We will have some time to practice all the techniques covered, ask questions, and troubleshoot anything we had problems with. You can also bring your first project ideas to this session for some advice on getting going. This course is suitable for beginners and those who want to revisit the basics. All materials included in this workshop – A kit including a selection of colourful yarns and hooks and visual and written resources. 20% off MT Members x

Freeform crochet is simple: Just combine all the stiches you know and all the yarns you have, add some creativity and imagination and turn it into something beautiful. The session is 'hands on' and completely build around your current crochet level and wishes. After choosing yarns for our little project we will start right away. We will explore various techniques and you will go home with a little freeform project that can be used as an applique/ brooch.

Make like Tokyo cool-kids and learn amigurumi basics! In this class What are amigurumi dolls you ask? Amigurumi dolls are huge news in Japan and to be perfectly honest, this is no surprise - given how cute, dinky and bursting with personality each one is. This is for beyond beginners - you will be taught how how to crochet amigurumi and make one of these adorable little characters, but you will be expected to know the basic stitches. The price includes everything you need to make these cute new friends. This class is perfect for cheering up a friend when he / she is down, or it could be rewarding your daughter for sitting through that service without making a peep. To be honest, any excuse to gift these adorable little things is fine by us.

During this class you'll learn all the crochet tips and techniques necessary to create your new favourite winter scarf. Give it as a present or keep it all to yourself! During this 3-hour masterclass, you'll be provided with all the guidance, materials and tools required to make your masterpiece. You'll leave with notes that you can use in future projects.