Instructor: Amanda Holt

Date: March 12, 13 & 14

Time:  10:00 - 12:00 March 12 & 14

    10:00 – 1:00 March 13

Maximum number of students: 6

Prerequisites: none (just need the ability to pinch/grab yarn & work with both hands) 

Class Description: Once upon a time, the granny square was regarded as an antiquated crochet component meant solely for your grandma’s afghans. In this modern crochet era, granny squares are a dynamic & versatile element of so many gorgeous crochet home goods, clothes, and accessories. In this class, we will use the granny square to establish your foundational crochet knowledge, introducing fundamentals such as the slip stitch, magic circle, chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and how to read a crochet pattern. You will then apply these new skills to create a beautiful handbag or clutch (you decide!), made from your crocheted granny squares. Not only will you leave this class with a stunning finished product, but you will also have a solid foundation of crochet skills you can apply in any future crochet project. 

Fee:  $70 for HWFA members (must have completed orientation at the time of registration) or  $80 for non-members, payable by check, cash or credit card

Materials provided by instructor: 5mmcrochet hook ● worsted weight yarn in multiple colors ● stitch markers, as needed ● handouts including: stitch terms & diagrams, the basic granny square pattern, the handbag/clutch pattern for the final project 

Materials fee: $20 payable in cash to teacher first day of class

Supplies brought by students: None (pen/pencil to take notes on their handouts if you want!)