Absolute Beginners Crochet-along | Peanut the Bear (11 & 18 October)

We’re crocheting . . .

Peanut! A super-soft squidgy bear. A lovey, a comforter or perhaps just a softie.Made with chunky soft chenille yarn using only the most basic of crochet stitches and techniques including magic rings, join-as-you go for more secure joins and sew-as-you-go to hide all the messy finishing stuff inside. Both techniques are perfect if you struggle with hand stitching and adding details.

We'll take things slow and steady over a few weeks to make this suitable for beginners.

This crochet-along is suitable for . . .

Adventurous beginners (very much still learning, but confident to try something a little harder)

Anyone interested in Amigurumi or making softies

Refreshing forgotten skills

Anyone just looking for some creative company

Crochet skills and techniques we’ll try . . .

A few of the most basic crochet stitches (US terms)

Crochet in the round, increasing and decreasing

Join and sew-as-you-go techniques

Following a pattern

What you’ll need to bring . . .

a 7.0mm crochet hook

Chunky chenille yarn in 3 colours - a bear colour, a contrast for the muzzle and the nose*

toy filling

*I used Yarnsmiths Create Chenille Chunky in 5070 Brown Bear, a little bit in 5069 Latte for the muzzle and a tiny amount in 5002 Anthracite Grey. You may have something suitable in your yarn stash you can sub for the yarns you only need a little of.

What’s included/ provided . . .

I'll have black beads for eyes, thread, neeedles, scissors, etc., but please bring your own if you prefer

The crochet pattern

Tea and treats

When & where?

Saturday 11 & 18 October, 10:00 - 13:00

There may be some homework to be completed between classes.

Classes take place in The Summerhouse with a maximum of 3 guests!

Taking this workshop is me, Sharon Goodwin from Sew Silly Lily. I'm a graduate of Glasgow School of Art with a lifelong passion for textiles, craft and design. I’m a self-taught crocheter, constantly playing, still discovering and excited to share tips, advice and all the useful things I've learned along the way.

Refund Requests

I have a no refunds policy, but I will look at requests on a case by case basis.

Changing your mind or realising you cannot attend after booking are not valid reasons for refund.

Refund of payment (less Eventbrite fee) for a class will be given for cancellations only if the spot can be filled, minus a 10% admin fee.