Crafting Workshop Series Session 4: Crochet for Beginners

Crochet saved lives According to crochet.org, crochet was a virtual lifesaver during the potato famine in Ireland. Many Irish relied on earnings from the crochet pieces they created. There were even schools formed to teach crochet to the people there so they could save up the money necessary to emigrate to America. While not relevent to the class it is still a cool and fun fact. Over the course of 4 lessons students will learn Crochet basics including terminology, pattern reading, what material to use and fundemental crochet stiches.   Build your skill and a project to take home, all at the same time. And you never know; if case of famine, it could save your life. Ages: 12 & Up Materials provided Cost: $20 Members, $30 Non-Members Dates: March 5, 12, 19 & 26  

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Crochet saved lives


According to crochet.org, crochet was a virtual lifesaver during the potato famine in Ireland. Many Irish relied on earnings from the crochet pieces they created. There were even schools formed to teach crochet to the people there so they could save up the money necessary to emigrate to America.

While not relevent to the class it is still a cool and fun fact.

Over the course of 4 lessons students will learn Crochet basics including terminology, pattern reading, what material to use and fundemental crochet stiches.  

Build your skill and a project to take home, all at the same time.

And you never know; if case of famine, it could save your life.

Ages: 12 & Up

Materials provided

Cost: $20 Members, $30 Non-Members

Dates: March 5, 12, 19 & 26