Tunisian Crochet for Beginners

Tunisian Crochet for Beginners - Sydney Course

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.

Please see scheduled class for delivery format.
Online classes delivered via livestream video over Zoom.

Crochet is one of the oldest crafts in the world, and it's regarded these days as a relaxing form of ‘mental yoga’. This beginners level course will introduce you to the basics of Tunisian Crochet, plus the many benefits to health and wellbeing from this calming and practical craft. Tunisian Crochet is considered easier than standard crochet because of the different hook that is used and the various techniques involved.

The course is designed for complete beginners. You don't need any experience - just an open mind to have fun learning a new skill. We will teach you the basics starting from how to hold the hook and yarn, how to start a chain, and then progress to the basic stitches and reading patterns.

A starter kit is supplied by the tutor and included in the course fee.

Learn more about Crocheting on our blog - 'Unlocking the Power of Mental Yoga' .

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

This is a course aims to introduce the various concepts of crochet as outlined below. (not in chronological order).

By the end of the course, you will have completed a bag OR a pair of gloves OR a scarf. You will also leave with multiple ideas for projects stemming from concepts learnt in the class.

Topics include:

Working out the right crochet hook to suit your style
How to properly hold the Tunisian crochet hook and yarn
How to start with a chain
Introduction to the basic Tunisian crochet stitches
Getting the tension right
How to change colours on a project
How to read and interpret a simple pattern
Some online resources and a practical guide to buying yarn

Course Outcome

At the end of the course, students will have learned:

how to make a chain,
basic Tunisian crochet stitches
how to control your tension so you can achieve better fabric
how to read Tunisian crochet diagrams
how to read a simple pattern

Please note: Individuals learn at different paces, and outcomes may vary depending on the level of practise between sessions.

What to Bring

ipad or Tablet - if you have one
Pen and paper
Scissors
Course materials and course notes provided

Prerequisite:

This course is designed for beginners and assumes no prior knowledge of the craft.

Important Information

Tutor will provide materials (including yarn and hooks) - value $20. Included in course fee.
For on-campus classes only: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your first lesson only.

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Delivery Mode

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.
To check the delivery mode of the course you are interested in please view the class timetable.

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

Scheduled class times and sessions
Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Remote learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online.

Remote learning for this course includes:

Scheduled class times and sessions
Livestream video classes online
Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.