{"product_id":"improvers-crochet-class","title":"Improvers Crochet Class","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew dates coming soon!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11:30- 4pm ( with a short break) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Please remember when booking a class to include your phone number so we can contact you \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eabout the class if necessary.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a great class for those moving on from the beginners workshop, or for those who know how to crochet a little, but want to progress from the basic stitches and gain confidence with crocheting. You should know the basic double, half treble and treble stitches before you begin this class. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe course\u003c\/span\u003e covers working in the round, learning how to increase and decrease, creating cluster stitches such as Shells, Puffs, Popcorns and Bobbles and guidance with pattern and chart reading, which will be used when making some pretty floral motifs. Also learn invaluable tips and techniques to help give your work a professional finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea, coffee, and cakes will be supplied and there are also lots of great café's and places to grab a bit to eat around the shop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials info:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eImprovers will need some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/collections\/dk-double-knit-weight-yarns\" title=\"DK Yarns at Loop\"\u003eDK\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/collections\/aran-worsted-weight-yarns\" title=\"Aran weight yarns at Loop\"\u003eAran\u003c\/a\u003e weight yarn, ideally at least two balls, or oddments of lots of different shades from your stash so we can play with stripes and different coloured rounds in the motifs. Try to choose shades that are not too dark in shade and yet are contrasting so that the stitch definition and stripes will be obvious. \u003cbr\u003eAlso, a hook relevant to the weight of yarn used (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/collections\/crochet-hooks-1\" title=\"Crochet hooks at Loop\"\u003e4 or 4.5mm for DK 4.5-5.5mm for Aran)\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLearners will also need a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/collections\/clover\/products\/clover-darning-needle-set-339\" title=\"Darning Needle at Loop\"\u003edarning needle\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/collections\/row-counters-and-stitch-markers\" title=\"Stitch markers at Loop London\"\u003esome ring or lockable stitch markers\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eIt may also be helpful to bring a pen to make your own notations on the given worksheets or in a small notebook as often these notes are really helpful as an aide memoire after the class has finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Claire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClaire Montgomerie is a textile designer, author, stylist, teacher, and craft editor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClaire was Loop's very first Loopette from 17 years ago and is the designer of our Syd Rabbit pattern from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage Crochet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and the Sweetie Pie Capelet from our book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLoop's 10\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e She has authored and edited many craft books and magazines, is the stylist and Photoshoot Editor for Inside Crochet magazine and has been teaching knitting and crochet workshops for over 15 years. We're thrilled to welcome her back to Loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClasses are held in the shop. Maximum of 6 students per class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e100% deposit is required at registration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCancellation policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA refund of payment for a class will be given for cancellations only if the spot can be filled by another student, minus a 10% admin fee. Please be considerate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel a class in unusual circumstances. We try to avoid this wherever possible, but sometimes it cannot be avoided. In this situation, of course, a full refund will be given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe're sorry, but Loop cannot be financially responsible for extreme weather conditions or any other situations that are out of its' control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf we need to cancel the class due to any unforeseen circumstances, we will of course offer you a full refund or shop credit (whatever your preference is).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-description=\"\" class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Loop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53472883310969,"sku":"MIMC12203H","price":97.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/files\/145grace-web-sized.jpg?v=1727254037","url":"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/en-eu\/products\/improvers-crochet-class","provider":"Loop Knitting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}