Beginners Amigurumi Crochet - learn how to crochet toys
Description
Learn how to make amigurumi in this 4 week course. Amigurumi is the Japanese word for 'crocheted or knitted toy'. It is a form of crochet most commonly used to create toys, as it allows you to create 3D shapes. This course is aimed at those who have never crocheted before or are very new to crochet. In this class you will learn all the techniques to make crocheted toys (Amigurumi). Over the 4 weeks you'll lean the basic stitches and techniques used in Amigurumi by creating a series of more complex forms. Starting with a simple ball then a chick or either a bunny, a jelly fish or a bee! You'll learn how to change colour, read patterns, understand crochet abbreviations how to work in the round and how to trouble shoot. Limited to 5 spaces available for each class. What you'll get: - Hook and yarn needed for the classes. - A copy of my luxury 32 page 'Absolute Beginner Guide to Amigurumi' - which includes over 2 hours of video tutorials. - 20% off a Make Me Roar Amigurumi Crochet Yarn Pack & Printed Pattern. - A hot or cold drink for each class. What you'll learn: This is an example of what you will learn. The toy you will make could be a bee, a chick, a jellyfish or something else! Course overview: Week 1: Getting Started - Learn the basics: how to hold your hook & yarn. - Master the stitches needed to make toys. - Learn about working in the round. Week 2: Starting your project - Learn the magic circle and get started on your project. - Learn about increases and decreases. - Introduction to reading crochet patterns and stitch abbreviations. Week 3: Building skills - Keep working on your project. - Learn about colour changing. Week 4: Bringing It All Together - Finishing up your project. - Troubleshooting. What to bring: You don't need to bring anything. Yarn and hooks will be available to use on the day. But feel free to bring along any yarn or patterns you want to use. Please arrive about 10 minutes earlier if you fancy a coffee, so we can get it made in time to start. Your tutor - Kate McCully Kate is an award winning crochet designer, author and experienced crochet workshop tutor. She creates patterns and kits under the name Make Me Roar and write patterns regularly for Magazine and yarn companies. You can see some of Kate’s amigurumi crochet work on display in the window. Yes, that Kate, winner of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas. Ask her. She’s humble, but not that humble!
What's included in the price?
- Hook and all the yarn needed for the classes. - A copy of Kates printed 'Absolute Beginner Guide to Amigurumi', which includes over 2 hours of video tutorials. - 20% off a "Make Me Roar" Amigurumi Crochet Yarn Pack & Printed Pattern. - A hot or cold drink for each class.
Duration
1½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hi, we're Kate and Martin McCully, the husband and wife duo behind Maker Studio. With backgrounds in design, craft, and creative direction, we created this space to be a colourful hub for the local community. I’m Kate, an award-winning crochet designer and author of Crochet at Work and the person behind Make Me Roar. You might’ve even seen me win Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas on Channel 4 with my hand-stitched reindeer, Ruben. At Maker Studio, you’ll find a curated mix of modern craft supplies, tools and kits, from yarn by Rico and Stylecraft to gorgeous embroidery threads and kits from brilliant UK makers like Cotton Twist, The Left Hookery, and more. My own crochet kits are all designed here in Eastbourne and are on the shelves too. We don’t just sell supplies we host weekly workshops in everything from beginner crochet and lino printing to creative writing and still life drawing. There are evening and weekend sessions, as well as family-friendly activities and holiday clubs for kids. Our in-studio coffee bar serves incredible coffee from Extract Coffee Roasters and rich vegan hot chocolate from Islands Chocolate. Pop in for a drink, work on a project or try one of our quick Make and Take crafts. Every Thursday, we host a free Meet and Make – a laid-back session for local crafters to get together, share ideas and get making. Come in, have a coffee and make something. We’d love to see you.
FAQs
We serve our delicious coffee & hot drinks all day. Take out available. You can just pop in for coffee and hang out if you want, bring your latest project we'd love to see it.
Our wifi is free and fast. If you need to do bit of work grab your laptop and pop in for a coffee.
Maker Studio 52 Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1PR
We’re a 5-minute taxi or bus ride from Eastbourne Station, or a 15–20 minute walk through gorgeous Gildredge Park (look out for the legendary Horse Mound).
Regular buses from the town centre (routes 1, 1A, 12, or X1) stop near Waitrose or The Lamb in Old Town — just a short walk to the studio.
Taxis are easy to find at the station and cost around £5–£10.
