Hexi Cardigan Crochet Course

Description

Come and learn how to make your own Hexi-Cardigan, and how to size the cardigan to fit any body shape or size. You’ve probably seen Kate wear her Hexi-Cardi around the studio or on instagram…now you can learn how to make one for yourself! Over 4 weeks you’ll learn every stitch and technique you need to crochet your own soft, cosy, beautiful cardigan. Kate has taken the classic Hexi cardigan design and refined it, so it fits every body, every shape, every size. You'll learn how to size it to your body and how to size it to fit other people. Everything you need is included in the price.
A Clover hook and Premium, Rico Creative Chic Unique Chunky Yarns in gorgeous colours with 26 colours to choose from, (RRP £80). By the end of the course you’ll leave with your first cardigan finished (or very close) and the confidence + pattern to go and make more at home...because when your friends find out you can make these, they'll be wanting one too. 4 week course starting in January; 2 times to choose from. Starting Thursday 22nd January 10am-12pm Lesson 1: 22nd January Lesson 2: 29th January Lesson 3: 5th February Lesson 4: 12th February Starting Saturday 24th January 10am-12pm Lesson 1: 24th January Lesson 2: 31st January Lesson 3: 7th February Lesson 4: 14th February Only 8 spaces available for each class This course is for those who have recently started crocheting, through to experienced crocheters who'd like to have a go at making a garment. You'll need to know how to do a chain and a treble crochet to do this course. If you have never picked up a hook before, then take our crochet taster class first to learn these stitches and the basics. COURSE OVERVIEW: This is a rough outline of what we'll do each week. Everybody will crochet at a different pace and that's OK. You will need work on your crochet cardigan a bit between classes, but it will be just things we have covered in the class that week. Don't worry if you don't get finished in the classes, We'll be hosting some 'finishing classes' to suit you. Or come along to our Meet & Makes on a Thursday afternoon. Week 1: Getting Started Start the hexi panels that will become the main panels of your cardigan. Work the rest of the panels at home ready for week 2. Week 2: Adding rows and joining Next we will add rows to the back and sleeves, measuring and sizing to fit you. We'll work out in class how many rows you'll need so you can complete the rest at home ready for week 3. Week 3: Sewing & ribbing This week we'll look at how to add length. Then we will sew the 2 panels together. and learn how to create the ribbing on the sleeves. Week 4: Bringing It All Together We'll finish up by completing the ribbing, sewing in ends, and advice on how to finish your cardigans at home. What to bring and whats provided: Hooks & stitch markers will be provided. We will send you a link with the colours to choose from closer to the date, or pop into studio to look at the options. We will be putting orders in at the end of December to ensure it arrives in time. If you purchase the course after this cut-off date we will have a range you can choose from, just not as extensive. Please note you will receive five 200g balls of Rico Creative, Chic Unique Chunky Yarn included in the course fee. 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?

You'll get all the premium yarn and hook you need and be able to choose from a range of colours.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Maker Studio

with Craft Courses since 2025

Message the tutor

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.