Amigurumi is the technique used to make the adorable (usually small) stuffed animals, colorful dolls, and play food that are so popular today. The word amigurumi literally means a knit or crocheted stuffed toy, which is exactly what this Japanese technique creates. We’ll focus on crochet Amigurumi in this three-session class that will teach you…

Thread lace crochet encompasses any crochet technique you can work with fine thread and very small hooks. In this class, you’ll practice using small metal hooks for tight projects and large hooks for lacier looks and you’ll explore several different techniques including filet crochet, Irish lace, the bullion stitch, and working in the round. Since…

Tunisian crochet is a satisfying blend of crochet and knitting – you’re using a single hook to pull loops through but you are working with multiple stitches on your hook. In this class, you’ll start by learning basic Tunisian crochet stitches which create a dense, subtly textured fabric ideal for afghans and dish towels. Then,…

Hairpin lace is a beautiful variation on crochet that creates eye-catching lacy, openwork designs. It was done on women’s U-shaped hairpins in Victorian times, but today it is worked with a simple hairpin lace loom and a crochet hook. In this class, you’ll learn to create single strips of hairpin lace to create scarves, and…

Look at Broomstick Lace, a historic crochet technique, in a new light! This unique and beautiful crochet technique is easy to learn, and it lends itself to any size of yarn and many patterns. In this class, you’ll learn to create open and airy broomstick mesh and broomstick eye fabrics using a large knitting needle…

What better way to find the perfect border for your next crochet or knit project than to design your own? Mix and match a variety of crocheted elements, or choose an element from your fabric and expand on it. Learn how borders can enhance a project, how to deal with corners and curves, and how…

Motifs are back! Crochet a few for embellishment or crochet many and join them together to make larger projects, including shawls, clothing, blankets, hats, and mitts. Join Paula to learn basic motif patterns and how to use them. You’ll practice some motif patterns and leave with countless ideas on how to use them. This will be…

Motifs are back! Crochet a few for embellishment or crochet many and join them together to make larger projects, including shawls, clothing, blankets, hats, and mitts. Join Paula to learn basic motif patterns and how to use them. You’ll practice some motif patterns and leave with countless ideas on how to use them. This will be…

Learn to crochet and make something with your new skills! This three-session class will teach you basic crochet stitches, how to increase and decrease stitches, and how to change colors. Along the way, you’ll learn a bit about crochet history, choosing yarn and crochet hooks, stitch gauge, how to count stitches, and how to read…

Enter the wonderful world of crochet by learning the basic and essential chain stitch. Then, just repeat this simple stitch until you’ve reached the length you want, join your ends to create a large loop, and arrange into multiple smaller loops. Wear your necklace as it is or (optionally) corral the strands with a tab to keep them tidy. It’s that…

Enter the wonderful world of crochet by learning the basic and essential chain stitch. Then, just repeat this simple stitch until you’ve reached the length you want, join your ends to create a large loop, and arrange into multiple smaller loops. Wear your necklace as it is or (optionally) corral the strands with a tab to keep them tidy. It’s that…