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Improvers Crochet
Course Overview
Course Code
P00466
Start Date
28/04/2025
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks
Campus
City Skills Centre
Level
Level 1
This non-accredited course runs from City Skills Centre, each Monday, 10:00 - 12:30 for 9 weeks, starting on 28 April and finishing on 7 July 2025. This is an improver’s course and during this course you will develop your skills and knowledge of stitches to make an item of clothing or accessory. You will be required to bring your own materials to each session. To make the most of this course you will be expected to practise your crochet skills at home.
During this course, you will learn: - Work advanced stitches (htr, dtr, fptr,bptr) - Shape by increasing and decreasing - Work a range of decorative stitches (Shells and fans, Chevron stripes, Puff, popcorn and bobble) - Assemble and finish projects (Sew in yarn ends, Block and press before joining, Join seams and blocks) - Make edges and borders - Follow a pattern to make a simple item of clothing or accessory - Be introduced to other crochet techniques including Amigurumi and Tunisian crochet.
This course is suitable for those who have completed our Introduction to Crochet course or have experience of reading simple patterns using basic stitches: chain (ch), double crochet (dc), treble (tr). You must be aged 19+ and be able to complete a short workbook on a weekly basis with the help of your tutor.
There are no formal assessments, exams or coursework. Your tutor will informally assess your progress each week. You will receive a certificate of course completion based on your progress in class and attendance.
- Annual Tuition fee: £90
The cost of the course is £90.00. However, you will not be required to pay a fee for this course if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits: - Universal Credit - JSA or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Action Group) There will be no fees if you earn less than £25,000.
Apply online via the College website. You will be contacted to attend an interview if required or sent a conditional offer according to the course's entry requirements. You will then be invited to enrol for your chosen course.
Course Overview
Course Code
P00466
Start Date
28/04/2025
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks
Campus
City Skills Centre
Level
Level 1