Introduction to Crochet

Make this cute beanie

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
crochet hat

You will learn:

Basic crochet stitches:

  • Chain stitch
  • Slip stitch
  • Single crochet (regular and back loop only)
  • Saddle stitch (sewing)
  • Introduction to reading patterns

A basic overview of:

  • Yarn
  • Crochet hooks
  • How to read a pattern
  • Joining pieces together
  • Basic terminology

Register through: the online store

Want to learn to crochet?

Make this cozy beanie and learn basic crochet knowledge and skills.

Supplies included in class:

  • Crochet hook
  • Yarn (variety of colours to choose from)
  • Removable pompom
  • Pattern and instructions
  • Darning needle

Details

  • Cost: $25
  • Supplies: included in cost
  • Max:  6 participants
  • Open to: all members of the University of Waterloo Community
  • Workshop runs over two lunch hours Oct 14 and 21.

Register through: the online store

(When registering, carefully select your date from the drop-down menu on the right)


No need to bring anything, no stress. Just bring your sense of adventure and join us for a fun session.

If you don't finish your piece during the session, no problem. You can bring it to any lunchtime or evening Yarn drop-in or project completion sessions and complete it with an instructor there for support.