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Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square Reviews

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This is a fun activity in Bolton, Manchester

Fall in love with crochet by creating a classic granny square! You’ll be able to combine beautiful colours to stitch this traditional crochet design, perfect for setting you up for so many other projects. Granny squares can be used to make blankets, garments and more – we’re here to help you get started with your first one.  

With the help of an Hobbycraft Artisan, you’ll learn how to crochet a granny square by using all the key techniques. You’ll use double and treble stitches, as well as learning how to decipher a granny square pattern and how to change yarn colours. 

There’s a kit included with the workshop to give you everything you need for the project. Within the 90-minute session, you’ll be able to create one granny square, though you can continue to practice making more once you’ve got to grips with all the skills. The kit even features a pattern for a granny square blanket to help you continue your adventure in crochet!  

This workshop is the perfect way to grow your crochet confidence, with tips and support from a pro! It’s ideal if you already have basic knowledge of the stitches but are looking to refresh yourself or develop further.  

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This workshop is also available as a private workshop for group bookings of 4+.

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At Hobbycraft, we want our workshops to be enjoyable, inclusive, and safe for everyone. Some workshops are suitable for children, and where this is the case, a parent or legal guardian is responsible for supervising their child at all times unless the workshop is clearly stated as suitable for independent attendance. Our colleagues and instructors are there to guide the activity and support a safe environment, and if any concerns about safety or wellbeing arise during a workshop, these should be raised with a member of staff straight away.

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Lisa McIntosh
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The teacher I had at there Bolton store is really good. She gave clear instructions, was friendly and approachable and provided a lot of support throughout the lesson. She taught me two different ways to start the granny square and shared suggestions for what projects they can be used in. I was also given a handout which helped when I got home and tried to make a granny square on my own (successfully ). Great class!
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Posted 5 months ago
Charlotte Headley
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Super lovely teacher who was really patient and good at explaining everything to my daughter. My daughter is confident in her new skill and excited to make a blanket! Thank you so much!
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Posted 10 months ago
Jane-Avril Roberts
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Shannon was a patient teacher who guided us through all the loops and knots of crocheting and made the 1.5 hours great fun.
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Posted 1 year ago
Brilliant “Learn to crochet a Granny Square” at Bolton Hobbycraft Shannon the class tutor was fantastic, very knowledgeable and patient. Couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. I would highly recommend this class, excellent value and content. All materials provided and even instructions to take home.
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Posted 1 year ago
Sharon Dyche
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This is a good class to begin to learn the basics, which our helpful teacher had a really good understanding of. However, the time went very quickly and we certainly hadn’t managed to create a granny square by the end of it! In summary , these classes are well priced with good availability and do what they say. It would have been nice to be greeted by a craft table ready to go when we arrived, rather than hanging around with nobody to ask and then two staff members collecting the necessary equipment and copying the instructions while we waited. We did get some extras when we left but I suspect that smaller providers offer a more organised and welcoming service, perhaps even a drink.
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Posted 1 year ago
Melanie Hinks
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Explained everything clearly and allowed me to go at my own pace Thank you
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Posted 1 year ago
Deborah Sutton
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Jess was fantastic, very clear showing me what I did to do next and very patient when I forgot what I needed to do next. Loved the whole session. Did the beginners course the previous weekend so had absolutely no experience with crocheting. Extremely happy with what I achieved.
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Posted 1 year ago
Molly Costello
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It was a good follow on to the beginners crochet class. Jess was friendly and really helpful and we were both able to make our granny square and start another with less assistance needed. Lots of great hints and tips included with direction on what to do next!
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Posted 2 years ago