## Week 1: Basic stitches
- Learn the slip knot and the basic chain technique.
- Learn the basic stitches (US terminology): single, double, triple, half double, slip stitches.
- In-class project: Make a back and forth square with all the stitches we learned.

Week 1: Basic stitches

## Week 2: Pattern basics
- Learn to knot 2 yarns together.
- Learn to read a pattern.
- In-class project: Read an easy pattern for a granny square and follow it to completion.

Week 2: Pattern basics

## Week 3: Amigurumi basics
- Learn to make the magic circle.
- Learn to increase, invisible decrease and fasten off.
- In-class project: Learn the beginnings of amigurumi making by making a small ball.

Week 3: Amigurumi basics

## Week 4: Final project
- Learn to change colours.
- FINAL in-class project: We will make an amigurumi bee together.

Week 4: Final project

This course is intended to introduce you to the basics of crocheting through interactive sessions so that you can follow patterns and make everything you ever wanted!

Crochet Foundations

Learn all the basics of crochet so you can start making whatever your heart desires!

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## Welcome

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## Logistics

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Retrospective

## Learning Goals 🌟

- Learn the slip knot and the basic chain technique.
- Learn the basic stitches (US terminology): single, double, triple, half double, slip stitches.
- Learn all the stitches you need to make amigurumi: magic circle, increase, invisible decrease and fasten off.
- Learn to knot 2 yarns together.
- Learn to read crochet patterns.

By the end of this course, you will have **all the basics** you need to start you off on your personal crochet learning journey.

## Structure 📕

- Four weeks
- 1.5 hours each session
- 100% synchronous learning and practice time


## Artefacts 🎁

By the end of this course, you will have made your own:
- Small swatch of basic stitches
- Granny square
- Small ball
- Bee mini amigurumi

## Is this course for you? ❓ 

- This course is aimed at **absolute** beginners.
- You can have some crochet background, but be aware this is a **basic** course.

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## Syllabus / Schedule 📅

### Week 1
- Learn the slip knot and the basic chain technique.
- Learn the basic stitches (US terminology): single, double, triple, half double, slip stitches.
- **In-class project:** Make a back and forth square with all the stitches we learned.

### Week 2
- Learn to knot 2 yarns together.
- Learn to read a pattern.
- **In-class project:** Read an easy pattern for a granny square and follow it to completion.

### Week 3
- Learn to make the magic circle.
- Learn to increase, invisible decrease and fasten off.
- **In-class project:** Learn the beginnings of amigurumi making by making a small ball.

### Week 4
- Learn to change colours.
- **FINAL in-class project:** We will make an amigurumi bee together.

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Crochet Foundations

Week 1: Basic stitches

Week 2: Pattern basics

Week 3: Amigurumi basics

Week 4: Final project

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