Virtual Crochet Along Advanced – Round Crochet Cushion

Virtual Crochet Along – Advanced

This course will take you several steps (more of a leap tbh) further than our intermediate crochet course, looking at how to combine the basic stitches in more complex ways to create texture and form while working in the round to make a cushion cover.

As this crochet along is aimed at more experienced crocheters we are going to run it a little differently, every week there will be a short session where Karen will introduce the section of the pattern that we are working on and answer any questions you may have rather than demonstrating every round step-by-step. This will allow you all to work at an enjoyable pace and there will then be a more social aspect to the rest of the session allowing you to share what you are up to and have a natter.

Should you wish for extra help it will be available through email, the facebook group or additional taught 1:1 sessions but this should not be needed.

This course is based on a translated and adapted pattern by Hooks and Tales, Jen based in South Africa who kindly said we could use her patterns for our classes.

More photos to be added soon as this is a new course I need some good light to take some more – and it’s a very grey Friday morning at the moment.

As this crochet along is aimed at more experienced crocheters we are going to run it a little differently, every week there will be a short session where Karen will introduce the section of the pattern that we are working on and answer any questions you may have rather than demonstrating every round step-by-step. This will allow the speedy crocheters not to be held back and the slower ones not to feel pressured allowing you all to work at an enjoyable pace. There will then be a more social aspect to the rest of the session allowing you to share what you are up to and have a natter.

We will also be setting up a group on facebook to share images of you work and ask for help where needed. This can also be done through email for you sensible non-facebookers out there.

We will need to see how this goes as we haven't run it before so it may take more sessions, we will work this out as we go.

Experienced crocheters who fancy a challenge - and it is one!

This cushion can be worked up in any thickness of yarn but they should all be one thickness, ie. all dk, all aran, all chunky. I have made a chunky version and it came out at a size to fir a 21" cushion inner so I would advise not going any thicker than chunky unless you want a really BIG cushion. Obviously you will need your favourite hook in an appropriate size for your yarn and tension.

Wool - We sell all shades of Stylecraft Special DK, Stylecraft Bellissima DK, and most Stylecraft Special Chunky and we are taking online orders via email, phone, or facebook message for delivery or safe pick up from the studio and pre-agreed time slot (click and collect). Please give us as much notice as you if ordering from us as we are getting lots of orders at the moment and there is only Karen to pick and pack at the moment.

You may want to make two and sew them together or if one is enough of a challenge then I can advise how to complete the cushion cover using a felt liner and envelope back without using a sewing machine!

You will also need a method to get online (phone, tablet, computer), a free download of zoom software and a clear space to work we suggest a kitchen table, desk or worktop.

All the skills you learn, your completed cushion cover, your pattern and a sense of satisfaction of having challenged yourself. You may not want to make more it depends how much you like crochet that makes you concentrate. I enjoyed making them and have made a few but I found it impossible to multitask without making mistakes therefore it is a great project to take your mind off everything else but not great to do while watching tv.