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Saturday, 15 February 2014

Crochet Workshop.........................

My crochet class went well last Saturday and my three friends seemed to really enjoy themselves. I was so pleased that they all managed to learn the basic stitches and even had the beginnings of a granny square to take home. I used Saturday as a trial run as I am thinking about running crochet workshops from home. I set my crafty space up as though it was a real workshop, with samples of crochet projects, books and magazines for browsing and inspiration. In advance I had hooked some crochet samples of the basic core stitches which was very useful. I also had some printed information which was kindly given to me by Chrissie.


Chrissie has been running crochet workshops for a while and was able to give me lots of useful tips and advice and has kindly shared her workshop lesson plans with me. I am always so amazed at the friendship and support that is offered by the wonderful blogging community.

We also managed to consume quite a lot of coffee and cake amidst the chatter and of course crochet tuition.


I was so pleased with the crochet samplers that everyone managed to produce and the little granny squares..........


Inspired by the success of Saturday I am just putting the finishing touches to a flyer advertising three x 2hr workshops in March. Please keep your fingers crossed that I have some people sign up for them, I think I will advertise on face book as well - you can only try.

Talk soon x


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  1. gilly15 February 2014 at 10:19

    Sue, this looks like a fabulous workshop set up - the colours and prettiness of everything is just perfectly conducive to learning . . . and the cake is just the cherry on the top! Well done with your first class, and good luck with your new venture - I'm sure in no time you will be in great demand :-)
    Have fun putting it all together & happy weekend,
    love Gilly xx

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:19

      Thank you for your lovely comments and encouragement x

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  2. Irene15 February 2014 at 10:28

    Well done Sue, and many Congratulations on your first Workshop, it sounds a brilliant success, and I am so thrilled for you. Your pictures look amazing as do your mouthwatering refreshments, just wish I lived nearer LoL.
    You will be an immediate success I have no doubt. Keep us informed.
    Take care,
    luv irenexxxx

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:22

      Thank you Irene would be lovely if you lived nearer but you would be teaching the class - remember it was with your help that I first mastered attaching granny squares as you go x

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  3. Amy at love made my home15 February 2014 at 10:30

    It all looks so lovely Sue, I can quite see why everyone enjoyed it so much, and I am sure that all of your friends must have appreciated all of the hard work that you put into this. What a lovely start to what I hope will be a great project for you. I have only one gripe - that I live too far away to come and join in!!! Stay safe today. xx

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:23

      Thank you Amy we will have to set up residential workshops around the country x

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  4. Unknown15 February 2014 at 11:04

    How lovely! It all looks so organised and cosy with the lovely crochet and cakes - wish I lived nearer :)

    http://asaucystitch.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:30

      Thank you - maybe I could entice you with some lovely vintage finds from my local charity shops x

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  5. RedSetter15 February 2014 at 12:47

    Teaching is hard work and not just 'showing' how to do something. Your class looks well organised, professional and the kind of quality class I'd snap your hand off to attend. I wish you the absolute best and look forward to reading how it goes.

    I have no experience of marketing a home business but I wonder are there any good wool shops locally that might advertise your classes and perhaps offer your students a discount on wool or supplies? This might increase business for both of you.

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:31

      Thank you for your lovely comments and great marketing tips x

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  6. SaraJ15 February 2014 at 13:13

    Wow - that looks good. Crafting and cake - a winning combination in my book. Have a great weekend x

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  7. Anonymous15 February 2014 at 13:16

    I knew it would look perfect. You are such a talented lady and as for the cakes... Yummy al the way. Hooe all goes well with your new venture x

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  8. Brigitte15 February 2014 at 13:42

    Would have been a great workshop for me, too. I recently borrowed a crochet book from a friend and am now trying to get into some granny squares. Will be a nice adventure.

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:35

      Thank you Brigitte - good luck with your granny squares x

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  9. Unknown15 February 2014 at 14:43

    Looks like you all had a wonderful time - and ate very well too! :-) So glad you're getting everything sorted to teach more workshops, it's so much fun, isn't it? And just keep a handful of flyers in your bag, so you can drop off a few here and there, wool shops, haberdasheries, the local library...you'll fill a class in no time! Chrissie x

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:40

      Thank you Chrissie and a big hug for all of your help and advice x

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  10. justpootling15 February 2014 at 15:26

    HI Sue
    It all sounds so much fun and a great way to spread the crochet word !
    Good luck with your new sessions,
    Kate x

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  11. Clare15 February 2014 at 17:04

    Looks like you had a wonderful time, wishing you lots of luck with the workshop.
    Clare x

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:42

      Thank you Clare and hope you are keeping well x

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  12. Jane15 February 2014 at 18:43

    Sounds like you had a great time Sue, good luck with your new workshops. Have a lovely weekend.
    Jane x

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:44

      Thank you Jane and I love your flowery crochet squares

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  13. sky-blu-pink15 February 2014 at 19:10

    Congrats, and I am sure you will have many willing pupils flocking to learn to crochet with such a skilled teacher, and especially with those cake treats!

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:46

      That's the plan if I bribe the pupils with cake they will forget about the quality of the teaching x

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  14. Jessie's Needle15 February 2014 at 23:08

    Good luck Sue with your classes. There's nothing better than helping someone else to create something. Have you tried your local adult education? If they can fill a course they will run it. Great networking opportunity.
    S xx

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:48

      Hi Jessie that's a good idea but until I feel more confident I wouldn't want a class of more than 4 beginners so don't think my numbers would be high enough for adult education - but maybe in the future - thank you x

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  15. Anonymous15 February 2014 at 23:15

    This looks great Sue, well done! I'm planning my first cochet workshops but am struggling with how best to tackle them. I'm quite nervous about it too so seem to be finding lots of other (not so) important jobs to do instead of just getting on with it!

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:52

      I have been the same it's taken me ages to take the plunge. My trial run with new friends really helped kick start the idea. I hope you decide to go for it as you are way ahead of me. I've never even thought about writing my own patterns and you have already published yours and had amazing feedback - your workshops would be great x

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  16. Createology16 February 2014 at 01:54

    Lovely way to spend a day. Time spent with creative people is always joyful.

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  17. Hazels Crochet16 February 2014 at 09:55

    Oh that looks like such fun crafty day!! Especially with lots of cake ^_^ yummy!

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    1. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:54

      Thank you we did have fun - in fact too much laughing and not enough crochet. I will have to get tougher x

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  18. Helen Philipps17 February 2014 at 14:48

    You sound like a natural teacher, Sue, and I am sure your crochet classes will be popular. Those cakes look absolutely delicious!
    Helen xox

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  19. sweetpea family18 February 2014 at 07:55

    Thank you Helen - if you ever decide to do sewing workshops I would love to come x

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  20. Tracy Welham18 February 2014 at 16:05

    Fabulous crochet and gorgeous cakes! I'm sure your crochet classes will be a resounding success. x

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  21. topchelseagirl28 February 2014 at 15:50

    Whilst sewing and knitting have been ok, crochet baffles me. Your classes sound great and I'd definitely be interested if I lived near you. Plus cake too = win, win.

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