Introduction to Tunisian Crochet Workshop ~ 25th April 2026 ~ 1 - 4pm £30/£50

Course Outline Join me for a relaxing afternoon of crochet, where you will be introduced to the soothing rhythm and creative art of Tunisian crochet. During this workshop you will make a Tunisian crochet sampler and have the option to get started on the Blissful Scarf (designed by Scheepjes). We will develop the following skills: casting on your stitches Tunisian Simple stitch the forward pass the return pass what to do at each end of the row casting off explore decorative stitches using two colours getting started on your first Tunisan project (Blissful Scarf) Price: please note there are two prices for this workshop: £50 includes 3hrs tuition, Tunisian crochet hook, 2 balls Scheepjes Stonewashed XL, pre-ordered Blissful Scarf kit (I will be in touch beforehand to choose your colours) £30 includes 3hrs tuition, Tunisian crochet hook, 2 balls Scheepjes Stonewashed XL, (with the option to purchase the Blissful Scarf kit on the day for £20) This workshop is aimed at all levels of crochet ability: beginners who have mastered the basic crochet stitches (chain, double crochet and treble crochet), can follow a basic pattern and would like to take their skills further, intermediate crocheters who are looking to refine their current skills and try new techniques, experienced crocheters who are looking for something new to try in a social setting When: Saturday Afternoon, 1 - 4pm ~ 25th April 2026 Where: Cotton Pod Home Studio/Workshop, Ramsbottom, Bury, Greater Manchester. (Exact location given once you sign up). A little bit about your tutor Hello! I'm Sharon Oldfield, the owner and creator of Cotton Pod, an online yarn store specialising in cotton yarns, crochet patterns & crochet kits. With over 30 years of teaching experience, as a Secondary School teacher & subject leader, then crochet tutor, my crochet patterns, kits and workshops are designed to be easy to follow to make your crafting time enjoyable, mindful and relaxing. I began tutoring crochet workshops in 2015, at Stitch Studio in Ramsbottom, where I would design my own teaching materials and patterns to use in my classes. A year later, in March 2016 I launched the Cotton Pod website as a home for my patterns and a base to sell the resources needed for my patterns. I look forward to meeting you and teaching you to crochet soon! Sharon x