Crochet For Beginners

International Open Academy

Who would have thought you could create so many beautiful things for you and your home with just one hook and some yarn? Crocheting is a great skill to have.

It’s easy to start with our course by your side. You can get stuck in and make something straight away from a crocheted rug for your mug to a snug coat. Simply follow the clear step-by-step illustrations showing different crochet stitches and patterns to inspire you.

Start this satisfying and engrossing hobby where you can wrap yourself in beautiful sustainable clothes you’ve produced and decorate your home with incredible cushions, rugs and placemats.

Not only is itinexpensive, learning to crochet has many other positives, like:

• Being meditative and mindful. The relaxed, repetitive motions when you crochet are calming and soothe away stress
• Being creative. Make something meaningful for yourself or as thoughtful gifts for family and friends
• It’s sustainable and eco-friendly. Crocheting your own clothes is the complete opposite of the throwaway world of fast fashion and furnishings. You can even reuse old yarn to crochet something new
• You can crochet anywhere. Keep your hook and yarn in your bag and start crocheting while waiting for appointments or any time you have a spare 5 minutes

Boost your confidence by producing something beautiful and unique with your own hands.

Learn to crochetby following the clear illustrations showing exactly what you should be doing.

How is the Crochet course assessed?

There is a short multiple-choice exam at the end of each module for you to take and you’ll know your score immediately.

By studying Crochet online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam.

Crochet Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction

• 1.1 Introduction to crochet
• 1.2 What you need
• 1.3 Essentials

Module 2: Making A Start

• 2.1 Holding the hook
• 2.2 The working position
• 2.3 Holding the yarn
• 2.4 Measuring tension
• 2.5 Making a slip knot
• 2.6 Chain stitch
• 2.7 Slip stitch
• 2.8 Fastening off
• 2.9 Joining in yarn

Module 3: Brilliant Bags

• 3.1 Coral bag
• 3.2 White bag
• 3.3 Making tassels
• 3.4 Double crochet
• 3.5 Crab stitch
• 3.6 Double crochet rib

Module 4: Marvelous Mug Rugs

• 4.1 Striped with a fringe
• 4.2 Space-dyed yarn
• 4.3 Contrasting border
• 4.4 Adding simple stripes
• 4.5 Making a basic fringe
• 4.6 Treble stitch
• 4.7 Half treble
• 4.8 Double treble
• 4.9 Triple treble
• 4.10 Quadruple treble

Module 5: Super Scarves

• 5.1 Large scarf
• 5.2 Neckwarmer
• 5.3 Increases and decreases
• 5.4 Adding color
• 5.5 Spike Stitch

Module 6: Snug Rugs

• 6.1 Fringed rug
• 6.2 Bathroom rug
• 6.3 Clusters
• 6.4 Shell patterns

Module 7: Sugar And Spice

• 7.1 Top
• 7.2 Bag
• 7.3 Hair scrunchie
• 7.4 Texture

Module 8: Cuddly Cover

• 8.1 Cuddly cover
• 8.2 Raised treble
• 8.3 Cables
• 8.4 Easy buttons

Module 9: Cosy Coat

• 9.1 Cosy coat
• 9.2 Lace crochet

Module 10: Cute Camisole

• 10.1 Cute camisole
• 10.2 Filet crochet

Module 11: Filet Dove

• 11.1 Filet dove
• 11.2 Working motifs

Module 12: Lacy Pillow

• 12.1 Lacy pillow

• Everyone. It’s a super boost to your confidence when you create something incredible yourself
• People who are stressed and seeking a mindful activity
• Anyone who wants a sustainable alternative to fast fashion and throwaway decor
• Anyone who seeks extra income can create beautiful items in super materials from luxurious silk to plant-based yarns
• Anyone who has or works with people with mental issues, depression or stress will find it soothing to crochet
• Knitters can find out why crochet is so on-trend right now

This Crochet course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.