ROWAN CONNECT
SUMMER SCHOOL 2025
Crochet For Knitters Intensive
With Cynthia Hyslop & Barb Barone
A crochet hook can be a knitter's handiest tool, if you know how to use it. Join Barb and Cynthia to discover "crochet for knitters": adding crochet techniques to your knitting skill set for smart starts and better finishes.
Learn the crochet cast on and cast off, use a chain stitch for embellishments and a beautiful "flat seam", especially on pieces where the stitches don't line up evenly. Use a slip stitch to add stability to a loose neckline, chain stitches for buttonhole loops and simple crochet stitches to add a tidy finish or a non-curling edge to a knitted piece.
To practice your skills, Barb and Cynthia have designed a project that will provide you with inspiration to swatch, experiment and practice. Create a cosy pillow while you learn how a crochet hook can be a knitter's favourite tool. In addition, they'll share examples of how a little crochet can improve the look and fit of your knitted garments.
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Crochet For Knitters Intensive - Class Summary
Week 1: Introduction & Core Techniques
We’ll introduce the main project and show how crochet can enhance your knitting. Techniques include chain stitch, provisional cast-on, afterthought ribbing, and crochet cast-off, plus tips for fixing mistakes and weaving in ends with a hook.
Week 2: Vertical Stripes & Directional Work
Learn to add vertical crochet stripes for plaid effects and ribbing. We’ll also show how to remove a provisional cast-on to work in the opposite direction, with bonus techniques like a picot bind-off and tidying edges.
Week 3: Seaming & Structural Crochet
Explore how to join knitted pieces using a crochet hook. We’ll cover visible and invisible seams in different directions, and look at stabilising raw edges and tidying vertical lines.
Week 4: Finishing Touches
Focus on edging and embellishment. You’ll learn to control curling edges, make crochet buttonholes, and add creative details like chain stitch embroidery.
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Dates and Times
Classes: Mondays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August – 7.00-9.30pm BST
Q&A sessions: Wednesdays 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August – 8.00-9.00pm BST
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Recordings
All classes and Q+A sessions are recorded and will be available to view on demand for 12 months.
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PRICE: £185
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