Name: Crochet-A-Long: a 6 week course
Start: 2026-01-11T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-11T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Story & Song Bookstore Bistro

Learn to Crochet & Make a Lap Blanket!
Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but didn’t know where to start? Join Eliza Young, aka CreativEliza, for a six-week course where you will learn all the essential techniques and complete a lap blanket by end of the series! If you are someone who already knows how to crochet, this class allows you to expand your skills and receive hands-on, patient assistance.
In this course, you will learn to crochet and as group, you will make a lap blanket approximately 36” square. Materials for practice are included. For this blanket you will need:
1 crochet hook size I (5.5mm) or J (6mm)
Approximately 1500 yards of worsted (medium) weight, solid colors, acrylic or wool blend yarn -- you can see the yardage on the yarn label.
The color choices are up to you -- you can pick a different color for each square, choose one color for the whole blanket and a different one for the border, or a range of other options.
Here are some yarn options that would work and suggested quantities. Walmart has a selection too:
Week 1 — Basic stitches (single, half, & double crochet), review of tools, yarn and practice. Crocheters start first square of blanket in single crochet. Homework: complete first square.
Week 2 — Recap of basics plus learn to increase/decrease. Everyone begins second square. Homework: complete second square, begin third in stitch of choice.
Week 3 — Learn to join colors and how to make a granny square, the fourth and center square for the blanket. Homework: make 2 more squares in the stitch of choice.
Week 4 — Learn how to crochet in the round and other stitch combinations. Everyone begins seventh square of blanket.Homework: make 2 more squares in the stitch of choice.
Week 5 — With a total of 9 square complete, we will learn different ways to joing the squares to create your blanket. Border options will be discussed. Homework: join all squares and tuck ends.
Week 6 — Begin or complete blanket border. Help with other questions and issues.
Each class/week is $35 per person
Classes can be taken separately, but to complete the lap blanket, all classes are recommended.