I crochet in between projects or when I am need handwork without needles and pins. I am a mostly self-taught crocheter and can follow complex patterns but I am always willing to learn something new so I happily signed up for the Beginner Crochet Workshop by Shannon Roudhán and Jason Bowlsby on Creative Spark. What a great class!!!!

It is a short, affordable class that is good for all skill levels. I learned several things that I didn’t know I didn’t know 🤣. The class projects are easy and an excellent way to practice what you learn.

Shannon and Jason also have this book that I don’t own… yet! It’s on my list and would be really good to have on hand for the grandkids!

But, before I start in on the two projects in the class, I need to finish the Rainbow Dots Blanket, designed by Jellina Verhoeff. The pattern is on Ravelry and the yarn she used is Metropolis by Scheepjes. It’s a fingering weight wool that is both warm and light.

The yarn kits for this blanket are gone, but you can substitute other yarn. In fact, Shannon talks about yarn and making substitutions in the Beginner Crochet Workshop class! Again, I learned things in that class that I didn’t know :-).

Shannon and Jason have other classes on Creative Spark—especially on sashiko—that I happily recommend. They are great teachers with lots to share. Enjoy!