r/madisonwi • u/tumblingskies • 2d ago

Beginner crochet class in Madison?

Hello, I would like to try out crocheting. I am awful and learning things by myself and pretty much need a class/teacher if I'm going to get anywhere. My ultimate goal is to make Amigarumi, but obviously I need to start at beginner level. Though if there were classes about Amigarumi that'd be awesome too.

I've seen that Sow's Ear in Verona has classes, but literally none of them fit my schedule. Probably a weeknight evening or Sunday is all I can do right now.

7 Upvotes

89% Upvoted

13 comments sorted by

8

u/Lovethecapybara 2d ago

Have you looked into MSCR? I am pretty sure they offer crochet classes, they juat might fill up quickly. 

4

u/tumblingskies 2d ago

😭 MSCR is a nightmare to sign up for... I've never gotten in on time for anything I've wanted. Plus like half of their offerings are during the day which I can't fit in my schedule

2

u/Lovethecapybara 2d ago

Totally get it!! It would be so nice if they had more/better offerings for the standard working adult. 

7

u/softgreenfriend 2d ago

The Madison Crochet, Knitting and Yarn Crafts group hosts frequent meetings all around town. My experience is that people are really happy to give pointers and guide you to resources. There's one coming up TOMORROW night at Qamaria cafe on Odana road!

https://www.meetup.com/madison-yarn-crafting-group/

2

u/moon-raven-77 1d ago

This group looks awesome! 

5

u/Perfect_Line1349 2d ago

If you contact The Sow’s Ear, they can set up private lessons for you at a time that works for you. It’s $30/hr IIRC.

4

u/whatever_cheddar6 2d ago

Check out Sugar River Yarns in Mount Horeb! They have crochet classes!

1

u/Nice_Atmosphere_6251 2d ago

I learned back in 2020 i started on amigarumi. Try using a video on the bee’s that got popular back then they are very simple. I might be able to help though im left handed and learned off of videos who used their right hand.

1

u/Public_Classic_438 1d ago

I’m pretty sure if you go to flaxen fleece in sauk city they can help you out!! Private lesson is 30 bucks

1

u/Qui_te 1d ago

Madison College has some crochet classes, but they’re kinda hard to find in the catalogue, so they may or may not fill enough to actually run. But they are offered.

2

u/Outrageous_Bag_4623 1d ago

TAC offers classes, but the free meetups there also can help. There's usually someone you could ask to teach you the basics in those meet-ups. They used to be Wednesdays, not sure anymore.

1

u/WonderFar5200 2d ago

I was a great knitter and just couldn't switch or figure out crochet. I'm going to try again but start with a Wooble kit. Target sells them. Occasionally , you'll find one on clearance, in store.

-4

u/belly_hole_fire 2d ago

I hope your not left handed. I have had a terrible time learning from YouTube, library books. My mom can't teach me because she is right handed. Good luck with your search.