Learn to crochet a 'granny square' (evening series)

Learn to crochet, read a crochet pattern and make a 'granny' square

In this workshop, you'll not only learn how to do the major crochet stitches but how to read the different types of crochet patterns, and follow a pattern to make a 'granny square'.

We'll also show you how to join your squares into a simple 'granny square' rug or a small tote bag. In fact, there are endless ways you can use your granny squares and we'll show you more examples such as a smart vest.

By the end of this workshop series, you'll have the basic skills of crochet, ready to start your own crochet projects!

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Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners (of any age over 16).

For left-handers, we have a special One on One sessions with our left-handed crocheter, Trish. If this is of interest please contact us directly.

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What do I need to bring?

Please bring a 4-4.5mm crochet hook and 2-3 different coloured balls of 10ply yarn you'd like to use so you can then keep practising at home.

The ReDress Hub has odd balls of wool you can also purchase, but otherwise, we recommend doing a charity shop crawl for your materials as you will almost certainly find what you need without buying them new.

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How do I book?

Click on the first date of the series and select your Series ticket.

We also have a Payment Installment Plan to help spread your payments over a longer time frame. To book your place select the INSTALLMENT PLAN: Reserve Ticket and to make the final installment payment, go to Add-Ons and select your ticket payment.

Group bookings:

The workshops at The ReDress Hub are perfect for group bookings - sharing these experiences with a group of friends, family or colleagues can not only create memorable occasions but are also perfect for sharing laughs, ideas and resources between you.

If you bring a group of 5+ people we'll not only offer you a group discount, but organise some special treats for you all to enjoy. Please contact us directly for more details.

Special tickets:

Companion ticket

If you require a carer or support while attending your workshop, we have a special Companion Ticket for those with a Companion card. Please enter the code ReDressCompanion (all one word) to reveal this special ticket when booking your tickets.

ReGift Program

Through a Community Grant with the City of Launceston, we are pleased to offer subsidised spaces to this workshop for people on full-time pensions, unemployment benefits, hold a health care card or similar.

Interested? Please contact us directly (see below) and we'll explain how you can benefit from this program.

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Where do I go?

We're excited to be able to run our workshop face-to-face in beautifully designed new workshop space at The ReDress Hub

The ReDress Hub is located at:

Shop 6&7, Quadrant Plaza, 94 York St, Launceston, Tasmania.

You can find us just behind Toyworld in Dell Lane :)

Super handy access to parking in the Care CarPark next door, with great cafes close by to fuel you up for all your workshop needs.

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What if I don't feel well?

If you have been or could have been exposed to COVID19 through travel or a close contact, please consider your attendance and or wearing a mask at the event.

If you have any symptoms and don't feel well please don't attend your workshop and get in touch with us for more details.

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More information or questions...?

For further information about The ReDress Hub please check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ReDressHub

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, our best contact is redress.circularclothing@gmail.com or reach out via our social media.

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We hope to see you at The ReDress Hub soon!

Kirsty Máté is a professional designer, educator and artist with a passion for sustainability and design as well as for clothing. She was taught to crochet as a young girl by her grandmother and is now excited to be able to teach others this terrific and enjoyable skill.

With over 30 years of experience in sustainable design, you could say she is a pioneer. Her career in design has crossed many disciplines including architecture, interior design, textiles design, exhibition design, and performance art; has taken her around the world and into a successful career in academia as well as industry. She is widely published and has exhibited her work in both design and art.

As the founder and business owner of The ReDress Hub, Kirsty is also passionate about creating more sustainable forms of clothing and fashion.

She is excited to be able to teach this beginner workshop on how to create new clothes through crochet and how these skills can advance us towards a slow and circular approach to clothing.