Crochet Basics: Cup Cozy

Crochet is creative and fun! Keeping up with the trends is easy once you know the basic techniques. In this CROCHET BASICS: CUP COZY class, you'll learn the basics and beyond (chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch and yarn embroidery); enough to make this super cute and comfy cozy!

This class is designed for people who have little-to-no crochet experience. Ambitious beginners are Welcome!

All supplies will be provided for you. Each project will use approximately 3 oz of yarn, a 5mm crochet hook, a yarn needle, and a button. All of these supplies will be yours to keep!

● Crocheting is good for mental health because it requires mindfulness. As you crochet, you need to pay attention to each stitch, the movement of your hook or needle, your breath, your stitch count.

●“When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future"

Class Outline

May 12: Crochet Terminology, how to hold the crochet hook and yarn, chain stitch, single crochet stitch, half double crochet stitch.

May 19: Instructions to start reading a crochet pattern, (slip stich, yarn embroidery). Starting your Basic cup cozy or Foxy cup cozy. According to your level of skill, the Crochet Instructor will determine which cozy project you could make.

You can attend in-person or via zoom. If you would like to attend virtually, please email nuveen@artswhitelake.org

About the Instructor:

Rommyna first learned Crocheting, Knitting and other Needle Arts as class courses in her Elementary and Secondary school, she could often be found creating projects during recess!

She has taught crochet and knitting classes at craft stores and public libraries and her designs have been published in 4 national, 2 international crochet magazines and collection books.

Follow Ro on IG: https://www.instagram.com/divinebeen/

COVID-19 Considerations:

Class size is limited to 6 students. Each student will get their own table which will be 6 ft from the neighboring tables. Students will have their own set of supplies that will be sanitized before class. Students should wear masks, use the provided hand sanitizer, and abide by social distancing mandates.

Class minimum: 4

Class maximum: 6

ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported in part by grants from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.