Course Description

Crochet has become more popular over the years and is one of the easiest crafts to pick up with only needing a hook, a skein of yarn and a pair of scissors to start.

This Intro to Amigurumi Crochet Course is perfect for those who are looking for their next step in the crochet journey by learning specific stitches and techniques to improve their amigurumi projects.

Please Note: This course is most suitable for those that have completed the 4-week Crafty Yarnz Crochet Beginner Course or are confident with completing Slip Knots, Slip Stitches, Chains, Single Crochets, Half Double Crochets, Double Crochets and beginner to easy techniques. 

What Will You Gain?

As a result of participating in this Intro to Amigurumi 4-week course, students will develop their confidence and skills to start or improve their amigurumi projects.

Students are invited to bring along projects they are currently working on that they may be finding challenging and just need some advice.

Course Materials

Students are required to bring their own supplies:

• • Crochet Hooks – varying sizes (recommended they have at least 3.5mm, 4mm and 7mm)
  • Cotton Yarn in at least two contrasting colours.
  • Chenille Blanket Polyester Yarn – 2 contrasting colours.  One colour should be light (like white/cream) and one darker (brown/grey).
  • Black Embroidery Thread
  • Yarn – DK/8ply weight – 1 main colour, white and black.
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn Needle
  • Scissors
  • Notebook and pencil/pen
  • Positive Attitude

The tutor will supply the following materials valued at $25 per person, which is included in the course fee. 

• Lesson documents
• Amigurumi Pattern Licence
• Polyester Fibrefill
• Jewellery Wire 20 gauge

Course Fee Subsidy

This course is subsided by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for NZ citizens and permanent migrant adults, their partners on work visas or visitor visas, and refugees. To qualify, registrants should be over the age of 16 years and not currently enrolled in a secondary school. For sighting purposes, you must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency, or refugee status to our staff.

Please note: All courses need a minimum number to go ahead. If your course does not have enough enrolments, we regret that we will have to cancel and will let you know by email or text. Courses are usually cancelled, when necessary, 2-3 working days prior to the scheduled start date.