There has recently been a resurgence in the popularity of Tunisian Crochet, otherwise known as Afghan Crochet or Tricot. It is part knit, part crochet, and is endlessly versatile from close textured even stitches to a multitude of lacy variations. In my workshop you will learn 3 basic stitches and make a small item. No previous knowledge of crochet is necessary . A hook and yarn, and embellisments are included.

Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

The workshops costs £60.00 and a non-returnable deposit of £30 is needed to confirm your place. Please message me for details.

Saturday 15 June – Tunisian Crochet Workshop

10.00 – 16.00 near Brechin

Bluebird Arts Newton Mill Farmhouse, DD9 7 PZ Brechin, Angus

Saturday 22 June – Tunisian Crochet Workshop

10.00 – 16.00 at Invergowrie

Invergowrie Parish Church Hall, 4 Errol Road, Invergowrie,DD2 5AD

Saturday 29 July – Tunisian Crochet workshop

10.00-16.00 at Alyth

Alyth Town Hall, Albert Street, Alyth PH11 8AX

BEGINNNER’S WORKSHOP

Back by popular request this is a Beginners Workshop in Forfar!

Whether you have done a bit of crochet before, or are a complete beginner, you will be very welcome. I will teach you three basic stitches and what you need to know to read patterns. I will also teach you what the commonest mistakes are and how to avoid them!
A hook and yarn included.

Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

The workshop costs £60.00 and a non-returnable deposit of £30 is needed to confirm your place. Please message me for details.

Saturday 29 June 10.00 – 16.00

Pit Stop

1a Academy st, DD8 2 Forfar, Angus

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YARN BOMBING!

Ever since I heard of it I have wanted to have a go at yarnbombing. So when The Fit O’ The Toon Community Association in Arbroath decided to have a go at doing some at Danger Point, I join them.

It’s a lot of creative fun getting together once a week with a group of lovely creative people, who chose the name the Wooly Workers.

The bombing targets are the restored drying green poles, lampposts, gateways and other street furniture in the immediate area. The full installation is due to go up at the end of May and will stay in place for a couple of weeks.

There are lots of inspired works already completed or in progress. We now have a facebook group where you can catch up on progress and the latest news of the installation of the bombing! https://www.facebook.com/woollyworkers/

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | May 13, 2019 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition | Tags: crochet, exhibition, granny squares, knitting, original artwork, Yarnbombing | Leave a comment

STUDENT SHOWCASE!

I love seeing and celebrating success by my students, especially when they complete a project they have chosen to work on over a period of time. One of the students I taught over the winter has gone on to do marvellous work! She has kindly sent me these two pictures of her completed Stylecraft Spice of Life CAL Blanket.

Well done that woman! Thank you for sharing this with me.

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | May 7, 2019 | Categories: craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: Basic crochet stitches, CAL, Crochet along, crochet teaching, crochet tuition, learn crochet, learn to crochet | Leave a comment

Saltire colours

A German friend saw some hexagons on my Facebook page, and asked me if I could make them into coasters using blue and white Scottish colours. So here they are, ready to go off to Germany after Bonfest.

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | May 3, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

TUNISIAN CROCHET WORKSHOPS COMING THIS SUMMER

There has been a massive upsurge in interest in Tunisian Crochet this year. So in response to requests to teach it I am currently setting up workshops in June and July to pass on this skill.

Tunisian crochet is sometimes called Afghan Crochet or Tricot. It is easy to learn, and you don’t need any prior knowledge of crochet to start.

I will post details as soon as each workshop is finalised. Please watch this space for information!

Here are some examples of how to turn a small piece of work into a pretty bracelet.

: Bracelet, 6mm hook

: Bracelet 4.5mm hook

: Bracelet 4.5mm hook

: Bracelet Tunisian crochet on a 3.5mm hook

: Bracelet 3.5mm hook

: 3 Tunisian bracelets and one in Broomstick crochet

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | April 30, 2019 | Categories: artwork, craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: Afghan Crochet, crochet tuition, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment

ALYTH CREATES 24-26 MAY – FUN WITH FREESTYLE CROCHET

ALYTH CREATES

Crochet is a wonderful pliable way to work with yarn.

I will be in Alyth Town Hall over the weekend demonstrating some tips for getting started.

Here is a wee example. I wasn’t terribly impressed with this motif and initially laid it aside. I then decided to add some surface crochet and changed the look entirely!

You can download the full Alyth Creates guide here :-

https://www.alythartsandcraftsguild.co.uk/section855514.html?fbclid=IwAR25l90illrVxoUSH_RouAykfSU3JPBiuzV7OnwNf64q929WPOAyvU60EiA

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | April 23, 2019 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, Collage, crochet, crochet classes, crochet tuition, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, flowers, foliage, freeform crochet, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, mixed media, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment

EVENING CLASSES IN INVERGOWRIE – START 22 APRIL

My crochet evening classes start again in Invergowrie Hall on 22 April, and has had a lot of interest. There are only two places left, so don’t delay if you want one! The course costs £45 for 10 weeks. To enrol, please visit the CACE website.

Therapeutic Art of Crochet – Monday

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | April 18, 2019 | Categories: artwork, craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, amigurumi, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet classes, crochet tuition, filet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment

HARRIS ACADEMY EVENING CLASSES – START 1 MAY

What a lovely turnout last night at the Harris Academy for enrolment for the Summer Term evening classes. There are just a couple of places left in my crochet class, and they can now be booked online through the HERA website. Price £43 for 9 weeks.
https://heradundee.org/online-booking/

Posted by Ellie Fiddes | April 18, 2019 | Categories: artwork, craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet classes, crochet tuition, filet, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment

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TUNISIAN CROCHET WORKSHOP

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The second Tunisian workshop of the summer is this weekend in Invergowrie!

There is still time to book a place on this full day exploration of this popular form of crochet. You do not need any prior knowledge of crochet to learn this one! Everything you need will be provided, except for lunch! You will need to bring your own. I will provide tea, coffee and biscuits.

The workshops costs £60.00 and a non-returnable deposit of £30 is needed to confirm your place. Please message me for the payment link.

Saturday 22 June – Tunisian Crochet Workshop

10.00 – 16.00

at Invergowrie Parish Church Hall, 4 Errol Road, Invergowrie,DD2 5AD

Please bring a packed lunch with you. Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

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TUNISIAN CROCHET WORKSHOPS

Saturday 15 June – Tunisian Crochet Workshop

10.00 – 16.00 near Brechin

Saturday 22 June – Tunisian Crochet Workshop

10.00 – 16.00 at Invergowrie

Saturday 29 July – Tunisian Crochet workshop

10.00-16.00 at Alyth

BEGINNNER’S WORKSHOP

Saturday 29 June 10.00 – 16.00

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Ever since I heard of it I have wanted to have a go at yarnbombing. So when The Fit O’ The Toon Community Association in Arbroath decided to have a go at doing some at Danger Point, I join them.

It’s a lot of creative fun getting together once a week with a group of lovely creative people, who chose the name the Wooly Workers.

The bombing targets are the restored drying green poles, lampposts, gateways and other street furniture in the immediate area. The full installation is due to go up at the end of May and will stay in place for a couple of weeks.

There are lots of inspired works already completed or in progress. We now have a facebook group where you can catch up on progress and the latest news of the installation of the bombing! https://www.facebook.com/woollyworkers/

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There has been a massive upsurge in interest in Tunisian Crochet this year. So in response to requests to teach it I am currently setting up workshops in June and July to pass on this skill.

Tunisian crochet is sometimes called Afghan Crochet or Tricot. It is easy to learn, and you don’t need any prior knowledge of crochet to start.

I will post details as soon as each workshop is finalised. Please watch this space for information!

Here are some examples of how to turn a small piece of work into a pretty bracelet.

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ALYTH CREATES

Crochet is a wonderful pliable way to work with yarn.

I will be in Alyth Town Hall over the weekend demonstrating some tips for getting started.

Here is a wee example. I wasn’t terribly impressed with this motif and initially laid it aside. I then decided to add some surface crochet and changed the look entirely!

You can download the full Alyth Creates guide here :-

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My crochet evening classes start again in Invergowrie Hall on 22 April, and has had a lot of interest. There are only two places left, so don’t delay if you want one! The course costs £45 for 10 weeks. To enrol, please visit the CACE website.

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What a lovely turnout last night at the Harris Academy for enrolment for the Summer Term evening classes. There are just a couple of places left in my crochet class, and they can now be booked online through the HERA website. Price £43 for 9 weeks. https://heradundee.org/online-booking/

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Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

What a lovely turnout last night at the Harris Academy for enrolment for the Summer Term evening classes. There are just a couple of places left in my crochet class, and they can now be booked online through the HERA website. Price £43 for 9 weeks.
https://heradundee.org/online-booking/