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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June 18, 2019 | Categories: craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: Afghan Crochet, crochet, crochet tuition, demonstrations, Ellie Fiddes, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
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
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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
I ended up trying four sizes of hook. First my favourite is the 8mm aluminium It gave a firm texture, which would be fine for a rug or placemat.
Second is a 10mm hook. The texture if this is coming out feeling good, not too tight with a bit of flexibility.
The third one is a 12mm knooking hook. The texture of this initially came out feeling very soft, but a bit loose and slabbery. However, as I carried on, my tension evened out and become tighter. Hence the fourth hook.
The fourth hook is a 15mm. I liked the result I got from this best of all.
So here are my stitch and row counts from a 10 x 10cm square (4″ x 4″) for the four hooks, and photos in a gallery for you.
8mm hook – 8 stitches, 10 rows
10mm hook – 8 stitches, 8 rows
12mm hook – 7 stitches, 9 rows
15mm hook – 7 stitches, 7 rows.
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8mm hook work in 10cm square
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10mm hook work in 10cm square
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12mm hook work in 10cm square
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15mm hook work in 10cm square
In searching for a project to use this yarn for I found a crochet version of Claire’s Outland Cowl on Ravelry. I rather like this.

The link for it is here.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/outlander-claires-cowl-crocheted
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November 20, 2018 | Categories: craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: beginners crochet, crochet, crochet beginners, crochet tips, crochet tuition, demonstrations | Leave a comment
I have 650g of super chunky in my yarn stash, which has languished unused for too long, so decided to exlore what I can do with it, or whether I want to pass it on. I tried it out as a first round of a granny square, and it looks good. I like the nubbly texture it has
So now to try and work out what size of hook to use and how far it will go by doing a test square. The recommended hook size is 10mm. I know that I tend to work tightly, so a looser hook might be better.

I always make a test square bigger than the 4″ x 4″ (10cm x 10cm) recommended. This means that I can lay a 4″x4″ cut out square on top of the test piece and count the stitches and rows, without pulling the work out to “fit” the ruler, and getting a false reading.
I am trying three sizes of hook, because I have these immediately to hand. First my favourite is the 8mm aluminium but see immediately that this is a bit small for the yarn. It gives a firm texture, which would be fine for a rug or placemat. But that is not what I want. Still will continue for comparison.
Second is a 10mm hook. It’s actually a knooking hook, but I like this one as it is polished wood, not bamboo. I did try a bamboo hook, but it isn’t as smooth and didn’t move as easily through the work, so I didn’t like the snaggy feel as I worked with it. The texture if this is coming out feeling good, not too tight with a bit of flexibility.
The third one is a 12mm knooking hook. The texture of this is coming out feeling very soft, but it looks a bit loose and slabbery, so don’t think this will end up being the best. We shall see.
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November 20, 2018 | Categories: craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: beginners crochet, crochet, crochet beginners, crochet tips, crochet tuition, demonstrations | Leave a comment
Spring term is here! The enrolment evening for Spring 2018 is on Thurdsay January 17th in Harris Academy, Dundee. These classes are due to run again during the Spring Term. Enrolment night is on January 17th at Harris Academy from 18.00 – 19.30. For more details please visit Harris Education and Recreation Association –
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January 10, 2018 | Categories: artwork, craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, Basic crochet stitches, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet tuition, demonstrations, Ellie Fiddes, filet, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
The Mavericks Art Craft Group are holding a Yuletide Fair on 2 & 3 December. This event is being hosted by Amy Mason at her Bluebird Arts Premises.
If your looking for something delightfully creative and hand-made you will find plenty to choose from here – including some of mine
🙂
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You can find out more about Bluebird Arts by visiting Amy’s facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdartattheMill/
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October 29, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news | Tags: craft, crochet, demonstrations, glass, Hairpin Crochet, mixed media, new work, original artwork, prints | Leave a comment
I am looking forward to this evening! This is the first session of crochet classes I will be delivering over the next 12 weeks at Invergowrie, in Church of Scotland Hall at 7.00pm.
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September 18, 2017 | Categories: craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: beginners crochet, CACE classes, crochet classes, crochet tuition, demonstrations, Ellie Fiddes, Inchture | Leave a comment
WE did have fun dressed up in mediaeval garb for the opening night of NEOS at Hallgreen Castle. You can always spot the artists in the Great Hall when you come up to view our work – we will be here until Sunday 17th!

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September 11, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition, Uncategorized | Tags: acrylics, advanced crochet, Amy Mason, Art, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, Cards, Ceramics, Christmas Cards, Collage, Collograph, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, drawings, Elizabeth Petrie, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, Elton Waters, examples, exhibition, exhibitions, fiddes, filet, Fiona Scharlau, Fionna McGregor, flowers, foliage, freeform crochet, fused glass, Gail McMillan, glass, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Jade Nic A Ghobhainn, Jen Tait, Jonathan Mitchell, mixed media, NEOS, new work, North East Open Studios, Oil Paintings, original artwork, paint, prints, Robert Fergusson, Scotia Grendel, Shona Barr, silver jewellery, Sunrise Brechin, teaching, Tunisian crochet, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
It’s getting nearer every day! As a member of the Mavericks Art Group I will be at Hallgreen Castle on Saturday, 9th, Saturday 16th, and Sunday 17th, exhibiting my work and giving demonstrations of crochet.
There is also a huge amount of delightful work by other artists and more demonstrations.
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September 7, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition, Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet, Amy Mason, Angel Hamper, Art, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, Collage, crochet, crochet tuition, demonstrations, drawings, Elizabeth Petrie, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, Fiona Scharlau, Fionna McGregor, flowers, freeform crochet, Gail McMillan, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hallgreen Castle, Inverbervie, Irish Crochet, Jade Nic A Ghobhainn, Jonathan Mitchell, Karyn Pollok, Max Taylor, mixed media, NEOS, new work, North East Open Studios, original artwork, paint, prints, Scotia Grendel, Shona Barr, teaching, Tunisian crochet, Virginia C Aspinwall, wall hangings | Leave a comment
There has been a good uptake for my crochet class, so it will run from next week.
Still a couple of places left, in fact most classes still have one or two spaces.
If interested in any of them please contact Liz Allardice direct on 01382 435827, or email liz.allardice@dundeecity.gov.uk

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August 31, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Arts Worker, beginners crochet, Brick Stitch, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet lessons, crochet tuition, crocodile stitch, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, Filet crochet, foundation treble, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Queen Anne Scarf, teaching, Tunisian crochet, Wave Stitch | Leave a comment
Come along – meet the handicraft experts – bring your handiwork and textile treasures to show and share 🙂

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August 9, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, dying, embroidery, examples, filet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, knitting, lace making, Tunisian crochet, vintage, wall hangings, weaving | Leave a comment
Crochet workshop 15 June @ 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Alyth Town Hall, Albert Street PH11 8AX
Suitable for both beginners and those who already have some skills.
To confirm your place please contact me on 01307 466354.
£2.00 discount for early sign up before the day.
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June 10, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Crochet workshop 15 June @ 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Alyth Town Hall, Albert Street PH11 8AX
Suitable for both beginners and those who already have some skills.
To confirm your place please contact me on 01307 466354.
£2.00 discount for early sign up before the day.
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June 6, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
As from tomorrow I will be tutoring in Alyth for 3 days.
Please feel free to come along to any of these sessions, whether you are a complete beginner or already have some skills.
Materials and equipment are provided, but please bring along any patterns, wip, or tools of your own if you wish.
Tools and materials will be provided.

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May 25, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, Basic crochet stitches, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet classes, crochet lessons, crochet teaching, crochet tuition, crochet workshops, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, learn crochet, Specialist crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet, vintage, yarn | Leave a comment
Taster Session 19 May @ 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Paint Patches and Pearls
113 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JQ
An introduction to crochet or a chance to come along with your own projects and ask for advice.
Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.
To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.
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May 10, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Taster Session Friday,9 June @ 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Paint Patches and Pearls
113 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JQ
An introduction to crochet or a chance to come along with your own projects and ask for advice.
Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.
To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.
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May 9, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Taster Session 19 May @ 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Paint Patches and Pearls
113 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JQ
An introduction to crochet or a chance to come along with your own projects and ask for advice. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with existing crochet skills.
Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.
To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.
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May 9, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Inverbervie
NORTH EAST OPEN STUDIOS
9 – 17 September
I will be exhibiting and delivering workshops at Hallgreen Castle, Inverbervie during NEOS. More details to follow. In meantime see NEOS website for more details http://www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk/neos-2017/
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April 3, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, Art, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, craft, crochet, crochet design, crochet tuition, crochet workshops, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, exhibitions, filet, flowers, freeform crochet, freestyle crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, NEOS, new work, original artwork, Specialist crochet, teaching, Tunisian crochet, vintage, wall hangings | Leave a comment
Harris Academy evening classes 26 April to 28 June.
Demystifying and learning specialist forms of crochet. Learn the basics of Tunisian, broomstick and hairpin crochet over 10 weeks.
What are Broomstick, Hairpin, Tricot/ Afghan/ Tunisian crochet? Three workshops giving a short introductions to these forms which are easy to learn, whether you are a complete beginner to crochet or already know how to. Left-handers welcome. Enrolment evening 19 April, 6-7.30 pm.
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March 30, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet history, crochet lessons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, learn to crochet, Specialist crochet, teaching, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Alyth Creates a 3-day festival 26 – 28 May
WORKSHOPS! Ever wanted to crochet and no idea how to start? Or do you know the basics and want to learn different techniques..? I am a contemporary crochet artist and tutor. I will be running a series of workshops through Fri, Sat & Sun 26-28 May at the Alyth Festival.
Each day there is a BEGINNERS workshop 10am – 2pm, advanced in the afternoon 2pm – 4pm. I cater for left-handers. £10 per class.
SPECIALIST WORKSHOPS – £15 per class.
Fri pm – BROOMSTICK CROCHET Worked on a broomstick! This simple method creates loose fabric which has many uses. Why not start with a simple scarf?
Sat pm – HAIRPIN CROCHET Traditionally made on a shell hairpin this work grows quickly.
Sunday pm – AFGHAN CROCHET Working on an elongated hook this work sits somewhere between knitting and crochet. Quick and easy to learn, produces fabric from firm to lacy.
Contact Ellie on 01307 466354 to book.
You can pay me easily through Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/EllieFiddes
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March 30, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, Art, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet beginners, crochet how to, crochet taster sessions, crochet tuition, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, teaching, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Taster Session 21 April @ 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Paint Patches and Pearls
113 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JQ
An introduction to crochet or a chance to come along with your own projects and ask for advice.
Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.
To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.
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March 30, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Big well done to the learners at the F.A.C.E Woolcraft Class in Forfar for all their work! So good to see people learning according to their own interests. Thank you for permission to share your work.
Big thanks to F.A.C.E. (Forfar Assocation of Continuing Education) committee for their tireless work setting up their classes. Follow them on facebook to keep up to date with the classes on offer next session.
https://www.facebook.com/Forfar.FACE/?fref=ts
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March 17, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet classes, crochet tuition, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, teaching, vintage | Leave a comment
Thanks for all the fun Dundee Fun A Day!
(It all started off on Hogmanay when somebody handed me a strange object and asked – “What can you do with this? Take it away and have a go!” So my Funaday project was finding out what I could do with a six foot shed skin from a boa constrictor!)
If you want to see what I did come along to the FunADay Exhibition this weekend.
It’s in WASP studios, Meadowmill, West Henderson Wynd, Dundee. The opening night is on Friday 10 February from 7 – 9pm. The Exhibition runs from 10.00am – 7.00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Here are some photographs I took of the fun I had during the month.
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February 10, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, Uncategorized | Tags: #funaday, #funaday dundee, 10th February 2017, 11th February 2017, 12th February 2017, acrylics, Art, Arts Worker, Boa Constrictor, Broomstick Crochet, Colour, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, drawings, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, exhibitions, flowers, freeform, freeform crochet, freestyle, fun, Fun A Day Dundee 2017, Funaday Dundee 2017, Hairpin Crochet, mask, mixed media, new work, original artwork, paint, snake skin, stitchfiddle, yarn | Leave a comment
Big thanks to the organisers of this festival. What a superb event.
Thanks also to everyone who expressed interest in future crochet workshops. I will be running workshops in Kirriemuir and Forfar in the near future, and in Alyth on 26-28 May. More details to follow!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1803625543226259/
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February 5, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, tuition, vintage | Leave a comment