Get hooked on the fine art of crochet

IN a world where many trades are being replaced by technology, House of Crochet in Buninyong is teaching a skill which cannot be mass produced.

Starting on Tuesday 11 July the craft space will be hosting a five-week course for beginners that’s designed for people who have never tried their hand at the artform before, or who are wanting to refresh their skills.

The sessions will be held at Buninyong Community House and instructors will guide participants through how to do basic stitches, read patterns, and create projects.

“We’ve had a lot of customers come through and they’re looking for activities and we’ve always loved crocheting so it seemed to make sense,” said Buninyong Gift House co-owner Sonya Sutcliffe.

“We’ll start with the very basics about different stitches and you don’t need any experience when you turn up.”

Ms Sutcliffe said she enjoys crocheting because it is quick and easy form of craft.

“I started crocheting when my aunty taught me as a child and work life got busy, so I needed something as down time,” she said. “It’s perfect because it can go anywhere with you.”

Unlike other types on knitting of creating with wool or yarn and due to the intricacy of the stitching, crochet techniques are yet to be replicated by mass producing machines.

That means that almost all crocheted items are handmade, and Ms Sutcliffe said things made using the craft form can mean more.

“It’s back to basics bringing a lot of joy creating that personal gift instead of something mass produced,” she said.

“It can be little toys to washcloths to bags and when you have the knowledge and stitches you can just create from there.”

To book a spot in these beginner sessions email [email protected].