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WORKSHOP: Tunisian Crochet with Samira Hill (Eildon Hill Designs)

Date
THURSDAY, 3 April 2025

Time
13:30 - 16:30 (3 hours)

Price
£45

Location
Edinburgh Printmakers
(Castle Mills, 1 Dundee St, Edinburgh, EH3 9FP)

Age guidance
16+


Tunisian Crochet is a great technique that combines some elements of both knitting and crochet yet can end up looking completely different! In this workshop, Samira will teach you what Tunisian Crochet is and how it works, all the techniques and standard stitches, basic shaping techniques, how to read and follow a Tunisian Crochet pattern, and give you an overview of the range of fabric possibilities using Tunisian Crochet.

Skills required

Beginner

No previous skills or experience in Tunisian crochet is required, some basic crochet skills can be helpful, but not necessary to attend this workshop.

Materials required

Please bring:

  • 100g of Aran / Worsted yarn in any shade (avoid dark colours)

  • 5mm / 8 / H Tunisian crochet hook

Patterns and handout will be provided by the tutor

Teacher biography

Samira Hill, aka Eildon Hills Designs, is a professional knitting and crochet tutor with over 10 years of teaching experience in many subjects, from beginners to advanced levels, and from young children to adults of all abilities, in the Scottish Borders as well as in events and retreats throughout Scotland. Aside from teaching, Samira is also a knitting and crochet technical editor, designer, and the organiser of Tangled Galashiels Fibre Festival.

eildonhillsdesigns.co.uk
@eildonhillsdesigns


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