Course Outline

Join me for a relaxing afternoon of crochet, where you will be introduced to the soothing rhythm and creative art of Tunisian crochet.

During this workshop you will make a Tunisian crochet sampler and have the option to get started on the Blissful Scarf (designed by Scheepjes). We will develop the following skills:

• casting on your stitches
• Tunisian Simple stitch
• the forward pass
• the return pass
• what to do at each end of the row
• casting off
• explore decorative stitches
• using two colours
• getting started on your first Tunisan project (Blissful Scarf)

Price: please note there are two prices for this workshop:

• £50 includes 3hrs tuition, Tunisian crochet hook, 2 balls Scheepjes Stonewashed XL, pre-ordered Blissful Scarf kit (I will be in touch beforehand to choose your colours)
• £30 includes 3hrs tuition, Tunisian crochet hook, 2 balls Scheepjes Stonewashed XL, (with the option to purchase the Blissful Scarf kit on the day for £20)

This workshop is aimed at all levels of crochet ability:

• beginners who have mastered the basic crochet stitches (chain, double crochet and treble crochet), can follow a basic pattern and would like to take their skills further,
• intermediate crocheters who are looking to refine their current skills and try new techniques,
• experienced crocheters who are looking for something new to try in a social setting

When: Saturday Afternoon, 1 - 4pm ~ 25th April 2026

Where: Cotton Pod Home Studio/Workshop, Ramsbottom, Bury, Greater Manchester. (Exact location given once you sign up).

A little bit about your tutor

Hello!

I'm Sharon Oldfield, the owner and creator of Cotton Pod, an online yarn store specialising in cotton yarns, crochet patterns & crochet kits.

With over 30 years of teaching experience, as a Secondary School teacher & subject leader, then crochet tutor, my crochet patterns, kits and workshops are designed to be easy to follow to make your crafting time enjoyable, mindful and relaxing.

I began tutoring crochet workshops in 2015, at Stitch Studio in Ramsbottom, where I would design my own teaching materials and patterns to use in my classes.

A year later, in March 2016 I launched the Cotton Pod website as a home for my patterns and a base to sell the resources needed for my patterns. 

I look forward to meeting you and teaching you to crochet soon!

Sharon x