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Mindful Slow Crochet for Beginners

Course Overview

Slow down, relax and learn the art of crochet in this beginner-friendly creative wellbeing course for adults. Designed to support mindfulness and calm learning, this course introduces crochet techniques at a relaxed pace while encouraging focus, creativity and stress reduction through hands-on making.

Participants will learn essential crochet stitches, yarn handling techniques and simple pattern reading skills while creating beginner-friendly crochet projects in supportive community learning environments. Guided step-by-step instruction helps students build confidence gradually while enjoying the calming rhythm and repetition of crochet.

Inspired by mindful and slow learning practices, this course encourages participants to focus on the process rather than perfection. Crochet can support relaxation, creativity and mindful attention by helping learners disconnect from daily stress and reconnect with hands-on creative activity.

Suitable for complete beginners and adults returning to crochet after time away, this course offers a welcoming space to develop creative skills, enjoy “me-time” and explore the benefits of mindful making.

Macquarie Community College operates across Northern and Western Sydney, with campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mount Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde.

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What you will learn

Course Outline

Topics include:

  • How to hold the hook and yarn
  • Managing tension
  • Basic crochet stitches
  • Simple maths and logic for shaping and sizing
  • Changing colours
  • Using learned skills to make a motif
  • Shaping techniques
  • Following a pattern and reading diagrams
  • Finishing a project

Course Outcome

By the end of this course, participants will understand the foundations of beginner crochet, including essential stitches, pattern reading and simple shaping techniques.
Students will gain confidence creating beginner-friendly crochet projects while developing mindful creative practices that support relaxation, focus and enjoyable lifelong learning.

What you need to know

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for complete beginners and for those wishing to reintroduce crochet into their lives. Ideal for anyone wanting to slow down and incorporate mindfulness into everyday life.

What You Need to Bring

  • Pen
  • Notepad
  • Crochet hook set

Other Information

Materials Provided

  • Materials are to be purchased on the day at an additional cost of $31.

Class details

Start Date30 July 2026
End Date20 August 2026
Sessions4
DaysThu
Time9:30am - 12:00pm
TutorBhargava Payal
Location Epping Campus

$215

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Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

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How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.