Crochet Classes Offered by Anastasia Popova

Browse through this listings and see what interests you.  Anastasia is passionate about teaching crochet classes to adults and kids of all skill levels.  She taught at national fiber conferences, several yarn stores in NJ, West Windsor Art Center, as well as at workshops organized by her at her office.  If you are a yarn store owner, conference organizer, planning a party, looking for a private crochet class, please contact Anastasia Popova at anastasia@crochetnj.com for details.

Find the latest schedule of crochet classes here.

Class offerings are updated frequently.

Open Project Classes

Bring any project of your choice to work on. Do you need help starting a new project, finishing a WIP (work in progress), some ideas to go on?  Come on in, I’ll help you!

Requirements: Basic crochet knowledge is required for Open Project Classes.

Intro to Crochet 

Let me introduce you to the wonderful world of crocheting!  This class is designed for complete beginners.  You will learn most of the basic stitches.  We will talk about gauge, what hook goes with what yarn, how to read information on a ball band.
To bring: nothings, all materials will be provided.
2 sessions, 2 hour each

Complete Course to Beginning Crochet

In this class, students will learn everything they need to know to start crocheting. No prior experience is required. Students will learn how to hold hook, importance of gauge, what hook goes with what yarn, and how to read information on a yarn ball band and crochet patterns. Students will be proficient at making all the main stitches. They will learn how to increase, decrease, crochet flat and in the round and change colors. To practice and reinforce the technique, students will make a variety of simple yet fabulous project: a gift card cozy, fingerless mitts or a  cozy, a simple hat, a scarf or blanket or cowl.
To bring: Materials for first class will be provided.
6 sessions, 1.5 hour each

Crochet for Advanced Beginners

Students will work on a series of small crochet projects to take their skills to the next level.  All projects will include various new stitches, combinations of stitches, and new techniques while reinforcing pattern and diagram reading skills. Projects include adult size mittens, cowl,hat, scarf and/or blanket, purse. A perfect continuation to the beginning crochet class or a great class to advance your skills.
To bring: Worsted weight yarn, H/8 (5mm) crochet hook, stitch markers.
Requirements: Know how to chain, single and double crochet.
6 sessions, 1.5 hour each

No Gauge Crochet Hat – Work with Colors

This is a wonderful two in one class. Learn how make a crochet hat without a pattern, without checking your gauge and still make a hat that fits.  This technique will work for any yarn weight.  In the process of making a hat you will master changing colors.
To bring: Yarn of your choice in two colors, crochet hook to match.
Requirements: know how to chain and single crochet.
3 hours

Crochet Cables

Cables are not just for knitters anymore.  In this class you will learn several different way to make crochet cables.  We will also make fingerless mitts with cables to practice making cables.
To bring: Worsted weight yarn and crochet hook to match.
Requirements: know how to chain, single crochet, double crochet, and post stitches (FPdc, BPdc), know how to read a pattern.
2 sessions 2 hour each

Demystifying Crochet Patterns

Take a mystery out of written patterns.  It really is not that difficult once you know what it means!  Learn about basic elements of every pattern.  How to read and understand asterics, brackets and abbreviations.  We will look at different pattern for examples.  You can also bring a pattern of your choice that you need help with.
To bring: worsted weight yarn, crochet hook to match, pencil, notebook.
Requirements: know how to make chain, single crochet, double crochet.
3 hour class

Demystifying Crochet Charts and Diagrams

In the past few years crochet charts became very popular and for a good reason.  It is a lot easier to read and follow crochet diagrams and charts then written crochet.  Knowledge of symbols will allow you to make any crochet pattern , even in foreign language, like Japanese or Russian, because crochet symbols are the same (or very similar) in any language.  You will practice you skills in class by making a small project from a symbol crochet chart in class.
To bring: worsted weight yarn, crochet hook to match, pencil, notebook.
Requirements: know how to make chain, single crochet, double crochet.
2.5 hour class

Crochet Socks

In this class you will learn how to make a basic toe up sock with after through heel. You will make a mini sock (finish a pair for perfect baby shower gift). You will learn a construction of a sock and how to customize it to fit any one’s foot. We will discuss how to make a perfect cuff.
To bring: fingering weight yarn and crochet hook to match (US D/3 3.25mm, US E/4 3.50mm, US F/5 3.75mm).
Requirements: know how to chain and single crochet.
3 hour class

Mini Sessions:

We are offering following techniques to enhance your crochet skills in mini-sessions.  Each session is 45 minutes and costs $10.  Some sessions require a little homework.

Foundation Stitches – is a great alternative to foundation chain.  It creates a stretchy edging and is absolute must!  Learn how to make single crochet and double crochet foundation stitches.

Adjustable Ring – is the best way to start working in the rounds!  It is perfect for hats, toys, flowers, and blankets.

Gauge– can’t live with it, can’t live without it.  Take a mystery and out of the gauge.  Learn how to get the perfect gauge every single time!