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Intermediate Crochet: Colorwork Placemats


ARTS & CRAFTS -
Winter/Spring 2026

This course will cover the basics of changing yarn colors in crochet, called colorwork. We will be using basic crochet stitches, but you must know the basics of crochet prior to taking this class. We will be focusing on colorwork, and students will grid out their own pattern for their placemat, then make the pattern come to life. The images shown are examples; come to class ready to get creative! Text, images, or funky patterns are all possible. 

For students aged 13 and older. Students aged 10-12 are welcome to join with a caregiver who is also registered.

Please plan to purchase the following supplies ahead of time and bring them to the first class (the instructor's, Devon's, notes are in italics):

  • Each student will need to bring at least two skeins/balls/or cakes of yarn, in as many colors as you plan to use for your project, at least two different colors. For this project, I recommend 100% cotton yarn, for example click here
  • A crochet hookThe yarn you purchase will also list the size hook that should be used with it; this blog post also has a helpful chart. I recommend using an aluminum crochet hook as the plastic ones can bend/break which is very frustrating. There are ergonomic hooks like this one, or just a simple aluminum hook like this one
  • You will also need scissors which you may have at home already. Just be sure they are sharp; they do not need to be very large. If you plan to purchase scissors, I recommend craft scissors like these
  • You will also need a tapestry needle like this pack. For tapestry needles, I do find the plastic ones are easier to work with, but that is a personal preference between plastic and metal. 

Devon James

Devon James (she/her) is a Burlington-based fiber artist focused on knit and crochet wearables. She has run the Etsy shop Cold-Hearted Fibers (formerly Cold-Hearted Crochet Studio) for 4 years. To see her work, you can find her on Instagram at @coldheartedfibers.

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  Devon James


Champlain Valley Union High School : 124
Thu May 14 & Thu May 21
6:00 - 7:30 PM

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$ 50.00
Per Person