From Chain to Square

This block of crochet workshops is designed with complete beginners in mind but if you have dabbled in crochet already, you will still get the full benefit of the course. Starting with slip knot and chain, you will be guided through a series of small tasks and projects to build a solid foundation of techniques and stitches. With expert tuition from Magdalena Sobula, you will be guided to produce a selection of crochet squares and learn how to join them to make blankets, cushions, shawls or jumpers. You will learn how to choose yarns suitable for a chosen project and how to work with written patterns and diagrams. Patterns & crochet hooks will be provided, as well as a wide selection of yarns to make your samples.

• Price: £140/person, minimum 4 particpants

• Who it’s for: Ages 16+

• Length: 9 hours (3 x 3-hour workshops)

Magdalena Sobula

Since I remember, there was always yarn in our house. I grew up watching my mum and auntie knitting and crocheting and very early I became an enthusiastic crafter myself.

After moving to Scotland with my family I ran a small business, Stitching a Rainbow, selling custom made patchwork blankets and small crochet makes. I stopped in 2016, when I decided to turn my love of yarn and fabrics into a career.

I enrolled for BA in Design for Textiles Associate Programme with Glasgow Clyde College and Heriot-Watt University and followed with Master’s Degree, graduating in 2021.

I am a weave designer, self proclaimed alpaca fibre ambassador, knitter, crocheter, spinner and it brings me a great joy to share my passions with others.

In addition to leading workshops At Birkhill House CIC, I also run my own small business, Soft Stories Design.