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North Sydney Community Centre

Crochet Course: Make Your Own Bag

Course Overview

Ready to start your crochet journey or level up your skills?

Join us for a fun and supportive 4-week crochet course where you’ll learn to make your very own handmade bag - step by step!

This course is perfect for complete beginners or anyone wanting a structured, creative project to build their confidence.

Over four relaxed sessions, you'll be guided through the process of crocheting a small to medium-sized bag, learning essential stitches, techniques, and finishing skills along the way.

Course Breakdown 

What You’ll Learn Each Week:

Week 1: Getting Started

  • Introduction to tools and yarn
  • How to hold your hook and yarn comfortably
  • How to make a slip knot and chain stitch 
  • Practice with tension and consistency
  • Crocheting in the round
  • Learn single crochet

Week 2: Building the Bag

  • Learn double crochet stitch
  • Learn to make a granny square
  • Understanding pattern basics and stitch counting
  • How to change colours
  • Troubleshooting common beginner mistakes

Week 3: Shaping & Style

  • Explore colour palettes and build your granny squares
  • Techniques for shaping
  • Tips for keeping your work neat and even

Week 4: Finishing Touches

  • Joining your granny squares or panels
  • Blocking and steaming
  • Learn whip stitch and joining techniques
  • Adding squares to your bags 
  • Final tips and Q&A
You’ll Walk Away With:

• A crochet bag handmade by you
• Confidence using the most common crochet stitches
• A pattern and resources to keep creating at home

All Materials Supplied

We provide the yarn, canvas bag, crochet hooks, patterns, and accessories. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn.

Term 4 Dates

This course will run from Monday 17 November to Monday 8 December

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Contact Us

Contact Information
(02) 9922 2299
Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 6:00pm
220 Miller St, North Sydney - Back of Ted Mack Civic Park