Welcome to Love to Learn

Love to Learn is our growing series of crochet and knitting online courses, workshops, patterns and all‑inclusive kits — designed so you can pick and choose what you fancy, or follow the whole path from complete beginner right through to developing your skills and joining our subscription box community. Whether you’re here to learn your first stitch or ready to explore new techniques, you’ll find friendly guidance, clear videos and projects that build your confidence step by step.

Have a browse around the website and see what inspires you next — there’s a whole world of crafty makes waiting for you.

Your Tutors

At Craft Shedquarters, your tutors Lisa Lamb and Dymphna Smith are here to guide you every step of the way. Lisa brings her fun, encouraging approach to crochet, breaking each technique down slowly so beginners feel instantly at ease, while Dymphna’s gentle, steady knitting style helps you relax into the rhythm of your needles with confidence. Together, they create a welcoming, down‑to‑earth learning space where every stitch is explained clearly, every question is valid, and every maker — brand new or returning — feels supported as they grow their skills.

Crochet Complete Beginner Kit

Start your crochet journey with our Love to Learn Crochet Complete Beginner Kit, designed and taught by crochet tutor Lisa Lamb. Inside your recycled‑plastic project bag you’ll find everything you need: a chunky crochet hook, soft yarn, stitch markers, a darning needle and a fully illustrated beginner booklet. Paired with our step‑by‑step online course, this kit makes learning crochet simple, calm and achievable — perfect for absolute beginners or anyone returning to the craft.

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Knitting Complete Beginner Kit

Our Love to Learn Knitting Complete Beginner Kit, taught by knitting tutor Dymphna Smith, gives you all the tools to start knitting with confidence. Your recycled‑plastic project bag includes a pair of knitting needles, soft yarn, stitch markers, a darning needle and a clear illustrated booklet. With our beginner‑friendly online lessons, you’ll learn each stitch slowly and clearly, building skills at your own pace.

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Crochet Mini Makes Kid's Kit

Spark creativity with our Kid's Mini Makes Kit — a bright, beginner‑friendly introduction to crochet. With three fun projects (a scrunchie, folding purse and lip balm keyring), children learn simple stitches while making real items they’ll love to use. Each kit includes yarn, a hook, stitch markers, a darning needle, illustrated instructions, and step‑by‑step video lessons with Lisa Lamb. Easy to follow, confidence‑boosting and perfect for crafty afternoons, rainy days or thoughtful gifts.

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Knitting Mini Makes Kid's Kit

Introduce children to the joy of knitting with our Kids Mini Makes Knitting Kit. This beginner‑friendly set teaches the basics through three quick, confidence‑boosting projects: a bookmark, a mug cosy and a cosy ear‑warmer headband. With chunky yarn, 6mm needles, a tapestry needle, a button, illustrated instructions and step‑by‑step video tutorials taught by Dymphna Smith, kids can learn at their own pace. A perfect creative gift for school holidays, rainy days and crafty afternoons.

Knit your Kit

Once you’ve mastered the basics, keep growing your skills with our full Love to Learn pathway. Explore exclusive all‑inclusive kits, PDF patterns, online courses, and original designs created by Lisa and Dymphna. Join our quarterly subscription box, book in‑person workshops in Lancashire, or choose online personalised tuition from anywhere. Whether you want new stitches, new projects or new confidence, there’s always a next step waiting for you at Craft Shedquarters.

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Advent Crochet & Knitting Kits – Interest List (No Purchase Needed)

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We’re getting ready for this year’s Crochet and Knitting Advent Kits, and we’re opening the interest list early so you can be one of the first to hear all the details. We’re still in the planning stage, but last year the kits sold out quickly, so if you’d like early access before they’re released, just add your name to the list.

🧶KNITTING ADVENT INTEREST LIST

🐑CROCHET ADVENT INTEREST LIST

The product is set to £500 purely as a placeholder — please don’t purchase it. Simply click the link for the kit you’re interested in, or both, and leave your name, email, and phone number. Last year the kits were around £49.95, and we’re aiming to keep them at a similar level.

Each Advent Kit includes three themed bags, one for each week of Advent, filled with practical, achievable makes you can finish in an evening or enjoy across the week. They’re perfect for gifting or keeping, and you’ll also have access to our friendly Facebook community where there’s always plenty of encouragement, chat, and festive fun.

If you want to be among the first to know when we launch, just join the crochet list, the knitting list, or both. Pop in your details and you’ll get early updates, sneak peeks, and the option to reserve your kit before they go live. Your information will only be used for Advent Kit updates and won’t be shared.

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