Bugweeds Limited

Beginners crochet
2024-02-06 10:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Join Steffi and learn how to crochet in a day!
In this beginners crochet session Steffi will teach you the basics of crochet. You will learn how to hold the hook and yarn, how to create chains and double crochet before moving on to half trebles and trebles. There will be plenty of time to practice what you have learnt. You can even have a go at creating your very own granny square where you’ll be working in the round and changing colours.
All materials and light refreshments (drinks and biscuits) are included.
Children ages 14+ are welcome to attend. They must be accompanied by an adult. If both adult and child would like to participate in the workshop please purchase two tickets. If only the child wishes to take part please purchase 1 ticket.
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome.
What do you need to bring?
Nothing for the workshop, everything is provided for you.
There will be a half hour break for lunch so feel free to bring some with you.
Required knowledge/experience
None, this is suitable for absolute beginners.
About our tutor
Steffi Graves is a designer/maker specialising in micro crochet and jewellery making. She sells her finished work and crochet patterns on Etsy and has had her work featured in various magazines including Simply Crochet and Landscape Magazine. She is the author of 100 Micro Crochet Motifs and more recently 100 Micro Amigurumi.

Crocheting in the round with flowers
2024-02-13 10:30 - 15:00
Join Steffi and learn how to crochet in the round!
This class is a great introduction to crocheting in the round for floral motifs. It’s for those who already have a grasp on some basic crochet stitches and want to elevate their skills to intermediate level.
Starting off with a floral mandala, students will conquer the magic ring and learn about standing stitches and invisible slip stitch for seamless finishes to rounds, then try out some more advanced stitches like popcorn and cluster stitch. Afterwards, students will progress onto other flowers with layered petals and crab stitch edging.
Light refreshments (drinks and biscuits) are included. Two x 25g balls of yarn are included in the price of the workshop. It is recommended you will need a minimum of 4 x 25g balls but you can choose to include more. A selection of colours will be available for you to pick from at the workshop for an additional charge payable on the day.
Children ages 14+ are welcome to attend. They must be accompanied by an adult. If both adult and child would like to participate in the workshop please purchase two tickets. If only the child wishes to take part please purchase 1 ticket.
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome.
What do you need to bring?
A 3mm crochet hook, preferably with a grip handle.
There will be a half hour break for lunch so feel free to bring some with you.
Required knowledge/experience
Suitable for beginners looking to extend their skills. You need to be comfortable with the very basics of crocheting, for example, how to hold your hook and yarn, how to make chain and double crochet stitches and yarn over.
About our tutor
Steffi Graves is a designer/maker specialising in micro crochet and jewellery making. She sells her finished work and crochet patterns on Etsy and has had her work featured in various magazines including Simply Crochet and Landscape Magazine. She is the author of 100 Micro Crochet Motifs and more recently 100 Micro Amigurumi.

Micro crochet jewellery
2024-02-27 10:30 - 15:00
Join Steffi and learn how to create your very own micro crochet jewellery!
This class is a great introduction to learn to crochet dainty pieces. Start with making a leaf bracelet with beads, then conquer the magic ring through making a pair of heart earrings!
You will be exploring two hook sizes, 1.25mm and 0.9mm to see which suits you best.
All materials and light refreshments (drinks and biscuits) are included.
Children ages 14+ are welcome to attend. They must be accompanied by an adult. If both adult and child would like to participate in the workshop please purchase two tickets. If only the child wishes to take part please purchase 1 ticket.
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome.
What do you need to bring?
Nothing for the workshop, everything will be provided.
There will be a half hour break for lunch so feel free to bring some with you.
Required knowledge/experience
Suitable for advanced beginners. You need to know how to basic crochet stitches, chain stitches, double crochet and treble crochet stitches.
About our tutor
Steffi Graves is a designer/maker specialising in micro crochet and jewellery making. She sells her finished work and crochet patterns on Etsy and has had her work featured in various magazines including Simply Crochet and Landscape Magazine. She is the author of 100 Micro Crochet Motifs and more recently 100 Micro Amigurumi.

Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
2024-03-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-02 19:00 - 21:00
Join Debbie to learn how to crochet!
In this session Debbie will teach you how to make chain, double and treble crochet stitches. You will have the opportunity to practise those and gain confidence, making a square with them.
Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome.
What do I need to bring?
Nothing! Everything will be provided for you. You will have a crochet hook and ball of yarn to use in the session and take away with you.
Previous experience required?
None, this session is designed for absolute beginners.

Learn to make amigurumi
2024-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Join Debbie and learn to make amigurumi creatures.
Debbie will show you a variety of techniques for making amigurumi creatures including stitching in the round, increasing and decreasing, and stitching together after stuffing.
A pair of safety eyes will be included with a choice of patterns for you to choose from.
What do you need to bring?
Either a 3mm or 3.5mm crochet hook and DK yarn.
The choice of amigurumi will be ice cream, a narwhal and/or a duck. If you would like to make multi coloured creatures please bring several colours of yarn with you.
Previous experience required?
This session is designed for beginners who have some experience of crochet. You should be able to do a chain and double crochet.

Crochet flowers
2024-04-30 19:00 - 21:00
Join Debbie and learn how to make crochet flowers!
Debbie will show you how to use several crochet stitches to make a variety of different flower shapes.
Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome.
What do I need to bring?
Either a 3mm or 3.5mm crochet hook and DK yarn. If you would like to make multi coloured flowers please bring several colours of yarn with you.
Previous experience required?
This session is designed for beginners who have some experience of crochet. You should be able to do a chain and double crochet.

Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:00
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Crochet granny squares
2024-05-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-12 10:30 - 12:30
Join Debbie and learn how to crochet granny squares
Learn how to use treble crochet, stitch in the round and try several types of pattern to form a granny square, also the opportuntity to try double treble stitch and puff stitch.
Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome.
What do I need to bring?
A 4mm crochet hook and DK yarn. If you would like to make multi coloured granny squares please bring several colours of yarn with you.
Previous experience required?
This session is designed for adult beginners who have some experience of crochet. You should be able to do a chain and double crochet.

Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
2024-08-14 10:30 - 12:30
Join Debbie to learn how to crochet! This workshop is suitable for children and/or adults.
In this session Debbie will teach you how to make chain, double and treble crochet stitches. You will have the opportunity to practise those and gain confidence, making a square with them.
Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome.
This workshop is suitable for children aged 8+ and/or adults. All children will need to be accompanied by an adult. If only the child wishes to take part please purchase 1 ticket. If both adult and child would like to take part please purchase 2 tickets. Adults are welcome to attend by themselves. All tickets include a crochet hook and ball of yarn to use in the session and take away with them.
What do I need to bring?
Nothing! Everything will be provided for you.
Previous experience required?
None, this session is designed for absolute beginners.

Private: Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
2024-08-23 10:30 - 12:30

Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
2024-09-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-12 10:30 - 12:30
Join Debbie to learn how to crochet! This workshop is suitable for children and/or adults.
In this session Debbie will teach you how to make chain, double and treble crochet stitches. You will have the opportunity to practise those and gain confidence, making a square with them.
Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome.
This workshop is suitable for children aged 12+ and/or adults. All children will need to be accompanied by an adult. If only the child wishes to take part please purchase 1 ticket. If both adult and child would like to take part please purchase 2 tickets. Adults are welcome to attend by themselves. All tickets include a crochet hook and ball of yarn to use in the session and take away with them.
What do I need to bring?
Nothing! Everything will be provided for you.
Previous experience required?
None, this session is designed for absolute beginners.

Bright Beginnings: Crochet a Cowl
2025-01-18 11:00 - 15:00
Exclusive! @emkatcrochet has designed this beautiful cowl just for Bugweed’s!
We’re kicking off our new shop in style with this crochet workshop, Helen Smith has designed this wonderful pattern just for us. She’ll be teaching it here in our inaugural workshop in our new location. We are very excited for this sparkling new start and so it is aptly named: Bright Beginnings.
Who is it for? Confident beginners upwards. You’ll be happy with your double crochet and double treble crochet and will be delighted at the seemingly intricate pattern you can create with these simple stitches.
What do I bring? Yourself and your lunch. We will provide the hooks and yarn. Refreshments will be available.
What will I achieve? You will learn a new pattern and if you don’t finish your cowl in the workshop, you won’t be far off. You may need to finish at home but you will have all the knowledge and equipment you need to do this.
More info:
This workshop is delivered in collaboration with Baa Ram Ewe Yarns. You will be using Coast Yarn which is 100% wool. You will have a choice of two colourways: monochrome or multicoloured.

A Morning of Colour
2025-01-28 10:30 - 12:30
Join us as we Meet the Maker @krafty_kris3 for a trunk show.
Chris has a love of colour, crochet and yarn and will be here to talk to you about it. She’ll share her expertise in creating granny squares and choosing colours and yarns for the best results.
No need to book, just drop in and get some inspiration from this wonderful maker (seriously, take a look at her Instagram, so much colour and beauty).

Learn to Crochet for Beginners
2025-03-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-18 10:30 - 12:30

Crochet Amigurumi Creatures
2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:30
Join our fabulous crochet tutor, Debbie, to learn how to master crocheting amigurumi creatures. This is a really popular crochet skill and there are many patterns available for all sorts of creatures and objects. From cats to carrots, snails to sunshines, the amigurumi world will be your oyster!
Debbie will show you a variety of techniques for making amigurumi creatures including stitching in the round, increasing and decreasing, and stitching together after stuffing.
A pair of safety eyes will be included with a choice of patterns for you to choose from.
What do you need to bring?
Either a 3mm or 3.5mm crochet hook and DK yarn.
The choice of amigurumi will be ice cream, a narwhal and/or a duck. If you would like to make multi coloured creatures please bring several colours of yarn with you.
Previous experience required?
This session is designed for beginners who have some experience of crochet. You should be able to do a chain and double crochet. This workshop is accessible for all ages; children over 12 are welcome with an accompanying adult.

Micro Crochet Earrings
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:30
We are delighted to have our wonderful friend Steffi Glaves back at Bugweed’s for a brilliant workshop in micro crochet. It’s tiny time! Test your skills and learn some new ones on this exciting, creative workshop!
In this crochet session, Steffi will walk you through making a granny square for jewellery, sharing clever tips to conquer the magic ring and minimize sewing in ends. You’ll work with delicate sterling silver findings and a 0.9mm hook, with the option to go smaller or larger to suit your style. Leave with a beautiful pair of handmade earrings and the skills to make more.
Thread and light refreshments are included. Please purchase/ bring your own crochet hooks to the session. They will be available to purchase in store if you are adding to your collection!
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome.
What do you need to bring?

crochet hooks – 0.9mm and any others around this size that you would like to try
your glasses if you need them!!
patience
enthusiasm

Required knowledge/experience
Suitable for advanced beginners. You need to know how to basic crochet stitches, chain stitches, double crochet and treble crochet stitches.
About our tutor
Steffi Glaves is a wonderful human being as well as a designer & maker, specialising in micro crochet and jewellery making. She sells her finished work and crochet patterns on Etsy and has had her work featured in various magazines including Simply Crochet and Landscape Magazine. Steffi is the author of 2 books, which will be available to purchase on the evening. Both 100 Micro Crochet Motifs and 100 Micro Amigurumi have been a great success both in the UK and further afield.

Conquering Crochet
2026-01-14 10:30 - 2026-01-21 12:30
We are very excited to bring you the first of two beginners crochet classes with our very own Sophie, AKA Campeycrafts on Instagram. Sophie will be giving you the confidence to conquer crochet techniques right from the very beginning, from making a chain all the way to sewing up your very own hat!
In this crochet session, Sophie will walk you through how to hold a hook and yarn, making a chain and working stitches in to the chain. She will expertly guide you through a range of different basic stitches and then move on to making your own hat using your own choice of stitch. In the second of the two sessions, you will continue to crochet your hat and then be taught a method of sewing up to make your hat 3d!
Yarn, hook and light refreshments are included.
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome from age 14 upwards.
What do you need to bring?

patience
your glasses if you need them!
enthusiasm

Required knowledge/experience
Suitable for complete beginners! Come and learn a new skill for the new year!
About our tutor
Sophie has been with us at Bugweed’s for over 6 months and is an avid crocheter. She has her own instagram page where she posts her makes and enjoys making toys, jumpers and cardigans. Sophie has the patience of a saint and is ready for all your questions regarding hooks, yarns, crochet and general yarnny matters!

Crochet Skills Saturday
2026-01-17 13:30 - 2026-01-24 15:30
Welcome to the first of two short skills sessions brought to you by Sophie, our resident crochet expert AKA Campeycrafts on Instagram. Sophie will be giving you the confidence to try and begin to master the very first crochet techniques from making a chain to simple pattern reading.
In this crochet skills session, Sophie will demonstrate how to hold your crochet hook and yarn, crochet a chain and you will also try some simple stitches. Later in the session after you have practiced these techniques, you will learn how to read a simple pattern by looking at abbreviations.
Please be aware that these are short skill sessions and you will be developing your skills through practicing rather than producing a crocheted item to take home. Get ready for a quick stop tour of crochet! This is a perfect session for those returning to crochet after a break OR those wanting to see what it’s all about before committing to a longer workshop.
Yarn, hook and light refreshments are included.
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome from age 14 upwards.
What do you need to bring?

patience
your glasses if you need them!
enthusiasm

Required knowledge/experience
Suitable for complete beginners! Come and learn a new skill for the new year!
About our tutor
Sophie has been with us at Bugweed’s for over 6 months and is an avid crocheter. She has her own instagram page where she posts her makes and enjoys making toys, jumpers and cardigans. Sophie has the patience of a saint and is ready for all your questions regarding hooks, yarns, crochet and general yarnny matters!

Crochet Skills Saturday 2
2026-01-24 13:30 - 2026-01-31 15:30
It’s the second part of our two short skills sessions brought to you by Sophie, our resident crochet expert AKA Campeycrafts on Instagram. Sophie will be giving you the confidence to try and begin to master some simple crochet techniques ready to help you move on in your crochet journey.
In this crochet skills session, Sophie will show attendees how to crochet a magic circle which is used in many different patterns. She will help you practice this skill and how to then work in to it with basic stitches. Sophie will then teach some simple sewing up techniques and will also help you have a better understanding of yarn substitutions, ready to follow patterns for yourself.
Please be aware that these are short skill sessions and you will be developing your skills through practicing rather than producing a crocheted item to take home. Get ready for a quick stop tour of crochet! This is a perfect session for those returning to crochet after a break OR those wanting to see what it’s all about before committing to a longer workshop.
Yarn, hook and light refreshments are included.
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome from age 14 upwards.
What do you need to bring?

patience
your glasses if you need them!
enthusiasm

Required knowledge/experience
Suitable for beginners wanting to have a go at granny squares and more! Come and learn a new skill for the new year!
About our tutor
Sophie has been with us at Bugweed’s for over 6 months and is an avid crocheter. She has her own instagram page where she posts her makes and enjoys making toys, jumpers and cardigans. Sophie has the patience of a saint and is ready for all your questions regarding hooks, yarns, crochet and general yarnny matters!

Conquering Crochet Workshop 2
2026-01-28 10:30 - 2026-02-11 12:30
It’s time for workshop 2 of our beginners crochet classes with our very own Sophie, AKA Campeycrafts on Instagram. In these three sessions, Sophie will help you build on the crochet foundations you already have and continue to develop your confidence mastering the classic granny square pattern and then make a bag using the techniques you have learned.
Sophie will help you conquer a magic circle, the basis of so many crochet patterns! In the following two sessions, you will then learn how to change colours and yarns, she will help you join your granny squares, crochet a button hole and then complete your bag. The bag will be made in a cotton yarn and lots of different colours will be available.
Yarn, hook and light refreshments are included.
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome from age 14 upwards.
What do you need to bring?

patience
your glasses if you need them!
enthusiasm

Required knowledge/experience
Suitable for beginners! You should be able to make some basic crochet stitches as this will help with focusing on the new skill of the magic circle.
About our tutor
Sophie has been with us at Bugweed’s for over 6 months and is an avid crocheter. She has her own instagram page where she posts her makes and enjoys making toys, jumpers and cardigans. Sophie has the patience of a saint and is ready for all your questions regarding hooks, yarns, crochet and general yarnny matters!

Bloom Together - Crochet
2026-02-17 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 10:30 - 13:00
Welcome back to our child and adult holiday workshops! It’s February half term and time for some crafty crochet!
Come and learn how to crochet a wind spinner snake with the lovely Sophie. Suitable for beginners and perfect for children and adults who want to learn together or just have some fun crafty time!
Sophie, our fantastic tutor, will teach the basics of crochet, from how to hold the yarn to crocheting simple basic stitches. She can teach both left and right handed crochet so don’t worry… we’ve got everyone covered!
Leave the session having mastered a chain, crocheted some simple stitches for your colourful spinny snake AND with new confidence in a craft you are learning together!
All materials are provided, all you need to do is come along and enjoy the session together. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times, but remember… adult places are free, just pay for each child you are bringing!

Flower Brooch Crochet
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30
Join the wonderful Steffi Glaves at Bugweed’s for the first workshop suitable for the beginner crocheter.
This is the easier-than-it-looks flower brooch that is suitable for beginners so come along and enjoy! In this project you will conquer the magic ring and use basic crochet stitches to create a flower with pretty layered petals. Steffi will guide you through the steps and be always on hand for help and advice.
You will be using a 3mm hook and DK cotton, which will be provided, along with brooch backs and buttons. Stitches used in this project are chains, slip stitches, double crochet and treble crochet (UK terms).
Light refreshments are included.
Left or right handed, everyone is welcome!
What do you need to bring?

your glasses if you need them!!
patience
enthusiasm

Required knowledge/experience
Suitable for beginners. You need to have a basic knowledge of how to make a chain but simple stitches will be recapped in the session. Please see above for stitches that will be used in the project.
About our tutor
Steffi Glaves is a wonderful human being as well as a designer & maker, specialising in micro crochet and jewellery making. She sells her finished work and crochet patterns on Etsy and has had her work featured in various magazines including Simply Crochet and Landscape Magazine. Steffi is the author of 2 books, which will be available to purchase on the evening. Both 100 Micro Crochet Motifs and 100 Micro Amigurumi have been a great success both in the UK and further afield.
