Intermediate Crochet: Texture, Patterns, & a Cozy Cowl
A welcoming next step for students who have completed Intro to Crochet or have basic
crochet experience. This condensed seasonal course strengthens familiar skills, introduces
textured stitches, and helps students follow writtenpatterns with more confidence
while making a useful cold-weather accessory.
Practice, Explore, Create
Students do not need perfect stitches or fast hands. Questions, mistakes, and different
learning speeds are part of the class. Demonstrations, small practice samples, and
individual troubleshooting help students understand their work and build independence.
Weekly Plan
Review basic stitches, counting, turning, and tension. Identify the parts of a stitch
and where to insert the hook. Practice spotting missing stitches or growing edges,
then undoing and correcting work with confidence.
Make small swatches of moss stitch, lemon peel stitch, and back-loop ribbing. Practice
abbreviations and repeats, turning-chain instructions, and working into stitches versus
spaces. Choose a texture for the cowl; swatches stay small so the focus is understanding,
not speed.
Follow a short written pattern to begin the cowl in rows. Check dimensions, maintain
stitch counts, and recognize the pattern in the fabric. Discuss how yarn, hook size,
and tension affect the result. Seaming and end-weaving demonstrations plus written
finishing instructions.
Meet Your Instructor
Amanda Marie Davis
Amanda Marie is a local crochet artist, beginner crochet instructor, and medical assistant
with a passion for creativity, lifelong learning, and accessible education. A medical
assistant by day and crocheter all day, Amanda discovered crochet as both a creative
outlet and a grounding practice, quickly falling in love with the craft and the sense
of community it can create. Drawing from her background in patient care and hands-on
teaching, Amanda approaches instruction with patience, encouragement, and an understanding
that everyone learns at their own pace. Her classes are designed to help beginners
feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and building confidence through
practice rather than perfection. When she isn’t teaching or working in healthcare,
Amanda enjoys experimental crochet projects while continuing to learn new techniques
herself.
Dates / Sessions
Times
Fees
Intermediate Crochet: Expanding Stitch Library Nov. 11 - Dec. 2, 2026
NO CLASS THANKSGIVING WEEK Wednesdays 3 Sessions
Notes: course orientation information will be emailed approximately one week before the course
starts.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$200
Registration and Payment Notes
We accept online payment via VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express through MarketPlace, a secure
electronic environment that simplifies business transactions with the university.
Follow the MarketPlace prompts to complete payment. Your transaction is only complete
when you receive an order number, which is your receipt of payment. Your seat is not
guaranteed until payment is received and you receive an order number.
Once you have paid and are enrolled, you'll be emailed location and parking information for face-to-face programs or online
instructions about one week before the program begins.
Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.
