Crochet Granny Square Workshop with Claire Montgomerie | Loop London

Start time: Saturday 10th October 2026 at 11:00am
End time: Saturday 10th October 2026 at 3:00pm
Location: Frequency Coffee, 13 Camden Passage, Islington, London, N1 8EA, United Kingdom
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Join crochet designer Claire Montgomerie for a hands-on workshop exploring granny squares, charts, and colourful projects. This session coincides with the publication of Claire's new book, Claire Montgomerie's Complete Guide to Granny Squares.

Claire is the creator of the best-selling Granny Square Card Deck series, featuring 50 bright motifs with charted patterns. In this workshop, she'll demonstrate how to read and work from crochet charts, guiding you through the process step by step.

You will:

Choose a motif from Claire's card decks to crochet
Learn to read charted patterns and work in the round
Explore techniques including cluster stitches (shells, puffs, bobbles) depending on your skill level
See samples from Claire's new book showing how motifs can be used in finished projects

What to bring:

Small amounts or scraps of DK yarn in colours you love
3.5mm, 4mm, or 4.5mm hook (depending on your tension; the cards use 4mm)
Stitch markers, scissors, and darning needles (available on request if needed)

Event details:

Saturday 10th October
11am – 3:30 pm
Loop at Frequency Coffee
£130.00 - Includes materials
Skill level: Improver – you should be comfortable with UK double crochet, half treble, and treble crochet

Claire Montgomerie's Complete Guide to Granny Squares

If you love The Granny Square Card Deck series, you will love this book, which contains a comprehensive toolkit of the crochet stitches and techniques needed, a step-by-step guide to reading charted patterns, 100 side-by-side written and charted patterns, plus 8 stunning projects!

This comprehensive book is a must-have guide for any granny-square lover, whether you're picking up a hook for the first time, or looking for designs to inspire you!