Free Crochet Classes every Thursday in March in Douglasville.

• Free Crochet Classes every Thursday in March from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Room 203 at First Presbyterian, 9190 Campbellton St., Douglasville. Sign up at info@gibouforyou.com or visit www.facebook.com/gibouforyou.

Crochet is a time honored craft done by women and men all over the world. It is unique in that it is one of the few fiber arts that is not reproducible by machine. It is easier to learn than knitting and the work goes more quickly. Step into fashion by learning to crochet so that you can make the latest styles in apparel, accessories and home décor.

During the course, you will learn about different types of yarn, hook sizes, how to read a pattern, various crochet stitches, how to establish a gauge, how to regulate yarn tension, and many other skills. Through beginning projects like making a dishcloth, hat, and slippers; you will be prepared to create your own larger projects like afghans, pouf ottomans, baskets, rugs, scarves, socks, gloves, and clothing.

Classes will be held in room 203 at First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton Street in Douglasville, every Thursday in March from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm beginning March 5 and ending March 26. These classes are free of charge but if you appreciate what you learn, donations would be appreciated.

Supplies needed for the first class: One skein of 4ply cotton yarn and a size H-8 (5mm) crochet hook. Suggested text is The Essential Book of Crochet techniques (ISBN 978-1-60468-284-7) by Nancie M. Wiseman (2006 Martindale Publisher).

Sign up by sending a message to info@gibouforyou.com or visit my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gibouforyou and click “Like”

Shirley Hill

Gibou For You: Preserving the Art of Crochet for Future Generations