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Crochet Workshops Wiltshire
I’d love you to join me for a crochet workshops Wiltshire in my gorgeous Crochet Cabin! My crochet workshops are relaxed and friendly, and have a maximum of 6 people. All of my crochet workshops include the yarn, pattern, as much tea and coffee as you can drink and some delicious biscuits. You will need to bring your own hook; they are also available to buy here or on the day.
If you’d like to book a crochet workshop, please use the drop down menu to select a workshop. Once you’ve selected a workshop from the drop down menu, more information will appear underneath (and a picture will be displayed too), telling you a little more about the workshop and what you need to bring. If you’re happy with your choice, add the workshop to your basket, making sure you take note of the date and time (there may be two workshops on the same day). Once your payment has been processed, I will send you a booking confirmation email. This can sometimes take up to 24 hours to come through so don’t worry if you don’t receive something straight away! Please read the cancellation policy here just in case you need to cancel your workshop place.
Please note: apart from learn to crochet sessions, all workshops require a basic knowledge of how to crochet and are not suitable for people under the age of 18 years of age.
Due to the set up of our garden, (uneven paths, gravel and steps) access to The Crochet Cabin can be tricky. Please email me before booking for more information on access to The Crochet Cabin (nicola@thesecretcrocheter.com)
Crochet Kits & Patterns
I’m sure there’s some of you who can’t make it to one of my crochet workshops but fear not! I have a large selection of kits and patterns that you can order through the online shop. Click here to view all the kits and patterns (and other goodies) available at the moment. Some of the workshops are even available as video tutorials! Click HERE for the crochet cardigan tutorial.
See more pictures of my crochet kits and my ‘how to’ videos by visiting my Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest pages.
Crochet Rules!
I design and make the kits myself, and package them in my Wiltshire home. All my patterns are copyrighted and must not be copied, lent or otherwise distributed without the prior permission of the copyright owner (Nicola Coleman) nor must it be used to make goods for sale for profit.
Want to make it extra special?
I can gift wrap your order and even pop in a personalised message from you. Just click here to add gift wrap to your basket and I’ll take care of the rest.
Hello there, it’s Nicola here and I’m The Secret Crocheter! I know what you’re thinking already: ‘it’s not much of a secret is it?!’ Well, no – you’re absolutely bang on there. But I can explain, I promise!
So, the thing is, I used to be a primary school teacher, and to cut a long story short, I fell out of love with teaching children and fell in love with teaching adults how to crochet instead. Nothing wrong with that, I hear you say…nope, nothing at all, apart from I was doing a bit of both at the same time (and I didn’t want my headteacher to know), so I had to teach crochet in secret…and so The Secret Crocheter was born!
I’ve always been able to crochet, ever since my mum taught me when I was around 8 years old, but I didn’t truly understand its importance in my life until I started to struggle with anxiety in my 30s. In the midst of panicking and sweating over something quite irrational, I discovered that crochet released a calmness in me that I couldn’t find anywhere else. I suppose the effects are similar to mindfulness, in that all I was focussing on was the here and now of crocheting. And of course, this was followed very quickly by a deep joy when I’d created something that I could either wear, use or give as a gift. I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say that crochet sort of healed me, and I soon wanted to share this skill with others.
One thing led to another and before I knew it, Mr SC had built me The Crochet Cabin, which is where I spend my days teaching wannabe crocheters how to crochet, hosting crochet workshops and designing my own crochet patterns and kits. If I’m totally honest with you, The Crochet Cabin is my own creative classroom; it’s full of bright and colourful crocheted bunting for all seasons, warm and cosy hats and scarves, and practical baskets and fashionable bags – perfect for storing all that yarn you’ve collected and accompanying your new outfit. I’m lucky enough to have a lovely teaching space in the cabin that takes the form of a table and seating, which feels like we are all gathering around the kitchen table, communing with our woolly projects, surrounded by the birds and trees in my garden. And it’s all this that I’d love to share with you.
So, here’s a proper secret coming up: since I resigned from my teaching job in 2018, I’ve been trying to shake off the feeling of ‘being a teacher’. But no matter how hard I’ve tried, the love of teaching and learning just won’t budge; I just love teaching – it’s that simple!
And the thing is, I’m not too shabby at it either, which means I can teach you how to crochet a whole host of modern and trendy makes, and instil a confidence in you that you didn’t know existed. You’ll be the talk of the town once your friends and family start seeing all your handmade creations appearing around your home and garden!
And another little secret – your love of learning something new becomes addictive, and once you start, you can’t stop!
Elaine (verified owner) –
Another great workshop today, making flowers. Went home with three flowers and a butterfly and lots of yarn and patterns to make more. Nicola always explains everything so well and is so patient if we don’t get it first time. Excellent coffee, biscuits and company.
Kath Malinowski (verified owner) –
Did this workshop today 12 July, which must be the hottest day of the year so far, but we were in a lovely corner of Nicola’s garden, shaded and cool. The workshop was great and we managed to take home a finished article! I5 was great fun and I loved it 🥰
Pippa (verified owner) –
I had the best morning today, doing the Woolly Words workshop with Nicola. We sat in a beautiful shady corner of her lovely garden, the 2 hours flew by. Nicola is such a great teacher, explaining and showing each step clearly, plus we had coffee and biscuits and great company. Highly recommended! I am looking forward to my next workshop!
Julia Rees –
Really enjoyed the overlay mosaic workshop today. Nicola made what seemed like a complicated pattern much easier to understand. It was fun. Thank you Nicola.