Crochet MQF 1

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements are needed for this level

Duration

30 week course with 3 contact hours per week

Learning outcomes

Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

Knowledge
• Sizes of crochet hooks (metric measurements).
• Types of threads (cotton, wool).
• Steps for basic stitches: chain (ch), slip stitch (ss), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), half treble (htrbl), treble (trbl).
• Use of these stitches in simple patterns.
• Methods to clean, iron, and protect finished crochet work.

Skills
• Properly hold hook and thread.
• Perform individual and combined stitches.
• Prepare and use appropriate tools, materials, and equipment.
• Read patterns from abbreviations, illustrations, verbal, and written instructions.
• Follow simple repetitive instructions and complete stitches accordingly.
• Convert patterns into finished crochet projects.
• Create crochet lace by working in rounds and lines.
• Organise educator notes and personal notes.
• Communicate using correct crochet terminology.
• Evaluate and select:
o Suitable materials (type and weight of fibre)
o Correct hook size for thread, project, and tension
• Adjust hook size and tension as needed.
• Identify and correct errors without damage.
• Monitor and evaluate:
o Project progress and execution quality
o Stitches and methods used in projects
• Perform self-evaluation during and after projects.
• Practise independently and repetitively.
• Correct mistakes during execution.
• Apply critical judgement for accuracy, neatness, and precision to improve performance.

Competences
• Complete simple crochet lace projects independently and without supervision.
• Follow basic instructions to execute projects.
• Produce items such as samplers, simple doilies, and garments.
• Complete projects within set timeframes.
• Follow safety procedures during work.
• Create simple projects under tutor supervision.

Delivery method

Face to face lessons and hands on practice

Additional Note

Crochet is accessible to both left- and right-handed learners. Guidance and resources are provided to support each learner’s dominant hand and encourage their progress.

Language of instruction

Bilingual