Do you want to make your own crochet clothing and accessories? Learn the basics to get you started!

This workshop facilitated by USYD Random Acts of Kindness Society, will equip you with the basics of crocheting to have you creating crocheted goodies in no time! Brought to you by Sustainability at Sydney, this free workshop is part of our program of events in recognition of Fashion Revolution Week (Monday 15th - Wednesday 24th April), an annual campaign bringing together the world’s largest fashion activism movement for seven days of action.

What you'll learn:

How to hold the hook
How to hold the yarn
How to make a slip knot
How to make a basic stitch of single crochet
The first chain of the granny square

How to take part:

This event is for students and staff at the University of Sydney.
This class is suitable for beginners, with all skill levels welcome.
Tickets are free but spaces are limited. Please cancel your ticket or let us know if you can no longer attend, so your spot goes to someone on the waiting list.
What to bring: Nothing, all equipment will be provided. You can bring a crocheting project you'd like some advice on. There will also be a clothes donation bin if you'd like to donate any old or unused clothing.

Details

Location: ThinkSpace, Level 2, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) (Above SciTech library), 160 City Road Darlington Campus, The University of Sydney NSW 2006.

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Time: 3pm - 5pm

Facilitator: Kashish Patel (RAKSOC)

Fashion Revolution Week Program

All events, except where noted, will take place in ThinkSpace. All are free and open to all University of Sydney staff and students. Spaces are limited!

Tuesday 16th April, 11:30am - 1pm - Stitch Craft Launch with Morning Tea and Seminar Viewing Party "Fight Fast Fashion"
Wednesday 17th April, 10am – 12:30pm – Clothes Swap
Wednesday 17th April, 2pm – 4pm: – Mending Workshop
Friday 19th April, 10am – 12pm: Upcycling Workshop: T-Shirt to Tote Bag
Monday 22nd April, 1pm - 2pm: Intro to hand-sewing (event will be hosted in CreateSpace)
Wednesday 24th April, 3pm - 5pm: Crocheting Workshop

Learn More

Sustainability at Sydney

By working together as a University community, we can make our campuses more sustainable. Join a program or group today and help us reach our sustainability targets. Stay informed on new opportunities to get involved by joining our mailing list and following our social media.

USYD Random Acts of Kindness Society

We’re the Random Acts of Kindness Society (RAKSOC) and we are devoted to spreading kindness, joy and support on campus through fun events, volunteer/charity work, and collaborative initiatives. Want to write letters of appreciation or supportive messages to put around during exam season? How about volunteering for Cancer Council or helping out with bushcare sessions and campus clean-ups? Join us to spread kindness on campus and in public and help make the world a tad better!

ThinkSpace | University of Sydney Library

ThinkSpace is a technology showcase and creative play space, aimed at sparking ideas and providing opportunities for collaboration. Thanks to our most recent round of Sustainability Action Grants, the space now hosts a 'slow fashion' hub on campus. Dubbed "StitchCraft", the space will be stocked with sewing machines, equipment and second-hand fabrics to allow you to mend, repair, recycle and remake clothes.