Donna McGregor
I have loved all art and craft since I can remember. My nan taught me to crochet when I was seven yrs old, fifty years ago. I fell seriously in love with crochet 30 yrs ago. I taught myself to read patterns, I have written a few and collected so many of them plus yarn. I have taught people on and off over the years but have been teaching crochet full time the last couple. After filling in for a Tutor at 2025 River Yarn Festival I am excited to be back for 2026.
Learn to Read Crochet Patterns
Saturday 11 April
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Conference Room, Shalom House of Prayer
Have fun learning to understand how crochet patterns work. You will learn the terminology and what it means, and we'll work on a small project as we go to make sure that everything is clear. The kit provided includes yarn and hooks, which are yours to take home. You'll only need to bring scissors and a darning needle. If you have a particular pattern that's causing you problems, please bring it along and we will sort it out together!
Tutor: Donna McGregor
Cost: $65
Beginners Granny Square
Saturday 11 April
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Conference Room, Shalom House of Prayer
When it comes to crochet, there are few places better to start than the classic granny square. You will learn the basic techniques you'll need to get started on any beginner project, while creating colourful squares that could grow into your very own granny square blanket! This workshop will also cover colour changes and UK vs US terminology. Yarn and patterns will be provided, please bring along your own scissors and a darning needle.
Skill level: beginner
Tutor: Donna McGregor
Cost: $45
Persian Tile Squares
Sunday 12 April
9:30 am – 3:00 pm (including a half hour break)
Conference Room, Shalom House of Prayer
Create beautiful blankets composed of mesmerising hexagons, squares and triangles in a variety of colour. During this workshop you will crochet four larger squares, smaller squares, and enough triangle motifs to make the front of a square cushion cover. You will be provided with a kit that includes more than enough yarn to get you started (10 x 50 g balls, 2 x 100 g balls), hooks, stitch markers and the pattern — all of which is yours to take home. Just bring along scissors and a darning needle. This will be a fun workshop, in a supportive environment with expert instruction. The pattern is not for complete beginners, some crochet experience is necessary.
Skill level: The pattern is not for complete beginners, some crochet experience is necessary.
Tutor: Donna McGregor
Cost: $130 pp