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Embroidery and Crochet

With Noor Al Iman

Begin with crochet tools and stitches, then practise the magic ring, granny squares and a crochet-bag project.

10 recorded lessons4 chaptersCompletion certificateLearn at your own pace
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Current recordings are in Arabic. The website and lesson outline are available in English; changing the website language does not change the video audio.

What will you learn?

Embroidery and Crochet

The current lesson sequence focuses on crochet. Begin with tools and fundamentals before learning the magic ring.

Practise classic granny squares, flower squares and a triangular motif. Repeat the units to develop more consistent stitches.

Bring the practice together in a granny-square bag project. Yarn and hook choices are explained in the lessons; choose materials suitable for the project you want to make.

Learning outcomes

  • Choose crochet tools and practise the basics
  • Make a magic ring
  • Create classic and flower granny squares
  • Form a triangular motif
  • Work through a granny-square bag project

Your learning path

Course curriculum

Browse the complete lesson sequence. These are translated lesson titles and descriptions; current video recordings remain in Arabic.

01 · Crochet tools and fundamentals2 lessons
  1. Crochet tools and basics — Part 1

    Practical demonstration: Crochet tools and basics — Part 1. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.

    16:10
  2. Crochet tools and basics — Part 2

    Practical demonstration: Crochet tools and basics — Part 2. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.

    18:39
02 · The magic ring2 lessons
  1. The magic ring — Part 1

    Practical demonstration: The magic ring — Part 1. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.

    21:30
  2. The magic ring — Part 2

    Practical demonstration: The magic ring — Part 2. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.

    21:14
03 · Motifs and shapes4 lessons
  1. Classic granny squares — Part 1

    Practical demonstration: Classic granny squares — Part 1. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.

    20:29
  2. Classic granny squares — Part 2

    Practical demonstration: Classic granny squares — Part 2. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.

    20:10
  3. Flower squares

    Practical demonstration: Flower squares. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.

    22:08
  4. Creating a triangular motif

    Practical demonstration: Creating a triangular motif. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.

    24:02
04 · Crochet-bag project2 lessons
  1. A granny-square bag — Part 1

    Practical demonstration: A granny-square bag — Part 1. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.

    26:35
  2. A granny-square bag — Part 2

    Practical demonstration: A granny-square bag — Part 2. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.

    13:45

Tools and materials

  • Crochet hooks
  • Yarn suitable for the demonstrated projects

Materials, software and devices are purchased separately. Check compatibility and follow the safety instructions for the products you use.

Make time for practice

Watch a manageable part of the demonstration, pause and try the steps yourself. Keep your exercises so that you can compare them. Return to difficult sections and develop your work at your own pace.

Who is this course for?

Beginners who want practical crochet exercises and a first project built from repeated motifs.

Record your progress

Your account saves lesson completion and playback position. Once eligible, request a completion certificate with the name you want printed on it. Newer members need to complete 60% of the lessons; eligible previous members can request directly. The certificate is emailed once per course and is not an academic or government qualification.

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Questions about this course

What language are the recordings in?

Current recordings are in Arabic. The website and lesson outline are available in English; changing the website language does not change the video audio.

Will I need to buy the same course in the other language?

No. Both website languages use the same course and enrolment. Your valid access opens the same course without another purchase. English recordings are playable only after they are supplied and verified.

How do I access my lessons?

Sign in with the account used for purchase. After payment confirmation, open My Courses and choose this course. Lessons are streamed in your account and can be paused and replayed.

How do I receive a certificate?

Request it from your learning space once eligible. Members registered after 10 October 2026 need 60% lesson completion. Eligible previous members can request directly. The certificate is emailed as an image and is not an academic qualification.

Are materials or software included?

The course price covers the recorded educational content. Required art materials, software and devices are separate. Review the tools list before enrolling.