Happy Devon Crochet

Happy Devon Crochet: crochet workshops, kits and handmade pieces in Devon

Happy Devon Crochet is a one-woman crochet business run by Rosie. She learned to crochet around seven years before writing the site's introduction, taught by her grandmother, and describes crochet as a constant occupation ever since. Her mother, who trades as Gathered Threads, gave her her first teaching opportunity about five years ago, when she ran a workshop from a small shop in Dartmouth. Rosie recalls being nervous beforehand, but the session was well received.

After that shop closed, she continued teaching and now runs workshops in Bovey Tracey and Torquay. The business combines teaching with the sale of crochet kits, patterns, earrings and other handmade items.

Workshops and private tuition

The in-person workshops last two hours and are pitched at different levels, so they suit complete beginners as well as crocheters who want to extend their skills. For those who cannot find a suitable scheduled session, Rosie also offers private lessons in the client's own home, tailored to the participant.

One testimonial on the site describes a two-person private lesson booked at a customer's home for two crocheters of differing skill levels; the reviewer praises Rosie as a patient and clear teacher. A second account comes from a beginner workshop attendee who describes practising different stitches on a sample piece and leaving with yarn, a crochet hook and a needle, plus guidance on remembering the stitches.

Kits, patterns and handmade goods

The shop is organised around crochet kits, earrings, patterns and finished handmade items. Kits are offered for every ability, from complete beginner to more advanced, and are presented as containing everything needed apart from tea and biscuits. The range is described as growing, and the site invites enquiries about items not currently listed.

Who it is for

The offer addresses people starting from scratch as well as those with existing crochet experience, and the private-lesson format accommodates groups of mixed ability. Kits serve the same spread of levels for those who prefer to work at home rather than in a class.