Conquer your fear of garments and build the skills to confidently start your first piece in just 5 days.
JUNE 1 - 5, 2026
You don't have to be an expert to make sweaters, cardigans and tops you love wearing...
You just need to learn the 4 crucial steps that need to happen before you can start making a garment you're truly proud of for yourself.
This is exaclty what you'll learn at the Start Your First Garment Bootcamp:
1. Select the right pattern for you
2. Figure out your size
3. Select your materials
4. Make a swatch to check your gauge
Wether you knit, crochet or both, mastering these 4 steps will totally transform your garments!
YOU WANT TO START A NEW BLANKET PROJECT BUT YOU FIND YOURSELF ...
Unsure how to get started and make a plan for your crochet blanket project. You need yarn and a hook but which one(s) and then what? How many stitches do you need? How much yarn?
Scared to commit to an entire blanket. You've made a few small projects and you want to take the plunge but What if you get it wrong and you wasted so much crochet time?
Wondering what you don’t know: there are SO many crochet blanket options and techniques out there you haven’t heard about yet. It’s kind of hard to look for a youtube tutorial for something you don’t know exists?!
Staring at the pretty yarn you picked at the last Michael’s sale and thinking you’ll make a blanket out of it, but now it’s been sitting in your stash for the last 6 months. How I am supposed to use it if it never matches any pattern I like?
Scrolling through Pinterest and finding lots of ideas you like, but none are perfect. You want to make something along the lines of design A but with yarn weight B and with 3 colors instead of just the 2. Maybe with this cute border and that fun stitch instead. But how?
Losing your crojo (aka crochet mojo), motivation and inspiration to crochet.
Tired and bored of the same simple patterns but the more intricate designs seem so unattainable. Is it even worth it to keep crocheting?
There has got to be a better way!
Selecting the right pattern for you can make or break your garment
Getting this right and picking a style that fits you can be the difference between a failed project hiding in the back of your closet and your new favorite sweater.
It's also why so many people get stuck and give up on handmade garments.
This bootcamp will help you get the solid foundations you need to start your garment making journey with confidence.
There's no better way to make your first garment you'll LOVE wearing!
Setting yourself up for success by taking the time and making a plan for your crochet garment is the best way to ensure you won't be crocheting blindly and wasting hours on a failed project.
This way you will make a garment you'll enjoy wearing and are proud off from the first try!
Plus, you'll be doing it with expert guidance and a community of thousands of other crocheters!
THIS BOOTCAMP IS THE BEST PLACE TO START FOR ANYONE WANTING TO START MAKING GARMENTS THEY LOVE WEARING.
Over 5 days you will:
Learn exactly what information you need to pay attention to in a pattern for a successful garment
Follow a step-by-step process to plan your knit or crochet garment
Understand what goes into garment sizes so you can make a sweater that fits you
And we'll do it all in just 5 days. Click the button below to join us!
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN
The Start Your First Garment Bootcamp will run from Monday June 1 to Friday June 5, with short actionable daily trainings each day.
The bootcamp is free for the duration of the event, each lesson's replay is available for free for 24 hours!
WHERE
The event is held 100% virtually online, so you'll be able to participate from the comfort of your couch!
After signing up for the free ticket, you'll get an email with event details and a full schedule.
LESSONS
Throughout the Bootcamp I'll be teaching short actionable lessons to give you a step-by-step action plan to make your first garment you'll love wearing.
Live sessions are at 10 am ET.
Each live lesson is 15-20 minutes + Q&A (on Zoom) with a replay available for 24h and homework to help you take action on what you learn.
Ideally you'll have 1-2h a day to dedicate to the Bootcamp for best results.
COMMUNITY
Connect with fellow crocheters from all over the world inside the Facebook group!
Attend the live sessions (on Zoom), ask questions about the lessons or crochet wearables in general, connect with me and other attendees and show off your progress!
MEET YOUR HOST
Hey! I'm Hortense
My mom taught me to knit, one summer when I was bored on the beach at age 10. From there my love (some would say obsession) of yarn was born and I never stopped stitching.
A few years ago I started to dig into the online world of yarn and discovered so many techniques, constructions and concepts I had never heard about before. That's when a pattern tricked me into teaching myself to crochet and I got hooked.
Slowly I started to move away from following patterns until 2018 when I finally launched my blog Knitting with Chopsticks where I share my easy knitting & crochet patterns.
My goal is to break down knitting and crochet so they become simple enough for you to create exactly what you want, the way you want it through my patterns, blog, ebooks, courses, the Stitching Squad and summits like this one.
And making your first garments you'll actually want to wear is the perfect place to start!
YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS? I'VE GOT YOU COVERED
If you're curious about knitting or crocheting garments, this event is for you! We'll be specifically talking to beginner crafters and focusing on making your first garment you'll love to wear, but anyone else who wants to get better at making garments is welcome to join us.
The bootcamp runs from Monday June 1 to Friday June 5th with live sessions happening at 10 am ET each day. You'll also be able to join our community as soon as you register, so you can join in on the fun right away!
You don't need any specific materials to follow the Bootcamp.
In most of the sessions, I will share my knowledge and expertise to help you make the best choices and plan your handmade wearables. Therefore, I'd recommend a pen and paper to write down any ideas you have while watching the classes.
While I recommend that you join live to make progress alongside others and have the chance to ask questions, you will have access to replays for 24h so you can catch up, take action, and feel confident to start your first garment you'll love to wear.
Each live training will be around 15-20 minutes long. Since the purpose of this event is to make real progress, I also recommend setting aside 1-2h afterwards to take action on what you'll learn.
Are the sessions captioned or transcribed?
Yes. All sessions will have live closed captioning enabled and replays will also be captioned. You'll also have access to written lesson notes.
Yes! All the lessons will be live on Zoom and replays made available on the website. You will not be able to win prizes and connect with other crocheters as much without Facebook, but it's definitely not a requirement to participate.
If you still have questions, I encourage you to go ahead and register. Your questions will likely be answered during the event or in the Facebook group, which you'll be able to join right away after grabbing your free ticket.
However, if you need to ask me a question before registering, just send us an email at info@knittingwithchopsticks.com.
Join the Bootcamp and get on the fast track to making sweaters, cardigans and tops you'll LOVE wearing.
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