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Get started with the art of crochet during a creative workshop in Dakar, in the heart of its most inspiring neighborhoods: Plateau, Médina, or Corniche Ouest. Crochet, very present in modern crafts and West African textile creations, is taught here in a friendly atmosphere accessible to everyone. This workshop allows you to learn the basics, handle the yarn and hook, and create a small personalized piece, regardless of your skill level.
The session begins with a presentation of materials and tools:
• cotton or natural fiber yarns,
• crochet hooks of different sizes,
• a variety of colors inspired by local textiles,
• explanation of basic stitches (chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet).
Next, you will watch a demonstration of the essential techniques:
• holding the yarn and handling the crochet hook,
• working the first rows,
• creating simple shapes (circles, squares, strips),
• adding patterns or changing colors,
• finishing and tightening techniques.
Then comes the personal creation:
Each participant chooses a small project suitable for a half-day — coaster, mini pouch, decorative square, small flower, or geometric motif.
Guidance allows everyone to progress at their own pace, learn the techniques correctly, and advance smoothly, even as a complete beginner.
At the end of the workshop, you leave with your crocheted creation, an authentic handmade souvenir.
Activities and Discoveries Around Dakar
- Plateau: Galleries, small boutiques, textile artists, and art shops.
- Médina: Colorful markets, lively alleys, traditional fibers and fabrics.
- Corniche Ouest: Perfect for a stroll after a creative workshop.
- Soumbédioune Artisan Village: Textiles, sculptures, decorative items, artistic atmosphere.
- Kermel Market: Fabrics, colors, and materials ideal for inspiration.
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