Perhaps you have always wanted to learn to crochet, but not been sure where to start. Or you learned when you were younger, and have been wanting to give it another go? Well welcome, because I’ve designed this box just for you!
I’m a firm believer that learning is much more fun when you have a project that you really want to make. Practising crochet stitches might be useful, but making rows of stitches back and forth for hours can also be a little, well, boring…
Instead, this box is designed around making a fun and practical item that you will cherish forever, and get to use...
The Granny Glow Up Bag
Designed for complete beginners! In your box you will receive everything you need to make the kit, from the yarn and hook to the yarn needles! You'll receive:
A 16-page booklet and pattern with step-by-step pictures, where I will explain how to create the Granny Glow up bag stage by stage
A 60+ minute tutorial video walking you through the pattern stitch by stitch
A signature black and gold crochet hook
5 x balls of cotton aran yarn
Easy to thread yarn needles
The Learn to Crochet booklet
Plus any other accessories you'll need to make the project...!
Everyone learns differently, so I always include a video as well as a pattern in my boxes. If you aren’t as familiar with patterns, it’s really useful to have both side by side as you work through the box.
Plus I’ve also designed a special extra booklet for you, the Learn to Crochet booklet, which is a cheat sheet of common crochet terms and techniques which you will encounter alongside video tutorials and step by step diagrams.
Price based on one kit. Full shipping will be calculated at checkout.
You will need
Everything you need is in the box!
GPSR Compliance
Product Information
Curate Crochet Box Crochet Kit
Manufacturer Information
Lottie and Albert
c/o The Prep Centre, Unit 1, Baileys Hill Farm, Baileys Hill, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NB curatecrochetbox@lottieandalbert.com
EU Responsible Person
Euify OSS B.V., T.A.V. Lottie and Albert Prinses Margrietplantsoen 33, 2595 AM, Den Haag, The Netherlands GPSR@euify.eu
Warnings
This kit is not a toy. Keep out of reach of small children and babies. This kit may contain small parts, choking and strangulation hazards, and sharp points. Take care during use.
As well as having a gorgeous project to work towards, I've made this box super beginner friendly and accessible:
We're using Aran weight yarn and a chunkier hook, which is easier for beginners to get to grips with
The video takes you through each part of the project really slowly and clearly, from how to hold your hook and yarn, to making your first chain
The Learn to Crochet booklet expands on your skills and serves as a reminder of each stitch with videos and diagrams
You'll get access to a Beginner video tutorial section of my website - Access all Stitches - for you to refer back to the video tutorials as many times as you need to
Everything you need is in the box, so you can pick it up and get started straight away!
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 104 reviews.
Having never done any form of textile crafts I was convinced I didn't stand a chance but the video tutorial and booklet make it super easy. I am loving it! I need to work on my tension consistency but other than that I am really chuffed with my progress.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Kelly! 🥰 It’s wonderful to hear that you’ve discovered the joy of crochet with our Beginner Box, especially having never tried any textile crafts before!
Please don’t worry too much about your tension just yet – it’s something that naturally improves with practice, and you’ll be amazed at how far you’ve come before you know it. The most important thing is that you’re enjoying yourself and feeling proud of your progress! 🧶💕
Happy crocheting, Kelly, and welcome to the wonderful world of crochet!
I've never crocheted before so am amazed how I've managed to make this! It's not quite finished yet, but the video tutorials are so easy to follow it won't take me long to complete now.
Thank you really looking forward to doing more crocheting, very much hooked! ☺️
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Sue! 🥰 We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you’ve enjoyed learning to crochet with your Beginner Box. It’s amazing what you’ve created as a complete beginner! We hope you have lots of fun finishing your project and discovering where your crochet journey takes you. 💕🧶
Lovely project to make - this was my morning tea, before the rest of the house wakes up, project.
Very relaxing, easy to follow instructions - exactly what I needed for a chilling time 😉😊
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Joanna! 🥰 We absolutely love the sound of a quiet morning crochet with a cup of tea before the rest of the house wakes up! ☕🧶 We’re so pleased the Beginner Box instructions have been easy to follow and that it’s given you some relaxing, peaceful crochet time. 💛✨
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so happy you're loving the Beginner Box. We can't wait to see what you create as your crochet journey continues. Happy crocheting! 🧶💛
My first crochet project and I'm really happy how it turned out! It took me a long time to do as I really struggled to get the hang on it at the beginning, but I emailed Lottie & Albert for some pointers and Lindsey got back to me so quickly with advice. Would definitely recommend this kit for anyone looking to start crocheting - I feel so confident going onto my next project.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and for sharing your beautiful photo! 🧶✨ We’re so pleased with how your very first crochet project turned out – what an achievement! It’s completely normal for it to take a little time to get the hang of things at the beginning, but your perseverance has really paid off.
We’re so glad Lindsey could help and that you’re now feeling confident enough to move on to your next project. We hope this is the start of a lovely crochet journey for you – happy hooking! 💛
I’ve never even picked up a crochet hook before but I wanted to learn a new skill.
The video is superb - it took a bit of patience but I’m flying at granny squares now!
Looking for some down time so I can pick up my hook daily.
Excited for next steps and what’s next. Thanks !!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're absolutely delighted to hear you've gone from never picking up a crochet hook to flying through granny squares! 🧶✨ Learning a new skill takes patience, and it sounds like you're making fantastic progress already. We hope you enjoy many relaxing crochet moments ahead, and we can't wait for you to discover what you'll make next. Happy crocheting! 😊
I loved making my glow up granny bag. The video was really good! Professionally done and very clear. I really like the person’s voice as well! I found the handles tricky to crochet but I really enjoyed making it and happy with my first make. Looking forward to moving on to my subscription box now.
Store owner replied:
Thank you, Natalie! 🌟 We’re so glad you enjoyed your glow-up granny bag and the video tutorial. Those handles can be tricky at first, but it sounds like you did an amazing job! 👜💖
Loved making my crochet bag! The video was so useful and as a beginner I wouldn’t have been able to make the bag with it. I’ve ordered my next box already!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Jane! 🌟 Your bag looks fantastic, and we’re so pleased the video helped bring it all together. How exciting that you’ve already ordered your next box — happy crocheting! ✨🧶
I bought this kit for my sister. We are on holiday and from being a complete beginner, 48 hrs later, she is now flying solo!
Such a great beginners kit. My sister is chuffed! Huge thanks! 🧶
Store owner replied:
Thank you, Lucy! 🌟 That’s amazing — from complete beginner to flying solo in 48 hours! We’re so happy the kit helped your sister get started and that you’re enjoying some crochet time together on holiday. ✨🧶
I’ve never done crochet before, and have always found the patterns too intimidating, but with this kit and video tutorial it was so much easier, you can pause and rewind as many times as you need, and i’m even starting to understand the pattern now too. Can’t wait to finish the bag! I picked this one as the design is so cute and something id actually wear 💜
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Charlotte! 💜 We’re thrilled the Beginner Box and video tutorial helped make crochet easier and less intimidating. Can’t wait for you to finish your bag — we know it’ll look gorgeous on you! ✨🧶
Really enjoyable project. Struggled with the yarn separating and missing pulling through all the threads at some points. The video was really helpful but wouldn’t always play when I went back to watch a particular bit again, although this could be an iPad issue.
Overall a great project to keep me occupied whilst recovering from a fractured ankle.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Hilary 💛 We’re really glad the project helped keep you occupied during recovery — wishing you a speedy and smooth healing ✨
I had always wanted to crochet. Previously i had brought small sets to create animal/foods but had been put off by the patterns which seemed so complicated. I just didnt know where to start. Then I saw Lottie & Albert's beginner box! I can't believe I have made this bag. I was an absolute beginner, never even held a crochet hook before. I took my time, using the how to videos and book, and doing practice before moving on to the bag. Working through the steps of the bag was straight forward thanks to the brilliant step-by-step video. I also referred to the pattern as I went along to help learn how to read patterns. I am so pleased with the finished bag. So my handles are a bit dodgy (I twisted one) but I am so chuffed with myself and will definitely be moving on to a new project with my new found skills.
Store owner replied:
This made us smile so much! 🥰 You should be incredibly proud — from never holding a hook to finishing a bag is amazing. Dodgy handles and all, it’s a huge win! ✨
I absolutely love these boxes!
A few imperfections along the way but as a complete beginner, I'm very happy with the result. I absolutely could not have achieved this without the detailed pattern and video instructions.
The wool is good quality and I like the fact that not only do you have everything you need supplied in the box, but also an extra little surprise! What is there not to like?
Am looking forward to receiving my next subscription box for more hooking!
Many thanks Linsdey, Lottie and Albert!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Wenda 🌟
We’re so pleased you enjoyed making the Granny Glow Up Bag! Even with a few little imperfections along the way, it’s wonderful to hear you’re proud of what you’ve created — that’s all part of the crochet journey. We’re so glad the patterns and videos helped, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy your next box. Happy hooking! ✨🧶
Box was great containing everything I needed to complete the bag. Found the video so good which helped me along the way. When I first watched the video I thought I wouldn't be able to do it but was amazed that by following the really clear instructions I DID IT. Really proud of myself. Made one mistake and twisted one of the handles. Won't make that mistake again
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Linda! 🌟 We’re thrilled you felt proud of your bag — it sounds like you really nailed it! Mistakes happen to all of us, and you did an amazing job following the instructions. Happy crocheting! 💛
This is my first granny square bag and I have so much fun making this! I already have so many projects (a blanket, a book sleeve, pouch and many more) in mind using the same granny squares pattern! I have also sewn in a lining with pocket!
Store owner replied:
Wow, Jolene – your very first granny square bag looks amazing! 🧶✨ We love that you’re already brimming with ideas for more makes, and adding a lining with a pocket is such a brilliant touch. We can’t wait to see all the gorgeous projects you create with your new skills! 💛
What a fantastic kit for a crochet beginner like me. The instructions & really helpful step by step video meant I was guided throughout. I am so proud to have completed this wonderful bag project . . . and I’m now hooked on crochet! Thanks Lottie & Albert 😀
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Sue! We're thrilled to hear that the Beginner Box helped you feel confident with your first project, and we're so happy to welcome you to the wonderful world of crochet! 😊 It’s amazing to see you've completed your bag—it’s wonderful, and we’re excited to hear that you’re now hooked! Can’t wait to see what you make next. Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
Store owner replied:
Hi Deborah 🌟
Your Granny Glow Up Bag looks absolutely fabulous — we love the little tweaks you’ve made, they make it uniquely yours! 🧶✨ Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous make with us, it’s such a joy to see our projects come to life in your hands 💛
Really enjoyed the experience and the instructions and tutorials are really helpful and clear.🥰
Store owner replied:
Hi Dawn, we’re so thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience! 🧡 Your Granny Glow-Up Bag looks amazing! Thank you for sharing it with us. We’re so glad the instructions and tutorials were helpful – can’t wait to see what you create next! 🧶✨
I have always wanted to learn to crochet. I am so pleased with the Granny Glow up bag. I have really enjoyed working on this and the instructions and video were really easy to follow. I can’t believe I have actually made a crochet bag. I am looking forward to receiving the August subscription box and taking on another challenge.
Store owner replied:
Thank you, Brenda! We’re so excited to hear that you enjoyed making the Granny Glow Up Bag and that the instructions helped you every step of the way. It looks fabulous! We can’t wait for you to dive into the August box challenge – it’s going to be another fun adventure!
I'm a newbie and I loved doing this bag. The quality of materials is lovely and the instructions are really good. I need the loosen my tension a bit as my bag came out small. I enjoyed it so much I've already bought another box and subscribed to the monthly box.
Only negative: I found the Vimeo platform for the videos not great as it wouldn't remember where I'd got to when returning to the project and replaying and moving through the video to key parts was clunky, at least on my phone. Time stamps for each stage would be very useful.
Store owner replied:
Hi Jo,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed making the bag and that the materials and instructions worked well for you. Your bag looks fantastic, by the way – we’re so glad you’re happy with how it turned out! It’s also wonderful to know that you've already signed up for another box and subscribed to the monthly service – we’re excited to have you as part of the Curate Crochet Box family!
We really appreciate your input on the Vimeo platform. We understand how frustrating it can be when the video doesn't track your progress, especially when revisiting key sections. We’re going to pass along your suggestion about time stamps to the team to see how we can improve the experience for everyone.
Thanks again for your support, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy your next project
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Violeta! 💕 We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Beginner Box and found it a great introduction to crochet. Your Granny Glow Up bag looks absolutely fabulous – we’re so impressed with your stitches already! 😍 Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet – we can’t wait to see what you make next! 🧶✨
I loved crocheting this bag, the video was very helpful. I showed my friends and they said they would like me to crochet one for them
Store owner replied:
Hi Linda,
Thank you so much for your lovely message—and wow, your Granny Glow Up Bag looks amazing! We’re so glad the video helped you along. It’s wonderful to hear your friends are already asking for their own bags—that’s the best compliment! Keep up the fantastic crocheting, and we can’t wait to see what you create next. 🧶💖
Really enjoyed the beginner box, having never done anything like this before I found the videos very helpful and I’m really pleased with the outcome!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Charlotte! 💕 We’re over the moon to hear how much you enjoyed the Beginner Box — and just look at your Granny Glow-Up Bag! You’d never guess it was your first time crocheting, it looks fantastic! 🌈🧶
We’re so happy the videos helped guide you through, and we hope this is just the start of a fun new crafty adventure. Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet — we’re so glad to have you with us! ✨
Incredible kit, at one point I really thought I wouldn't be able to finish but I persevered and completed it by using the booklet of stitches and the videos.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Suzanne – and for sharing a photo of your beautiful bag! 🧶💛 We’re so impressed with your determination – learning something new can be tricky, but you did it! We're thrilled to hear the booklet and videos helped you along the way. You should be so proud of what you’ve made – it looks amazing! Can’t wait to see what you crochet next! 😊✨
Absolutely loved making this bag. I have been crocheting for several years and I just loved this pattern and the colours! I’m on my second bag in different colours. Love it!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Clare! 💛 We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed making the bag – and we LOVE that you’re already on your second one in new colours! That’s the beauty of a good pattern, isn’t it? 😊 Your photo is gorgeous too – thank you for sharing it with us. Happy hooking, and we can't wait to see what you make next! 🧶✨
I've wanted to learn how to crochet for a good while. This box caught my eye. I thought no way could I, as a beginner do this. I did take the plunge and within a week I had completed my bag. The granny squares were easy and the step by step instructions coupled with the tutorials ensured success. I have now caught the crochet bug and have a lovely bag which I made to put my other projects in! Couldn't be happier.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Ruth! 🧶💛 We’re absolutely delighted that the Beginner Box helped you take the plunge into crochet – and wow, your Granny Glow Up Bag looks amazing! You should be so proud of how beautifully it turned out.
It’s wonderful to hear that the tutorials and step-by-step guide gave you the confidence to dive in – and now you’ve officially caught the crochet bug! We can’t wait to see what you make next! 😊✨
What a fabulous way to learn to crochet! Your video made it so easy to follow along. I even worked out what the pattern meant, as it all looked like it was written in morse code, by following the video guides you made. I’m onto Strawberry Fields now and have signed up to your monthly box to learn some more. I can’t thank you enough, it has given me something enjoyable to do!
Store owner replied:
This makes us so happy to hear, Lynda – thank you! 🥹💖 We’re absolutely delighted that the video helped make things click, and we’re so impressed you cracked that “morse code” pattern like a pro! 🧶😉 Your Granny Glow Up looks fantastic, and it’s wonderful to know crochet has brought you some joy — that’s exactly why we do what we do.
We’re so excited to have you joining the monthly box – Strawberry Fields is a gorgeous next step! 🌸🍓
Very much a beginner- Loved this pattern and found the video tutorial very helpful.
Store owner replied:
Thank you, Jane! 🧶 We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the pattern and found the video tutorial helpful — that’s exactly what the Beginner Box is all about! You're off to a brilliant start, and we can’t wait to see where your crochet journey takes you next. 💖 Keep going — you've got this!
I loved this pattern and the colors of the yarn. I didn’t use the gold on the handle but kept everything else the same.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your kind review, Kari! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the pattern and the yarn colours. It's great that you made the design your own by skipping the gold on the handle – we always encourage creativity! We hope you enjoyed every moment of your crochet journey, and we can't wait to see what you'll create next. 😊💛
Loved this! Between the written instructions and the video, I found it easy to follow along. I use my bag to store my current crochet project, and I plan to make more in different colours as gifts!
Store owner replied:
That’s wonderful to hear, Heidi! 😊 We’re so glad you found the instructions easy to follow and that you’re already putting your beautiful bag to good use! Using it to store your current project is such a great idea—practical and handmade with love. And making more as gifts? That’s the perfect way to spread the joy of crochet! 💕 Thank you for sharing your experience (and your lovely photo!). Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
Having not done much crochet for years and getting confused with American and British terms this box was really helpful in getting me going again. I managed to achieve making the bag not perfectly but quite well.
Im a complete beginner with dyspraxia, so I really struggle to learn new skills but always wanted to learn to crochet. this kit is amazing for that. Something definately went wrong with my tension though!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Gillian! 🥰 We’re so pleased to hear that your daughter has already mastered her first Granny Square! It’s lovely to know that she’s finding the video helpful too. We hope this is just the beginning of a wonderful crochet journey for her! 🧶💕
Bought as a present for my daughter, but as usual delivery was great and everything is packaged beautifully! I’m hoping she’ll love it!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Annette! 💛 We’re delighted to hear that everything arrived safely and that you were pleased with the packaging. We really hope your daughter loves her Beginner Box and has lots of fun learning to crochet! 🧶✨
As I already knit I found reading the pattern was okay but it was just getting to know and do the different crochet stitches. The booklets that come with the box are clearly written and easy to understand. The online videos and tutorials are brilliant as well. I'm still practicing granny squares but hope to get the bag started very soon.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Sharon! 🥰 We’re so pleased to hear that you’ve found the booklet clear and easy to understand, and that the videos have been helpful too. It sounds like you’re making great progress with your granny squares – we hope you have lots of fun when you get started on your bag! 🧶💛
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Emily! 🥰🧶 We’re so pleased you’re loving your Beginner Box, and we can’t wait to see what you make next! 💛 Happy crocheting! ✨
Really helpful to have everything in one box. Lovely bag. The videos were helpful, however to make it even better it would be nice to have a video specifically showing making this bag like with the blanket. Especially with it behind a beginner set. I enjoyed it so much I went on to buy a blanket kit straight after.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the Beginner Box and that it's inspired you to pick up another project already! 💛 There is actually a dedicated video tutorial for making the bag too—the link and password are included in your pattern booklet. If you can't find them, just pop us an email and we'll be happy to send them over. Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
I love it, but I struggle to use my non dominant hand. Not very neat but I have done 4 squares so far and the instructions and videos are great! Hoping to improve and go on to make more things!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Four squares already is a fantastic achievement, especially as a beginner. 😊 Every square helps build confidence, and they really do get neater with practice. We're so pleased you're finding the instructions and videos helpful. Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
Arrived quickly, I haven’t started it yet but am looking forward to seeing how it all comes together
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your review! We’re really glad it arrived quickly and hope you enjoy getting started when the time comes. There’s something so satisfying about seeing it all come together step by step — happy crocheting when you’re ready! 🧶✨
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