How to Design Your Own Tartan Rug

Celebrate heritage and creativity in this hands-on workshop with Naomi Munce, where you’ll learn how to design and crochet your tartan-inspired rug. Whether you want to honour your family’s traditional tartan or create a unique pattern, this session will guide you through the design process step by step.

Using graph paper and coloured pencils—or digital tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets—you’ll map out your tartan design and explore the techniques needed to bring it to life in crochet. As you work on a small swatch, you’ll gain an understanding of colour placement and how to construct the pattern with simple stitches.

With Naomi’s expert guidance, you’ll leave the workshop with the confidence to transform your design into a stunning, personalised crochet piece. Perfect for crocheters of all skill levels, this session offers a wonderful blend of tradition, creativity, and hands-on learning. Come along and start your tartan crochet journey!

Please bring the following with you to the workshop session:

• A picture of a family tartan
• Graph paper with coloured pencils, alternatively you can bring a laptop and use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• 3 colours of8ply/DK yarn
• 4.5mm crochet hook
• Crochet stitch markers
• Scissors and tapestry/yarn needle for finishing
• Notebook and pen 

Please note: This session will be delivered in-person only - no online offering will be made available.