Decided to start on a sample.

Went for No. 5 A square of trebles

Quite nervous, even though I crochet everyday!! Decided on a theme of blues as my favourite colour.
Did a 35 stitch foundation chain, plus 4 (39) for first treble and hooked into 5th chain from hook.
4mm hook, double knit yarn

Spent a few hours researching new crochet stitches for texture and found loads! What to choose? Created a Onedrive folder just for the Crochet Diploma.

I found a great read ‘Big book of crochet stitches’ 😊

I’m very excited to have received Part I of the Crochet Diploma.
I was confused that the list of compulsory submissions went from 5 to 26. Obviously a page missed out. Fortunately, Pauline from Crochet Diploma was very fast in replying and emailed the full submission pages.
What a list, but excited to create and learn new stitches outside of my comfort zone.
Bring it on!