Updated: 9/23/2000
ATG304A. Jamaican Star/Circle Tams. A.T. Grant.
A visual thinking exercise explores the possibilities of combining stars
and circles. Then examine over 20 Jamaican star/circle tams, hats and bags.
Learn the basic design principles that will let you envision original star/circle
tams. Begin to implement your design, learning and practicing all the necessary
crochet techniques.
Time: 3 hours, Sunday AM.
Skills required: Know how to sc and increase.
Homework:
Optional: doodle stars and circles using pens or markers in your favorite
colors.
Bring to Class: 4 colors of the same yarn or thread
and an appropriate size hook. The Jamaican colors you will be seeing are
red, green, gold(yellow) and black.
Materials Fee: $1.50,
includes handout and Visual Thinking with Jamaican Star/Circle Icons.
CRC108P. A Brand New Way to Bead Crochet. Christina
Romo Carlisle. Who says you have to work in rounds to create
continuous rows of beaded crochet fabric? This class will explore a new
technique to add beads to your crocheted projects. We will crochet a sample
swatch, worked in rows rather than the usually method of rounds. The swatch
can then be used to make a lovely bookmark or amulet bag.
Time:
3 hours, Friday PM.
Skills: Must be able to make a
single crochet swatch without unintentionally increasing or decreasing stitch
count. Experience working with #10 crochet thread or smaller is very helpful.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: #7 hook, one
ball of either peach or beige Knit-Cro-Sheen. Optional: any sort of magnifying
device that can be used without using your hands.
Materials
Fee: $7.00. Includes E beads in two colors, Big Eye needle, charts, written
instructions and handouts.
GT204P. Divide and Conquer - Space, that is! Gloria
Tracy. Are there times when you feel your instincts are good
-but you hesitate to make length and space design choices? "If only
I had some guidelines," you think, "to help me decide the nest
shape, cut or line. I know what colors I want to use, but how do I proportion
them?" If this sounds familiar, you'll be glad to know there is a legacy
of both space and design formulas that have been guiding artists for centuries.
You'll learn how to use the Fibonacci Sequence and Pythagoras' Golden proportions
in both your design and your personal life.
Time: 3 hours,
Saturday PM.
Skills required: of interest to all levels.
Homework: none
Bring to Class: calculator, pencil
Materials Fee: $2.00, comprehensive handout.
GT308A. Quick and Easy Color Guidelines. Gloria Tra
cy.
Be the color artist you've always wanted to be! Everyone can learn to choose
perfect color combinations every time quickly and easily with a few simple
guidelines. This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to gain confidence
in choosing color combinations for work with fiber or for matching a personal
wardrobe. These guidelines guarantee beautiful results every time.
Time: 3 hours, Sunday AM.
Skills required: none
Homework: none
Materials Fee: $2.00 includes
comprehensive handout.
GT309P. Prodigious Posts and Griddled Grids. Gloria
Tracy. Slant 'em or twist 'em, run 'em straight up or offset
em. Show 'em in the front or hide 'em in the back. The versatile prodigious
post stitch can do it all. Want easy surface texture? Beginner or experienced
crocheters can grit and griddle, crunch and bunch stitch combinations for
an endless variety of effects. Both post and crunched patterns can be utilized
with many different stitches.
Time: 3 hours, Sunday PM.
Skills required: Basic crochet skills, sc, hdc, dc, tr.
Homework: none
Bring to Class: several colors,
smooth yarn and appropriate sized hooks
Materials Fee: $2.00,
includes comprehensive handout.
JB107A. Cords In Crochet. Jean A. Blaine.
As more and more fashion accessories are made from crochet fabrics the ability
to accessorize with crochet and crochet-type materials will be more and
more important!. In this class you will learn how to make a series of these
cords. Crochet cords or chains are made in several ways and are used for
gathering, tying, as frogging. for belts, edgings and purse/tote handles.
They can be made in various colors to add decorative interest. Examples
are simple two-colored chains, round chains, braids and knotted cords. In
this class we will learn to do a number of these cords and see examples
of their beautifully decorative uses.
Time: 3 hours, Friday
AM
Skills required: The ability to follow directions
and work with different size yarns will be beneficial.
Homework:
Make 4 pieces (4-ply yarn, H hook), each should measure 5" when complete
by doing the following:
1) chain length, turn and do one
sc row, fasten off.
2) chain length, turn and do one dc row,
fasten off.
3) chain length, turn and do one trc row, fasten
off.
4) chain
length, turn and do one sc row, and DO NOT
fasten off.
Bring to Class: Worsted weight yarn in several
of your favorite colors. Crochet hooks - I, J, or K, also a P and Q.
Materials Fee: $10.00, includes handouts, folder, sample board.
Rayon cord, nylon rope, macrame cord, ribbon in various colors.
JKg103A. The Original Flapper's Necklace. Jenny King.
Love the decadence of the l920's? Make yourself a beaded fringed necklace
designed originally for the Flapper. Learn how to transfer beads easily
and quickly to your crochet thread. Find out how to make a fringe with beads
using just a crochet hook. Make a touch of glamour for you to wear that
will enhance any outfit. All this is done with one simple stitch.
Time: 3 hours, Friday AM.
Skills required: basic
stitch knowledge of ch, sc and dc only. Some experience with thread crochet
an advantage but not essential.
Homework: none
Bring to Class: Size 12,11 or 10 steel hook, scissors, embroidery
or fine tapestry needle, a magnifying light if desired.
Materials
Fee: $20.00, includes
beads, thread and pattern booklet.
JKg104P. Tartans and Plaids. Jenny King.
The Tartan or Plaid Afghan has been made in Australia for over 50 years
and in most cases has replaced the granny square. The Tartan or Plaid's
brightly interwoven colours have enticed many a non-crocheter into the world
of crochet because of its beauty and elegance which belies it's simplicity
in construction. These have become the ideal gift for the men in the family,
in the form of stadium rugs, in their team's colours, or as a picnic or
travel "rug". These afghans can be made in a family traditional
Tartan/Plaid or in the colours for their region In Australia, these afghans
are addictive, so come along and find out why.
Time: 3 hours,
Friday PM.
Skills required: basic knowledge of ch,
sc and dc only. Basic crochet skills, the weaving will be demonstrated.
Homework: no homework, unless they want to research their family
clan.
Bring to Class: Size G or H hook, large safety pin.
Materials Fee: $10.00 Includes the thread to make the table
runner.
JR109A. Pulling Silk. Janet Rehfeldt. Have
you always wanted to create your own exotic fiber to work with? You can
create a beautiful silk thread or fiber without spinning Learn what silk
"hankies" and "bells" are and how to separate and pull
the layers to create a fiber you can use to crochet a beautiful silk scarf.
Time: 3 hours, Friday AM.
Skills required:
Basic crochet skills including chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet
and slip stitch. The physical ability to pull apart soft fabric with your
hands and to work with smaller crochet hooks size D-F.
Homework:
Smooth hands and nails to avoid snagging difficulties with unspun silk
Bring to Class: crochet hook, size D, E, F or G.
Materials
Fee: $7.00 for kit with silk "hankie", handouts with pattern and
instructions
KPJ110P. Dorset Thread Buttons, Pla
in & Fancy. Kathleen
Power Johnson. These classic buttons from Victorian England
are reborn for contemporary garments. The plain version is simple and fun
to make for everything from baby clothes to the dressiest top. The fancy
versions use silk, hand-dyed cotton, and metallic threads in colorful combinations
for special projects. In this class you will learn to make both.
Time: 3 hours. Friday PM.
Skills required: Students
need to know only their names!
Homework: None.
Bring to class: Fine crochet cotton, size 10 or finer, in a light
or medium color, small tapestry needle size 16-18 scissors.
Materials
Fee: $4.00, covers handout, threads, rings.
LB203A. Beadwrangler Faubles and Baubles. Lydia Borin.
Faubles are crocheted, woven, netted and wrapped fiber beads. Baubles are
bead crocheted beads. This is an introduction to mixed media. Students will
make a fiber Fauble and embellish it during class. Students will use variegated
yams to crochet small shapes; weave a braid with weaving needles; combine
weaving and crochet to make a small b
ag on a piece of cardboard. They will
then combine all these items together to form a Fauble that can be used
as a broach, necklace or incorporated into an artform. Students can add
a large accent bead in class and later embellish parts of the Fauble with
small beads. These are very easy techniques that make exciting textures.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday AM.
Skills required:
Beginner level. Basic crochet stitches, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, joining, increasing
and decreasing of stitches. Knowledge of basic needle weaving helpful but
not required. (Continued page 4)Chain Link 2000: Classes
Homework:
Students will need to pick up their instructional booklet the first day
of the conference and use the formulas to make 9 to 10 small crocheted pieces
the night before the class. It will take 30 to 45 minutes to make them all.
The booklets will be at my booth.
Bring to Class: One skein
of at least 50 yds of variegated (rayon/cotton blend or rayon), 8/4 ply
to 4/4 ply, thicker yarn makes up faster, thinner yarn will be doubled to
work. Sewing and tapestry needles and crochet hooks that work with your
yarn; matching sewing thread, scissors. Optional: one accent bead 3/4"
to 1 1/2" long with hole that yarn will go through.
Materials
Fee: $10.00, includes handout, three 5" weaving needles, cardboard
piece.
NN310A. Make Your Own Crochet Hook. Nancy Nehring.
Enjoy the satisfaction of crocheting with hooks you make yourself. First,
learn how the hook and shank size and shape affect your crochet. Then make
a hook from 1/4" or 3/8" pine, walnut or cherry dowel using simple
woodworking techniques. See samples from the teacher's extensive collection.
No woodworking experience needed. Instructor provides tools.
Time:
3 hours, Sunday AM.
Skills required: Physical ability
to use small hand tools.
Homework: none
Bring
to class: rotary cutting pad, 1' x 2' or smaller, if available, 1 skein
yarn to try out hook, ruler, pencil.
Materials Fee: $5.00,
includes 2 - 8" wood dowels, walnut oil for finish and use of tools.
NN311P. Crocheted Tassels and Fringes. Nancy Nehring.
Embellish your pieces with crocheted tassels and
fringes. These eye catching
designs are unique and will have your friends asking "How'd you that?"
Most use simple crochet stitches but you will also learn the winding stitch
in class. Designs are appropriate for either thread or yarn. Thread recommended
for tassels in class, either for fringes.
Time: 3 hours,
Sunday PM.
Skills required: Basic crochet stitches
- ch, sc, dc, trc. Ability to read written pattern.
Homework:
Make three headers for fringe: 6" long that are 6 rows of sc. Work
in same yarn or thread weight as you will use for fringe. You may vary the
Sc by working stripes or other patterns in the headers.
Bring
to Class: For fringe - yarn or thread in your favorite size - about 1 skein
or ball total, but can be in various, mixed colors. Hook sized for yarn
or thread. For tassels- #10 crochet cotton, about 1 ball total, but can
be various colors. # 4 hook. Optional: 10 small buttons with shanks or 10
large beads.
Material Fee: $0. Handout.
PT210A. Filet Made Easy. Pauline Turner.
Learn the origin and traditional aspects of Filet from around the globe.
See how a lacy open fabric develops from a charted design into an interesting
article, usi
ng bars and lacets as well as blocks and spaces. The changing
of colors, yarns and stitch combinations will expand the variety that can
be created with this technique. Not only will students see how to chart,
but how to interpret charts. Students will make a panel of filet crochet
which they chart themselves.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday AM.
Skill required: Ability to create a piece of double crochet
with average or above average speed to avoid disappointment.
Homework:
none.
Bring to Class: three or four hooks B thru I. Small
amounts of sport and worsted weight yarns (under an oz). Two hanks/balls
of yam should be of the same kind but contrasting colors. Scissors, large
safety pins, pencils, large eyed tapestry needle.
Materials
Fee: $3.00 graph, instructions, miscellaneous contrast yarns.
TM205A. Swatch for Success. Tosca Mark.
Discover how spinning and fibre combinations affect your yarns plus how
the combination of yarn, hook size and stitch density must balance and harmonize.
Gain knowledge and confidence to substitute yarns and adapt patterns for
well-designed projects. Starting with a brief overview of the properties
associated with animal, plant and man-made fib
res, students will study and
identify a collection of yarns strands for fibre content, weight and spin
textures. Swatches for tactile comparisons will be available.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday AM.
Skills required:
Know how to make and recognize basic crochet stitches (ch, sc, dc, tr) and
follow a written pattern.
Homework: none
Bring
to Class: Bring an open mind and lots of enthusiasm. Writing utensils, eraser
and scissors, small amounts of yarn and crochet hooks.
Materials
Fee: $3.00, a bundle of yarn samples and handouts.
VR206P. Y2Bag Thousand YearsS(titches) of Peace. Vicky
Ramos. Learn to combine a thousand stitches and create your
own magical miser amulet Ingenious technique of continuous chains of a 1000
crochet stitches from start to finish. Combined with beads, buttons, trinkets
or charms make an elegant finish. This technique teaches all you need to
know to make a personalized Millennium Miser Bag. Chain one . . . chain,
chain, snip, all done, like magic!
Time: 3 hours, Saturday
PM.
Skills required: none.
Homework: none.
Bring to Class: steel crochet hooks.
Materials
Fee: $5.00, handouts, detailed pattern, DMC thread and beads.
CL208AP. Simple Modular Elegance. Caryl Lovell.
To go beyond patterns you need to have a framework to work from and this
class is designed to help you develop your own roadmap. Good basic design,
fibers, colors and the used of a few textured stitches including surface
embellishment give you a garment that lets crochet be playful and fun.
Time: 6 hours, Saturday AM & PM.
Skills
required: Basic knowledge of crochet terms and techniques.
Homework:
none
Bring to Class: crochet hooks sizes F thru I. Split
rings, notebook, pencil, eraser, tape measure and ruler, 2 T-pins or sewing
pins, Approx one ounce of 5 yarns in various sport or worsted weights, varying
in color, fiber and textures.
Materials Fee: $1.00, handouts
samples of yarns.
CL306AP Raglan Pizazz. Caryl Lovell.
Learn how to make a classic neck down raglan sweater that fits without using
a commercial pattern. The focus of this class will be technique as well
as imagination. Learn how to combine yarn weights, fibers., colors and textures
plus a combination of easy stitches to create a unique and yet practical
garment. Fast way to make a sweater plain or fancy - your choice.
Time: 6 hours, Sunday AM & PM.
Skills required:
Basic crochet skills, ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr. Terms like front and back
loop, increasing and decreasing. Know how to read a pattern.
Homework:
Measure the chest size on one of your best fitting sweaters. Measure the
length of the sweater from neck to bottom.
Bring to Class:
crochet hooks F thru I., tape measure and small ruler, split rings, pencil
and eraser, notebook. 6 or more small amounts of sport or worsted weight
yarns in various colors. 2 yds of smooth scrap yarn. Try to include different
textures and fibers. Optional: a sweater that fits.
Materials
Fee: $1.00, handout.
DR201AP. How to Crochet on the Double. Jennifer McClain
and Donna Robertson. Sponsored by The Needlecraft Shop,
Big Sandy, Texas. How do you crochet with the double hook, and why would
you want to? We're reintroducing the techniques of crocheting with a double
end hook. For years, crocheters have seen the funny-looking crochet hook,
which has a hook on each end. And for years, people have bought them wondering
what to do with this odd crochet tool. Apparently there have been no instructions
published for using this hook for about two decades. During the class, we'll
show you how to do the basic stitches, as well as several pattern stitches.
By selecting the right size hook and yarn, the fabric is wonderfully soft
and draping and when you use high contrast colors, you'll create a crochet
piece that is reversible, too. Take this class, and if you already know
the basic crochet stitches (ch, sc, dc), we'll have you crocheting on the
double hook in just one hour! We'll supply the hooks and instruction book
for How to Crochet on the Double, and once you've learned, go home
with the excitement and wow all your friends with your new-found knowledge
of Crochet on the Double! You'll make a fashion scarf and start an afghan
during the class.
Time: 6 hours, Saturday AM & PM.<
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and double crochet.
Homework: none
Bring to
class: For fashion scarf, 4 ozs each of two contrasting colors of smooth,
worsted weight yarn. For afghan, one skein each of two high-contrast colors
of bulky yarn -just enough to get your afghan pattern established. Your
favorite basic crochet tools.
Materials Fee: $0, Needlecraft
Shop is providing two double-end crochet hooks, How to Crochet on the Double
instruction book and patterns for the scarf and afghan project that will
be started in class.
JKr102AP. Beginning Tatting. Joan Kehrer.
Tatting like crochet uses one tool; a shuttle. Many of the fine threads
for crochet will work equally well for tatting. This lovely knotted lace
technique has been around for a very long time. It is made by both men and
women. The tatting techniques are based in the double stitch that you create
with your hands and shuttle. When you are comfortable with the double stitch
we will move on to the picot, ring and chain.
Time: 6 hours,
Friday AM & PM
Skills required: None.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: scissors
Materials Fee: $10.00, includes shuttle, thread, diagrams of hands,
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JRW101AP. Crochetmorphosis. Joyce Renee Wyatt.
The inspiration for this class came from Maria Pelz of "The L.A. Stitchers"
in West Los Angeles, CA. You will learn how to convert a basic knit pattern
into crochet. Once the basic technique is understood, you can use many yarn
textures, stitch patterns and colors to create one-of-a-kind garments. Why
should knitters have all the fun creating one-of-a-kind pieces? There is
homework.
Time: 6 hours, Friday AM & PM.
Skills required: Know sc, and how to calculate the gauge of a swatch.
Homework: Using worsted weight yarn and J hook, ch 31. Work
in sc for 30 rows. Fasten off.
Bring to class: Worsted weight
yarn in two colors, size J hook, calculator, graph paper with 4 squares/1",
red pencil, green pencil, ruler
Material Fee: $6.00, includes
handout and basic knit sweater pattern.
JRW202AP. Mitered Cardigan. Joyce Renee Wyatt.
Crochet a miniature cardigan using two colors of worsted weight yarn and
shape using four "L" shaped pieces. The long part of the "L"
is the body of the sweater, while the short part of the "L" is
the sleeve. You will learn how to make double decreases, and how to increase
several stitches at the end of the row without using additional chains.
Upon completion of the jacket, you'll be able to design your cardigan using
many yarn textures, colors and stitch patterns.
Time: 6 hours,
Saturday AM & PM.
Skills required: Basic crochet
techniques, sc, increase, decrease, how to change colors.
Homework:
none.
Bring to Class: Worsted weight yarn in two colors,
size 3 hook, stitch markers, yarn needle.
Materials Fee:
$2.00, handout.
JRW302AP. Mini-Surprise Jacket. Joyce Renee Wyatt.
The knitted "surprise jacket" was designed by Elizabeth Zimmerman,
published in Spun Out #1 by Schoolhouse Press in 1981. The crochet version
is an adapta
tion of this design. It is made in the one piece using stripes
of contrasting colors. The only seams you have are at the shoulders. This
jacket was shown during "Show & Tell" at Chain Link '99. Students
will make a miniature surprise jacket.
Time: 6 hours, Sunday
AM & PM.
Skills required: Basic crochet skills, sc,
increase, decrease, how to change colors.
Homework: none
Bring to Class: worsted weight yarn in two colors, size J hook,
stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors and other basic equipment.
Materials Fee: $3.00, handout and pattern.
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JY303AP. Real Socks For Real People. Jacqueline Young.
There's nothing better than a good pair of well-fitting handmade socks!
Sock making has been a hot trend with knitters for over five years and now
crocheters can join in the fun! Students will crochet a totally wea
rable
sock and get pointers on designing their own socks as well.
Time:
6 hours, Sunday AM & PM.
Skills required: Basic
crochet skills.
Homework: You will be crocheting the cuff
from directions sent with registration confirmation.
Bring
to Class: 250 gram skeins sock yarn, size C and D crochet hooks, yarn sewing
needle and two split ring markers.
Materials Fee: $0. handout.
KPJ207AP. A Patchwork of Tunisian Crochet Stitches.
Kathleen Power Johnson. You thought Tunisian crochet made
only one stitch?? In fact, there are many variations to the basic stitch
that produce very distinctive effects. Learn how to create, mix and match
different stitches like "knitting" and "purling", ribbing
and seed stitch, lace and 2-color stitch patterns. See how to combine elements
of basic stitches with this technique. You'll create a sampler that can
be expanded into a pillow.
Time: 6 hours. Saturday AM
& PM.
Skills Required: Need to know how to make a
single crochet.
Homework: None
Bring to Class:
At least 5 coordinating colors of worsted weight wool or acrylic yarn in
moderate amounts, an afghan hook in the appropriate size (probably J), usual
supplies.
Materials Fee: $2.00, includes workbook of stitch
patterns.
LC105AP. Mosaic Crochet. Lily Chin.
Learn how to crochet a version of the knit technique that allows for multiple
color patterns using only one color of yarn at a time. This translation
makes for a firmer fabric that is ideal for coats and jackets and heavier
sweaters. Use up all your scrap yarns, try out interesting color combinations,
chart a few of your own original patterns.
Time: 6 hours,
Friday AM & PM.
Skills required: Be familiar with
Mosaic knitting principles, know how to work post stitches, be able to follow
charts.
Homework: With any medium or dark colored, worsted
weight yarn (MC) and size I hook, ch 18. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each
ch across, changing to a light colored, worsted weight yarn (CC) at last
st, do not end off MC but leave hanging on side - 17 sts. With CC, work
2 rows of Sc, changing back to MC at last
st, do not end off CC but leave
hanging on side. Repeat with afghan hook but instead of sc work afghan stitch
on 15 loops for 3 rows total.
Bring to Class: An assortment
of hooks, including afghan hooks and smooth light-colored yarns. Graph paper,
gauged at 4 sts and 5 rows to the inch or similar. Assorted colored pencils,
eraser.
Materials Fee: $1.00 includes handout.
LC307AP. Crocheting Circles Around You. Lily Chin.
Circular shapes have many versatile uses in crochet. Think tams, yokes,
shawls and doilies. There are many ways of achieving these shapes, however.
In the round, how many stitches do you increase and at what rate? What are
the advantages of short rowing around the perimeter? How do you figure the
numbers when working straight up-and-down? Find out how to dissect wedge
sections for half-circles quarter circles. Learn many more uses for these
curves. I'll have you going around in circles ... and liking it!
Time: 6 hours, Sunday AM & PM.
Skills required:
Know all basic stitches, working in the round, a good grasp of math. Recommend
the ability to follow charts.
Homework: With any light-colored,
worsted weight yarn and size I hook, ch 20, join with
a sl st to form a
circle. Ch 1, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch around. Use contrasting
yarn to mark beg/end of rows and continue to work round for another 12 rows.
Continue for another 10 rows in hdc. Join rounds at beg from here on and
continue for another 8 rows but in dc (ch 3 at beg of rounds to begin rows).
Bring to Class: Assortment of hooks, including afghan hooks.
Smooth, light colored yarns. Graph paper, gauged at 4 st and 5 rows to the
inch or similar. Graph paper, 4 sq/in. Assorted colored pencils, eraser.
Materials Fee: $1.00, includes handout.
ML209AP. Terrific Textures. Melissa Leapman.
Discover the excitement of textured crocheted fabrics! Learn how simple
post stitches can be combined to create intricate-looking cables, highly
embossed braids and diamond panels. Have fun learning how to create beautiful
waffle stitches, thermal ribbed patterns, popcorns and much more in this
intensive hands-on workshop.
Time: 6 hours, Saturday AM
& PM.
Skills required: Basic crochet techniques and
the ability to read a written crochet pattern.
Homework:
None.
Bring to Class: smooth, worsted weight yarn in at least
three contrasting colors,
including a few light colors such as, cream or
off white; size G, H or I hook; scissors; tapestry needle with a large eye;
tape measure; calculator; pencil.
Materials Fee: $0.
ML301AP. Scrap Happy Crochet! Melissa Leapman.
Do you have leftover scrap yam stuffed in your closets ... and crammed under
your bed ... and ... filling up every available empty space in your home?
Join Melissa as she demonstrates creative and fun ways to use up your yarn
stash! Turn those bits and pieces into beautiful afghans, purses, shawls
and other crocheted goodies.
Time: 6 hours, Sunday AM
& PM.
Skills required: Basic crochet techniques and
the ability to read a written pattern.
Homework: none
Bring to Class: smooth worsted weight yarn in at least five
contrasting colors, including black or white; size G, H or I hook; scissors;
tapestry needle with large eye; tape measure; calculator; pencil.
Materials Fee: $0.
TM106AP. Finish With Flair. Tosca Mark.
Discover how to give projects that "Handmade" not &
quot;Homemade"
look. Have your finished projects stand out by adding that personal touch
and have fun doing it. A variety of sewn and crocheted assembly methods
will be demonstrated and practiced, including the mattress stitch and how
to join pieces with unequal stitch counts but of equal dimensions. Find
out which method is more suitable than another for a given purpose and why.
Discover the principles behind project edgings. Learn how to make several
buttonholes, create your own buttons and how small embellishments or accessories
may enhance your work.
Time: 6 hours, Friday AM &
PM.
Skills required: Know how to make and recognize basic
crochet stitches (ch, sc, dc and tr) and follow a written pattern.
Homework: Make several swatches as per instructions that will be sent
with class confirmation.
Bring to Class: Crochet hooks, plus
small amounts of smooth, light colored yarn and crochet threads compatible
with your homework swatches. Your own swatches with shapes you want to practice
edgings on or garment pieces. Scissors, a blunt darning needle with large
eye, pencil, eraser and notepaper.
Materials Fee: $2.00 covers
handouts.
Have a few minutes between shopping, eating and classes? Take a break
with the Northern Illinois Chapter of CGOA and Patons for a free lesson
to "free" you from pattern reading phobia. This beautiful technique
of crochet sets you free from worry and allows you to create for fun. Be
our guest and try your hand at the free form crochet using the wide variety
of lovely yarns from Patons. All you need know is how to make a slip knot,
chain, sc and dc. There's no homework in this class and no materials fee.
Bring a variety of hooks (F, G, H), a pair of scissors, and stay and play
as long a time or short a time as you wish.
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