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Guild of America'sUpdated: 3/8/98
LC401B Aran Crochet. Lily Chin. Students learned how to emulate the classic knits from this northern British Isle in our medium. This translation makes for a drapier fabric than most with a "base" of single crochet. Students saw the crochet equivalents of moss stitch, cables, bobbles, and the like, tried them out in class, and even charted a few of their own original patterns. ADVANCED (6 hours: Saturday PM - Sunday AM)
LC201B Mosaic Crocheting. Lily Chin. Students learned 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 firmer fabrics that are ideal for coats and jackets and heavier sweaters. Students used scrap yarns, tried interesting color combinations, and charted a few of their own original patterns. ADVANCED (6 hours: Friday PM - Friday EVE)
KC202B Crocheting with Beads-Theory. Kate Coburn. This class laid the foundation for using beads in any type of beaded crochet project. The goal was to stretch the crocheter's vision, but remain grounded in practical considerations of crocheting with beads. Pattern selection, weight and drape, bead selection, and evaluating stitches for bead utilization were discussed. Students applied what they learned to crochet a beaded project of their own. ADVANCED (6 hours: Friday PM-Friday EVE)
ME101A Meet the Editors. Magazine Editors. This panel was for both would-be designers and already-published designers looking for new outlets to sell their designs. Editors from five of the best-known and best-selling crochet pattern sources participated. Designers were able to have an open dialogue with the editors and find out just exactly what is involved from start to finish in order to see their design in print! Panel members were: Valerie Kurita, Quick and Easy Crochet; Karen Manthey, Crochet Fantasy; Laura Scott, Crochet Digest; Jennifer Simcik McClain, The Needlecraft Shop/Annie's Attic; and Janica York, Oxmoor House Books. Kate Coburn, successful designer/author, moderated INTERMEDIATE (3 hours, Friday AM)
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AH402A Signature Crochet. Alice Heim. Students learned how to make "one-of-a-kind" garments that are truly personal, whether the garment is handmade or purchased. This class taught a variety of trims, using yarn, thread and metallic thread. ALL LEVELS (3 hours: Saturday PM) |
AAH203A Beyond Pattern Instructions. Aurelia Ann Hough. No one wants to see their lovely crochet work devalued by unsightly finishing. In this class, students learned solutions to age-old finishing problems. Students did hands-on alternative finishing techniques for tails, ribbings, clean even edgings, color changes, and seams. These "secret" techniques are not normally included in pattern instructions. ALL LEVELS (3 hours: Friday PM)
AAH403A C rochet Repair. Aurelia Ann Hough. Students brought an afghan, doily, tablecloth, or other crocheted item in need of repair. Aurelia worked with each student to repair the work, while other students observe and learn as each individual repair is processed. INTERMEDIATE (3 hours: Saturday PM)
AK102A Fancy Crochet Sleeves. Arnetta Kenney. Students learned how to crochet sleeves to coordinate with a favorite woven vest or jacket. Arnetta demonstrated how to create set-in and drop shoulder crochet sleeves, including how to shape the set-in sleeve to fit into the woven piece, how to remove the sleeves of a jacket, and how to finish the garment with crochet trim and/or embellishments to compliment the sleeves. ADVANCED (3 hours: Friday AM)
AK204A From Inspiration to Crochet Design. Arnetta Kenney. Students learned how to interpret design inspirations taken from art work and textiles (home decor and apparel) into beautiful crochet garments. Arnetta demonstrated how to plan, graph, and write a pattern from artwork. Techniques on changing colors while crocheting were also be covered. Each student worked on a graph and swatch of their own design that could be used as a gauge swatch for Arnetta's jacket project. ADVANCED (3 hours: Friday PM)
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RM404B Combined Interest. Rick Mondragon. Students learned how to combine crochet and fabric for an interesting and unique garment; how to add crochet accents to an existing garment for added character. They also learned how to design and begin panels and inserts for a garment (vest or jacket), or to add to a denim jacket, or to complement or accessorize a similar item. INTERMEDIATE (6 hours: Saturday PM-Sunday AM) |
RM103A Working (Playing) with MultiColor Yarns. Rick Mondragon. Variegated (ombre) yarns seem to have a will of their own. Students learned ways to use them in their best light. Analysis of space dyed, hand dyed or printed yarns for desired results were discussed and practiced. ALL LEVELS (3 hours: Friday AM)
KPJ205B Crocheted Calico Vest. Kathleen Power-Johnson. Students learned how to crochet a vest of their own design in cotton yarn and fabric strips in a weekend using sewing pattern templates and a large hook. They learned how to use a rotary cutter to prepare fabric strips, translate shaping data from sewing patterns into crochet terms, and complete a designer's worksheet. Kathleen showed how to create sp ecial effects by combining several fabrics, incorporating Ultrasuede, ribbon or cording accents. Students should have finished one vest front by the end of class and gone home knowing how to complete the garment. INTERMEDIATE (6 hours: Friday PM-Friday EVE)
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KPJ405B Introduction to Free-Form Crochet Jewelry. Kathleen Power-Johnson. Even students who only knew single crochet were able to create a one-of-a-kind necklace in no time at all. Beginners expanded their repertoire of crochet stitches as Kathleen showed how to work with colorful threads and beads. And veteran crocheters had a ball using the stitches they love in unusual ways. ALL LEVELS (6 hours: Saturday PM-Sunday AM) |
ST501A Color Cross-Training for Crocheters. Suzann Thompson. Students explored the approaches of well-known quilters, jewelers, painters, and knitters to gain a fresh perspective and new color combinations to try in crochet. They came away with several sample yarn color sheets and ideas on how to incorporate these color combinations in crochet. ALL LEVELS (3 hours: Sunday AM)
ST105B Irish Crochet. Suzann Thompson. Students tried the craft that saved many people from starving during the Irish potato famine in the 19th century. They learned about and practiced the unique techniques of Irish Crochet, including padded stitches, clones knots, bullion stitch, and netting. They came away with a small sampler and a great appreciation for this beautiful craft. ADVANCED (6 hours: Friday AM-Friday PM)
ST301B Introduction to Polymer Clay Buttons. Suzann Thompson. Students created five button styles in this workshop designed for beginners only! Using simple tools and techniques, they used polymer clay to make swirly, patchwork, half-moon, shaped, and printed buttons. ALL LEVELS (6 hours: Friday EVE-Saturday PM)
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CV106B Flat Tapestry Crochet. Carol Ventura. Tapestry crochet enables an artist to create unique and sturdy tapestries with only a few dollars worth of equipment. It differs from ordinary crochet in its texture, tension, and how colors are worked. Flat tapestry crochet does not show the back of the stitch on every other row. By using one of two special techniques, the front of the stitch is always on the face of the tapestry and the back of the stitch is always on the reverse of the piece. Students executed a small flat tapestry, and learned how to shape and block their work. ALL LEVELS (6 hours: Friday AM-Friday PM) |
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CV302B Tapestry Crochet Basket. Carol Ventura. Tapestry crochet enables an artist to create unique and sturdy three-dimensional pieces with only a few dollars worth of equipment. It differs from ordinary crochet in its texture, tension, and how colors are worked. Students executed a small cylindrical basket, and learned how to block their work. ALL LEVELS (6 hours: Friday EVE-Saturday PM) |
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LW30 3A Tunisian in the Round. Larisa Walk. Students learned how to use the extra-warm Tunisian crochet stitches to advantage to make seamless hats, mittens or sweaters. Emphasis was on learning the techniques and how to apply them to projects of the student's own design. ADVANCED (3 hours: Friday EVE) |
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