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at ChristmasUpdated: 12/4/99
The following is a description of the classes taught August 20-21-22, 1999 at the Chain Link '99 Crochet conference held in Bellevue, Washington:
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at Christmas
AS301A Glamour At Christmas. Svetlana Avrakh. Great last minute
ideas for decorations or special surprises that you can have ready in a
pinch. Even a couple of nights before Christmas you can make these fun small
projects with crochet thread to make your holiday glamourous. Learn how
to use thread objects for ornaments, applique onto gifts, decorating tree
skirts, edgings and trims of picture frames, and other unusual uses. Students
will crochet snowflakes, bells or other Christmas items.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday AM
Skills Required: Basic knowledge of general crochet.
Skills Recommended: Ability to work with crochet thread.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Steel crochet hooks for crochet thread #5, #10, #20; sewing
needle with big eye; scissors. Coats Opera thread and patterns will be provided
by instructor.
Materials Fee: None.
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International Crochet Symbols
BJ101A Reading International Crochet Symbols. Jean Blaine. Have
you ever wondered how to read those squiggles that are called International
Crochet Symbols? Then this is the class for you! Once you've mastered this
technique, you can buy pattern books from another country, and as long as
the pattern is diagramed in symbols, you can do it. Are there patterns which
seem so confusing you think there is a typo in the directions, but it's
too difficult to figure out while you are stitching? This is the solution!
Draw the pattern using the symbols, and sometimes the solution is simple
to see. Each student will receive a copy of the "101 Crochet Stitches"
book donated by the American School of Needlework.
Time: 3 hours, Friday AM
Skills Required: Knowledge of how to do all basic crochet stitches.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Pattern which uses basic stitches (should not contain popcorns,
bobbles, puff stitches, etc.), from the body of a sweater or an afghan square;
any weight yarn and appropriate size hook, e.g. G, H or I for worsted weight
yarn (you may wish to bring the weight yarn called for in your pattern);
grid paper, 4 squares per inch; pencil and good eraser; pattern with which
you have had problems even if you haven't resolved the problem.
Materials Fee: $3.00 for handouts and folder.
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for Relaxation
BJ201P Crochet for Relaxation. Jean Blaine. The soothing property
of repetitive crochet stitches can help us relax. A very brief overview
will be given about how meditation and relaxation can lead to stress reduction
in our lives. Students will be guided step-by-step through making a very
simple one-color granny square. Don't let the simplicity of the pattern
stop you from taking this class, the goal is to relax! The directions will
be interspersed with breathing techniques and soothing non-directive meditations.
If time permits, several squares will be completed and students will (hopefully)
leave refreshed.
Time: 3 hours, Friday PM
Skills Required: Need to know basic crochet stitches.
Skills Recommended: The ability to listen, and the need to relax.
Homewor
k: Wear comfortable clothing to class.
Bring to Class: One or two skeins or partial skeins of worsted weight yarn
and the appropriate size crochet hook. Bring stitch count markers or contrasting
colored yarn.
Materials Fee: $3.00 for pattern, transcript of meditations, folder.
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Beadacious Crocheted Dolls (original design)
BL501AP Beadwrangler's Beadacious Crocheted Dolls. Lydia Borin.
It's a doll, it's jewelry, it's a wallhanging, it's a sculpture and more!
The Shimmy Shan doll is an original design by Lydia. These dolls shimmy
and shake, love accessories, can be shaped in various positions and the
doll components can be incorporated into other crochet projects. This class
includes crocheting with beads and fiber, learning to finish pieces with
jewelry findings (wire and clasps) and Beadwrangler storytelling. This is
a very easy bead and fiber crochet class and the emphasis is on creative
adventure, fun and the joy of crochet.
Time: 6 hours, Sunday AM & PM
Skills Required: Chain stitch, single crochet, slip stitch, standard single
crochet increasing and decreasing. Students need to have practiced these
stitches and made a few items in fiber before attending this class.
Skills Recommended: Basic
crochet skills, ability to work with a size 9
crochet hook, enthusiasm.
Homework: Students need to meet with me the first day of the conference
or the day before the class to pick up their beads, twisted wire needles
and thread for pre-stringing beads. I will show them an easy way to string
beads without having to search for the bead holes.
Bring to Class: Crochet hook size 9; white towel to set beads on for stringing;
tapestry needle size 18 or 20; scissors; a small magnet to keep track of
your twisted wire needles and tapestry needles; Ott light or other travel
light. Bring if you already have: small round nose pliers, flat nose pliers,
stilleto/awl, wire cutters; instructor will have some extras for sharing.
Optional: magnifier if you use one for close work, small thread spool holder.
Materials Fee: $38.50 for size 11 Czech seed beads for a 12-inch doll, one
spool Jeans Stitch thread, two twisted wire needles, three different size
fiber cords, jewelry findings, head blank, acid free tape, booklet with
instructions and illustrations.
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with Finesse
CJ102AP Finish with Finesse. Jule Castner. Learn how to achieve
professional results and make this phase of crocheting fun instead of frustrating.
Weaving, backstitc
hing, overcasting and slipstitching as methods of joining
will be demonstrated and practiced. Learn how to weave in ends and finish
edges smoothly with single, double and reverse single crochet. With plenty
of hands-on swatching, you will learn to finish with finesse. After you
practice finishing techniques and learn proper cleaning, care, storage and
blocking of crochet garments and lace, there will be time to work on individual
projects.
Time: 6 hours, Friday AM & PM
Skills Required: To have completed all pieces for at least one project.
Single and double crochet stitches.
Homework: Work eight swatches in light colored worsted weight wool with
a size G or H hook. Work each swatch in double crochet so that it is 2-inches
wide by 3-inches long.
Bring to Class: Homework swatches; scissors; tapestry sewing needle (such
as Chibi by Clover); size G or H hook; leftover yarn from swatches; long
T-pins or straight pins. Optional: Project that needs finishing.
Materials Fee: $1.00.
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& Caps in Colors Galore
CJ601P Hats & Caps in Colors Galore. Jule Castner. Join the
hat and cap craze! It is the perfect portable project and even an elaborate
one is finished quickly. Jule will provide inspiration and a basic
hat,
cap and beret pattern. Then the color fun and creativity begin! Jule's innovative
pattern fits all, uses your favorite yarns, and requires no gauge swatching.
This is a wonderful opportunity to reduce your yarn stash, and everyone
knows that is only an excuse to buy more yarn guilt-free.
Time: 3 hours, Sunday PM
Skills Required: Single and double crochet stitches.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Selection of fingering, sport and worsted weight yarn in
a minimum of six colors and textures; hook sizes appropriate for your yarns;
scissors; gauge measure; tape measure; any buttons, ornaments or bells that
you would like to use for decoration; tapestry sewing needle (such as Chibi
by Clover); split ring markers. Note: Yarns may be partial skeins.
Materials Fee: $3.00, covers pattern for hat.
CL302AP Bias Crochet Without Prejudice. Lily Chin. Also known
as diagonal crochet, bias crochet is a different and diverse method that
creates different, dynamic, directional lines easily. While it is very often
begun at one corner and worked to the other corner of a square and rectangle,
let Lily show you her own personal "slant" that is easier, accessible
and more versatile. Get the angle on your pieces, try various colors and
textures for head-turning work. Mix and match several effects simultaneously.
Ideas for trims, accents, and even whole garments wi
ll be discussed.
Time: 6 hours, Saturday AM & PM
Skills Required: Basic crochet skills.
Skills Recommended: A total grasp of gauge with the ability to convert measurements
into stitches and rows when given a gauge.
Homework: With any light-colored, worsted weight yarn and size I hook, chain
20. Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across (19 sts
in sc). Do not end off yarn. Make another of these in the same manner. Make
another of these using sport or DK weight yarn and size E, F or G hook to
get medium to slightly loose firmness in fabric. Repeat with afghan hook
but instead of single crochet, work afghan stitch on 20 loops for 3 rows
total.
Bring to Class: Assortment of hooks (including afghan-type); smooth, light-colored
yarns; some textured novelty yarns (optional); graph paper, 4 squares to
the inch; assorted colored pencils; eraser; darning or tapestry needle;
homework swatches.
Materials Fee: $3.00 for detailed, 11-page handout.
CL502AP Aran Crochet. Lily Chin. Learn 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.
See the crochet equivalents of moss stitch, cables, bobbles and the like;
try them out in class; maybe even chart a few of your own original patterns.
Time: 6 hours, Sunday AM & P
M
Skills Required: How to form front post stitches and all basic stitches
including Tunisian.
Skills Recommended: A few cable structures, the ability to follow charts.
Homework: With any light-colored, worsted weight yarn and size I hook, chain
20. Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across (19 sts
in sc). Do not end off yarn. Make another of these in the same manner. Make
another of these using sport or DK weight yarn and size E, F or G hook to
get medium to slightly loose firmness in fabric. Repeat with afghan hook
but instead of single crochet, work afghan stitch on 20 loops for 3 rows
total.
Bring to Class: Assortment of hooks (including afghan-type); smooth, light-colored
yarns; some textured novelty yarns (optional); graph paper, gauged and with
large boxes such as 4 sts and 5 rows to the inch, or 4.5 sts and 6 rows
to the inch or 5 sts and 7 rows to the inch; graph paper, 4 squares to the
inch; assorted colored pencils; eraser; homework swatches.
Materials Fee: $1.00 for a detailed 5-page handout.
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Jamaica
GA401P Crochet Jamaica. A.T. Grant. See the colorful crochet work
of Jamaicans! Hear about the Rastifarians, a cultural/spiritual movement
where observant men keep their dread-
locked hair under crocheted tams. Learn
to crochet a circle in a star in a circle. Compare a variety of thread bag
designs including motif bags, carved coconut & crochet bags, and stripped
bags. Examine clever closings that increase the usefulness, beauty and life
of bags. Discover leather-soled crochet shoemaking. Come to Jamaica, mon,
and feel alright.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday PM
Skills Required: Single crocheting, joining, increasing.
Skills Recommended: Carrying a second color.
Homework: Listen to some reggae music: start with Bob Marley and if you
can, try Luciano or Cocoa Tea or Gregory Isaacs or one of the many other
Jamaican singers. Optional: eat jerk chicken, steamed snapper, calaloo,
breadfruit, rice and peas.
Bring to Class: Two or three colors of thread or yarn with appropriate size
hook.
Materials Fee: None.
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Solomon's Knot
JK303A Untangling Solomon's Knot. Kathleen Power Johnson. When
is a knot not a knot? When it's a delightful, deceptively simple crochet
stitch! If you're familiar with this stitch at all, you probably think of
it in terms of lace. Think again. Change the yarn, the hook and you have
a sweater, a trim, a necklace and the niftiest way yet of attaching
beads t
o crocheting. This class teaches you all you need to know to let
your imagination run wild and crochet yourself in knots! We'll experiment
with fibers, finishing, beading and creative possibilities.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday AM
Skills Required: Basic crochet skills including single crochet.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Small amounts of yarns and threads you like to use; as many
crochet hooks as you can pack; at least one off-beat fiber such as string,
satin or leather cord, hemp, kite string, twine, raffia, ribbon; permanent
glue stick or double-faced tape; general supplies.
Materials Fee: $2.00 for handout, extra threads and beads.
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Elegant Beaded Crochet Edgings
JK402P Simply Elegant Beaded Crochet Edgings. Kathleen Power Johnson.
Beads are in. Edgings are in. Beaded edgings are coming. Get out your
hooks, favorite yarns and threads, beads that speak to you and learn how
to combine the best of both worlds. We'll take a look at general types of
edgings, basic lace crochet techniques and tricks for popping beads onto
a crochet stitch. Kathleen will lead you through crocheting a number of
delightful edgings whose simplicity becomes simply elegant when accented
with beading. We'll discuss creative and practica
l considerations, stitch
and fiber types, along with unusual effects.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday PM
Skills Required: Basic crochet skills including single crochet.
Skills Recommended: Familiar with simple lace stitches.
Homework: One 6-inch square swatch worked in single or double crochet with
practice yarn; an additional 6-inch swatch crocheted or knit in a simple
stitch in thread or yarn no heavier than sport weight yarn.
Bring to Class: Small amount of practice yarn (yarn or thread you like to
use); several colors of crochet thread or fine cotton yarn, the weight depending
on your preference (instructor suggests pearl cotton, Cebelia, Opera, Traditions,
Baroque); hooks appropriate for all yarns; permanent glue stick or double-faced
tape; general supplies.
Materials Fee: $2.50 covers handout, bead kit.
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the World of Crochet Belts
JK503AP Around the World of Crochet Belts. Kathleen Power Johnson.
Bead it, buckle it, but by all means belt it! Crochet has huge potential
for creating classic, classy and downright funky belts out of anything you
can wrap around a crochet hook. Work back and forth or sideways using your
favorite stitches, practicing color techniques, exploring the effects of
a galaxy of differe
nt fibers. Embellish if you want. You'll learn several
approaches to belt construction, suggestions for stitches, techniques and
fibers, all about buckles and alternative fastenings, ideas for embellishing.
Design and begin a belt for yourself, loved one or collar for your dog.
Time: 6 hours, Sunday AM & PM
Skills Required: Basic crochet skills.
Skills Recommended: Expanded basic crochet skills, including spike stitches
and/or color work.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: One ball worsted weight cotton yarn (like Sugar & Cream
or Kitchen Cotton) or twined nylon kite string; small amounts of several
colors of acrylic yarn; a selection of hooks including steel size 00, and
size F/6.
Optional: your own buckle.
Materials Fee: $4.00 covers handout, beads, additional fiber samples, D-rings.
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the Mystery of the Magical Miser's Purse
KG103AP Solving the Mystery of the Magical Miser's Purse. Gwen Blakley
Kinsler & B.J. Licko-Keel. B.J. and Gwen share their excitement
about these endearing little purses. Are you charmed by Victorian crochet?
Have you always wanted to try crocheting with thread and beads? Do you need
a little motivation to get started? Here's your opportunity to create a
lovely li
ttle purse to hold a small treasure: just like your predecessors
did 100 years ago! You'll also learn a little about their history and uses.
Time: 6 hours, Friday AM & PM
Skills Required: Good knowledge of basic crochet stitches, ability to follow
pattern instructions, and willingness to work with thread.
Skills Recommended: Some experience crocheting with beads (optional).
Homework: Make a practice swatch with crochet cotton #10 and steel hook
#7.
Bring to Class: Steel crochet hooks size 6 to 10 (if you have do not
purchase new); if you don't have full set of hooks, just bring size 7; scissors,
tape measure, sewing needle with large eye; bottle of clear nail polish;
10" by 10" square of felt; magnifying glass (optional).
Materials Fee: $5.00, covers 1 ball of DMC thread, 1 plastic ring, seed
beads, beading needle.
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Shawls
LM104A Crocheted Shawls. Melissa Leapman. Shawls and wraps are
wonderful projects to crochet. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to produce
great-looking pieces for yourself and for others! Join Melissa as she demonstrates
fun and easy ways to create shawls using various pattern stitches in a variety
of shapes. You will learn by doing: while in class, crochet sev
eral mini
shawls which illustrate all techniques involved, including how to work increases
in pattern stitches and how to finish off your projects with beautiful edgings.
Time: 3 hours, Friday AM
Skills Required: Basic crochet skills.
Skills Recommended: Ability to read a written crochet pattern.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Smooth worsted weight yarn in light colors; smooth worsted
weight yarn in a contrasting color; size G, H or I crochet hook; size K
crochet hook; scissors.
Materials Fee: None.
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Play with Crochet
LM202P Color Play with Crochet. Melissa Leapman. Explore fun and
easy ways to create color patterns in crochet! Learn how to "paint"
with crochet stitches in order to create beautiful pictures and plaids,
including how to follow a color chart and the differences between fair-isle
and intarsia techniques. Sample several exciting crocheted fabrics that
are worked in simple stripes but look much more intricate. Then choose your
favorite swatch and learn how to design a colorful afghan using its stitch
pattern.
Time: 3 hours, Friday PM
Skills Required: Basic crochet skills.
Skills Recommended: Ability to read a written crochet pattern.
Homework: None.
Bring to
Class: Smooth worsted weight yarn in at least five colors; size
G, H or I crochet hook; scissors; tapestry needle with large eye; tape measure;
calculator; pencil; colored pencils.
Materials Fee: None.
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But Yarn
MB504AP Anything But Yarn: Crocheting Sculpture with Wire and Other
Recycled Stuff. Bonnie Meltzer. Unleash your creativity. Discover where
you can get low cost materials to feed your crochet habit and learn how
to make use of them. Make fabulous textures and surfaces with unusual materials.
Learn which materials and stitches make a pliable and lacey fabric and which
ones make fabrics so tough they can stand on their own. Discover the tricks
for incorporating bead-like found objects into your work for elegant results.
Solve the special problems that found objects can create like endings and
beginnings. This class is a good mix of technical, practical and aesthetic.
No patterns will be used.
Time: 6 hours, Sunday AM & PM
Skills Required: Beginner skills, chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet.
Homework: Gather wires or other materials for problem-solving: how do I
incorporate that? how do I crochet with that?
Bring to Class: Scissors, needle nose pliers, assorted size tapestry needles,
safety pins, wire striper, sharp knife (matt or razor blade knife), found
object that could be used as an armature (glove stretchers, frames, wood
and metal rings, etc.) in addition to many sizes of crochet hooks.
Materials Fee: $6.00 for assortment of wires from phone wire to thin magnet
wire to braided cable, bead-like found objects.
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Sides: A Sideways Sweater
MR304AP Picking Sides: A Sideways Sweater. Rick Mondragon. When
you crochet sideways, you can create a garment that is fun, fast and flattering.
The 90-degree approach makes a naturally occurring vertically striped garment.
Discover the easy approach to creating wearable garments! Rick will demonstrate
measurements for your size, and working in your colors and stitch choices
Time: 6 hours, Saturday AM & PM
Skills Required: Basic crochet skills, measuring a gauge.
Skills Recommended: Garment design.
Homework: Swatch that incorporates yarns brought to class.
Bring to Class: Assorted yarns and hooks; tape measure, tape, stitch markers
for your work.
Materials Fee: None.
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Wonders
MR505A Woven Wonders. Rick Mondragon. Do you like handwovens?
We can imitate them in our crochet fabric in various ways to achieve different
looks through color and sequence of weave. Learn the ways to combine weaving
and crochet. Try weave-as-you-go, inlay, overlay, surface design, and freeform.
Try double-faced fabric or horizontal and vertical weaves.
Time: 3 hours, Sunday AM
Skills Required: Basic crochet skills.
Homework: Minimum six to eight swatches of double crochet made of assorted
yarns.
Bring to Class: Swatches (the more the better, more chances to explore)
in various yarns and stitches; darning needle.
Materials Fee: None.
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Your Own Crochet Hook
NN305A Make Your Own Crochet Hook. Nancy Nehring. Enjoy the satisfaction
of crocheting with hooks you make yourself. Crochet hook will be made from
1/4" or 3/8" oak, walnut, maple or cherry dowel using simple woodworking
techniques. Learn to carve the hook then decorate the handle with beading,
rings, or spirals. See painted and woodburned decorations you can do at
home. Great class for spouses!
Time: 3 hours, Saturday AM
Skills Required: Physical ability to use small hand tools.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Rotary
cutting pad, 1' by 2' or smaller if available; one
skein yarn to try out your hook, ruler, pencil.
Materials Fee: $4.00, covers two 8" lengths of oak, cherry, walnut
or maple 1/4" or 3/8" dowels, walnut oil for finish.
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First Design Class: Bags & Purses
NN403P My First Design Class: Bags & Purses. Nancy Nehring. Learn
to use simple geometric shapes to design your own bags & purses. Learn
to coordinate overall size, yarn and stitch into a bag and to use different
closures. You will design a bag on paper, make a swatch and be ready to
start your bag when you leave class.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday PM
Skills Required: Ability to crochet in pattern of your choice (can even
be single crochet).
Homework: Select idea for bag/purse preferably with magazine/catalog clipping
and bring to class.
Bring to Class: Idea for bag/purse with clipping; thread/yarn to use in
bag (one skein or ball); hook to match thread/yarn size; pencil, eraser,
ruler.
Materials Fee: $5.00, covers booklet or handout.
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Hairpin Lei
RV203P Hawaiian Ha
irpin Lei. Vicky Ramos. Learn an old technique
of crochet utilizing hairpin lace to make a Hawaiian Hairpin Lei. Enhance
your knowledge and concept of hairpin crochet, learn about its history and
see examples of wearable, decorative and fun items.
Time: 3 hours, Friday PM
Skills Required: Basic crochet skills.
Skills Recommended: Willing to learn and follow directions.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Worsted weight yarn, favorite hook; items you have made
with hairpin lace; your ideas; scissors.
Materials Fee: $4.00, covers loom and hairpin braid lei.
RM506A Just One Pattern Stitch. Mary Rhodes. Talk about multiple
personalities! Here is one stitch concept that can look great for lace,
sweaters, and even sturdy bags. In this class, you will explore some of
these drapes and looks with different yarns and hook sizes. The stitch pattern
is just a simple combination of single crochet and chain stitches. How you
stack the stitches, your gauge and your yarn are the variables to make different
kinds of fabric. It's a simple stitch to highlight fancy yarns, and it is
not as heavy as single crochet for garments.
Time: 3 hours, Sunday AM
Skills Required: Ability to make chain and single crochet stitches.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Hooks in sizes G, I and P; scissors.
Materials Fee: $5.00 for a kit that includes samples of cotton thread,
mohair,
eyelash, boucle and chenille yarns.
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Bead Necklace
SB306A Seed Bead Necklace. Barbara Sizemore. This is an original
necklace design in seed beads which is both opulent and simple. The class
is also a good introduction to thread crochet. Students will learn how to
thread beads, the chain-beading stitch, and how to join the beaded segments
through an accent bead.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday AM
Skills Required: Beginning crochet skills.
Skills Recommended: Some minor experience with crochet thread (optional).
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Steel hooks, size 5 and 7; scissors.
Materials Fee: $7.00 for necklace kit which includes seed beads, thread,
accent beads, beading needle, and instructions.
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for Crochet
SG105AP Dyeing for Crochet. Gloria B. Skovronsky. Can't find that
perfect color to coordinate with your project? Want a palette of colors
not currently available in stores? You can dye your own yarns and create
hues that will reflect your own individuality. In this hands-on class, you
will learn the complete dye process, and yo
u will leave with samples and
your own space-dyed yarn skein. Dyeing is easy and fun, thanks to the new
safe dyes on the market now, and no experience is necessary! Put a little
color in your crochet!
Time: 6 hours, Friday AM & PM
Skills Required: An eagerness to learn!
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Plastic 1 to 5 gallon bucket for soaking yarns; notebook
and pen; wear old clothes so you can be messy.
Materials Fee: $15.00. Instructor will provide dye pots, heating source,
latex gloves, dyes, dye chemicals, plastic bottles, plastic wrap, one-ounce
dye skein and several smaller dye sample skeins per student, handout.
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Rope Beaded Bracelet
SG404P Spiral Rope Beaded Bracelet. Gloria B. Skovronsky. You
can crochet with beads! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to bead
crochet a spiral rope which can be invisibly joined to make a lightweight,
flexible, stylish piece of jewelry. This is a perfect project: portable,
economical, quick to complete. These bracelets make perfect gifts!
Time: 3 hours, Saturday PM
Skills Required: Must know how to chain and single crochet.
Skills Recommended: Experience with fine threads.
Homework: Practice working with fine yarns or threads.
Bring to
Class: Steel crochet hooks, sizes 2, 3, 4, 5; one skein size 5
perle cotton (20+ yards); three different coordinating colors of size 6
seed beads (also called pony beads); smooth towel or napkin on which to
spread your beads (no terrycloth!); small scissors. Instructor suggests
that you bring at least 1/2 ounce of each color bead. You will use 120 beads
of each color per bracelet.
Materials Fee: $2.00 for beading needle, tapestry needle, thread, handout.
TG106A Color Me Multi. Gloria Tracy. How do I change colors? What
do I do with the ends? What's the difference between stranding and intarsia?
Learn the answers to these questions and more in this class on how to work
with colors. Students will work color patterns and stitches, including how
to work color into lower rows with spike and post stitches.
Time: 3 hours, Friday AM
Skills Required: Ability to make single crochet, half double crochet, double
crochet and treble stitches.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Plain, smooth yarn in four different colors and appropriate
size hooks.
Materials Fee: $2.00 for handouts.
TP107A Polish Star Stitch. Pauline Turner. See how a lacy, open
uninteresting fabric can be developed by linking into a three-dimensional
piece that looks solid and thick but is light enough to wear. You will make
your own Polish Star panel that you can develop later into many i
tems. See
how a large variety of effects can be achieved by changing the colors and/or
the yarns used.
Time: 3 hours, Friday AM
Skills Required: Must be able to produce a piece of double crochet with
average or slightly above average speed to avoid disappointment in producing
their panel. Three hours is more than enough for an average crocheter, but
not for a beginner.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Three or four crochet hooks ranging from size B through
to I; two hanks or balls of either sport or worsted weight yarn in contrasting
colors that you enjoy using (under an ounce of each is required); scissors;
safety pins (these are very necessary); pencils; sewing needle with large
eye.
Materials Fee: $3.00 for graph and instructions.
TP204P Fashion Crochet with Fabric. Pauline Turner. Learn how
to insert a crochet edging professionally into fabric, how to compensate
the way crochet lies with a fabric made in a different way, and how to insert
a crochet pattern piece so that it forms part of the whole by adding suitable
trims. You will insert a strip of crochet you have made into a piece of
fabric, and then add edgings, buttons, motifs to make the piece a whole.
Time: 3 hours, Friday PM
Skills Required: Ability to crochet chain, single and double crochet stitches
and not get too frustrated with a sewing needle. Most of the procedures
will be in crochet
, but some sewing may be necessary.
Homework: A strip of lacy crochet in any yarn, 12-18 inches long, but only
1 inch wide.
Bring to Class: Three or four hooks ranging from B through to I; small amounts
of bedspread weight thread, baby weight yarn and sport (under an ounce).
Worsted may be used but will look clumsy. A piece of fabric that is compatible
in color and weight with the prepared strip of crochet. Scissors, safety
pins, pencils, tapestry needle, sewing needle, thimble (optional), sewing
cotton that matches the fabric you bring; an unwanted button of any size
but not too small.
Materials Fee: $5.00, covers instructions, fabric, threads, etc.
TP507A Looping. Pauline Turner. Enjoy the fun that loop stitches
can bring to your crochet. Try your hand at basic broomstick which is lacy,
the fur stitch and variations including Continental looping. Ideal for beginners
who have always wanted to make loopy stitches but been afraid to try. More
advanced crocheters will have the chance to really experiment with changing
how broomstick looks by using different techniques. Pauline will talk about
the origin of these stitches and their uses, and show the large variety
of effects that can be achieved by changing the colors and/or the types
of yarn.
Time: 3 hours, Sunday AM
Skills Required: None
Homework: None
Bring to Class: Three or four hooks ranging from B
through to I; a broomstick
lace needle or other large 1-inch diameter knitting needle; two hanks/balls
of yarn of the same weight but in contrasting colors that you enjoy using;
small amounts of two very different yarns that are thinner or thicker than
the two hanks chosen, and also one yarn that is textured; scissors, safety
pins (very necessary), pencils, tapestry sewing needle.
Materials Fee: $6.00 for broomstick pin and instructions.
TP602P Tambour Style Crochet. Pauline Turner. Learn how to make
curves, angles, points, textured background for pictures where the yarn
creates a three-dimensional effect. Use glitter to produce a delicate lightweight
tracery for fashion embellishment. Students will make a design on their
prepared background, choosing between working Swiss darning on knitting
or textured backgrounds for picture making.
Time: 3 hours, Sunday PM
Skills Required: None.
Homework: Prepare the background fabrics: two pieces of fabric which can
be crocheted in single crochet, knitted, or be a loosely woven heavy curtain,
dress or embroidery fabric. For the Swiss darning option, bring a piece
of stocking stitch knitting. For the picture option, bring a suitable color
background.
Bring to Class: Three or four hooks ranging from B to I; two pieces of background
fabric; scissors, safety pins, pencils, tapestry sewing needle.
Materials Fee: $5.00 for
instructions, glitter and miscellaneous textured
yarns.
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Crochet Square-Based Basket
VC307A Tapestry Crochet Square-Based 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 will
make a square based basket or hat over the 3-hour period. After the projects
have been finished, students will learn how to block their work. Due to
time constraints, students must be familiar with the single crochet stitch.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday AM
Skills Required: Must know how to do the single crochet stitch.
Homework (optional): A motif (design) you would like to incorporate into
your work.
Bring to Class: An assortment of crochet hooks, scissors. Optional: motif.
Materials Fee: $5.00, covers yarn, graph paper, pencils, tape, handouts.
VC405P Tapestry Crochet Eyeglass Case. 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 will
make an eyeglass case over the 3-hour period. After the eyeglass case has
been finished, students will learn how to block their work. Due to time
constraints, students must be familiar with the single crochet stitch. Once
this technique is mastered, students will be able to crochet shoulderbags,
change purses, or pillows on their own by simply increasing the size of
the project.
Time: 3 hours, Saturday PM
Skills Required: Must know how to do the single crochet stitch.
Homework: A motif (design) you would like to incorporate into your work
(optional).
Bring to Class: An assortment of crochet hooks, scissors. Optional: motif.
Materials Fee: $5.00, covers yarn, graph paper, pencils, tape, handouts.
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Tapestry Crochet
VC603P 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. Students will execute a small flat tapestry
over the 3-hour period. Specially designed graph paper will allow each participant
to design his/her own unique tapestry. Any type of two-dimensional image
may be used for inspiration: photographs, slides, drawi
ngs, illustrations,
etc. Abstract or simple designs can be drawn directly onto the "tapestry"
graph paper. Photographic or complex images can be projected and traced
onto "tapestry" graph paper, then transferred onto square-ruled
graph paper. After the pieces have been finished, students will learn how
to shape and block their work. Due to time constraints, students must be
familiar with the single crochet stitch.
Time: 3 hours, Sunday PM
Skills Required: Must know how to do the single crochet stitch.
Homework: A motif (design) you would like to incorporate into your work
(optional).
Bring to Class: An assortment of crochet hooks, scissors. Optional: motif.
Materials Fee: $5.00, covers graph paper, pencils, tape, crochet cotton,
wool, and handouts.
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Gauge Diagonal Crochet Cardigan/Vest
WJ108AP No Gauge Diagonal Crochet Cardigan/Vest. Joyce Renee Wyatt.
Start with two triangles, then join to form one piece. There are no
side seams or shoulder seams. Any stitch pattern, yarn textures and hook
size can be used. You don't need a gauge to begin. This cardigan was shown
during "Show and Tell" at Chain Link '98. Students will make a
miniature cardigan or vest.
Time: 6 hours, Fr
iday AM & PM
Skills Required: Must be able to single crochet, increase, decrease, and
change colors.
Homework: None.
Bring to Class: Worsted weight yarn in two colors (approx. 6 oz. of each);
size J crochet hook; stitch markers and yarn needle.
Materials Fee: $2.00, covers handout and pattern.
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