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Note: Listed prices are reduced for pre-registration only. Onsite prices will be $20 more per class ticket.
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Wednesday - CGOA Professional Development Day
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PDD-CGOA Professional Development Day 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 · 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Price: $80 Members / $110 Non-Members
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: none
Description: This is a full day offering, plus optional lunch.
Morning Session: The Dollars and Sense of Being a Published Author with Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss
Have you secretly (or openly) dreamed of having a book published with your name on the cover as the author? Here you will learn all of the pluses and minuses of having your book published, and the names of the publishers who are publishing both knit and crochet books along with their requirements and the names of their editors. Learn how to make a proposal, what your contract should contain, about working with an editor, working with an agent and how to publicize your book once it has been published.
If you do not relish working with an existing publisher, learn about self publishing and publishing on demand. How much will it cost and how much will you earn?
Even if you've never dreamed of being a published author, you'll be fascinated with what is involved in getting a book published. The seminar will be led by Jean and Rita, who between them have over 100 books published by many different publishers all over the map.
Afternoon Roundtable Discussions:
1. Vashti Braha, Designing Trendy Crochet - The trend in crochet designing is: trendy crochet! We'll focus on fashion, home decor and the bigger picture in trendspotting: what's in style now, what's going to be in style and how to find and use this information for your crochet designs. Plenty of hard-earned practical tips and helpful resources provided. Even if you favor the timeless classics, it's easy to inject a little--if not a lot of--zeitgeist.
2. Robyn Chachula, How to Join the "In" Crowd - For aspiring designers on getting published, hear Robyn talk about her experiences of going from crafter to designer as well as some of her colleagues' paths. Discuss what to include in your proposal that will help get you noticed by editors and publishers and what not to include in proposals that will surely never get you the job, plus basic tips to help you join the "In Crowd".
3. Lily Chin, Meet The Press--How to get Publicity for Your Business - Want to bring in new converts for your business? Do you need more publicity to let the general public know you exist? Get to know the many, various ways of playing the PR game. Learn how to write an effective press release. Find out how to get free advertising. Try out good sound-bites. See how easy it is to garner lots of attention from a real expert. Lily is a masterful media-monger and will share all her secrets of how she got onto national broadcast talk shows like David Letterman and Caroline Rhea, on national broadcast and cable news like CBS and CNN, on local news across the country (over 20 appearances in 2004 alone), on cable shows like HGTV and Lifetime's Handmade by Design and DIY's Knitty Gritty as well as Jewelry Making (not to mention the Carol Duvall show), on radio programs like the BBC and KPFA public radio and in dozens of newspapers across the country and Canada (NY Times, Dallas Morning News, Denver Post, Oakland Tribune, Chicago Tribune, Toronto Star) as well as national papers (USA Today and the Sunday Funnies!) and magazines (Time).
4. Edie Eckman, Designing for Publication - Learn what publishers and editors want from you, the designer. Find out how to submit your ideas for publication and how to follow through with a finished product that will make them want to work with you again.
5. Jennifer Hansen, Self Publishing Your Crochet Designs - Join Jennifer of Stitch Diva Studios as she discusses what it takes to profitably publish your crochet designs. Topics to be discussed will include: turning your design into quality instructions, publication mediums, distribution channels and product marketing.
6. Susan Lowman, Contract Crocheting (From an Editor/Designer's Perspective) - Do you have what it takes to become an excellent contract crocheter? Do you know what to do (and most importantly, what not to do) when working with designers and editors? How do you get started, find clients and schedule your time to meet the deadline? Come and learn how to be a top-notch contract crocheter who will be hired again and again by designers and editors. Susan shares her secrets for being a great contract crocheter from the eyes of a designer/technical editor.
7. Sharon Mann, Crochet as Art - This session discusses "What is crochet art?" Samples of artists' work and techniques will be discussed, how to apply for grants through state art councils, and how to organize an art show in a local museum or art gallery.
8. Mary Beth Temple, Book Proposal 101 - With the caveat that she won't go into legal contractual matters for obvious reasons, Mary Beth thought it might be interesting to go over the basics of a book proposal and a timeline of how it all goes. Special attention will be paid to jargon like "platform" or "escalation", how to decide whether to use an agent or not and what the pieces of a proposal should be.
9. Myra Wood, How to Self Publish Your Own Book - Find out what it takes to produce a book on your own. Myra gives you an overview of what it takes to self publish from developing a basic outline to printing and marketing.
10. Vicki Blizzard and Kathleen Sams of Coats & Clark, The Business of Crochet - Crochet has been a hobby of yours for years, but now you're wondering if you can use it as a way to generate income. During this open discussion session, we would like to give you some food for thought about how to make extra income using your crochet skills in ways you may not have thought about. Bring your ideas and we will open up the discussion to everyone for concepts on generating crochet income.
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PDDL-Professional Development Day Luncheon
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 · 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Price: $25
Skill Level: All Levels
Description: Amy Shelton, co-owner of Crochetville, an online crochet community that boasts over 18,000 members, will host the luncheon during Professional Development Day. Her presentation will share basic information about Crochetville, letting you know how their site can be beneficial to you as a professional, and the ways you can participate in the Crochetville community. She will also cover ways you can become a part of the community without feeling the need to spend hours and hours on the site each day, hours which you need to spend designing, writing and everything else you do! Amy will also include information about other online resources available for crochet professionals as well to help you get a finger on the most current "pulse" of the world of crocheters.
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Thursday 3-Hour Morning Classes
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T100C-Designing Larger Sizes (Crochet or Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Nancy Nehring
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Pencil/pen
Description: Large women have special needs in garment design. We'll cover shaped necks and armholes to eliminate excess fabric around neck and under arms, darts and short rows for large busts, cardigans for ease in dressing, light yarns and stretchy stitches for comfort.
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T102C-Crocheted Tips, Tricks and Hints (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Lily Chin
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Smooth worsted-weight yarn in a few light colors and appropriate hook plus a few sizes smaller and a few sizes larger, 4" of waxed dental floss, a shank button, at least 12" of a smooth worsted yarn (cotton is preferable) in a light color, 12" of white sewing elastic about .5" wide, magic marker, ruler or tape measure, tapestry needles
Description: Learn all the little secrets to make crocheting life easier and better. Find out how to work a foundation chain that is not too tight. Join a new skein of yarn or a new color without losing that first stitch. See ways of attaching buttons as you work. Create invisible circular joins where the beginning and end are absolutely imperceptible. Weave in those little ends that are too short to put through a darning needle. Take away lots of small fix-its and improve those details.
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T103C-Grab-A-Needle & Tat That! (Crochet or Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Joan Davis
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $15 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to bring: Basic crochet kit, measuring device, notebook, colorful fine yarn or fashion weight yarn (NOTE: Armenian Needlelace is usually worked with #100 fine thread; however, in class in order to see our knots, we will work on fine yarn.)
Description: This is a basic class in the ancient art of Armenian Knotted Needlelace which was the forerunner of tatting knotted lace. Armenian Needlelace is always worked over a base of crochet chain stitches. We will explore the fun and easy techniques of creating simple Needlelace around the chain stitches. Learn four basic techniques: Basic Armenian Knot, Double Hitch, Single Hitch and Picot. We will explore working the technique onto a fabric edge and crochet/knitted edging. This technique can be used to create wonderful edgings for both crochet and knit fabrics, create simple to complex doilies and simple to complex embellishments on crochet and knitted garments. Join Joan on this new resurgence of another technique linked to crochet.
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T104C-Crochet Illusions (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Darla Fanton
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to bring: 50 gms each of smooth double knitting or sport weight yarn in two highly contrasting colors (no black please), assorted crochet hooks ranging in size from G (4 mm) to I (5.5 mm), 5 stitch markers or safety pins, scissors, optional: magnetic board or static cling guide typically used to keep track of place on chart
Description: Now you see stripes; now you see hearts! It all depends on the angle of the view. Viewed straight on this form of crochet looks like simple alternating stripes of color. But wait! View at an angle, and the stripes disappear while a surprise secondary pattern emerges! The only crochet stitch required to create this fascinating optical illusion is the single crochet. Learn how to work from a chart, select yarns to achieve the desired result and tips on designing your own illusions.
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T105C-Crochet By The Numbers (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Marty Miller
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $3 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Worsted weight yarns, different colors that please you, an assortment of appropriate hooks (F, G, H, I, J,K)
Description: Crochet and math--an odd combination! But math and numbers can help you choose what size to make an afghan, how to add stripes to a piece, how many colors to use in the stripes and how much yarn to purchase! Learn about Fibonacci Numbers, the Golden Ratio, other number series and how to make a never-ending, one-sided scarf/shawl/poncho--a Mobius Strip. During the class you will work swatches with different stripe sequences to demonstrate the Fibonacci Numbers and other number series. You will also make different sized rectangles to show the pleasing shape of the Golden Rectangle, and you will make a miniature Mobius Strip scarf/shawl/poncho and a hyperplane flower.
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T106K-Where Do They Get Those Numbers? (Math for Knitters) (Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Edie Eckman
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $.50 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Pencil, calculator
Description: This class will take the mystery out of those pesky math calculations you have to do when designing or altering a sweater. Math-phobics are welcome, and you don't have to raise your hand in class. We will draft a basic sweater and discuss calculating yarn amounts, V-neck shaping, rates of increase/decrease and stitch pattern placement.
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T107C-Anatomy of a Shawl (Crochet or Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Karen Klemp
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $2 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to bring: Paper, pen or pencil, tape measure
Description: Shawls are showing up everywhere.You would love to make one, but you're afraid it might make you look dumpy or old; and you don't want to spend all evening yanking at your shawl to keep it in place. They can be many shapes - triangle, rectangle, circle, square, semi-circle - and sizes - tiny to enormous. Find out which ones "fit" your shape, what types sit comfortably on your shoulders, how to drape and wear them, what size you should make. There will be over 60 different shawls to try on to determine the style and materials you would like to use for your future shawl project. Students do not actually make anything in class.
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T108C-Fast and Beautiful Broomstick Lace (Crochet) - Sold Out
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Jennifer Hansen
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $3 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Crochet Hooks sizes G - I, smooth, non-variegated worsted weight yarn, 1 pair knitting needles in size 19
Description: Broomstick lace is worked with a crochet hook and a knitting needle. Also known as "Jiffy" lace, this fast technique creates stunning, lacy fabrics that work up in no time. We will cover the basic technique as well as increasing, decreasing, working in the round and short rows to create a class project that Jennifer Hansen has designed to be worked in this class.
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T109C-Secrets of the Yarn and Hook (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Dora Ohrenstein
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Yarns used for homework swatches, crochet hooks in a range of sizes from B to N
Description: In-depth workshop on how to work with different yarns, hook sizes and stitch patterns to obtain the fabric needed for the item you want to make. Students will prepare several swatches in various yarns as homework. Class time will be spent analyzing the swatches, discussing what kind of items they are most suitable for and how they might be adapted. Does the fabric have sufficient drape or stiffness? Does the stitch pattern show off the yarn? If not, why not? Are certain types of stitches better for bulkier yarns or textured yarns? How does one best work with color in variegated yarns? Participants will trade swatches and yarns and try out different hook sizes and stitch patterns. Instructions for a variety of stitch patterns will be given to each student to try with different yarns and hooks. Students will be encouraged to try the same yarn and pattern using much smaller and larger hook sizes, to work closed and open work patterns with each yarn, cluster type patterns and patterns using mostly long or short stitches.
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T110C-How To Self Publish Your Own Book (Crochet or Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Myra Wood
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to bring: Composition notebook or spiral bound notebook and pen
Description: Learn how to develop, produce and publish your own book. Info will include how to create an outline and focus your chapters, best software to use, ways to locate photographers, models and make-up artists, how to obtain an ISBN and copyright, locate an online or traditional printer and how to market your final printed books.
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Thursday Teacher Workshop
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T1TWK-Teachers' Workshop (Crochet or Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Margaret Fisher
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Pencil and paper for taking notes
Description: Share your love of knitting with others by learning how to be a good teacher. In this workshop, both new and experienced teachers will learn the ins and outs of teaching from developing class ideas to creating successful workshops. Learn about writing proposals, developing class plans and understanding teaching and learning styles. See how getting experience, marketing yourself as a teacher and paying attention to the business details can lead to a happy teaching career. Margaret loves to teach and will share her perspective and experiences with you.
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Thursday 6-Hour All Day Classes
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T300K-Spiral Knitting (Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Arenda Holladay
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: At least 3 colors of worsted weight yarn, size 7 or appropriate size dpns or circular needle, stitch markers
Description: This class will discuss the spiral knitting technique which allows the knitter to knit stripes in the round without jogs and without carrying or cutting the yarn. The students will knit a baby hat in class using this technique. The class handout will also discuss the "jogless" join and two-color stripe flat knitting.
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T301K-Diagonal Knitting (Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Nancie Wiseman
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Size 7 knitting needles, worsted weight yarn about 1 skein
Description: Tired of knitting on the vertical and horizontal; want to learn a new direction? Knitting on the diagonal is the answer. It is an absolutely intriguing way to knit especially with some of the space dyed and multi-colored yarns available today. Adding texture to the knitting will also make it more interesting as the pattern stitches and rows are knit at a 45-degree angle. Nancie has developed a system where you always know where you are and no stitch gauge is necessary to create these unique and beautiful garments. This technique is featured in Nancie's new book, Knitted Sweaters for Every Season. Increases, decreases and shaping occur in a most unusual manner when worked on the diagonal. Learn all of the techniques needed to create armhole and neck shaping on the diagonal as you work through a small sampler of stitches and stitch patterns.
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T302K-Creative Knitting (Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Valentina Devine
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Odd ball yarn, appropriate size knitting needles, crochet hook, darning needle
Description: Shed your fears about fiber, texture and most of all--gauge! Join Valentina to learn her secrets. The emphasis will be on knitting without a pattern. Discover how to combine linear shapes, such as rectangles, squares and strips along with linear areas of colors. Combine with textures and embellishments and VOILA! Explore simple shaping ideas for sweaters, coats and shawls, and you will quickly become a one-of-a-kind knitter.
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T303C-Magic Square Patchwork Pizzazz (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Joyce Renee Wyatt
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $4 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Three colors in 4 oz skeins of worsted weight yarn, US size J crochet hook
Description: The inspiration for this class came from a knitted patchwork sweater designed by Irene York of the Knitting Basket in Tahoe City, CA. Your sampler will be made with squares which are not made individually and sewn together afterwards. Each square is picked up from an adjacent square and connected to one another as you go using slip stitches and/or foundation chains. The size of the basic square will determine how many squares are needed to make your garment. After learning how to make the basic square, rectangle and the "L"-shape, you can use these shapes to create a one-of-a-kind garment. This technique is a good way of using your yarn stash.
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T304C-Australian Native Wildflowers (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Jenny King
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Worsted weight yarn (or yarns in the same weight) in the following colors: olive green, yellow, white, soft pink and brown; appropriate crochet hooks
Description: Create these amazing native flowers with your crochet hook. If you know basic crochet and can make a granny square (even if you don't know the names of stitches), you can create these gorgeous motifs to use on garments bags or cushions. Jenny will take you from basic crochet to masters at crochet sculpture through her flowers, sharing dozens of handy tips on the way. This is a great class to learn to read patterns.
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T305K-Knifty Knitted Kneckline Know-How (Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Joan Schrouder
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $1 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: 2-3 oz worsted weight yarns (can be odds and ends which coordinate with pre-class samples but avoid dark colors), 2 circ ndls any length ~2 sizes smaller than ones used for homework samples, a blunt yarn ndl, 6 openable markers, homework swatches
Description: Finishing details can make or break a sweater; nowhere is it more crucial than at the neckline. In class you will practice various techniques for knitting up stitches around differently shaped necklines as well as mitering (different methods of decreasing, both single and double), short-row shaping and functional as well as decorative bind-offs. Alternative border styles such as I-cord, various ribs and shawl collars will be practiced as time allows.
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Thursday 3-Hour Afternoon Classes
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T200C-Couture Techniques for Knit and Crochet (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Nancy Nehring
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $3 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Advanced
Supplies to bring: Pencil/pen
Description: Shoulder pads, zippers, stayed seams, facings, linings, grosgrain faced button bands, safety buttons, covered snaps, padding stitches: all those little details that make a garment look like a million (well at least a thousand) bucks.
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T202C-Short-Rowed Bust Darts (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Lily Chin
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $1 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: More worsted wt. yarn in different colors, SQUARE graph paper (8 boxes or less to the inch is good), pencil (a few colors is good) and eraser, a highlighter marker, tape measure, masking tape
Description: Tired of that frontal hike-up on your sweaters? Take a look at how darts can improve the fit of your garments, even if you're not buxom. Learn how to translate this shaping technique from sewing terms to crocheting. See how to place it correctly, how much to add and where and how to do it in a patterned stitch. Translate basic principles to beer bellies and dowager humps. Must have total grasp of the concept of gauge with the ability to convert measurements into stitches and rows when given a gauge, be very comfortable with math, have made a few garments, be familiar with stitch charts.
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T203C-Crochet Your Cables From the Center Outward (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Joan Davis
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $7 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Basic crochet kit, calculator, markers, measuring device, notebook, class 3 or class 4 yarns
Description: This class will teach how to set up a crochet cable and then actively demonstrate how to place the cable in the round or in a circular motif. The crochet cable can be illusive especially in working with 6-stitch or 8-stitch cables when it is time to crossover. This class will give you hands on play time to work with cables.
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T204C-Double Hook Crochet: The Basics (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Darla Fanton
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $7 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: 4 contrasting colors of smooth worsted weight yarn (no black, navy, or dark brown please), scissors, tapestry needle
Description: If you haven't yet experienced the fun of working with a double-ended crochet hook, join Darla as she shares the magic of this hook! Learn how to make a unique crocheted fabric that is wonderfully soft, looks like a cross between knit and crochet and as a bonus is totally reversible with a distinctly different look to each side. The finished work looks so unusual that you will be amazed at how easy it is to create and your friends will be asking, "How did you do that?"
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T205C-Crocheting on the Edge (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Marty Miller
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $3 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Worsted weight yarn in different colors, an assortment of specialty yarns to play with, appropriate hooks
Description: Are you tired of the same old edgings that you do all the time? Are you bored with fringes? Take this workshop to learn new ways to make different types of fringes that are attached as-you-go, solid edges and borders, lacy ones, ruffled ones, all kinds of edgings that will put your garments on the "cutting edge" of fashion.
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T206K-UnLearn To Knit (Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Edie Eckman
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $.50 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: 2 colors smooth, light-color worsted weight yarn and appropriate-size needles
Description: You learned the rules: put your needle in this way, wrap your yarn that way. Now unlearn those rules to gain control of your knitting. No matter how long you've been knitting or what your knitting style, understanding the structure of the knitted fabric and how the stitches are related to one another is the key to becoming an expert knitter. We'll have fun exploring what it really means to take a length of string and turn it into a fabric. You'll leave class with the confidence and ability to fix mistakes, take shortcuts and be the master of your stitches.
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T207C-Shell Game (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Karen Klemp
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $3 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to bring: 2 different colors (that can be used together) of sport, dk or worsted yarn and appropriate size hooks; scissors; locking stitch markers; ruler; paper and pen or pencil; tapestry needle; calculator
Description: In this class, we will explore the wonderful world of crocheted shells. Although there are hundreds of different shell stitch patterns in crochet, a few of the easiest and most classic ones are also the most beautiful and versatile. Learn how to design with them in rows, in the round and with mitered corners to form numerous shapes: squares, triangles, hexagons, circles, half-circles. Find out how to decrease and increase effectively in shell patterns and see examples of how they work in sweaters, shawls, ponchos and other garments.
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T208K-A Sampling of Stitches (Knitting)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Margaret Fisher
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn (approximately 2 oz. or 50 grams); appropriate size needles; cable needle; homework swatch (on dpn with stitch markers); basic knitting accessories
Description: Want to make your knitting more interesting? See how much fun it is to work fancy stitch patterns rather than stockinette. This class focuses on four families of stitches: Smocking, Elongated, Brioche and Twisted Traveling Stitches. Learn the characteristics of each group. Practice working several stitch patterns in each family as you receive tips and hints for producing good results. Learn how to use these stitches in your projects. This class is designed for all knitters, but the material may be of special interest to those enrolled in the Masters Program.
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T209C-A Big Hook Introduction To Tunisian Crochet (Crochet)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Hansen
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $3; OPTIONAL $30 fee if you would like to purchase the crochet hook; please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: At least 3 coordinating bulky weight (any yarn including ribbons that yields gauge of 2.5 sts/inch or less); a smooth, non-variegated bulky-weight yarn (Crochet hooks will be provided for you to borrow in the class)
Description: Learn how to use this traditional technique in very untraditional ways. Using large hooks and modern yarns, create fabrics that look woven instead of knit or crochet. Tunisian crochet uses less yarn than standard crochet and is considered by many to be a cross between knitting and crochet. We will cover the basic stitches in Tunisian Crochet and view some FAST and EASY projects.
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Thursday Designer Workshop
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T2DWK-Strategic Planning for your Design Career - Designer Workshop (Crochet or Knitting) - Sold Out
Thursday, July 24, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Dora Ohrenstein
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: none
Description: An intensive overview of methods to help you succeed. Assessing your strengths and weaknesses, building on strengths to establish your niche, finding sources of training for areas where you need additional skills (i.e. pattern writing, designing and sizing complex garments), submitting patterns to publishers and yarn companies, using the Internet to heighten visibility, attending trade shows and conferences, exploring book publishing, selling work direct to customers, developing a long range plan--identifying where you want to be in five or ten years.
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Friday 3-Hour Morning Classes
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F100C-Design 1A Just Rectangles (Crochet or Knitting)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Nancy Nehring
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to bring: Pencil/pen
Description: If you can knit or crochet a simple rectangle, you can design your own tops, vests, ponchos and sweaters! Designs covered include 2 panel vest, 3 panel vest with fold back lapel, 4 panel top, asymmetrical 1 rectangle poncho, 2 rectangle poncho, drop sleeve sweater with boat neck. Also covered: overview of increasing design complexity, sizing/ease, how yarn choice affects sizing and best designs for complex stitch patterns and colorwork.
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F101K-Borderline Personalities or On The Edge (Knitting)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Lily Chin
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $1 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Swatches as prescribed by homework, set of double pointed needles same size as needles used in # 1 or 4 of homework, circular needles 1 or 2 sizes smaller, several other colors of worsted weight yarn, tapestry needle, crochet hooks of several sizes, scissors.
Description: Borders and edgings differ from trims in that they are very often worked separately usually in a different direction. The main knitting is then picked up from this border or edging and worked upwards. This separation means more possibilities for variations of materials, gauge, stitch, etc. Then there's the problem of how to join the same border or edging along vertical sides, curved edges and garment tops. Get to know more possibilities for adding interest to knit garments or even "dressing up" store bought items with bits of knitting. Also included are novelty add-ons.
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F102K-Adapting Stitch Patterns for Circular Knitting (Knitting)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Arenda Holladay
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Graph paper and pencil, worsted weight yarn, size 7 dpns. (If the student prefers the "magic loop" method, they may bring circular needles instead.)
Description: This class will discuss how to adapt a stitch pattern from a stitch dictionary for circular knitting. Stitch patterns are generally written for flat knitting. This skill will enable the knitter to design their own socks and hats. The class will include a basic sock and hat pattern which can be adapted to accommodate most stitch patterns.
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F103C-Celtic Lace Crochet - The Basics (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Joan Davis
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $7 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to bring: Basic crochet kit measuring device (ruler or tape measure), notebook, bring fine yarn or fashion weight yarn/thread or size #5 crochet tread
Description: Celtic lace crochet is a crossover technique based on the ancient art form from the Celts of Western Europe who settled in the U.K. and along the Iberian Peninsula. Attendees will learn to use these techniques to create new Celtic edgings and embellishments. We will learn to create Celtic braids, arcs, loops, motifs and circles.
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F104C-Crochet in Bits and Pieces (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Marty Miller
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $3 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Worsted weight yarns in colors that please you, an assortment of appropriate hooks (F, G, H, I, J, K)
Description: Crochet-on-the-go with portable, easy-to-carry pieces. Learn how to crochet without patterns using modules and easy-to-crochet shapes. Learn how to concentrate on the shape of what you want to make, not the stitches you want to use. Learn many methods of making squares, circles, triangles, rectangles and other shapes and put them together to create one-of-a-kind, no-pattern-needed garments, afghans, etc. During this class you will be working on creating these different shapes and putting them together to make the sweaters, garments, afghans or other designs of your choice.
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F105K-Continental Knitting (Knitting) - Sold Out
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Nancie Wiseman
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Approximately 1/2 skein of worsted weight yarn (no fancy or novelties), circular or double pointed needles appropriate for yarn weight
Description: Continental Knitting is well known as a faster more efficient way to knit. Utilized in parts of Europe as well as the United States, it is often envied by people who knit American Style. It is essential for Fair Isle Knitting when using 2 colors at a time, one in each hand. Knitting, purling, ribbing, decreases such as knit 2 together and slip, slip, knit, and increases such as knit in the front and the back of a stitch and make one will be shown. There will be discussion of when to use Continental Knitting as opposed to American Style Knitting as well as the value in learning the new technique. This class is always well received, and people who have never been able to master the technique seem to do very well.
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F106K-Intarsia Without Fear (Knitting) - Sold Out
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Edie Eckman
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $.50 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Several colors of smooth worsted weight yarn, appropriate needles, tapestry needle, scissors
Description: Many knitters avoid patterns requiring blocks of color work fearing that the many different looks that can be achieved with this technique are too difficult. Not so! Intarsia and its baby cousin, duplicate stitch, will be conquered in this hands-on class. We will learn when to choose the intarsia method vs. Fair Isle, how to avoid holes, how to handle multiple colors in a row and what to do with all those ends.
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F107C-Half Double Happiness (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Karen Klemp
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $3 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to bring: In addition to homework swatches, three different colors (50 grams or less of each) of sport, DK or worsted weight yarn; assorted crochet hooks; locking stitch markers; scissors; tapestry needle; ruler; calculator; paper and pen or pencil
Description: Learn some terrific ways to use this versatile little stitch including interesting ridges that add interest to your work or that you can embellish with virtually no effort. Find out how and when the wrong side of your work looks more attractive than the right. Try an easier way to decrease and to keep the edges of your work straight. Return home with some stitch patterns that you can use in your own designs or to jazz up those you have in your library.
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F108K-Advanced Finishing (Knitting)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Margaret Fisher
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Homework swatches, yarn and needles used to make swatches, double pointed needles (recommended sizes: one set two sizes smaller than needles used to make swatches, one set four sizes smaller than needles used to make swatches), several yards of yarn in a contrasting color, tapestry needle, basic knitting accessories
Description: This class is for those who wish to go beyond the basics. It covers a variety of finishing topics: the tubular cast on and bind off, working short rows, grafting and duplicate stitch. Learn and practice a potpourri of useful techniques to advance your knitting and finishing skills.
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F109C Single Crochet Entrelac Worked Flat Part I (New & Improved) (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Joyce Renee Wyatt
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $4 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Worsted weight yarn in two colors, US size K crochet hook
Description: The inspiration for this class came from the knitting technique known as Entrelac now re-created in single crochet stitches. Entrelac is worked using squares and triangles that resemble a quilted fabric with a basketweave look. Believe it or not, crocheters can master the technique without the use of Tunisian crochet aka: afghan stitch. In this, the first of a two-part class, you'll learn the basics of the Entrelac technique while working a flat piece using single crochet stitches. Once you understand the basics, you can use the technique with numerous colors to create beautiful quilt-look designs of your own making.
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F110C-Eclectic Bead Necklace for Beginners (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Jenny King
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to bring: 60 beads (these can be a mixture of wood and glass and varying shapes all about 1/4" to 1/2" in size and can be very random as you will see in the illustration), size 6 seed beads can also be used (180 of them will be needed), steel crochet hooks, 1 wash cloth/tea towel
Description: Make and take a necklace in this three hour class (and one for your friend if you bring extra beads). This class is ideal for absolute beginners. You will be admired in your new necklace/bracelet. The Eclectic Necklace will become a favorite gift for friends, and it is a great way to use up all those odd beads from broken necklaces or from your stash. It is especially ideal for those last minute gift ideas. It is both personal and very individual.
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F111C-Crochet 101 (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - Noon
Instructor: Dee Stanziano
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Left handed? Right handed? Knitter? Want to learn the beautiful art of crochet? Then this is the class for you! Participants will learn about the relationship between yarn and hook, the foundation chain, the importance of turning chains, and the single crochet, half-double crochet and the double crochet stitches. Participants will also learn how to properly turn work and keep count of stitches--and how environment effects tension. All that you need you know to get started!
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Friday 6-Hour All Day Classes
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F301C-Magical Mitered Squares (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Darla Fanton
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $7 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Double-ended crochet hook in size J or K, 2 contrasting colors of smooth worsted weight yarn (one may be variegated if desired), stitch marker or safety pin, scissors, tapestry needle
Description: Mitered Squares are magical building blocks. Each block begins by picking up stitches from neighboring blocks. Like magic you have a patchwork fabric but without sewing. When worked with a double-ended crochet hook there is extra magic because the blocks are reversible! Darla will show you the versatility of mitered squares created with the double-hook. Learn to work them alternating light and dark sides or so the entire project has a light and dark side. Learn to place blocks on point or horizontally. Learn to work half blocks for even more options! Design your own blocks and explore the variety of projects you can make using mitered squares!
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F302K-Beyond Creative Knitting (Knitting)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Valentina Devine
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Odd ball yarn, appropriate size knitting needles, crochet hook, darning needle
Description: In this class, the next step beyond Creative Knitting, Valentina guides you through free-form knitting such as circles, swirls, scrumbles and more. Discover how to create extraordinary and beautiful designs while using all those wonderful yarn snippets left over in your knitting basket. Learn to create eye-catching fashions using Valentina's methods.
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F303C-A Stylish Introduction To Hairpin Lace (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Hansen
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $3; OPTIONAL $28 fee for the hairpin lace loom; please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Please bring the following required materials with you to the class: hairpin lace loom will be available to borrow in class; tapestry needle; various size crochet hooks sizes G - I; Size 12 steel hook, “Big Eye” beading needle, a smooth, non-variegated, worsted weight yarn that you think would look good as an evening handbag; crochet thread or other smooth, fine gauge yarn. Optional: bring some size 6 seed beads that coordinate with your yarn.
Description: Hairpin lace creates beautiful open fabrics that look complicated and impressive! The dirty little secret is that this technique is so simple, even a beginning crocheter can do it! Come learn the basics of creating a hairpin lace strip and how to incorporate beads within your strip. In the afternoon, we will learn to join these strips into a delicate handbag using a few different techniques. We will look at example projects and discuss the techniques used to create them.
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F304C-Remake Your Favorite Top in Knit or Crochet (Crochet or Knitting)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Dora Ohrenstein
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Bring, don't wear to class, a well-fitting top, 8 x 11 blank white paper (or larger) and pencil, ruler and/or tape measure, calculator, two or more 6 x 6 swatches showing yarn and stitch patterns you want to use, extra yarn for additional swatches, hooks and needles in a variety of sizes
Description: Learn how to turn a garment you love into a crochet or knit design. We will cover exactly how to measure the garment you bring to class, and based on these measurements, each participant will make a schematic drawing for their top. Then we will analyze the prepared swatches and their suitability to the design. If necessary, another swatch will be made for optimal fit and drape. Finally, we will determine the gauge for each participant's final swatch and do all the necessary math to determine exactly how to create the design. Students will be well on their way to creating a finished pattern for their top.
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F305C-Creative Crochet Lace (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Myra Wood
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: 400 yards of any DK or worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice (no novelty yarns), several sizes of crochet hooks from D-K
Description: Learn a new, freeform approach to a traditional crochet technique by learning "Lace Logic"! You'll learn how to use all the crochet stitches you know and some new ones too to make gorgeous, lacy wearable garments. We'll be working on a freeform shawl or scarf in the class with yarn of your choice. Absolutely any smooth dk or worsted weight yarn is fine! Beginners are welcome along with advanced students who will also enjoy combining their knowledge with this new approach.
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F306K-Shetland Shawls (Knitting)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Joan Schrouder
Price: $140 Members/$180 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $2 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Yarn - approx. 1 1/2 oz (50 gm) fingering or sport wt. - should be smooth and light-colored, 24-29" circ. ndl size 6-7 US (3.75-4.5 mm) to get a loose gauge, 1 DP ndl of same size, markers - can be 5-6 loops of contrasting colored yarn
Description: Shetland shawls remain, even today, among the most elegant forms of traditional knitting. This class will take students through the basics of shaping, incorporating lace into and edging a hankerchief-sized mini shawl, giving the information on extrapolating to full size and teaching the rudiments of dressing (blocking) their shawls. Fundamentals of reading lace charts will also be covered.
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Friday 3-Hour Afternoon Classes
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F200C-Design 2A Edge Shaping (Crochet or Knitting)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Nancy Nehring
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Pencil/pen
Description: After you have mastered designing with rectangular pieces, learn to shape the edges with increases and decreases to improve fit of armholes, necklines, waists. Course covers shaped armholes and sleeve caps, neckline shaping, sleeve shaping, sizing/ease. Designs include Japanese jacket, sweaters with set-in sleeves, tops with various necklines, tapered, Dolman, batwing and kimono sleeves.
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F201K-Tips, Tricks and Hints (Knitting) - Sold Out
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Lily Chin
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: All homework, extra dpns, crochet hooks of various sizes, tapestry needles, extra circular needles, worsted wt. yarn of various light colors, maybe a shank button, dental floss (4", waxed preferred)
Description: Learn all the little secrets to make knitting life easier and better. Find out how to cast on in 2-tail method without running out of the second tail. Join a new skein of yarn or a new color without losing that first stitch. See ways of attaching buttons as you work. Create invisible circular bind offs on a neck where the beginning and end are absolutely imperceptible. Weave in those little ends that are too short to put through a darning needle. Take away lots of small fix-its and improve those details.
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F202K-Double Pickup for Bands (Knitting)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Arenda Holladay
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Light colored worsted weight wool, size 7 circular needle (or appropriate size), size 3 or 4 circular needle
Description: This class will discuss the technique of double pickup along necklines, armholes and button band. You can use this technique to make a garment reversible as there is no wrong side for the pickup edge. It also gives a much more professional look to any garment.
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F203C-Paisleys That Pop! (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Joan Davis
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $7 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to bring: Basic crochet kit, markers, notebook, ruler, class 3 or class 4 yarns in various colors, one or two skeins of novelty yarns, beads appropriate to yarn
Description: Paisley patterns are in all the trends. Don t be left out! This class will teach how to create quick and easy crochet paisley patterns. You can use the paisley patterns for decorations, motifs and embellishments. Five paisley pattern variations will be taught.
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F204C-Design Your Own Stitch Pattern (Crochet)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Marty Miller
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $3 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to bring: Smooth worsted weight yarns and appropriate sized hooks G through K
Description: Yes, you can be a designer too. In this workshop, you will learn (or practice) a few stitch patterns, and then we will discuss how to change them to make them uniquely your own. You will learn how the size of certain stitches affects your pattern, how you can increase or decrease the size of the pattern, how you can incorporate shaping into your pattern and many other variations that you can use.
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F205K-Knitting With Wire (Knitting)
Friday, July 25, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Nancie Wiseman
Price: $70 Members/$90 Non-Members
Materials Fee: $6 Please pay instructor onsite
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to bring: Size 5 wooden or bamboo needles, wire cutters
Description: Nancy found that knitting with copper wire can be an extremely interesting way to create artful knitting. The wire is really easy to knit with on a size 4 knitting needle. The finer the gauge the easier the wire is to work with. Creating home decor items or jewelry is simple with the wire and a few basic tools and supplies that we don't normally carry in our knitting bags. The student will knit a bracelet or a small piece of jewelry using the wire. The techniques for finishing off the wire, adding in new wire and creating shapes will be covered.
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