Sunday, December 20th:Pushmi~Pullyu Crochet Workshop @ The Local Needle, Macclenny, FL
This workshop is named after the Pushmi~Pullyu animal featured in the Doctor Dolittle novel written by Huge Lofting. A Pushmi~Pullyu is the beloved two-headed alpaca/antelope (depending upon which version of the story you know) that delights everyone.
Many crocheters look at their work in one direction, from left to right, or from right to left. Is it possible crochet can have more than one direction? And if so, what are the benefits?
In this popular 3-hour workshop taught at the National CGOA Conferences, Dee will have participants exploring the amazing possibilities of what happens when crochet is turned around! Not just by turning your work, but by watching what happens when stitches are created backwards! Crocheting in opposite directions has its rewards! Pattern to create Dee's award-winning scarf will be provided to participants.
Materials Needed: 2 skeins of smooth DK or worsted weight yarn, simple in texture and color. Crochet hook for yarn chosen. Optional: beaded trim.
Crochet Experience needed: participants should be comfortable with creating the foundation chain, single crochet stitches, keeping tension, counting stitches.
Class size is limited; contact Joan to register!
Monday, December 21st:Crochet Meet-Up!
Wear your crochet finery, or bring your favorite crochet projects for some Show & Tell while enjoying great food and great crochet conversation! Bring a crocheted/knitted/purchased teddy bear to donate to
Fire Station #25 located in Jacksonville, FL. Firefighters will then donate your teddy bear to children in distress when they are out on calls!When: Monday, December 21 at 2:00 PM
Where: Harpoon Louie's (http://www.harpoonlouies.net/)
4070 Hershel St, #8
Jacksonville, FL
RSVP: to me by leaving a message here, on Ravelry, or send me an email. Headcount is needed so the restaurant will know if additonal staff is needed.
2 comments:
We so look forward to your visit and at such a festive time of the year!
Safe Travels!
I just want you to know that I still think of your Pushmi-Pullyu class I took in 2008. Though it dredged up a lot of angst from when I was seven (I'm now 41) trying to learn to crochet (as a leftie, being taught by a rightie), I still tinker with this technique for "therapeutic reasons." It really does challenge the mind and your hands:)
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