Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Crochet Classes @ The Village Sheep!


I am delighted to announce I will be teaching local crochet classes at The Village Sheep located in Washington Depot, Connecticut, this fall! To reserve your seat, please contact Maggie at 860.868.9276.

Please contact me if you have any questions about any class(es) you are interested in.

~Dee


Crochet Cap: Crocheting-in-the-Round
Have you crocheted a circle that ended up looking like an ameba, or have it accidentally "cup?" In this class participants will work on crocheting a simple fall/winter hat while learning the rules of crocheting in the round. Participants should know the basics of crochet, such as foundation chains and single crochet stitches.
Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate
When: Thursday, September 30, 2010Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $25 plus supplies

Pattern will be provided to participants.

One-Piece Mittens
Learn to crochet perfect fitting mittens even the beginner crocheter can create! Perfect for gift-giving!
Skill Level: Easy
When: Saturday, October 9, 2010Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $25 plus supplies

Pattern formula will be provided to participants.

Beautiful Crochet Trims
Have you ever wondered how to add crochet trim to your knit work? Figuring out the hook size, and how many stitches will become a breeze after attending this class. Participants will need to bring with them at least 2 knitted (or crocheted) squares of at least 8" in size to practice on, as well as a variety of crochet hooks. Participants may bring with them any crochet trim pattern book they'd like to have help with.

Skill Level: Easy
When: Saturday, October 9, 2010Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $25 plus supplies

Tumbling Cluster Scarf
What happens when crochet stitches are stacked and linked? It creates a very unique looking fabric with “soft & springy” stitches! In this class participants will learn the trick of linking clustered stitches to create a scarf both rich in texture and style!
Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate
When: Friday, October 22, 2010Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $25 plus supplies

Dee's popular "Tumbling Clusters Autumn Scarf" pattern will be provided to participants.

Crochet 101: The Absolute Beginner
Right handed? Left handed? More experienced as a knitter but need to know how to crochet in order to add those perfect touches to your projects? If you've answered yes, then this is the class for you! This class is designed with the absolute beginner in mind: learn how to properly start your work, the importance of the foundation chain, how to create the single crochet, how to count stitches, how to build on your work to create wonderful fabric, and how to properly end off. Everything you need to know to properly start your journey into the world of crochet!
Skill Level: Absolute Beginner
When: Tuesday, November 2, 2010Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $25 plus supplies **student will need a how-to crochet book/booklet**


Crochet 101: The Absolute Beginner
Right handed? Left handed? More experienced as a knitter but need to know how to crochet in order to add those perfect touches to your projects? If you've answered yes, then this is the class for you! This class is designed with the absolute beginner in mind: learn how to properly start your work, the importance of the foundation chain, how to create the single crochet, how to count stitches, how to build on your work to create wonderful fabric, and how to properly end off. Everything you need to know to properly start your journey into the world of crochet!
Skill Level: Absolute Beginner
When: Sunday, November 7, 2010Time: 11:00 PM- 1:00 PM
Cost: $25 plus supplies **student will need a how-to crochet book/booklet**

Tunisian-on-the-Short
Tunisian crochet is traditionally created with a long crochet hook. But what if you could make your stitches vertically rather than horizontally? We're talking about linking stitches together to create beautiful stitches on the fly for a solid fabric or for adding an interesting design accent to any work/pattern! NOTE: This class was sold out at the 2009 & 2010 CGOA Summer Conferences.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
When: Sunday, November 7, 2010Time: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Cost: $30 plus supplies

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