Sept. 20 (Mon.), 7-9 p.m. 3 weeks
Felting is for crochet as well as knitting. Learn the basics of crochet by making a wool brimmed hat that you felt in the washing machine. Because you shape the hat as you crochet and then shrink it, you end up with a durable and stable brimmed hat. You will be working with a heavy worsted wool yarn. By Debbie Matthias.
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Oct. 16 (Sat.), 1-4 pm, 1 day
Learn the basics of chain, slip stitch, single and double crochet and more while making a granny square. You will work with two colors of worsted weight cotton yarn to make a square. A good refresher course or one for the first-time crocheter.
By Debbie Matthias.
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Dec.4 (Sat.), 1-4 pm, 1 day
Learn the basics of chain, slip stitch, single and double crochet and more while making a granny square. You will work with two colors of worsted weight cotton yarn to make a square. A good refresher course or one for the first-time crocheter.
By Debbie Matthias.
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Nov. 20 (Sat.), 1-4 pm 1 day
Tunisian Crochet-- also known as Afghan stitch-- is like a cross between knitting and crocheting. Students will learn the basics of this style of crochet that uses a very long crochet hook, Tunisian crochet creates a fabric that is flat and has a unique texture. By Debbie Matthias.
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Oct. 11 (Mon.), 7-9 pm (skip 10/25) 3 weeks
Crocheters looking to hop on the sock craze can do so with this simple design. The pattern uses a toe-up method allowing crocheters to try on their sock as they work along. Once students get beyond the toe, foot, and heel, the rest moves along quickly. This is a class for intermediate crocheters. By Debbie Matthias.
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Starts Nov. 8 (Mon.), 7-9 pm (skip 11/22 & 12/6) 5 weeks
The traditional granny square is timeless and is probably as old as crocheting itself. In this class, students will use the booklet "99 Granny Squares to Crochet" ($9.95) and pick from the various patterns to create the ever-useful afghan. Students will have time to crochet a stack of granny squares during the skip weeks. During the last week of class, Debbie will show you how to assemble your squares, and give tips on how to finish your afghan. Warning: you may not want to finish because these granny squares are addictive! By Debbie Matthias.
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