Weekend Plans

Knitting Sample

Lots to do this weekend as the hours fill up with work that I've got planned in my mind and the need to create takes over.  I'm sure you know what I mean ;P 

I am teaching my Learn to Knit class which lasts two weeks.  I
teach students two common cast on's, the knit and purl stitches, simple lace knitting and two bind off's.  Students get to try out different needle types (circular, straight, wooden, metal etc) to see what they prefer.  It never hurts to try before you buy and many new-comers to knitting are overwhelmed with the choices.  I will also go over important tools/notions,  how to read simple patterns, blocking and even laundering advice.  I find it to be a very relaxing class, as we have fun chatting while practicing each stitch and isn't that what knitting is all about?  Creating while having fun.  If you are interested in taking this class, I will be offering more throughout the year.  You can check the "Classes & Workshops" tab to see the schedule and if there is something you would like to learn that isn't on the list, please let me know.  I am very accommodating and will offer private lessons as well.

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Crochet Lace Collar

Handspun Buttons

Handspun Buttons

I have been working on a lace collar from May's Piecework Magazine.  It is based on a great story called "Of Heros, Hooks, and Heirlooms”  by Faye Silton, about a girl who learns to crochet to share a portion of her family's history.  Children in her class are asked to bring in a family heirloom and discuss it.  The girl in the book's family was in WWII and had to leave all their belongings behind.  She did have a photo though and decided to make the lace collar her mother was wearing and bring that to class as her heirloom piece. I'm still looking for the book so I can read it in more depth.  

I have also been crocheting buttons, they add a unique finishing touch to many projects.  I have also been making buttons from polymer clay and find them so much fun! 

Forrester Spindle

Processed Romney Wool

I have been spinning a Romney sample for June's Sheep Study on my Forrester sheep spindle (how fitting!).  I have processed it from its raw, dirty form to this shimmery beautiful form.