I’m also starting a six-year hand-spinning course through the OHS this month. I’m so excited to spend 10 days immersed in fibre with a bunch of “fibre people”.
I’m teaching the following classes in May at Passionknit in Toronto. Please register in advance either by coming into the shop or calling Passionknit at (416) 322-0688:
Beginner Crochet – Little Fishy
Learn the basics of crochet in this fun class. Learn basic crochet stitches, how to read a pattern, increasing and decreasing. Participants will be working on a cute fish-shaped potholder! (Peachy) Tues. May 17, 7 – 9pm. $30 plus materials.*
The Entrelac Technique - Noro Silk Garden Lite Scarf!
If you’re interested in Entrelac, this is the class for you! We will be going over the technique, and participants will be inspired by the beautiful Noro colours! Please know how to knit, purl, pick up stitches and read a pattern. (Pinchy) Thurs. May 19 or Tues. May 31, 7 – 9pm. $30 plus materials.*
Finishing Techniques – Seams and Picking Up Stitches
This class is for those who are interested in augmenting their finishing skills. We will go over the most used seaming techniques (the mattress stitch and the back stitch) and learn how to pick-up stitches. We will also talk about the importance of blocking and go over other useful terms and definitions. Students will be required to make three 3” by 3” stockinette stitch squares out of a medium weight yarn and block them in time for the class. Please bring the following to class: your knitted squares, contrasting yarn, darning needle, scissors and knitting needles of same size used to make squares. Please note that the homework is to be done independently and no instruction will be given prior to class. (Pinchy) Thurs. May 26, 7 – 9pm. $30*
Class Rating:
Peachy = All Levels
Pinchy = Medium
Persnickety = Difficult
*Please bring your knitting tool bag to class: Needles, stitch markers, scissors, note pad, etc. Also, please roll any skeins into balls before class!
