Designing Women

Know just a few crochet stitches but want to learn more?

Want to learn to read a pattern?

Learn the basics of not only reading patterns, but some of the most popular crochet stitches – and if time allows, an extra or two.  This class goes beyond our basic intro class and gives you a chance to really explore crochet with a skilled instructor guiding you and helping you learn how to make your first project - a fabulous scarf.  With instructor Pinka Peck at your side, you will be making a sampler scarf that will have the basic stitches in between more complicated stitches.  There will also be no worries about trying to remember how to do these stitches either with the pattern right in front of you. 

Skill Level:  Beginner but must know how to crochet a decent single or double crochet. This class is not intended for novice students that have never picked up yarn and hook.

Materials:  Luxurious SWTC yarns can be provided for a $30 fee or bring any worsted weight yarn with various size hooks – F through I for gauge. An assortment of colors might be fun for your project.

This class is taught by an independent instructor. Groupons cannot be used for this class.

Based on the book Freeform Style by Prudence Mapstone and Jonelle Raffino, this is a good introduction to freeform crochet and knitting. Most of the project will be in crochet, but some knitting experience would be nice.

Take a simple scarf and learn to embellish with the basics of freeform crochet and knitting. This class is not meant to overwhelm students with tons of motifs and stitches that is the usual case with freeform classes, but to talk about ideas and learn how color and a few well placed motifs can turn a simple idea into something unique and fun.

AS AN ADDED BONUS: All students will get an autographed copy of FREEFORM STYLE by Jonelle Beck and Prudence Mapstone. This is a $30 value!

     It is critical that you bring a plain finished scarf to use as the base for your project.

Materials you should bring:  

At least three different color complimenting yarns, various size hooks and needles.  

One color should be used to make an 8” X 50” scarf that should be completed before class.

We will have an assortment of SWTC yarns in a range of colors available for you to play with during class. This will give you some wonderful additions to your project and its always fun to play in someone elses stash!

Note on homework: Since it is only a 3 hour class, students that do not have their scarves completed may not get the full benefit of the class.  Scarves can be knit or crochet and if a pattern is needed, one will be provided in each method.

This class is taught by Pinka Peck, an independent teacher. Groupons cannot be used for this class. Sorry.