From the Heart Stitchers

Mini-workshop:  Make a Front Post, Back Post Hat Prerequisites: Ability to make a chain, and work a single and double crochet stitch. Technique: Crocheting Instructor: Nancy Wright   Due to potential for inclement weather, this class will be rescheduled.

Mini-workshop:  Learn the Magic Loop Technique Prerequisites: Ability to knit, purl, cast on, and knit in the round. Technique:  Knitting

Mini-workshop:  Planned Pooling with Crochet Learn to create unique, planned patterns (such as argyle) using variegated yarn. Prerequisite: Basic crochet techniques Technique: Crocheting Instructor: Nancy Bouhajja

This is not a learn to knit for beginners. Attendees must already be comfortable knitting small tube type projects using either Magic Loop or double point needles. We will be working with either worsted weight or sock weight yarn, your choice. Please bring needle(s), suitable for the yarn you will be using, either double points … Continue reading Mini-workshop: Knitting Fingerless Mitts

As you may remember, last year we stitched very nice sweaters for Wise County. This year we will learn to crochet an intarsia style hat (not an actual crochet intarsia but an intarsia style, i.e., using more than one color) offering comfort in that cold, cold region and a similar hat in knit at a … Continue reading Mini-workshop: Crochet Hats-of-Many-Colors for Wise County

Due to the complexity of the Moogly Hat pattern, we have decided to offer a continuation of February 14's mini-workshop. Prerequisite: Participation in PART 1 of the mini-workshop Technique: Crocheting Instructor: Nancy Bouhajja Class size limit: 12 Participants

For this class you must already know how to chain, single crochet and double crochet. We will be using worsted weight shop yarn or, if you choose you may bring your own. For this class, please bring a size I or J hook. Prerequisites: Ability to make a chain, and work a single and double … Continue reading Mini-workshop: Front Post/Back Post Crochet

Come and learn to make up to 7 different styles of I-Cords.  These can be used to create ties for cardigans, top knots for hats, straps for bags or purses, and embellishments for work you intend to felt, among other things. Bring a size US# 8, shorter length, double pointed needle set and a cable … Continue reading Mini-workshop: I-Cords