Crochet Classes
All crochet classes will be held at the Sparta United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
GETTING STARTED WITH CROCHETED AMIGURUMI with Amy Palmer
Beginner and beyond
Crocheted amigurumi are those adorable stuffies everyone is making! You want to
make them too so let's get started! From creating the pieces to the assembly and embellishment, this class will give you the skills you need to bring them to life. During class, we'll be making a cute little rabbit. We'll cover the increases, decreases and general shaping guidelines to create all of the parts. Then we'll assemble the parts and embroider details.
Saturday all day - $100.00 plus $12.00 for materials fee
GRANNY SQUARES THROUGH THE AGES with Silver Davin
Advanced beginner and beyond
The Granny Square is an iconic staple that every crocheter recognizes, but have you ever heard its interesting history? From its inspiration as a quilt square look-alike to its prevalence in 60s and 70s home decor to its place in runway fashion today, the GrannySquare has an interesting place in fiber arts history!
In this class we will discuss this quintessentially American crochet square and its place in our history while creating two different squares: one using the first description of the square ever published and one using a modern pattern. We will also explore and discuss different ways of using the granny stitch as well as other shapes that can be made using the basic premise of the famous square.
Friday morning - $45.00 plus $15.00 materials fee
READING CROCHET PATTERNS & DIAGRAMS with Amy Palmer
Advanced beginner and beyond
Crochet patterns are written in a language all their own and the diagrams can also be confusing until you speak the universal language of crochet. Learn to read the language and see how diagrams clearly show where to put the hook and what stitch to make. During class, we'll make a hat to learn to read crochet fluently. Once you know the symbols and notation, you can read stitch patterns in almost any language!
Friday afternoon - $65.00 plus $7.00 materials fee
BIRD’S NEST BAG: TURNING SCRAP INTO TREASURE with Silver Davin
Advanced beginner and beyond
Do you hate throwing away the beautiful bits of yarn that are left over when you finish a project? Do you have a collection of pretty scraps of yarn, fabric, and ribbon that you just couldn’t bear to throw away but have no idea what to do with? If so, this project is perfect for you!
We will be taking all those beautiful bits and bobs and creating a truly unique, one-of-a-kind bag that will make all your friends jealous! We will also be learning the “magic knot” technique, will learn how to make magic yarn out of yarn remnants, and explore other uses for magic yarn!
Saturday afternoon - $50.00 plus $15.00 materials fee
VERY BEGINNING CROCHET with DeAnna Hash
Beginner
You have seen the beautiful crochet work done by your mothers, aunts, and grandmothers, but in our modern world have never had the opportunity to learn this craft. In this class we will start at the very beginning by learning a set of basic stitches. By combining these stitches you can create an infinite variety of items—garments, accessories, home decor, and more. Crochet is both an art and a craft. Begin your journey into the possibilities of crochet.
Saturday morning - $40.00 plus $5.00 materials fee