ILSE WATKINS has worked with yarn in one form or another as far back as she can remember. To amuse her young children, her mother gave her and her brother crochet hooks and yarn, and they proceeded to make crochet chains going through the whole house.  Ilse picked up knitting in 2nd grade in school in Germany.  She made her first poncho at age nine and then never stopped crocheting and knitting. In high school she and her friends had knitting projects going under their desks in class.  She discovered Tunisian Crochet in 2020 and was fascinated. It looked like she had found the bridge between knitting and crochet.  All knit stitches, all crochet stitches can be done in Tunisian crochet, even fair isle, cables and so much more.

TUNISIAN CROCHET: BEYOND THE BASICS - Advanced beginner and beyond

This is a class for those who are familiar with Tunisian Crochet and are comfortable using it in simple projects like blankets, shawls, etc. and are ready for to move on. We will take a look at different techniques for increases and decreases as well as reading patterns, popular stitches like the honey comb, working in the round, helpful tips and tricks, different cast on options, how to avoid the curl and getting even edges, cables and color work. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and projects (started or intended) to class. 1 to 12 students.

 Prerequisite skills:  Knowledge of basic Tunisian stitches

 Pre-class homework:  None

 Students bring:  Nothing, hooks will be provided by teacher

Instructor: Ilse Watkins

 Materials fee:  None - teacher will supply practice yarn, which can be taken home

 Date and time: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9:00am to 12:00pm

 Class fee:  $45.00