I've been giving a lot of thought to simple shapes. You know the kind, square, rectangle, triangle, circle. There has been some small controversy over some projects offered for demos and classes and the like. Some things are boring. This could be true. But then again, it might not.
As I've been going about my daily routines, my mind has been free to think on this. The basic drop shoulder sweater is 4 rectangles (front, back, and both sleeves). Kitchen linens are rectangles or squares. Bath linens are rectangles or squares. Basic fingerless mitts are rectangles. Scarves are really really long rectangles or a series of squares or small rectangles. Simple hats can be wide and short rectangles. Long stocking caps are very long, thin triangles. Coasters can be any shape to protect your furniture or floors. Socks in their most basic profile are two rectangles with a square. Skirts are usually rectangles but could be squares, depending on length. Purses, bags and most other mundane things are rectangles or squares. Circles can be almost anything but hats (tams) and skirts (circle with a hole in the middle) come to mind first with purses a close third. Trapezoids, or triangles with one point cut off straight across, are great for A-line skirts and more importantly sleeves.
The purpose for these is making straight sides and ends, or if your aesthetic is asymmetrical, a straight slant that is consistent (but that is not a simple shape). The real artistry lies in the patterns you choose to execute, the stitch pattern you choose to use once you have the basics and the embellishments you add to your projects. Everyone starts with the same basics when learning to knit, crochet, quilt, sew. It just needs broken down no matter what skill we are learning. Sewing requires accurate cutting, straight seams and even hems to avoid the homemade look as opposed to a handmade look. Quilting needs consistent seaming and straight cuts. Knitting and crochet work need to have straight lines so you know that you are not increasing in unexpected places or a "perfect" circle so you know you are consistently increasing.
How many shapes that are simple can you see in your life?
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Saturday, March 2, 2013
Sunday, February 10, 2013
New Schedules and some time off
In an effort to have sufficient time for everything coming up, one son with his fiance is coming for a visit around Easter. The same son is graduating and getting married in the month for weddings. I also wanted to make sure I had enough classes scheduled for everyone to be happy and get what they need.
Here are my classes thru the end of July. I don't want to think of August or the last third of the year just yet.
Beginner Knit Classes which are held Thursday nights unless otherwise noted are first.
Here are my classes thru the end of July. I don't want to think of August or the last third of the year just yet.
Beginner Knit Classes which are held Thursday nights unless otherwise noted are first.
Discover
Knit Stitch Class All Classes are 6 –
8:30 pm
February 28
April 4
April 6 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)
May 2
May 30
July 25
Discover Purl
Stitch Class All Classes are 6 – 8:30
pm
March 7
April 11
April 13 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)
May 9
June 6
July 5
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Pattern Stitches Class All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm
February 14
March 14
April 18
April 20 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)
May 16
June 27
July 6 (Saturday 9 – 11:30am)
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Cables Class All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm
February 21
March 21
April 25
April 27 (Saturday 9 – 11:30 am)
May 23
June 7
Beginner Crochet classes are next up. These are held every Monday night unless otherwise noted.
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Single Crochet All
Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm
March 11
April 1
April 29
June 24
July 23
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the Tall Stitches of Crochet All
Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 6
June 3
July 29
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Granny Squares All
Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm
February 18
March 18
April 22
May 13
June 10
July 31
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Textured Stitches All
Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm
February 25
April 22
May 20
June 5
Advanced Knit classes are held Friday nights unless otherwise noted.
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Baby Knits Class All Classes are 6 –
8:30 pm
Kimono March 1
Blanket & Booties April 5
Kimono May 3
Blanket & Booties May 31
Kimono July 26
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Mitered Knitting Class All Classes are
6 – 8:30 pm
March 8
April 12
May 10
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Fair Isle Class/Learn to Fair Isle All
Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm
February 15
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 28
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Time To Knit Classes All Classes are 6
– 8:30 pm
March 22 Socks Toe Up
April 26 Double Knitting
May 24 Socks Top Down
Advanced Crochet classes are the final classes scheduled.
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Baby Crochet Class All Classes are 6
– 8:30 pm
Rattle March 6
Hooded Blanket April 3
Rattle May 1
Hooded Blanket May 29
Rattle July 24
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Throws and Wraps in Crochet Class All
Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm
Lace Openwork Wrap February 13
One Piece Granny Throw March 13
Lace Openwork Wrap April 10
One Piece Granny Afghan May 8
Lace Openwork Wrap June 26
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Crochet Gifts Class All Classes are
6 – 8:30 pm
February 20
March 20
April 17
May 15
Discover Time to Crochet Classes All Classes are 6 – 8:30 pm
February 27 Tapestry Crochet
March 2 Knook
April 24 Broomstick Lace
May
22 Afghan Patterns
The last thing to note are yarn nights.
Yarn Nights are
times for you to get a question answered about a stitch, yarn or pattern
question that doesn’t require a full class.
You can also sit and stitch with me at this time. Times are 6 – 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted.
February 26
March 19
April 23
May 21
June 1 (Saturday, 1 – 4 pm)
July 30
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Getting ready for Open House
Open House September 9
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come meet the instructors!
As the knitting and crochet instructor, I know I will be there all 4 hours to talk to anyone and everyone who wants to discuss classes. I know someone will be available to discuss the Wilton Cake Decorating, Grumbacher Art Painting classes, Bead Corner Design Academy classes, Paper Ed classes, Spotted Canary School, Martha Stewart classes, kid classes, birthday parties, and more. Come check out what we have available.
My display will include projects from all available classes. I start with the basics of knit and crochet and offer classes in some of the advanced techniques, such as loom knitting, sock knitting, double knitting, broomstick lace, intarsia, mosiac crochet, filet crochet, beaded crochet and knitting, and how to work with some of the newer novelty yarns. If there is something you want to learn and don't see an offering for that class, let me know and I can tailor a class for you and any interested friends.
My classes include individual attention and learning the basics of the stitches and pattern reading. There is also a yarn department tour where a quick discussion about the variety of yarns and tools available take place. We will also cover gauge and gauge swatches and their uses during classes.
Crochet Classes start with the basics of chaining and how to do the foundation stitches that all crochet is built on up to and including the common shells, clusters and granny square. More advanced Crochet classes are available after the basics are learned and textural stitches, working in the round, natural folds, construction, reading charts and lace are tackled.
Knit classes start with the basics of casting on and how to knit and purl and move through patterning and cables in the beginner classes. The more advanced classes include learning more about shaping, working in the round, touching on fair isle, charted knitting and mitered knitting.
I even offer ideas to get you started on how to take the most basic pattern and change it so you have something completely different looking but still stay within your skill level. Discussions can take place about trying new techniques you want to learn and how to incorporate them into something smaller to test.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
February Class Schedule
February 2012 | ||||||
Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
1 | 2 Discover Knit | 3 Discover Baby Knit | 4 | |||
5 | 6 Discover Tall Stitches | 7 | 8 Discover Throws & Wraps Crochet | 9 Discover Purl | 10 Discover Throws & Wraps Knit | 11 Demo 11 - 1 |
12 | 13 Discover Texture Stitches | 14 Happy Valentine’s Day | 15 Discover Gifts Crochet | 16 Discover Pattern Stitches | 17 Discover Gifts Knit | 18 |
19 | 20 Discover Granny Squares | 21 | 22 Discover Time to Crochet Filet Crochet | 23 Discover Cables | 24 Discover Time to Knit Socks Pt. 2 Toes | 25 |
26 | 27 Discover Single Crochet | 28 | 29 | |||
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