Name
Three Wee Sheep
Date & Time
Sunday, November 6, 2016, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Category
Projects & Patterns, Toys
Class Details:
Three Wee Sheep is a workshop created around different types of toy construction. While working on three tiny sheep designs the students will learn top-down seamless, bottom-up seamless and separate part toy construction. There will be lots of individual, small group and large group attention in the class. The class includes patterns for three tiny sheep, loads of technique information, demonstrations, and tips and tricks for toy knitting. Students will work hard, learns lots and have tons of fun at the same time! Students will leave being much more confident toy knitters! Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease; working in the round; must be able to work in the round on double-pointed needles starting on a small number of stitches.
Homework:
Check gauge and bring necessary materials. Gauge on worsted weight yarn: 6 sts per inch in stockinette stitch on US size 6/4mm needles or size to obtain gauge.
Supplies for Class:
Around 200 yards of worsted weight yarn in selected sheep colors (more than one color is fine (for faces and legs), the ear doesn’t have to be cream or black, colorful sheep are welcome!). US size 6/4mm double-pointed needles, set of 4; a large baggie of poly-fiber fill; black embroidery floss; yarn needle; scissors; detachable stitch markers; ruler or tape measure.
Day
Sunday