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Lacy Shawl – Riverhouse Hookers 5 Week Crochet Project for Third Term 2014

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lake_agnes_mezzamayI have designed the beautiful, lacy “Lake Agnes Shawl” to introduce the students to top down, triangular shawl construction.

During the 5 week course they’ll learn:
• How to create a top down, centre start triangular shawl.
• To read from a chart.
• The V stitch.
• Picot stitch.
• How increases affect the shape and size of the shawl.
• How to customise the size of your shawl.
• How to apply a fancy border stitch.
• How to block your finished shawl.

Skills required:
US single, double and half double crochet stitches (UK double, treble and half treble crochet stitches)

Materials required:
Natural 4ply, yarn such as Holst Garn Coast and/or Holst Garn Supersoft 100% Wool in two shades, 2 x50g cakes for the main body of the shawl, 1 x 50g cake for the trim
4mm crochet hook

 

Course dates:
Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:30pm 16th September – 14th October 2014

Venue:
Riverhouse Barn, Walton-on-Thames

5 Week Beginners Crochet Course – 8th October – 12th November 2014

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A 5 week course starting at the beginning of October at the Riverhouse Barn, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey and will consist of a group of 6-10 students. The course costs £45 for 5 x 2 hour lessons.

Week 1 Beginners Crochet Course: Wednesday 8th October 2014, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 2 Beginners Crochet Course: Wednesday 15th October 2014, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 3 Beginners Crochet Course: Wednesday 22nd October 2014, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 4 Beginners Crochet Course: Wednesday 29th October 2014, 7:30-9:30pm
Week 5 Beginners Crochet Course: Wednesday 12th November 2014, 7:30-9:30pm

Please note, Week 5 was originally scheduled for 5th November but since that’s Bonfire Night it’s been moved to the following week to accommodate more students.

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Details:

Suitable for complete beginners or those wanting to brush up on their basic skills, I use a specially developed small project to teach you how to make a pot holder using a solid granny square.
You will learn all the essential techniques that can be applied to most basic projects such as:

  • choosing the right size hook and yarn
  • how to hold your hook and yarn
  • chaining
  • slip stitch, single & double crochet
  • how to make a square
  • how to change colours
  • how to join motifs using sewing and crochet
  • how to make a cord
  • how to finish off

The course includes:

5 x 2 hour practical classes, spread over 5 weeks.
Detailed class notes including photos to help you practise at home.
Complete pdf pattern at end.
Email support during the duration of the course.
Suggestions for other projects you could attempt using your newly acquired skills.
I can also offer a starter kit containing the correct yarn, hooks and other accessories needed for the project.

This is a great way to learn a new hobby in a friendly setting where you can meet new people and hopefully make friends too!

To express and interest or for more details, please contact me.