Here is a link to a blog I did for Fancy Tiger recently-
http://fancytiger.blogspot.com/2011/01/tunisian-crochet.html
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Where to begin?
I've been wanting to start a blog for ages, but haven't quite known where to begin. This project seems like the perfect subject, so here goes!
I began this afghan a couple of months ago. It's a sample for a class I am teaching at Fancy Tiger Crafts. I've wanted to offer some sort of "next step" class for crocheters. I feel that there are many crocheters out there who know a couple of stitches and can make some pretty great items with these basic stitches, but I want to show crocheters, and non-crocheters, that you can make a big impact by expanding your repertoire just a little bit or by doing something new with an old, comfortable stitch. Crochet is so versatile.
I struggled a bit with choosing each square. Originally, I was going to do all of these intricate motifs, but I quickly realized that if I couldn't finish a square in a couple of hours, it was pointless to try to teach someone who might have less experience. I want the class to be fun! I decided to stick to the basics- shells, granny squares- but add in a few more difficult techniques- ribbing, cables, Tunisian crochet- for a challenge.
The class begins on Saturday, January 15th, 2011 and will meet each third Saturday each month for the entire year. Participants will gradually build on their basic skills- the first two squares are variations on the single crochet stitch. My hope is that everyone will make more than one square per month and have a 24-36 square afghan at the end of the year.
I used 10 shades Blue Sky Alpaca Dyed Organic Cotton. I did borrow a couple of motifs from some talented crocheters whom I will credit in the pattern, but most of the squares are my own simple design. Thanks to Amber at Fancy Tiger Crafts for the great photos!
Here is the link to Fancy Tiger's Class schedule- http://fancytiger.com/afghan.html
I began this afghan a couple of months ago. It's a sample for a class I am teaching at Fancy Tiger Crafts. I've wanted to offer some sort of "next step" class for crocheters. I feel that there are many crocheters out there who know a couple of stitches and can make some pretty great items with these basic stitches, but I want to show crocheters, and non-crocheters, that you can make a big impact by expanding your repertoire just a little bit or by doing something new with an old, comfortable stitch. Crochet is so versatile.
I struggled a bit with choosing each square. Originally, I was going to do all of these intricate motifs, but I quickly realized that if I couldn't finish a square in a couple of hours, it was pointless to try to teach someone who might have less experience. I want the class to be fun! I decided to stick to the basics- shells, granny squares- but add in a few more difficult techniques- ribbing, cables, Tunisian crochet- for a challenge.
The class begins on Saturday, January 15th, 2011 and will meet each third Saturday each month for the entire year. Participants will gradually build on their basic skills- the first two squares are variations on the single crochet stitch. My hope is that everyone will make more than one square per month and have a 24-36 square afghan at the end of the year.
I used 10 shades Blue Sky Alpaca Dyed Organic Cotton. I did borrow a couple of motifs from some talented crocheters whom I will credit in the pattern, but most of the squares are my own simple design. Thanks to Amber at Fancy Tiger Crafts for the great photos!
Here is the link to Fancy Tiger's Class schedule- http://fancytiger.com/afghan.html
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