2024 has been a busy one for private lessons and hosted events thanks to my dedicated fans and the success of Cozy Coastal Knits. I don’t post private events here so if you do want to schedule one or attend one, fill out my contact sheet here: https://firstbytedesigns.com/contact/
There are a few public programs and I want to make sure everyone knows they are invited so I will post them here as they are scheduled….
Ongoing – The Common, Boxford, MA 10am, our first town yarn bombing. This one was a lot of fun because it was moved around town for the summer. It’s first stop, the town common across the street from The Center at 10 Elm. You’ll have to drive through town to find its next stop….
August 12 – This one was so much fun I had to leave it posted here …. City Hall, Chicopee MA 9:30am we got together on the green there to decorate the trees in front of City Hall,. The official kick off ribbon cutting was at 4pm with Mayor John Vieau on hand to kick off the event, thank you!
October 16th – The Unruly Stitch in Weston Massachusetts will be hosting a granny square class from 1-3. click here to let me know you are coming to the class, we’re capping it at four students so book early then pay for it and your class supplies at the store before the class. Here are the class details: A granny square is like a plain sheet of paper. Sure, it comes in different colors, textures, sizes and weights however in and of itself, it’s not very exciting until you use it as an integral part of your creative process. During our two hour class we will explore the basic structure of a granny square as we make one traditional style square using a basic worsted weight wool. Our second square will not be a square at all, we’ll step it up as a more interesting polygon. You will leave the class with a new respect for the humble Granny square and how to bring it to life in your crochet journey.
Pre-requisites: Ability to chain, single crochet, double crochet, knowledge of how to count stitches
Homework: Crochet 1 swatch with light color worsted weight yarn consisting of 6 rows of single crochet, 6 rows of double crochet and six rows of treble crochet. This swatch will be used for reference purposes during the class. 20 stitches wide x 18 rows tall.
Materials: US H hook, worsted weight wool of a single color, 5 locking stitch markers (4 one color and 1 in a different color)
Class price $75 per student, maximum class size 4 students
October 19th – New York Sheep and Wool, Rhinebeck NY. Booksigning at the Merritt Books book booth I’ll be signing copies of Cozy Coastal Knits.
November 13th – The Unruly Stitch in Weston, MA will be hosting Crochet for Knitters from 12 -2 pm. click here to let me know you are coming to the class, we’re capping it at four students so book early then pay for it and your class supplies at the store before the class.
Class details: Starting something new can be difficult, but crochet isn’t something new to any fiber artist. At your core, you understand the basics of yarn, stitch counts and how to read a chart or text. In this class we will apply your existing knowledge to a new medium, crochet. Come explore the fundamentals of crochet as we work together on a simple project to foster the learning process. In our three hour class we will start by exploring the following; pairing of yarn and hook, gauge, the chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. Once we all have a good base and our first crochet swatch, we’ll review the basics of reading stitches, charts and patterns as we begin our first project together; crocheting a decorative edge onto our knitted swatch.
Homework: Knit 1 6”x6” swatch (yes knit) with worsted weight yarn and US 8 needles
Materials: US H hook, worsted weight wool of a single color
Class price $75/student maximum class size 4 students.
November 14th– The Unruly Stitch in Weston Massachusetts will be hosting a granny square class from 2:30 – 4:30. click here to let me know you are coming to the class, we’re capping it at four students so book early then pay for it and your class supplies at the store before the class. Here are the class details: A granny square is like a plain sheet of paper. Sure, it comes in different colors, textures, sizes and weights however in and of itself, it’s not very exciting until you use it as an integral part of your creative process. During our two hour class we will explore the basic structure of a granny square as we make one traditional style square using a basic worsted weight wool. Our second square will not be a square at all, we’ll step it up as a more interesting polygon. You will leave the class with a new respect for the humble Granny square and how to bring it to life in your crochet journey.
Pre-requisites: Ability to chain, single crochet, double crochet, knowledge of how to count stitches
Homework: Crochet 1 swatch with light color worsted weight yarn consisting of 6 rows of single crochet, 6 rows of double crochet and six rows of treble crochet. This swatch will be used for reference purposes during the class. 20 stitches wide x 18 rows tall.
Materials: US H hook, worsted weight wool of a single color, 5 locking stitch markers (4 one color and 1 in a different color)
Class price $75 per student, maximum class size 4 students
November 29th – Thanks to a grant from the Bellingham Cultural Council and the generosity of the Franklin Cultural Council, we’re spending three hours at the Franklin Public Library working on crochet skills, they’re working on the posting now
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