Crochet!

Looking for some fun crochet gifts or accessories for the holidays? There are still a few openings in these classes. Call the shop at 805-654-9500 to register.

Wild Flower Sweater -
A surprisingly easy-to-make sweater, with a variety of options to make it just right for you. We'll start with the beautiful back medallion, then you decide - cropped or long back; long, short or no sleeves; rounded or straight front; buttons, shawl pin or leave it open? This sweater uses basic crochet stitches and has step-by-step directions. A perfect choice for your first crocheted garment.

Four Sessions-Wednesdays, October 16 (6-9pm), October 30, November 13 and December 4, 6-8 pm; $80, supplies not included.


Beaded Wrist-itts - 

Elegant or funky, depending on your yarn/bead choices, these wrist-itts are fashionable, functional and fun. Make them into wrist-warmers or fingerless mitts; long or short, beaded or not; the choices are all yours. This is a great project to learn, or practice, beading techniques; simple ribbing; and working in the round. You'll be surprised by how easy these are to make - and how little yarn they use! 

One Session-Saturday, October 19, 12:30 to 3:30 pm; $30, supplies not included. 


Cotton Market Bag - 
Practical doesn't have to be boring. This market bag will stretch to hold your shopping treasures and look great doing it. And it's easily customized - change the width, length, color(s), handle size and more. Oh, did we mention it makes a great gift? So practical.  

One Session-Tuesday, October 29, 6 to 9 pm; $30, supplies not included. 

Star Bag -

Thick yarn, large hook, interesting stitch = quick-to-finish bag that will look great carrying your latest yarn project, toting your everyday essentials, or giving as a gift. Worked in the round, using a vintage "star" stitch, this bag is easily customized for size, handles, color and more. 

 

One Session-Saturday, November 9, 12:30 to 3:30 pm; $30, supplies not included.

 

Crochet Away The New Year

Ready to learn some new stitches? Saturday's crochet class - the first of the new year - features a project that looks great in any weight yarn.

Diagonal Color Scarf

This colorful, textured scarf uses multi-color yarn (such as Mochi Plus) worked on the diagonal to produce a self-striping design. This is a fun, easy stitch pattern that you'll use again and again, for shawls, afghans, baby blankets and more. Class is scheduled for Saturday January 15, 12:30 - 3:30 pm. Reservations for this class can be made by calling the shop at 805-654-9500.

Have you tried Tunisian crochet yet? Open, lacy stitches make this graceful scarf one you'll wear again and again.

Starlight Tunisian Scarf

We'll build on basic Tunisian stitches, and using a simple two-row repeat, create a double-crochet shell pattern that has great drape and character. If you don't already know the Tunisian Simple Stitch, please arrive to class 30 minutes early and we'll get you up to speed before class starts.The Starlight Tunisian Scarf class is Tuesday, January 18, 6 - 9 pm. Class reservations can be made by calling the shop at 805-654-9500. For a listing of all our great classes, please visit the calendar on our website.