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Already know how to make a basic granny square and want to just learn how to make a hexagon? Come join us for just the second half of our program, Hexagon Basics. You can bring your own worsted weight yarn and a US H hook for both classes. If you want to start your Hexagon cardigan you will also want to bring bulky weight yarn and a corresponding hook.

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 two 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, all from the perspective of a knitter. Homework: Knit 1 swatch (yes knit) with a light color worsted weight yarn, 30 stitches, at 5 stitches to the inch, give or take, using a US 8 needle. This will yield a swatch approximately 5" wide, knit a square in stockinette slipping the first stitch of every row as if to purl. When casting on, please use a long tail cast on and when binding off, k2tog through the back of the loop. Materials: US H hook, worsted weight wool of a single light color, preferably not the same color as the swatch, 4 locking stitch markers (4 different colors), safety pin or another stitch marker, pen, 1x1 square of paper

Attaching a knit edge to your crochet project Fill in the blank “I don’t like crochet because…” most people who knit sweaters would say they don’t like crochet because they don’t like the way the ribbing looks. I get it, neither do I which is why I prefer to cross crafts and use knitted cuffs and hems on my crochet sweaters, around the neckline though I must admit, I like a bit of crochet which we’ll cover in another one of our skill building sessions this Winter. For the Fall let’s build on what we already have learned and prepare to take on a new crocheted sweater or other wearable garment with ribbing by exploring how to knit cuffs onto our crocheted edges. After class you’ll be ready to tackle a combination project like the Jethro Sweater. Homework: Crochet 2 traditional granny squares 4”x4” using a US G or H hook and worsted weight yarn, seam along two edges to make a tube which we will pretend is the cuff of an arm during class. Class materials: Please bring to class a US 7 9” circular or two 16” circulars or a set of DPNs, contrasting but coordinated worsted weight yarn of a solid color for ease of seeing the stitches or variegated if you are comfortable working with it.

It would seem knitters don’t like to seam so let’s try something different, rather than pulling out the tapestry needle and being miserable while doing it, how about we take your seams in a new direction, with crochet! Yes, it is possible to use your crochet skills to make your knitting life easier. Before class you’ll want to be comfortable with a single crochet and slip stitch. If you’re not up on these or need a refresher, email me at rosann.fleischauer@mac.com to set up a tutoring session at the store. Homework: Knit three swatches of approximately 5” square using worsted weight yarn at a gauge of approximately 5 stitches to the inch in stockinette slipping the first stitch of each row, the precise gauge is not as important as the needle you use. If possible, use US 8/5mm needles and bring a hook of the same diameter, a US H/5mm to class. If you used a different size needle to make your swatches, bring a crochet hook of similar diameter. For class you will also need to bring a second color of worsted weight yarn, approximately 20 grams and tapestry needle. Smooth monotone yarns are easier to work with than those that are textured or multi-colored.

Once you are comfortable working with a chain stitch and double crochet in rows, it’s time turn in a new direction; in the round, to make your first granny square. It’s pretty neat to watch a square grow out from a circle of stitches round by round. In the first hour we’ll work on making a basic granny square, then after an hour social stitching with the stitch night crowd. we’ll reconvene with our second session later to make our first hexagon. You can bring your own worsted weight yarn and a US H hook for both classes. If you want to start your Hexagon cardigan you will also want to bring bulky weight yarn and a corresponding hook.

The provisional cast-on is not as mysterious as it may sound and has a place in your knitting repertoire even though it involves a crochet hook. Let’s talk about why to use it and how to make it together in a short one hour class. For our one hour skill-builder you will need to bring a US H/ 5mm crochet hook and pair of needles (straight or circular it doesn’t matter) in size US H/5mm and some worsted weight yarn, about 3 grams in one color and 10 grams in another color is all you'll need. If you don’t have two colors of yarn, that’s ok, I’ll be sure to bring some to share.

Attaching a crochet edge to your knitting Love to make blankets but hate to knit the borders? Want to give your neckline a bit more visual interest than a standard ribbed edge? Sure you do, let’s talk about how it’s done. Homework: TBD