Mini Classes for our June 2002 Meeting

Sarah Hauschka, besides being a skillful knitter and spinner, is also a nurse. She will lead a discussion about the painful side of knitting (overuse syndrome) and how to avoid it. She has some exercises that may be beneficial. Sharing our experiences may give each of us new ideas.

PHILOSOPHER'S WOOL

Mary Mara recently completed a gorgeous Philosopher's Wool sweater, and learned some wonderful techniques while doing it. If you are contemplating trying one of these kits or are struggling with one, this is a good place to get advice. If you have made a Philosopher's Wool sweater, please bring it and add your thoughts to the discussion.

TROUBLESHOOTING SOCK PROBLEMS

Betsy McCarthy is well known to many of us for her skill in both knitting socks and teaching others how to make them. She will focus on the major sock knitting challenges and also demonstrate and teach the crossover join. Materials: Bring double pointed needles and appropriate scrap yarn to learn the join, socks in progress and any questions you may have. Everyone is welcome, but session may be most useful to those who have already made some socks.

SHORT ROWS

Pat Brunner will explain short rows. This is a terrific technique for shaping, and works its magic in other ways as well as an alternative to intarsia, for example. Materials: Bring a couple of different colors of yarn and your needles if you want to try it.

BEADED KNITTING

Karen Fujita has done beaded knit and crochet projects, and will demonstrate the beading techniques she uses. She also has a quick and easy method to crochet a beaded rope. Materials: Bring any of your beads you may want to try.

NEEDLE FELTING

Evelyn Clark will talk about and demonstrate the technique of needle felting. She has become fascinated with it, as it is a wonderful way to decorate and embellish (and even mend) your knitted projects.

MITERED SQUARES

Suzanne Sullivan will show at least 2 ways of doing double decreases and how to attach one square to the next. She will have samples and printed handouts and will include instructions for triangles (although there won't be time to teach those). Materials: Some scraps of sport, jumper or DK weight WOOL and appropriate size needles for your yarn.