Thursday, October 01, 2009

One Hell of an Accomplishment!

This is the Girasole by Jared Flood. The yarn is Cascade 220 in Goldenrod. I used 8 and a half skeins. I cast this on on June 21st, Summer Solstice and finished it the day before yesterday.
It still has to be washed and blocked. I'll post new pics once that's done.



Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Lessons Available!

I am available for private lessons in either crochet or knitting.

1st lesson is $15 for one hour.
This lesson is hands on instruction to get you started.
You will need one skein of worsted weight yarn in a light color, wool or acrylic.
For crochet you will need a Size I hook, for knitting you will need a pair of Size 8 needles.

2nd lesson is $20 for one hour.
With this lesson I will give you handouts on yarns, we'll discuss different weights, fiber types and their various uses. We'll also continue your hands on instruction.

3rd lesson is $20 for one hour.
Basic pattern reading, stitch abbreviations, difficulty scale and gauge. Continued hands on.

Additional lessons and specialized instruction $20 for one hour.