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Mar Gee Farr Workshop

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Embellish Your Knitting

MarGee Farr workshop1You will learn how to integrate simple basic embroidery stitches to enhance your knitting. Mar Gee will also demonstrate a fancy knotted fringe. She will show you a variety of uses for I-cord, and you will make a tassel.

Cost: $30

HOMEWORK

Make a swatch: Cast on 60 stitches using a dk or worsted yarn in a light-to-medium solid color and an appropriate needle. Work K2 P2 rib for 3 1/2 inches. Then change to stockinette stitch and work another 3 1/2 inches.

If you make two swatches like this, you will be able to turn them into a pair of embellished fingerless gloves/wrist warmers.

MarGee Farr workshop4 wristletsSUPPLIES

  • Homework swatch(es)
  • Contrasting yarn colors for embroidery (may be multicolored)
  • Blunt tapestry needle(s)
  • Sharp scissors
  • Crochet hook
  • Notebook
  • Pen or pencil
  • A partial ball of yarn if you would like to make a tassel.
  • Double pointed needles (2) and
  • An appropriate partial ball of yarn for making I-cord

 

Details

Date:
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Venue

San Dieguito United Methodist Church
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Organizer

Tina Rounsavell
Phone
(858) 451-2873
Email
Programs@SanDiegoKnitters.com