Toronto Hookups
Sonja Hood learned to crochet when she was 5 years old. Her crochet designs have received awards from the Crochet Guild of America and appeared in Crochet! magazine and Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet (Leisure Arts, 2012). She has authored 2 crochet books: Painted Jute Rugs (Annie’s Attic, 2010) and Elegant Beaded Bags (Leisure Arts, 2013). www.torontohookups.org
Yarn compliments of: Red Heart
Sampling Crochet Stitches (15) Intermediate
Mastered the basic crochet stitches and looking to take your skills to the next level? Join Sonja and learn how to incorporate at least 5 fun stitch patterns into various squares as you learn to read and understand stitch patterns. After class, sew your squares together to create the beginnings of a scarf, baby blanket or throw… the possibilities are endless! Bring: 5.5mm hook.
3 Hour Workshop.
Crochet: UpCycled Market Tote (15) Intermediate
Love crochet and the environment? Enjoy shopping at your local farmer’s market? If so, the market tote crocheted from re-purposed plastic bags gives you the opportunity to make a statement about all 3. This class is designed for those who are comfortable with stitch increases and working crochet in the round. Time will be spent learning how to cut and attach plastic bag strips to create plarn (plastic yarn). Sonya sets a good pace to get you started. Bring: 6.5mm hook, 50 plastic grocery bags or 22 L box (40 bags), scissors to cut bags, safety pin & ruler.
3 Hour Workshop.
Class registration will begin in late July 2013. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca