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Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Smith is a life-long, passionate knitter who loves working with great fibres. She is the author of Big Stitch Knitting and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting as well as a number of pattern books. PBS Television guest appearances include the Shay Pendray Needle Arts Studio Show and Knitting Daily. www.bagsmith.com
Tunisian Crochet, Rebecca Smith
Tunisian Crochet (25) Beginner
This is a hands-on crash course in Tunisian crochet, which is worked with a hook that has an end like a crochet hook and a shaft like a knitting needle. Explore 2 methods for making the foundation row. Then learn and practice the basic stitches: the Tunisian Simple, Knit, Purl and Full, as well as the Sunshine and Flame stitches. Becca will show you how to change colour, discuss increases and decreases, and finishing edges. Bring: Single ended Tunisian crochet hook, 6.5mm (US size K) or larger – or – purchase in class for $6. Yarn courtesy of: Red Heart™.
3 Hour Workshop.
Big Stitch Stash, Rebecca Smith
Big Stitch Stash: Knit or Crochet (25) All Levels
Whether knitter or crocheter… what to do with all that stash? Bring your stash (all thicknesses, fibre contents and colours) and Becca will show you how to make fabulous scarves, shawls, rugs and other home décor items. Learn how to combine different weights of yarn from lace to chunky, working with 5 to 10 strands at a time on size 19mm or 25mm hooks and needles (US35 or US50 needle) (US S or U hook). Discover which yarns play well together and how to manage working with multiple strands at the same time. In this fun class, Becca brings out the inner stashionista in you! Plus, receive a complimentary yarn catcher. Bring: Yarn stash.
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