Dela Wilkins, Tunisian Expert of The Crochet Crowd, is an accomplished author of two Tunisian publications. Also known as the Railway Knitter, she occasionally teaches on VIA Rail across Canada as part of the on-board entertainment program. Tunisian is a journey of creativity she’s happy to share. To get on board the Tunisian crochet train you need… Basic knowledge of Tunisian crochet: simple stitch, forward pass and return pass. Dela’s booklet Railway Knitting provides information on the basic stitches.
Tunisian Basket – All Levels
Tunisian circle, short rows, linking and working with variegated yarn will all be covered as you make a small basket on a regular crochet hook. This same technique can be applied when making a hat. Bring: Assorted crochet hooks in size range 4mm to 6.5mm.
1.5 Hour Workshop
Tunisian Wrist Warmers – All Levels
Turn a rectangle of ribbed Tunisian fabric into a wrist warmer. Leave the edges plain or add single crochet to the edges and thumb space. You’ll learn double-ended hook, Tunisian ribbing, two colour and seam joining techniques. Bring or Purchase for $5: 6.5 mm double-ended hook.
1.5 Hour Workshop
Tunisian Mobius Cowl – All Levels
This Tunisian Mobius cowl is made with one novelty yarn and one base yarn. The novelty yarn can be one that is difficult to crochet on its own. Learn double-ended hook techniques, how to work in the round, Mobius join and finishing the outer edge. Plus, use two different style yarns, adapting a stitch for the weight of the yarn and the size of the hook. Bring or Purchase for $5: 11.5 mm double-ended hook.
1.5 Hour Workshop
Crochet Hook Blanket – All Levels
Make a small hook blanket in Tunisian crochet simple stitch on a regular crochet hook. Tuck your crochet hooks through the loops on the surface. Techniques used will be Tunisian simple stitch, linking and colour blocking. Bring: 6mm crochet hook.
1.5 Hour Workshop
Supplies and yarn for all classes provided by: Yarnspirations 
The Crochet Crowd Mentors
For the first time ever, Mikey of The Crochet Crowd, is bringing three other Crochet Crowd approved instructors with him to provide specialty hands-on workshops. Each one of these additional teachers are Mikey’s mentors. Have a rare opportunity to meet and learn with these instructors at Creativ Festival.
Watch for more posts on these mentors!
Enjoy this Conference Class sneak peek!
Registration begins at the end of July when our updated website www.csnf.com is released with the class days & times. Class fees are $20 per hour (advance purchase) with kit fees extra.
Creativ Festival is returning to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre but MOVING to the NORTH BUILDING (255 Front St. W.) on new days & times! Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 15, 16 & 17, 2015 with 5 days of Conference Classes starting Tuesday, October 13th