Welcome back our very own guild member Edie Eckman. Edie will be on Zoom to present this wonderful lecture-style presentation on gauge for knitting and crochet. You will love Edie’s intelligent and witty style as she helps you learn more about your yarn selection and stitch pattern. This Zoom presentation will be moderated and have a designated question and answer period.
Supplies: Smooth, light-colored sport, dk or worsted weight yarn, appropriately sized needles/hooks, tape measure, 6″ or longer ruler. Paper and pencil for taking notes.
Skill level: Open to all
Homework:
Read Tips for Learning in an Online Knitting or Crochet Class.
https://www.edieeckman.com/2020/06/11/learning-online-knitting-crochet/
Using a smooth, light-colored yarn, knit or crochet two swatches at least 6″ square. One swatch should be worked completely in one of these stitches: single crochet • double crochet • half double crochet • stockinette stitch
Cost: $20 per person, class maximum of 20 students
Sign up here: https://cvfg.org/workshops-guild/everything-youve-always-wanted-to-know-about-gauge-workshop-signup/
Please sign up by November 16, 2020. Please send any questions to programs@cfvg.org.
Please be prepared to log on no later than 12:55. Class will begin promptly at 1 p.m.
About Edie: Edie Eckman is a popular author, designer, blogger and editor. She teaches around the country and is the author of a number of best-selling books including The Crochet Answer Book, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, and Learn to Knit Socks. Her comfortable and encouraging teaching style empowers students to gain the skills they need to confidently and enthusiastically take on any knitting or crocheting challenge. She is on a mission to make pattern instructions and techniques as clear as possible to the greatest number of knitters and crocheters possible. She also serves as a Master Teacher for the Craft Yarn Council’s Certified Instructors Program, helping train others to become knitting and crochet teachers. She is a lifelong learner, and considers her students the best teachers ever. Find her on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Ravelry, and at www.edieeckman.com.