Toy Knitting Workshop
Friday, September 16, 2011
Time: Registration Closed -
Registration code: VKFAM
Friday, September 16, 2011
Time: Registration Closed -
Registration code: VKFPM
Registration Closed. Come join Susan B. Anderson for a toy knitting workshop from her newest book, Spud & Chloë at the Farm. Class attendees should bring their copy of the book to work on the "Mice" pattern during the class. There will be Spud & Chloë giveaways and gifts for students attending the class! Susan will be sharing essential toy-knitting tips and tricks, and holding small group demonstrations including:
- How to do the Twisted Loop stitch for making Spud and Little Lamb from the book.
- How to do face embroidery for toys.
- How to secure the embroidery floss for the face features in a hidden way.
- How to stitch your toys together quickly and neatly.
- How to effectively stuff knit toys and safely use poly-pellets.
Students should bring to class:
- Book: Spud & Chloë at the Farm (signed during class if interested)
- 1 skein Spud & Chloë Sweater each in Ice Cream #7500 and #7512 Watermelon (wound and ready to go!) or any 2 selected mouse colors in a worsted weight yarn
- Note: 1 skein of Sweater makes many mice!
- Set of four US size 6 double pointed needles or size to obtain gauge
- Scissors
- Tape measure or ruler
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- small amount of black embroidery floss
- small amount of fiberfill stuffing (sandwich bag full)
- small amount of poly-pellets (optional, a few tablespoons)
- Gauge: 5.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
