Classes | Toy Knitting Workshop

Toy Knitting Workshop

Time: Registration Closed -
Registration code: VKFPM

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

Required skills to attend the class:

  • knit in the front and back of a stitch, make 1, knit 2 stitches together
  • knit, purl, cast on, bind off
  • knitting in the round on double-pointed needles
  • making an I-cord