BSU

Crochet:  Oval Rug from T-shirts
Instructor:  Cindy Kershner
Masks?  Yes
Class Size:  12
Learn how to cut an old t-shirt into yards of yarn and upcycle it into an oval crocheted rug for your kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom.
Supplies:  Old, small (clean) t-shirts, fabric shears and size 12mm crochet hook. The instructor will bring extras if you don’t have one or more of these items.
Prerequisite:  Must know how to crochet.

9:30 – 12:30
Knitting:  Afterthought Heel
Instructor:  Jo Meyer
Masks? Only if not vaccinated
Class Size:  7
FEE:  $10
Supplies:  Size 1 needles.  Either 4 or 5 double points, a 40” circular OR (2) 16” circulars, a pencil/ pen & knitting notions (yarn needle, stitch markers, tape measure, scissors).Yarn will be provided, a 75% wool 25% nylon blend.
Prerequisite:  Must be able to knit in the round with double points, Magic Loop or using two circulars.
Students will leave with a sock tube long enough to make at least 1 pair of socks!

9:45 – 10:50
Knitting:  Knitting Tips and Tricks
Instructors:  Tracy Barrett and Shelley Paine
Masks?  Yes
Class Size:  8
This class is for intermediate knitters who want to add to their understanding of knitting. We will include our favorite “Tips and Tricks” we have learned over decades of knitting.  This should be a fun discussion with select demonstrations. Bring your yarn and needles and your favorite tip to share!

Crochet:  Interlocking Mosaic
Instructor:  Michele McClellan
Masks?  Yes
Class Size:  10
Mosaic crochet is a surprisingly easy way to create colourful fabrics with two yarn colours.
Supplies:  Students need to bring two contrasting colors of worsted weight (size 4) and hook of choice.
Prerequisite:  Must be able to read a crochet pattern and can do all the basic crochet stitches (from slip stitch to treble crochet stitch) – advanced beginner.

Crochet:  Tunisian
Instructors:  Ken Baird and Stan Staggs
Masks?  No
Class Size: 12
Tunisian (also known as Afghan) Crochet makes a dense and squishy fabric with a beautiful texture. If you’ve taken this class before with Ken, he plans to introduce new stitches!
Supplies: size H afghan/Tunisian hook and worsted weight yarn in a light solid color.
Prerequisite: Students must be able to crochet.

Knitting, Crochet: Knitted Hat + Crocheted Scarf
Instructors:  Ann Hine and Sally Murphy
Masks? Yes
Class Size:  10
Ann will teach the technique of completing your hat using two circulars!
HAT HOMEWORK:  Using your favorite pattern, make a hat in the round with worsted weight yarn from bottom rib up to about three to four inches of rise.  Students will practice using two circulars before making decreases for the crown.
HAT SUPPLIES: One locking stitch marker (not ring one) and an additional circular needle the same size as the one your hat is on. The second one can also be 16” and the other can be any length.  Hint:  It’s better if they are different kinds (metal, bamboo) or cords are different colors.
Sally will teach how to make a quick crocheted scarf to match your hat using simple crochet stitches!
SCARF SUPPLIES:  Worsted weight yarn in a color that matches and/or coordinates with hat yarn and appropriate size hook.
Prerequisite: Must know how to knit a hat in the round and do simple sc and dc stitches.

Crochet:  A Heart for Sharing
Instructor:  BJ Strickland
Masks?  Recommended but not mandatory
Class Size: 12
A heart pattern for giving to those you can’t be with or just because. Uses the miter technique and a reverse single crochet edging and works up quickly.
Supplies:  Yarn and appropriate hook.  Sport or worsted weight yarn with an H/5 mm or I/5.5 mm hook recommended.  Pattern adapts to different yarn weights and hook sizes.
Prerequisite:  Must be comfortable with basic crochet stitches.