Knitcetera: And we're up and running again!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

And we're up and running again!

Hi all
Abject apologies to those who turned up last week - I thought I'd managed to communicate to everyone. We are DEFINITELY starting classes this week. I have already started down at the old war memorial hall in Northcote Point on the North Shore - Mondays 10.30am, if you want to join us. Lots of fun and laughs. Just starting, and we are looking to spin some new groups off from this one.

Orewa groups are raring to go. We will be discussing the new installation for the Kaipara Sculpture Gardens, and the rest of term 3 - I will add the course outline here. Lots of fun coming here soon!

Oh, and if you want to learn to crochet, or to take your crocheting to the next level, just let me know - there's a small group starting to meet semi-regularly on a Friday morning at the Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa.

Watch this space for news of some kids sessions through primary schools soon. :)

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The New Old-Fashioned GirlAugust 6, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Hi, I would love more info about the crochet group - is it going ahead? Really keen to meet some other crocheters. :-)
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Irish Hiking Scarf pattern

approx. 350 yards of worsted weight yarn

size 8 US needles and a cable needle or one double pointed needle

(Feel free to use chubbier yarn and/or larger needles to make a giant scarf. It will look just as lovely!)

Finished size, approx. 5 ½” x 55”

Cast on 42 stitches.

Row 1. (WS) K2, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K2

Row 2. (RS) K4, P2, K6, P2, K2, P2, K6, P2, K2, P2, K6, P2, K4

Row 3. (WS) repeat row 1

Row 4. (RS) repeat row 2

Row 5. (WS) repeat row 1.

Row 6. (RS) repeat row 2.

Row 7. (WS) repeat row 1.

Row 8. (RS) K4, P2, C6F, P2, K2, P2, C6F, P2, K2, P2, C6F, P2, K4

Repeat these rows to desired length, ending on row 7. Bind off.

Key:

C6F = Slip 3 sts. onto a cable needle and hold to front of work. K3, then K the 3 sts. off cable needle.

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copyright information is intact. You may not sell items made from these patterns for profit or give these patterns away in your store to sell yarn.

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Photo courtesy of Allison Gray. You can visit her at http://kniterrant.blogspot.com

Term 3, 2011. Course outline for Orewa

5.	31 August	Jewellery, including beading, using different materials to make lovely items to wear or for gifts.
6.	07 September	More jewellery ideas and examples – another opportunity to make earrings, necklaces, or whatever takes your fancy.
7.	14 September	Yarn bombing - a bit of fun – where? Bring out all those ‘bits’ you want to use to brighten up the world.
8.	21 September	Working with cottons – looking towards summer. Although it’s sometimes harder to knit, the end result can be glorious.
9.	28 September	Cables. For those who may not have made the Irish hiking scarf before, here is an opportunity to do so – or try any number of other items using a variety of cable designs from the very simple to the truly challenging.
10.	05 October	FINAL SESSION - wrap up. Show and tell! Requests & pre-registration - term 4	Next term starts 26 October