Yarn Over
The Dabble Series
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Welcome to the dabble series where you can try up to 4 different fibre arts.
Each class is an individual sign up. The first class is $25.00 and each additional class you sign up for you will receive a $5.00 refund. Sign up for all 4 and save $15.00
Classes are from 1pm to 3pm
Nov 2nd - Knit! Make a knit wash or dishcloth while learning to read a simple knitting pattern (provided)
- Learn the very basics of knit pattern reading
- A brief history, applications and beauty of knit fabric
- Learn the long tail cast on, knit stitch and regular bind off
Materials needed
- Scissors
- 50 grams of #4 worsted weight cotton yarn (Sudz, Lily Sugar n Cream)
- Yarn needle to weave in ends
- Knitting needles will be provided
Nov 9th - Crochet! Make a wash or dishcloth while learning to read a simple crochet pattern (provided)
- Learn the very basics of crochet pattern reading
- A brief history, applications and beauty of crochet fabric
- Learn the chain stitch, single crochet and double crochet
Materials Needed
- Scissors
- Crochet hook (5.0mm to 5.5mm)
- 50 grams of #4 worsted weight cotton yarn (Sudz, Lily Sugar n Cream)
- Yarn needle to weave in ends
Nov 16th - Spin! Learn how to spin your own yarn from wool while using the hook and dowel method
- Brief overview of types of fibre
- A brief history, applications and beauty of handspun yarn
- How to draft, spin and set a finished yarn
Materials Needed
- Fibre suitable for spinning such as Corriedale or BFL
- Spinning tool will be provided
Nov 23rd - Weave! Learn how to weave a miniature tapestry using a primitive loom
- A brief history, applications and beauty of woven fabric
- How to 'dress' a primitive loom
- How to plain weave
- How to weave soumak stitch
- How to hemstitch
Materials Needed
- Yarn scraps as short as 1 meter, all yarn weights will work and varied texture and thickness is encouraged
- Yarn scraps will also be provided by Yarn Over
- Yarn needle to weave
