Learn to Make an Extra-Wide Project with a Double-Ended Hook with KIM GUZMAN--JULY 2009

[Crochetville LLC]

Teacher: CrochetKim (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?u=1925) (Kim Guzman), CrochetKim website (http://www.crochetkim.com/)

Class Cost: $10.00, 1-week class

Registration Dates: Registration is now open. Click here (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=61284) to register.

Class Begins: Friday, July 24, 2009.

Skill Level: Beginner--Student should be comfortable with single crochet.

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Description: A Tunisian crochet technique using a double-ended hook will be taught in this class. Students will learn up to three Tunisian crochet stitches to make a scarf as long as they like! There are no limits with this special technique! Beginning students will learn the basics of Tunisian crochet and using the double-ended hook. Advanced students will enjoy learning to use a double-ended hook with a solid color project, which isn't normally seen in double-ended hook projects.

Supplies Needed:

Caron Simply Soft yarn recommended or a comparable soft worsted weight, 2 solid-color skeins needed for scarf, 1 in main color and 1 in contrasting color. Please, no variegated yarns. Anyone wanting to try the unique solid color double-ended hook project will need 2 skeins of the same color.
Double-ended Tunisian hook, sizes can range from H through K. H will produce a tighter project while K will have more drape. For reference, a K hook was used for the projects in the photo.
Small yarn needle

Class Policies: Click here (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=61285) to read our Online Class Policies for students. Please read these policies prior to registering for a class.

Maximum Number of Students Accepted: Approximately 35

Lesson Posted: Friday, July 24, 2009

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Last Day Class Material Available: Friday, August 15, 2009

[AmyS]

Registration is now open for this and all other July classes!

[crochetkim]

Welcome, everyone! I am the teacher for this class and I'm available should you have any questions before class starts.

I really love working on Tunisian crochet projects and I love the versatility provided by the double-ended hook. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that you could use any size double-ended hook to create projects as wide as you like! This will be one of the techniques I'll be teaching you here.

This class is set up to allow you to learn at your own pace. There are three separate "sections" to it. Students will learn one section and can continue with that until they feel comfortable. Then, they can progress to the next. The third section is the most challenging, so those students who prefer a challenge, will be eager to move on. But, since everyone can move at their own pace, you can complete as many sections as you would like, at your own pace.

I hope to see you there! :)

[Cheeria]

Hi, I'm really interested in learning this technique and I already brought a K double headed hook. I am kind of puzzle about what type of yarn to buy other than Caron Simply Soft. Can you give me some idea about other soft yarns that can be used for this technique???? :think Thank you. :hug

[crochetkim]

Hi, I'm really interested in learning this technique and I already brought a K double headed hook. I am kind of puzzle about what type of yarn to buy other than Caron Simply Soft. Can you give me some idea about other soft yarns that can be used for this technique???? :think Thank you. :hug

You will want a worsted yarn. There are so many to choose from that will work for a project like this. If you have something in mind, let me know. But, honestly, just about anything is going to work well for you, as long as you have solid colors and they are contrasting enough so that you can easily tell them apart when working with them.

[dilyca2006]

oh.. I have to get in on this one also!!! My husband is having fits on how many projects I have going right now!!!!!LOL

[dilyca2006]

signed up. Now to get a double ended hook!!!!LOL

[crochetkim]

Wonderful! I look forward to seeing you there! :hook

[dilyca2006]

I ordered a couple of double ended hooks today!!! I don't get out far enough from home most of the time to get to a Joanns' that has what I need, the one closest to me has nothing!!! So, I pay the extra shipping!!!LOL It should be here before the class starts!!!!

[Cheeria]

:clap:clap Yipee I just registered for this class, I have my double-ended K hook, my Simply Soft yarn and I am ready to learn a new technique. I was so happy that AC Moore had the hook in stock. The last class I register for was your broomstick lace class which I couldn't participate in for I ended up in the hospital very ill. This class I'm roaring to go. :hook

[Cheeria]

Oh I forgot to say Simply soft has some beautiful heather color yarn out, I ended up with Woodland for my dark color and off white which look creamy as my lighter color I hope this combination will work nicely for this technique. Now for the 24th to hurry and get here. :yay:yay:yay

[kittyloverdeb]

I just registered for this class as well! :jumpyay This should be lots of fun! Can't wait to learn something new! Now I have an excuse to buy yarn AND hooks! :woo

[pikawang]

Hi, Kim... I am attending this class as well. I signed up two weeks ago. Am I reading your instructions correctly... you need two skeins for two colors or one skein for one color and one skein for another color?:clap:cheer

[kittyloverdeb]

Hey Kim ~ I had to order my hook and hopefully it will be here before Friday. I did find a couple hooks in my stash bag but I'm not sure what size they are...it doesn't say on them anywhere. :think I just may have to use one of those to start if my K hook isn't here in time.

[crochetkim]

I just registered for this class as well! :jumpyay This should be lots of fun! Can't wait to learn something new! Now I have an excuse to buy yarn AND hooks! :woo

Wonderful! I look forward to seeing you there! :)

[crochetkim]

Hi, Kim... I am attending this class as well. I signed up two weeks ago. Am I reading your instructions correctly... you need two skeins for two colors or one skein for one color and one skein for another color?:clap:cheer

You will need about 300 or so yards of each color. :hug

[crochetkim]

Hey Kim ~ I had to order my hook and hopefully it will be here before Friday. I did find a couple hooks in my stash bag but I'm not sure what size they are...it doesn't say on them anywhere. :think I just may have to use one of those to start if my K hook isn't here in time.

There is a little trick to estimating the size of your double-ended hooks. Get one of your regular hooks and put both hooks between your hands. Rub them back and forth as though you are trying to warm up your hands. Make sure it's not at the thumbrest area. Believe it or not, your hands will be able to tell whether they are the same size. Keep trying it with different size hooks until it feels like they are the same. Try it! It might work! :)

[crochetkim]

I wanted to let everyone know that the class material has been posted in the classroom. Looking forward to seeing you all there! :hug

[dilyca2006]

thank you