Suggestion Box: Class Ideas and Teachers

[Crochetville LLC]

If you have any suggestions for classes you'd like us to offer, please list them here.

If there are specific instructors you'd like to take a class from, let us know who.

If you are friends with any instructors who might be interested in teaching here, please send them links to any of the threads discussing the classes. You can also have them contact Donna and Amy (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/sendmessage.php) for more information.

SUGGESTED CLASSES:

Adjusting/resizing patterns, 1
Bead crochet, 2
Blocking techniques, 1
Broomstick lace, 1
Color choice/theory, 1
Crochet for lefties, 2
Crohook, double hook, 3
Design Discussion, 3
Difficult stitches such as: cable, , 2
Entrelac, 6
Filet crochet, 1
Free form, 2
Fundamentals of increasing/decreasing, esp with complex stitch patterns, 1
Hairpin lace, 3
Irish Lace, 3
Knitting, 1
Lining a purse, 1
Mystery Project, 2
Project: Socks, 4
Project: Sweater, 1
Symbol crochet, 1
Tapestry, 2
Thread crochet, 1
Tunisian, 4
Using Graphs, 5
Wire Crochet, 4
Yarn substitution, 1


As of last post on 9/27 at 8:54 AM.

[JessyT]

Oh there are so many classes I'd love to take, but the one thing that really sticks out in my mind is Irish lace. I'd love to learn how to make it!

[kmadel]

I posted this is the other class thread, too but... I'd like to see a class on crocheting from a graph. I'd love to figure that out some day! :P

[ldyer1]

I want Katchkan to teach a class, any class, please please please!

How about mystery classes, like Chatelaine does. We get told a list of materials to get and then we all crochet along and a new bit gets revealed each week. That would work great for afghans or doilies.

[The_Virginia_Hooker]

Afghan stitch. I have looked and looked at pictures, etc. and i just can't grasp it!!! lol

[Leebah]

how about thread crochet projects with a special part on blocking

[AmyS]

Afghan stitch. I have looked and looked at pictures, etc. and i just can't grasp it!!! lol

Afghan stitch is also known as the Tunisian stitch, which is the topic of our introductory class. :)

I don't think you made it in before I had to close class registration, but don't worry. I'm pretty sure we'll be able to get Kim to teach this class again.

[The_Virginia_Hooker]

Afghan stitch is also known as the Tunisian stitch, which is the topic of our introductory class. :)

I don't think you made it in before I had to close class registration, but don't worry. I'm pretty sure we'll be able to get Kim to teach this class again.


Oooo i feel lilke a dummy now lol. I didn't know they were the same thing:loco lol

[AmyS]

Oooo i feel lilke a dummy now lol. I didn't know they were the same thing:loco lol

Don't feel bad. :) I'm not sure if Tunisian is a relatively new name for it or not. I haven't really used this stitch since I was in high school, but all I knew it by back then was the afghan stitch. And I called the hook an afghan hook.

[birdlady1]

I want Katchkan to teach a class, any class, please please please!

1. I LOVE this idea too! Although Kathy makes herself very readily available for any of her patterns we may be working on.

2. I also love the idea of a graph class. Not cross-stitching on preexisting pieces, but working the yarn into the pattern.

3. A class for lefties? Since I learned it totally backwards, I'd love to learn how to do it the correct way!

[The_Virginia_Hooker]

I think a class for lefties would be a great idea, and i'm not even a lefty.

[AmyS]

3. A class for lefties? Since I learned it totally backwards, I'd love to learn how to do it the correct way!

I'm not sure what you mean by learning backwards. :)

Crocheting left-handed naturally results in some of your finished pieces turning out backwards from those of right-handed people, since lefties naturally crochet in the opposite direction of righties.

But did you learn something about the crochet stitches themselves that's backwards? Or did you learn right-handed, meaning that's backwards from how a leftie should crochet?

I'm a lefty, too, and I crochet left-handed.

If you can clarify for my poor little brain what backwards means, I'll know better what you're really looking for in a class for lefties.

[lucie]

How about a class on teaching certain stitches that many people find difficult? Maybe one of the cable stitches. We'd be taught how to hook a scarf made with cable stitches.

Also, maybe a class on the fundamentals of increasing/decreasing, but using a fairly complex stitch pattern, not just the basics like double crochet stitch. I'd love to made triangle shawls using complex stitch patterns but I can't wrap my mind around increases in that context.

I could go on and on..........:P

[Cinlee]

ahh yes, "The Cable stitch" Pain the the buudy this one, I find it so difficult. That would be a nice one to teach. What's great is there are lots various cables to teach. They're almost all difficult for me! lol.
I spent sooo much time working on the cable to try to conquer it :blush

[Cheeria]

I am so excited about the Ville having online classes and can't wait to be part of one of them. I would like to learn filet crocheting so can make something for my home or a shawl for myself.

[Krakovianka]

I can think of lots of things I'd like to learn more about...

wire crochet

lining a purse

entrelac

designing...(not sure this can be taught)

Interesting new addition to Crochetville! I look forward to seeing how it develops.

[catlyn]

I know how to do the afghan stitch, but I'd like tips on how to keep it from rolling?
Is there a way to do that or not?

And I am so new to this crochet board.....how to do you teach a class online?

[Gingerbeary]

I would like to see:

Free form crochet-I would love to make a jacket
Wire crochet-I would love to make some jewelry

[marillion]

I would love to learn entrelac - using both tunisian and single crochet.

I was going to sign up for a class at the CGOA this month, but already had a photography class for that day.

marillion

[anthrilliel]

I don t know what entrelac is .... but I d love to find out :yes
I would also love to see a free form crochet class :yes
oh oh oh and irish lace :yes
I m in love with this new idea - I cannot find any classes here, so .....

PS I would love to see Kathy teaching a class :yes :yes She is so patient and explains everything so well :)

[AmyS]

I know how to do the afghan stitch, but I'd like tips on how to keep it from rolling?
Is there a way to do that or not?

And I am so new to this crochet board.....how to do you teach a class online?

Kim will be sharing a tip to keep it from rolling in her online class. If you didn't get to register for this class, I'm pretty sure she'll be teaching more tunisian classes in the future. :)

Here's a brief rundown on how we anticipate the online classes working.

Each class will be divided into a number of weekly lessons, depending on what the teacher prefers.

Each lesson will be posted as a new thread in the classroom folder. The lesson materials will also be at the discretion of the teacher. Some may include a pattern, either posted in the thread or as a link to where you can download it. It could just be information posted in the thread. The teacher might include photos or even links to video clips. The lesson materials for each class will be different.

Once a week's lesson has been posted, class members will be able to post any questions or problems they're having as a response to that thread. The teacher will then provide answers to the questions, within a 24 hour period. The teacher won't be hanging out in the classroom all the time, ready to answer each question as it's posted. Instead, the teacher will probably read the thread at least once each day, responding to all questions and concerns. When the next week's lesson is posted, the previous week's lesson thread will be closed. All questions will then be asked in the current week's lesson thread, including any questions related to the previous week's lesson. This will help to make things easy for the teacher, so he/she only has to look through one thread for questions. (In the case of a very long class, it could be cumbersome to look through 6 weeks of threads for questions, for example.)

The thread for the last class lesson will be closed one week after it is posted, just like all the other lesson threads. After that time, the teacher will no longer be available to answer any questions. (Just like if they'd gone back home after teaching a class in the store.) In case some students haven't finished their project or haven't finished accessing class materials, the classroom will be left open for two more weeks, so students have more than adequate time to save any class materials they may need.

The lesson threads should be strictly limited to questions/issues you're having with the class itself, that need to be addressed by the teacher (or perhaps admin if there's a technical issue we need to correct).

Now, we know part of the fun of a class is all the talking and sharing you can do with your fellow class members during the actual class. So each classroom will also have a thread for general chit-chat. Members can talk about anything they want in this thread. They can post pictures of their progress to share with other class members. They can ask questions of other members about the class (but don't expect a teacher response in this thread). The only limitation to posts in this thread is that if you have official questions for the teacher, don't post them here, post them in the class lesson thread. (Oh, yeah, and that pesky thing about observing forum guidelines. :lol) The teacher may or may not participate much in this chit-chat thread: it will depend on how much time the teacher has available and how many questions he/she is having to respond to in the lesson thread(s). The chit-chat thread will remain open for the entire time the classroom is open, including the two weeks after the lesson threads have all been closed. The teacher will not be required to come back to the classroom after the last lesson thread has been closed.

Okay, I think I've covered about everything. Or at least everything I was able to think of that might happen in class. Of course, there could be potential snags in this system that I haven't thought of. And that's why we're offering this trial class, to see whether this system is as workable as we think it is.

If anybody reading this thread sees potential problems with this setup, please go ahead and address them now. Maybe we can correct something prior to the class starting. And if class members see problems once the class has started, we'll do our best to address and correct them then. Hopefully any issues that occur will have an easy solution so this format will work. If not, well, not much has been lost. But I really think it will work. :)

[auntbubbels]

Amy - it would be nice if you could list all the ideas in the first post so that everyone can read them and not duplicate a suggestion -

[AmyS]

Amy - it would be nice if you could list all the ideas in the first post so that everyone can read them and not duplicate a suggestion -

Good idea! I'm on my way out the door soon to an all-day fall festival at church, so I won't be able to get to that until tomorrow or Monday.

[vcufashion419]

Someone mentioned crocheting from a graph...I would love to learn how to make an image in my crochet! Changing colors in the middle of the row.

Maybe a class to make a sweater? Whether it's a children's or adults...

If you end up offering knit classes, I would love to learn how to use double pointed needles!

[Wrennie]

Afghan stitch is also known as the Tunisian stitch, which is the topic of our introductory class. :)

I don't think you made it in before I had to close class registration, but don't worry. I'm pretty sure we'll be able to get Kim to teach this class again.
I'd like to learn that too, but just saw the classes today, so obviously I'm too late too. I didnt know they were the same thing either.

ooh! and wire crochet

Ooh and my friend found a book in her library for bead crochet that looked like beaded jewelry. I'll have to see if I can find what thats called.

.............................
well i googled beaded crochet jewelry, and i guess thats just what its called beaded crochet.

[lucie]

Ideas keep popping out of my head!

SOCKS! Let's have a class for making socks! Winter is coming and my feet are asking for socks!

Also, hairpin lace! My eyes cross when I look at those instructions.

I wish I were proficient enough in something to teach, but alas, (looking about my house) making a mess seems to be my greatest "talent".....:D

It's a great idea to start a running list of ideas. Maybe we could have a poll to see which classes would be next, once teachers with stout constitutions and nearly endless patience could be drafted!!

[mad4crochet]

Yes, I second socks. That would be awesome!!!

[boo1]

I posted this is the other class thread, too but... I'd like to see a class on crocheting from a graph. I'd love to figure that out some day! :P

DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really want to learn this one! :cheer

[kmeiding]

let's see...I think that hairpin lace might be cool. I really liked the mystery one. Irish lace sounded fun, too.

[anthrilliel]

Something else I also thought of ..... cro hook or double-end hook or however this is called????? Seems like fun :)

[carovan]

I think Darski (Darlene) would make an excellent teacher for one of your "How To" Classes. She is always so patient and works up a swatch of something just to show you how it should work. :)

[dogswife]

I would love to learn entrelac! :hook

[anthrilliel]

I would love to learn entrelac! :hook


What is entrelac? :think:think:think:think:think

[RunningMommy]

I would love to learn entrelac! :hook

Oooo, yes! Me too! :D

[donnalynn2]

I'd love to learn Broomstick Lace. I have tried on-line tutorials but I think having a teacher help explain things would be much better! That broomstick lace skirt in a past issue of Interweave Knits Crochet is something I've been drooling over for awhile but I just can't wrap my mind around it!!!

[NoLooseEnds]

I would love to have some help reading symbol crochet, hairpin lace would good, too!

[Kiirs]

How about a class on designing your own patterns? There must be some tips/tricks that our great designers here could share. Lisa (Etaria) at Crochet Garden would be a great teacher, or KristieMN.

[GrammyT]

I totally second that request for Lisa at Crochet Garden. :cheer She is very patient with her people on her testing board. I know from experience as I have tested it before.

[crazycrochet]

I know this has been said before, but I would like a class on how to use the double ended crochet hooks, also one on cro-knit (think that is how it is spelled). :hook

[cherishedc]

This is soooo exciting!!!
I would love to see classes on graph ghans, wire crochet and/or bead crochet. A sock class sounds like fun also.
It's a great idea. I can't wait to take a class myself.

[Cotton Candee]

I have an idea... why don't we just have a poll on all the different stitches or items under a stitch someone would want taught? Say, Afghan stitch and to make a laghan.. and so forth. Easier to see just what is wanted at what demand. Just an idea

[AmyS]

I have an idea... why don't we just have a poll on all the different stitches or items under a stitch someone would want taught? Say, Afghan stitch and to make a laghan.. and so forth. Easier to see just what is wanted at what demand. Just an idea

Sue, thanks for the suggestion. But then people's responses would be limited to the options I chose to include in the poll answers. I might not choose the things people are really interested in.

I think I'd rather have people just give suggestions as they think about them in this thread. I can then go back and collate the data quite easily. Honestly, it really isn't a problem for me to do that. :)

[kkms]

Sue, thanks for the suggestion. But then people's responses would be limited to the options I chose to include in the poll answers. I might not choose the things people are really interested in.

I think I'd rather have people just give suggestions as they think about them in this thread. I can then go back and collate the data quite easily. Honestly, it really isn't a problem for me to do that. :)

amy you are just to good to everyone on here!:yes you too donna!

[LadyBeBop]

I'd love a class on how to adjust a pattern to fit your size. Especially for somelike like myself who's both big and tall.

[judianne]

I don t know what entrelac is .... but I d love to find out :yes
I would also love to see a free form crochet class :yes
oh oh oh and irish lace :yes
I m in love with this new idea - I cannot find any classes here, so .....

PS I would love to see Kathy teaching a class :yes :yes She is so patient and explains everything so well :)
Hi, Maria...I'm on the same page as you are...entrelac, though - isn't that similar (or the same as) tapestry/graph crochet? I do graphghans, but the true tapestry crochet I wish I could do better...and I'd like to stay on this site to learn!:manyheart ...and I am becoming more of a "threadie"...but hate the thought of blocking a big piece:eek

[Tiga]

I'd like a class in color, if that makes any sense. You know - how to choose colors for a project, what goes together, what clashes, what is complementary, etc.

So many times I see an afghan or a purse or something and hate the colors but love the pattern and then have no idea what colors to substitute, so I either never start it, or I start it, hate the colors I've chosen, and it becomes a UFO.

Also along those lines, a basic class in picking the proper yarns would be good. I've got a few UFOs that are in that state b/c I chose the wrong substitute yarn and the garment turned out too heavy and stiff. I'm better than I was, but I'm by no means excellent at it yet.

[poemfish]

I vote for...
Socks
Double hook
Tapestry crochet (I love this but want to learn more)

[amandapace]

I vote for...
Socks
Double hook
Tapestry crochet (I love this but want to learn more)


I second these suggestions!

[happy stitcher]

I'd like to see classes on:

Entrelac
Tunisian
Cro-hook
(I get all those confused!)
socks - although this could just as easily be a crochet-along, I think....
lining purses

[amandapace]

To me, blocking thread is much easier than blocking yarn! The pins hold everything in place quite nicely. And yarn is too stretchy. Actually, blocking is a breeze as long as your gauge is correct. Not that you have to make a swatch, but you have to know what hook size you need for the thread you are using. For instance, I stitch very tightly, so I usually go up two sizes on my hook. Then everything lays flat and pins easily.

[AmyS]

We are still actively looking for teachers who would like to explore the possibility of teaching online classes here at Crochetville. If you're a crochet instructor and would like to talk with us about the possibilities, please let me know. You can reach me via PM or email to amyshelton AT crochetville DOT org.

[Yaviiniia Loenla Enath]

I know I could use a class on how to finish what I start LOL!

[GrammyT]

I would love to be able to learn how to crochet from the graphs as well. It seems like it would be easy changing the colors but for some reason it hasn't gotten through upstairs yet. I would love to see a class on hairpin lace as there are some beautiful patterns out there. I think I have the basic idea but a class would be awesome. Thanks guys for everything.

[Duckie]

dyeing...such as the differences in fibers, what dyes work best with what fibers...

spinning...drop spindles, looms, etc.

[Chelsea'sGrandma]

I posted this is the other class thread, too but... I'd like to see a class on crocheting from a graph. I'd love to figure that out some day! :P
I would like to do this too. Maybe Tampa Doll could give us some pointers since she does such beautiful work from graphs.

[glittergirl94]

I would love love love to see a class on illusion crochet!

[dogswife]

oooohhh, yeah, me too!!

[ariaya]

I would love love love to see a class on illusion crochet!

I'd love to see this class. I saw some illusion crochet online recently and it looks great!

[AmyS]

Hey, everyone, don't forget to check out this month's list of classes (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=63710) to see if there's anything you're interested in learning!

[KnittinMitchie]

I think a class for lefties would be a great idea, and i'm not even a lefty.
I am a lefty crocheter and was taught by me aunt. This is a good idea for a class as seeing some stitches are done a little differently but the consept is the same.

[yarnjeannie]

I'd like to take part in a class to learn to crochet cables. Thanks!

[renwiss]

How about a class on designing your own patterns? There must be some tips/tricks that our great designers here could share. Lisa (Etaria) at Crochet Garden would be a great teacher, or KristieMN.



I second this suggestion!!

[JennyBunny]

I'd be interested in a class of Aran patterns and/or creating your own designs.

[mad4crochet]

I would love to see a class on Amirugumi. That would be awesome.

[kmadel]

I would like to see a class on amigurumi, too ~ but, something really basic for those of us who've never tried... or never succeeded, anyway. :blush :sigh

[mad4crochet]

I also think that it should be a pretty basic class as well, and then if there is enough interest, there could be different classes for various skill levels :hook. Just an idea :idea.

[dvas]

I'd just like to see some of the Jan classes offered again! I wish I could take them ALL, but time just doesn't permit.

[nana_k]

I'd love to learn Amirugumi, too! :clap A basic class with maybe an intermediate one taught the next month?

Karen

[ToriLee]

There is so much I don't know, but from the list above, I would like to learn:

Bead crochet (I've tried and failed many times)
Hairpin lace
Crocheting socks
Yarn substitution

[Her]

I'd love to see Maria Merlino's Bottom Up Pineapple Shawl offered as a class again. I missed the last one and would love to take it!

[LaurieE]

I agree with Her. I signed up for the Advanced Filet class this last time and I knew from previous experience that I couldn't take 2 classes at the same time.

[CrochetLiving]

I'd love to see Maria Merlino's Bottom Up Pineapple Shawl offered as a class again. I missed the last one and would love to take it!

I'll do it again!

[fogcity]

I'd just like to see some of the Jan classes offered again! I wish I could take them ALL, but time just doesn't permit.

I second this. I found this forum and registered immediately before the January class deadline. I loved several of the January classes but wasn't ready to take a class yet. I'm definitely going to try to take to a February class.

[cate]

I third this...I have loved to take the Jan beaded purse class.

[maetta]

Waiting for the February schedule. Got some extra money now and would like to see a purse class offered again. Thanks.

[marikamum]

Hey, everyone, don't forget to check out this month's list of classes (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=63710) to see if there's anything you're interested in learning!

Hi,
WHat do you need to do to qualify to register for classes? I clicked in this link and was told I did not have permission (or something with that gist...)
I'd be interested in seeing the list and possibly interested in taking some classes...

Oops, realise it must have been an old link....

Thanks,
Marika

[goofy]

I am waiting for the feb. classes also...

[CraftyDebA]

I enjoyed the Tunisian Striped Bag class so much, that I'm anxious for the next schedule to be posted.
Any timeframe on when this will be ???? :crocheting

[crochetkim]

I enjoyed the Tunisian Striped Bag class so much, that I'm anxious for the next schedule to be posted.
Any timeframe on when this will be ???? :crocheting

Thank you! I enjoyed teaching it as well! :clap

I believe that the classes won't be available every month. We teachers need a chance to prepare in between. :hook But, you should be on the lookout for a new schedule soon.

[tiniree]

Any chance of having a class on a basic Ripple afghan???? It seems to me that ripples have divided crocheters: Those that can and Those that can't, and can't figure out why????

Marie

[haleyzim]

I would love to take the Tunsian striped bag class! I loved Kim's garment shaping class. I know the basics of Tunsian but would love more practice and a pattern. Any chance this class will be offered again?

[KnittyAndNice]

I have an idea....
hopefully amigurumi?

I can't seem to get the texture of the stitches right. It's hard to explain... But It looks horrible, basically. LOL :D

So amigurumi would be an awesome idea. Because there's a certain style to it, and its totallyy cutee :D

[fuzzypaint88]

Put my vote down for tapestry crochet. I've never been able to find any useful tutorials for it.

[Schmetterling]

I would like to take a class on Tunisian crochet, crocheting socks, or any type of purse or tote.

[crochetwhacky]

I'd love to see something on tapestry crochet as well as anything to do with basic pattern altering.

I'm a big woman who wears 2x-3x depending on the fitting and so many patterns end at L or 1x. Would love to get some pointers on that other than experimenting with doing the math to increase the number of pattern repetitions or chain loops at the beginning.

Am new to this whole forum, so there may be other sources already available here that I just haven't found, though a class would be fun and keep me focused on the item being made (I can't say I have tons of UFOs but certainly enough to be worrisome...) :)

[Vickietoria]

I would love to see something with wire crochet, or bead crochet. Thanks!
Victoria

[Shebop]

I'd love to learn to make a crochet bead rope for necklaces, bracelets, or other projects.

[craftimama]

I missed the first round of classes in January. I'd love to take both of Kathy's filet classes. I haven't tried filet before and want to get my feet wet!

Hugs! Juli

[maetta]

I take it that there are not going to be any more classes since everything related to the classes was deleted? Please start again if possible. Thanks.

[crochetkim]

My understanding is that the old is making way for the new. There is some reorganization going on in an effort to get the new classes scheduled.

[cassique]

I would be interested in anything that has to do with altering patterns for a perfect fit.

[Colleenka]

I would love to see a class on making items with motifs and joining motifs as you go. I see some lovely wearables and table runners that made with motifs but can't seem to make the jump.
Thanks!

[Scorpio59]

I would like all classes offered to be available in pdf format. Cutting and pasting to save instructions is a pain.

[SmoothFox]

Classes on tunesian... specifically all the tangle of yarn in the back. how to weave in a jungle of yarn ends. What about if you only have one stitch of a color. How do you get that one stitch to stay in place and weave it in. I did one large Tunisian afghan and the back has about a gazillion long strands to be woven in. One stitch of black around everything along with a white background. It is unsitely. Looks like a mop head on the back. Don't know what to do.

Donna

[mattsmom499]

That darn daisy square from krystalkreations on pdf. It is kicking my:eek
Meegan

[anglalyn]

I would love to learn to adjust/resize patterns, especially clothes.... I'd like to take a class on shaping clothes. :yes

[almoreland]

I loved Kim's garment shaping class.

I must have missed this one. Any chance it will be offered again in the future? Or any design classes? I'm a "budding" designer and need all the help I can get! :hook

[bettflow]

That darn daisy square from krystalkreations on pdf. It is kicking my:eek
Meegan

Wow....is this one hard to make, lol. I tried to make the daisy square several months ago. I was on round 5 or 6, I think, and just could not get it right so gave up on it. Might have been on round 6 or 7....heck, can't remember, lol. I would love to see some tutorials on making this square.
I also lost the pattern when I had to reinstall windows...ugh!!!

[Thill514]

I posted this is the other class thread, too but... I'd like to see a class on crocheting from a graph. I'd love to figure that out some day! :P

This is something I am definately interested in learning as well! I want to create my own graphs and learn how to crochet them, like names and designs etc..I hope this is offered soon!

[Cathoms]

Definetly filet crochet. Sorry I missed the June version of the class but I am watching for another offering.

[HappyOldCro]

Don't know what the name being used now is, but way back when I first learned, it was tapestry crochet. I have forgotten how to do some of the key stitches and especially crocheting backwards on the return row.
Would love some teaching and guidance in this technique.

[beckilynb]

Me too! Tapestry looks so neat and precise.

Becky
www.beckilynscreations.com (http://www.beckilynscreations.com)

[SmoothFox]

MoEz hooks. I have them all and have no idea how to create a large tunisian afghan using super large hooks nor do I know what to do with all the yarn ends on the back.

[MamaHooker]

I'd like to second (or third) the suggestion for a tapestry crochet class. I'd never heard of it but it sounds beautiful.

[AmyS]

Here are links to some of Carol's books on amazon. I'd love to have her teach a class here one day! Any interest?

Tapestry Crochet (http://www.amazon.com/Tapestry-Crochet-Carol-Norton/dp/0932394159/ref=pd_bbs_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1225024564&sr=8-3)

Bead and Felted Tapestry Crochet (http://www.amazon.com/Felted-Tapestry-Crochet-Carol-Ventura/dp/0972125329/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1225024564&sr=8-2)

More Tapestry Crochet (http://www.amazon.com/More-Tapestry-Crochet-Carol-Ventura/dp/0972125302/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1225024564&sr=8-1)


You can also find reviews of these books (http://tapestrycrochet.com/#books) posted on Carol's site, along with links to the books on amazon and to errata for each book.

[HappyOldCro]

Since you seem to be asking more for a refresher, than to get started, you may find what you need in Carol Ventura's domain:

http://tapestrycrochet.com/

There is also excellent information and such in her current books.
HTH

Wheat
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:lol Duh!!! And I am usually one of the first to research stuff on the net.
Thank You for the link. Just what I needed to refresh my memory.
But you are right that a class is a better idea for beginners.
Amy has a post for those who are interested in classes for their Tenn. retreat. So anyone who is into detailed work and a very satisfying art, should definitely think about learning it. Wish I could go, but I don't drive and not healthy enough to be good company. I would love to get into spinning.

[HappyOldCro]

Another thought on classes that is simpler (once learned) and creates beautiful items is what is referred to as Bruges Lace, Serpentine lace, or (the name it was given when I learned it) Ribbon Lace. Making the ribbon is easy. The part that requires work is shaping the scrolls of ribbon into an item you want to create.
Just a thought for some of you out there.

[bjtilt]

I must have missed this one. Any chance it will be offered again in the future? Or any design classes? I'm a "budding" designer and need all the help I can get! :hook
I would love a design class for those of us trying to break in to the market!

[Goldenlocket]

I would like to see a class on crocheting adult socks and different styles to do them in. Also felting crochet.

[SmoothFox]

How about a Beginner KNITTING class. I know there are a great many people who do both knitting and crocheting. I'm trying to teach myself and with no one showing me, I am not making much progress.

Donna

[A HappyHooker]

Im really hoping for a class in Tunisian Crochet! I know its easy but keeping the sides even is arggggg! and I think there are quite a few stitches that you can do...umm if somebody would show me ahahah...

[JennyBunny]

After picking up a steel hook and thread tonight for the first time in two decades (goodness I'm old!) I'd like to see a class on thread design, specifically designing doilies.

[beyondallmeasure]

I second the knitting! I am a lefty and I have no one to teach me! I would like to learn continental style-- supposed to be easier for crocheters to adapt to. However all the instructions I can find are videos and my dial up can't handle them!

[Leaflyn]

Hey, how about a class for us beginners out there. :P I'm not sure if you've had one in the past or if anyone has mentioned that. I noticed a single crochet class that will be in July and i'm thinking about signing up for that one! :cheer

[Vicki loves yarn]

I also would love to learn the Tunisian stitch. I saw it in the Happy Hooker book, but I need to do it so I can really understand it. Thanks!:yes

[pikawang]

I would like to take Entrelac crochet with Karen. I miss the opportunity.

[Goldiepel]

I would love to see a class on ripples. I've tried several times, bought several books on it but just can't seem to keep my valley's and peaks straight.

[candiwv_]

I always had the same problem. That is why there is an unfinished ripple and some yarn in a lot together. I think this is a very good idea!

[HappyOldCro]

I would love to see a class on ripples. I've tried several times, bought several books on it but just can't seem to keep my valley's and peaks straight.

I know what you mean!!!:( I can do pineapples, filet, tunisian, squares and all different ways to join them, socks, edgings, wearables, baby stuff, but put a ripple/zig-zag in front of me, and my stomache starts doing flip flops anticipating the aggravation. I've been told it's all in the counting, but they still look like they are taking off in different directions. I wind up doing box stitches as they resemble mini ones. :lol

[dobermama]

I would like to take Entrelac crochet with Karen. I miss the opportunity.

Oh, me too! I want to learn how to do this, especially after receiving my Crochet World with an entrelac purse in there that I just HAVE to make! :lol

[happytee40]

knitting with Circular needles and using stitch marker's with circular needle knitting and how to knit with cable needles.

[Hildy48]

I missed the class where you learned 6 different ways to use the single crochet stitch. I was not able to take it at that time and was so disappointed that I missed it. I don't remember who taught it, but it was recently. Any chance of a repeat?

[gsimmons007@comcast.net]

I would very much like to learn Tunisian, hairpin lace, and filet crochet. Also if you ever have a class on tatting, please let me know. Thank you,
gsimmons007@comcast.net:clap