Learn to Do a Dropstitch Ripple with KIM GUZMAN--MAR 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, March 6, 2009.

Skill Level: Beginner--Student should be comfortable with single crochet. NOTE: This is regular crochet, NOT Tunisian crochet.

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Description: Using a broomstick lace variation, developed by Kim Guzman, students will learn this easy technique to make a beautiful ripple shawl. It's quick, easy, and fun! You'll love the results produced in this new technique. Students will be provided with the complete pattern to make the shawl with the alterations for a scarf.

Supplies Needed:

2 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn or approximately 630 yars of a comparable soft worsted weight
G crochet hook
Small yarn needle
Size 50 broomstick lace pin (needle); size 35 or 50 knitting needle can also be used

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 45

Lesson Posted: Friday, March 6, 2009

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Last Day Class Material Available: Friday, March 27, 2009

[crochetkim]

Hi, everyone! I am the teacher for this class and wanted to post a welcome to everyone!

Please feel free to post any questions you may have about the class. I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to teaching again! :clap

[happy stitcher]

Kim,
I've never done broomstick lace, and was curious about this class and the other class you have that starts just after this one. Is it important to know how to do broomstick lace before taking this class? Because the how-to-do one starts after this one....:think

Thanks!
Judy

[crochetkim]

You don't need to have any broomstick lace experience at all. We're starting from ground zero. :)

[Cheeria]

This is one of the classess I plan on taking as a birthday gift to myself in March. I spent the day looking for a broomstick size 50 pin, I ended up buying a size 35 knitting needle. I can't wait to learn a new skill that will go hand in hand with my crocheting. :hook

[babacyd]

Kim, Can you point me to the right direction where to pick up the mentioned size broomstick lace pin? Or if you have the diameter for it so I can look for a substitute. Thank you, A

[crochetkim]

Kim, Can you point me to the right direction where to pick up the mentioned size broomstick lace pin? Or if you have the diameter for it so I can look for a substitute. Thank you, A

Here is a link to JKM Ribbon (http://www.jkmribbon.com/wrights/needles1a.html) that shows the broomstick pins. A size 50 knitting needle is equivalent to 25mm. A size 35 knitting needle is equivalent to 19mm. Both can be used. I believe that I purchased my broomstick pin at Hobby Lobby or JoAnns. The size 35s I have are actually a set of knitting needles.

:hook

[Cheeria]

I am all signed up and can't wait to learn a new technique. :clap:clap

[crochetkim]

I am all signed up and can't wait to learn a new technique. :clap:clap

Yay! Looking forward to seeing you there! :hook

[happy stitcher]

I am all signed up and can't wait to learn a new technique. :clap:clap

Me, too!
:D

I've got a size 35 knitting needle and I'm going to try to do a scarf out of one skein of Caron Spa. I've been holding that skein for a scarf, and I think this is a great way to learn a new technique and finally make a scarf out of that yarn! :cheer

I guess if I need to buy another one, I'll just have to drag myself over to JoAnn's....:lol

[crochetkim]

Me, too!
:D

I've got a size 35 knitting needle and I'm going to try to do a scarf out of one skein of Caron Spa. I've been holding that skein for a scarf, and I think this is a great way to learn a new technique and finally make a scarf out of that yarn! :cheer

I guess if I need to buy another one, I'll just have to drag myself over to JoAnn's....:lol

Well, I would hate to have you buy more yarn. [open sarcasm] :lol

Spa has 251 yards per skein. I believe this will easily get you a scarf.

[amandapace]

I'm all signed up. I guess now I *have* to go buy some yarn. Darn it.

[happy stitcher]

Well, I would hate to have you buy more yarn. [open sarcasm] :lol


:P

I'm all signed up. I guess now I *have* to go buy some yarn. Darn it.

JoAnn.com is having a great sale!
I bought yarn there yesterday! :devil

Go to the sales section to read about it! :cheer

[crochetkim]

I'm all signed up. I guess now I *have* to go buy some yarn. Darn it.

Yes, I know. I just hate it when that happens. :devil

And, wonderful! Can't wait to see you in class!

[Lucy]

Hi Kim,
I just signed up and am looking
forward to learning something new.
Is this different from the broomstick class?
Would you advise taking both?
Thanks,
Nancy

[crochetkim]

Hi Kim,
I just signed up and am looking
forward to learning something new.
Is this different from the broomstick class?
Would you advise taking both?
Thanks,
Nancy

It really depends on what you want out of the classes. The broomstick lace class teaches traditional broomstick lace. The dropstitch ripple class is my own variation on the technique. It also includes working on a ripple which I read here at the 'Ville causes a lot of problems. People were interested in some help with the ripple. So, each class, although including some of the same elements, will cover different things.

[Lucy]

It really depends on what you want out of the classes. The broomstick lace class teaches traditional broomstick lace. The dropstitch ripple class is my own variation on the technique. It also includes working on a ripple which I read here at the 'Ville causes a lot of problems. People were interested in some help with the ripple. So, each class, although including some of the same elements, will cover different things.

Thanks, Kim

[amandapace]

I couldn't find the broomstick lace thing when I was shopping today (weird, cuz I see them all the time when I'm not shopping for one), so I bought the size 35 knitting needles, which were the largest I could find. Oh, and pretty green yarn. I'm all set!

[happy stitcher]

I'm looking forward to this!
It'll be my first class! :D
Thanks for teaching it, Kim!

[crochetkim]

I'm looking forward to this!
It'll be my first class! :D
Thanks for teaching it, Kim!

That's great! I'll looking forward to it as well! :clap

[crochetkim]

I couldn't find the broomstick lace thing when I was shopping today (weird, cuz I see them all the time when I'm not shopping for one), so I bought the size 35 knitting needles, which were the largest I could find. Oh, and pretty green yarn. I'm all set!

That'll work. See you there! :)

[auntbubbels]

Can I use rayon metallic aubergine w gold yarn - its from blue heron yarns, or do we need the same type of yarn that you are suggesting

[crochetkim]

Can I use rayon metallic aubergine w gold yarn - its from blue heron yarns, or do we need the same type of yarn that you are suggesting

You don't need to use the same yarn I used for the sample model. As long as you have about 630 yards of a worsted yarn, you will be fine. Pardon me while I lust after the gorgeous yarn you are describing, though. Wow! It sounds positively gorgeous.

[auntbubbels]

It doesn't say anything on the label about being worsted - how can I tell?

here is a link to their site and its the aubergine - which is much prettier in person

http://www.blueheronyarns.com/pages/yarntypes.php

And I must say that it is a gorgeous yarn - I saw a shawl in the store that was knitted and its similar to what you are teaching and I want to give it a try with this yarn

[crochetkim]

It doesn't say anything on the label about being worsted - how can I tell?

here is a link to their site and its the aubergine - which is much prettier in person

http://www.blueheronyarns.com/pages/yarntypes.php

And I must say that it is a gorgeous yarn - I saw a shawl in the store that was knitted and its similar to what you are teaching and I want to give it a try with this yarn

Standard gauge for Simply Soft appears to be 4.5 sts per inch and the Blue Heron you have (and I'm just guessing which one) appears to be 5 sts per inch. So, it looks like it's a little bit smaller.

So, in that instance, I would probably give it a go. It may mean a little experimenting. Like a change in hook size. Or, a change in initial stitch count. Or, it could mean no change at all. No matter what, I'll bet it would be absolutely gorgeous.

[auntbubbels]

OK, I am adventurous, so I will give it a try. I will sign up once I get the pin or knitting needle

thanks

[crochetkim]

OK, I am adventurous, so I will give it a try. I will sign up once I get the pin or knitting needle

thanks

Wonderful! I look forward to "bearing witness" to your adventure. :cheer

[auntbubbels]

I just registered for the class - I bought a US 35 (19mm) knitting needle, well I had to buy two

I hope I got the right tool

This is going to be fun - I think!!!!! :lol

[crochetkim]

I just registered for the class - I bought a US 35 (19mm) knitting needle, well I had to buy two

I hope I got the right tool

This is going to be fun - I think!!!!! :lol

Wonderful! Looking forward to it! :clap

[auntbubbels]

I am practicing a bit with videos that I am finding online - I am not going to do too much, because I want to learn your technique

It's a very interesting stitch - I guess once you get started, it will go faster

Can I ask one question - how many chains do we need to do to get started

[crafty_suzi]

I'm interested in taking this class but the largest size knitting needle I can get is 16mm (there's no broomstick lace pin available here). Can that be used instead of the 19mm?

[crochetkim]

I am practicing a bit with videos that I am finding online - I am not going to do too much, because I want to learn your technique

It's a very interesting stitch - I guess once you get started, it will go faster

Can I ask one question - how many chains do we need to do to get started

Yes, I worked with it for awhile and was able to discover little tips/tricks to make it go faster. It was slow for me at first as well.

I need to pull out my working notes and I will try to send you a private message about the chain count since that's not something I think should be posted in the public forum. :)

[auntbubbels]

Kim, thats OK. I was going to practice a bit with it - the class will be here before I know it

[crochetkim]

I'm interested in taking this class but the largest size knitting needle I can get is 16mm (there's no broomstick lace pin available here). Can that be used instead of the 19mm?

The technique works fine with a 16mm knitting needle. I would recommend a smaller yarn, though. I believe I used Lustersheen with a 16mm needle. It would just take some experimenting. A delicate fingering weight wool blend maybe? Something small.

Worst case scenario would be to use a real broomstick handle like the good 'ole days. ;) In a pinch, I've used an S Tunisian hook. I've even used a ruler. But, that was a little difficult because the loops didn't slide on it smoothly. Some rulers may work just fine, though. Access to a hardware store may lead to some interesting discoveries. I even had a couple of salad forks with large handles that I think would have worked if I had really needed an alternative.

[crafty_suzi]

The technique works fine with a 16mm knitting needle. I would recommend a smaller yarn, though. I believe I used Lustersheen with a 16mm needle. It would just take some experimenting. A delicate fingering weight wool blend maybe? Something small.

Worst case scenario would be to use a real broomstick handle like the good 'ole days. ;) In a pinch, I've used an S Tunisian hook. I've even used a ruler. But, that was a little difficult because the loops didn't slide on it smoothly. Some rulers may work just fine, though. Access to a hardware store may lead to some interesting discoveries. I even had a couple of salad forks with large handles that I think would have worked if I had really needed an alternative.

Oh, so I see how it got the name broomstick lace. :lol I've just registered for the class. Really excited as this is my first crochet class here. :cheer

*going to look through stash to choose yarn for project. *

[magiccrochetfan]

Well, the picture in the ad of the pretty blue-green shawl finally got to me and convinced me I really need to learn this stitch, so I just signed up!:hook

[crafty_suzi]

The technique works fine with a 16mm knitting needle. I would recommend a smaller yarn, though. I believe I used Lustersheen with a 16mm needle. It would just take some experimenting. A delicate fingering weight wool blend maybe? Something small.



Thanks for the suggestion, Kim. Could I use Bernat Softee Baby yarn? It's a Sport DK weight yarn. The label says 5oz but I don't know how much yards that is. I have 2 skeins..... is that enough for the shawl? Can I use the same size G hook too?

Sorry for all the questions! I just wanted to make sure I have all the materials before class starts. :2blush

[crochetkim]

That's 900 yards. I really hope that will be enough for the shawl. It's hard for me to say exactly because it's a change in yarn size and a change in broomstick size. But, it seems like it should be enough.

Thanks for the suggestion, Kim. Could I use Bernat Softee Baby yarn? It's a Sport DK weight yarn. The label says 5oz but I don't know how much yards that is. I have 2 skeins..... is that enough for the shawl? Can I use the same size G hook too?

Sorry for all the questions! I just wanted to make sure I have all the materials before class starts. :2blush

[crochetkim]

Well, the picture in the ad of the pretty blue-green shawl finally got to me and convinced me I really need to learn this stitch, so I just signed up!:hook

Wonderful! Just one more day! :)

[crochetkim]

A quick note to let everyone know that the class materials have now been posted in the classroom. Students can now access all class materials and start the class.

For anyone still interested in taking the class, there is still time to register. Registration closes Saturday morning.

Enjoy! :ccompute