Learn Broomstick Lace 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 20, 2009.

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

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Description: Called "jiffy lace" for a reason, you'll quickly find that broomstick lace is a fast and fun new project! You can use the techniques learned in this class for a scarf, shawl, or throw. Don't let broomstick lace scare you anymore! Students will learn all tlhe tips and tricks to make their own special project whether they choose to do a scarf, shawl, or throw.

Supplies Needed:

Caron Simply Soft yarn recommended or a comparable soft worsted weight, 1 skein for scarf, 2 or 3 skeins for shawl, and 5 or 6 skeins for throw.
G crochet hook
Small yarn needle
Size 50 broomstick lace pin; size 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 35

Lesson Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009

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Last Day Class Material Available: Friday, April 10, 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

[Ladykats]

Kim,
I see that you will be teaching a couple of classes this March. I love the broomstick lace but have not had the chance to sit down and learn the technique. Will this class teach the beginner as well?
Oh btb, Up here in NY/NJ the kids have a game called stickball, like baseball but they use a broomstick as the bat. I found one of these broomstick bats at the dollar store and am having my husband cut it in half for a 18" length... Just a suggestion for others looking for a broomstick pin in size 50.

[crochetkim]

This is a beginner class. You don't need any experience at all with broomstick lace. :cheer

[dondi]

I am so excited to be taking this class! I was wondering how many ounces should each skein be? Is it easier to do in a solid or in a multicolor yarn? Can you see the pretty stitches with a busy colored yarn? Thanks!

[crochetkim]

I am so excited to be taking this class! I was wondering how many ounces should each skein be? Is it easier to do in a solid or in a multicolor yarn? Can you see the pretty stitches with a busy colored yarn? Thanks!

The skeins I use in Simply Soft are 6 oz, about 315 yards each. And, I can't say that I've ever worked on a broomstick project using a multicolor yarn. It would definitely be something that could be tried. With complicated stitch patterns, I prefer a solid. But, this isn't a complicated stitch pattern. I can easily envision something like a sock yarn with the long color changes in a scarf using this technique. However, with sock yarn, I would probably use about a size 19 knitting needle for the broomstick pin. Only experimenting will tell whether you like the technique with a multicolor. :manyheart

[whispercalm]

Found a size 50 broomstick lace pin on ebay!! YAY!!!

[crochetkim]

Found a size 50 broomstick lace pin on ebay!! YAY!!!

Wonderful! I find eBay a terrific resource to find just about anything I could ever want. If there is something I want, no matter how obscure, I can surely find it on eBay. :yay

[~Elise~]

What about Paton's Lacette yarn for a shawl, or maybe a scarf? I have about 4 skeins of it.

[auntienan]

I love Ebay most of the time :) Yesterday was a bad Ebay day... I was watching a K Swivel Hook. The price was at $4.95 and 2 hours later it ended for $28.00.
Nan

[crochetkim]

What about Paton's Lacette yarn for a shawl, or maybe a scarf? I have about 4 skeins of it.

I love Patons Lacette. I think it may work for this project, but given its size, I think I would use a size 35 knitting needle instead of the size 50.

[crochetkim]

I love Ebay most of the time :) Yesterday was a bad Ebay day... I was watching a K Swivel Hook. The price was at $4.95 and 2 hours later it ended for $28.00.
Nan

Yikes! But, I guess I can understand it. I really love the Swivel hooks.

[crochetkim]

I wanted to let everyone know that the class materials have now been posted for this class. If anyone is having any trouble getting to the classroom, please let me know.

Anyone still interested in this class can still sign up! Registration closes on the morning of March 21.

[Bejai]

Ok, it's March 20th, I'm excited to get started. I bought size 50 knitting needles since I couldn't find the broomstick pin. I know nothing about broomstick lace but I'm ready to learn!

[crochetkim]

Ok, it's March 20th, I'm excited to get started. I bought size 50 knitting needles since I couldn't find the broomstick pin. I know nothing about broomstick lace but I'm ready to learn!

I look forward to seeing you in class! :) Please be sure to let me know if you have any problems finding the classroom. Enjoy!

[Janice B]

Hi Where do I find the classroom? Thank Jan

[crochetkim]

Hi Where do I find the classroom? Thank Jan

If you visit the Crochetville main page:

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/index.php

There will be a link about one scroll down to the classrooms. All class for which you've registered will be listed there. See you soon! :)