Small Short Row Tunisian Bag with KIM GUZMAN--MAY 2009

[Crochetville LLC]

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

Class Cost: $15.00, 10-day class

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

Class Begins: Friday, May 15, 2009.

Skill Level: This is an intermediate level Tunisian project. The class is meant to challenge Tunisian skills. Students new to Tunisian are welcome to join the class but should understand that extra time may be needed in order to master the stitches. If you would like to try out your Tunisian skills prior to taking this class, please take the Beginner Tunisian Felted Bag class (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=99163) beforehand.

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Class Photo Showcase: Click here (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=99272) to see a photo showcase with pictures of finished items made by Crochetville members who have taken this class in the past. The Photo Showcase area is brand-new and currently under development, so please bear with us as it may take some time for previous students to post their photos.

Description: Tunisian crochet is the best medium I have found for felted projects. It really makes terrific projects and you won't be disappointed! This bag incorporates 3 Tunisian crochet stitches and will allow you the opportunity to learn Tunisian crochet without purchasing a Tunisian crochet hook! That's right! If you have a K or L crochet hook without a thumb rest (like Brittany, Clover, or other wooden hook), you can complete this adorable bag with a smaller hook because the greatest number of stitches on the hook at any given time is only 15 stitches! In addition to learning the Tunisian stitches included in this unique project, you will learn the Tunisian Short Row Technique and then, you'll learn, step-by-step, how to felt your bag without a washing machine.

Supplies Needed:

1 skein each of two coordinating colors, Cascade 220, or other comparable felting yarn (be careful not to choose "superwash" as this will not felt)
K afghan hook (Any K or L crochet hook without a thumb rest will also work.)
Small yarn needle (for weaving ends)


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, May 15, 2009

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Last Day Class Material Available: Monday, June 8, 2009

[crochetkim]

Hi, everyone! I am the teacher for this class and I wanted to be sure to post in here. If anyone has any questions or comments about this class, please feel free to ask here and I will answer as quickly as I can. I'm looking forward to the class! :)

[LeahB]

This looks like a really cool class. I am very excited. I just have a quick question: would Patons classic wool be equivalent to the Cascade and work for this? I think, based on what I see on the label of the Patons, it should felt, and it is worsted weight. Based on what yardex tells me, Cascade is similar, but I want to double check with enough time to order something appropriate if need be.

[crochetkim]

This looks like a really cool class. I am very excited. I just have a quick question: would Patons classic wool be equivalent to the Cascade and work for this? I think, based on what I see on the label of the Patons, it should felt, and it is worsted weight. Based on what yardex tells me, Cascade is similar, but I want to double check with enough time to order something appropriate if need be.

I've felted Patons Merino Classic and I've found it to felt very nicely. Yes, it would substitute nicely.

[Mollyanna]

Hi Kim, I have taken several classes with you already and have always learned something new! :clap I am interested in this one as well. What size is the finished bag? It's hard to tell how it will hold much stuff since it wraps around so far. Are there closures on the two vertical sides? I don't carry a whole lot of stuff in my bag, but I wouldn't want any of it to fall out! :eek Thanks!

[crochetkim]

Hi Kim, I have taken several classes with you already and have always learned something new! :clap I am interested in this one as well. What size is the finished bag? It's hard to tell how it will hold much stuff since it wraps around so far. Are there closures on the two vertical sides? I don't carry a whole lot of stuff in my bag, but I wouldn't want any of it to fall out! :eek Thanks!

I purposely made this bag rather small for class purposes and I wanted people to have the opportunity to experience Tunisian crochet, even without an afghan hook. The width is about 11" across at its fullest point and it has about a 4" depth on the sides. Since it's so short and squat, I plan on sewing a zipper into mine, just to be safe. Although I'm pretty certain that, once I get it finished, it will disappear because I suspect that my 18-year-old is coveting it. :)

[crochetkim]

Hi, everyone! I wanted to let you know that the class materials have now been posted for this class.

I look forward to seeing you there! :)

For anyone still wanting to sign up for this class, registration is still open until close of business Friday.