Learn Tunisian Lace: Beautiful Lacy Afghan with KIM GUZMAN, JULY 2009

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Teacher: CrochetKim (Kim Guzman), CrochetKim website

Class Cost: $10.00

Registration Dates: Registration is now open. Click here for details on how to register for classes.

Class Begins: Friday, July 10, 2009


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

Description: Learn a special lace stitch pattern in Tunisian crochet to form a beautiful lacy afghan. Students are welcome and encouraged to use the same lace stitch pattern in other projects, such as a scarf or shawl, should they be interested in something other than an afghan.

The stitches and stitch pattern used have been designed to rid you of that annoying curling that is so easily found when learning Tunisian crochet. Like my Tunisian Pillows class, I'll show you yet another way to avoid that curl!

Two separate texts will be posted on the first day of class. The first will be an individual tutorial for the stitches. The second will be the pattern itself. (Yes, a full pattern designed by Kim Guzman will be included in your class fee!)




Supplies Needed:

• The pattern uses Patons Decor which is an acrylic/wool blend. Worsted weight is recommended, although I would definitely consider this to be a smaller worsted. Something more the size of Caron Simply Soft. The afghan is made in all one color, although I'm sure stripes would look nice as well.
• An afghan hook two or three sizes larger than the recommended size for your yarn. For instance, with Red Heart Super Saver, I usually use an H or I hook. However, when I'm using Red Heart Super Saver for Tunisian work, I will use a J or a K. Since you'll be making an afghan, you'll want one of the 14" afghan hooks (rather than the 10" hook) or you can also get one with an extension nylon to accommodate the Tunisian loops.
• A regular crochet hook in the size recommended for your yarn.

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Maximum Number of Students Accepted: Approximately 25

First Lesson Posted: Friday, July 10, 2009

Last Day Class Material Available: Friday, July 31, 2009

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[AmyS]

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

[crochetkim]

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

This is a really neat class where you will learn an interesting Tunisian crochet technique. We'll be working on an interesting Tunisian lace stitch pattern I developed which will banish the myth that all Tunisian crochet must be dense. You can create lace as well!

[Lucy]

I am signed up and really
excited about this class.
That afghan looks so pretty.
Nancy

[crochetkim]

Originally Posted by Lucy

I am signed up and really excited about this class.
That afghan looks so pretty.
Nancy

Wonderful! I look forward to seeing you there!

[dilyca2006]

Need to go out and get a couple of hooks!!!

[crochetkim]

Originally Posted by dilyca2006

Need to go out and get a couple of hooks!!!

There are currently 4 Tunisian books on the Annie's Attic top 20 most popular patterns (subject to change daily, of course):

http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/popular.html

Given the current popularity of Tunisian crochet, I am hopeful that it will start getting easier to find the hooks.

[dilyca2006]

I ordered a couple of hooks. I really hope they get here before Friday. Also, my dad has been in the hospital and most of my days have been there. Hopefully he will be better by Friday and I can be home for the class for a while.

[missmaxx]

Hi,
Just wondering how much yarn we'd need for the afghan?
I'm trying to clear my schedule so I can join you.
sincerely,

[crochetkim]

Originally Posted by dilyca2006

I ordered a couple of hooks. I really hope they get here before Friday. Also, my dad has been in the hospital and most of my days have been there. Hopefully he will be better by Friday and I can be home for the class for a while.

This is one of those projects in which students will be able to stitch up a smaller project to practice the stitch pattern. So, you don't need to worry about making sure to have enough time to complete an afghan. Even if you don't get your hooks until the early part of the week, you should have sufficient time to at least master the stitches which is my primary goal.