Afghans Inspired by African Kente Cloth with AMY SHELTON--NOV 2009

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Teacher: Amy Shelton, AmyS, Crochetville Co-owner

Class Cost: $20.00, 2-week class

Registration Dates: Registration is now open. Click here to register.

Class Begins: Friday, November 20, 2009.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner (double crochet, seaming).



Small swatch of sample pattern:



Description: Kente cloth is a type of cloth native to the country of Ghana that was developed in the 12th century. Kente cloth is readily identified by its dazzling, multicolored patterns that feature bright colors, geometric shapes, and bold designs.

During this class you'll learn a little about traditional Kente cloth patterns, what the traditionally-used colors symbolize, and how to graph your own original patterns to make Kente-inspired afghans out of "saltines" (two-row granny squares).

Supplies Needed:

• Yarn weight of your choice
• Appropriate size hook
• Tapestry needle
• Graph paper
• Colored pencils

Class Policies: Click here to read our Online Class Policies for students. Please read these policies prior to registering for a class.

Minimum Number of Students Required: 5

If the minimum number of students has not been reached by noon (central time), on Wednesday, October 28, this class may be canceled.

Maximum Number of Students Accepted: Approximately 40

First Day of Class: Friday, November 20, 2009

Last Day to Register: Monday, November 23, 2009, at noon central time

Last Day of Class: Thursday, December 3, 2009

Last Day Class Material Available: Friday, December 18, 2009


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[snorac]

Do you have a picture of the finished project? I'm having a difficult time imaging what it will look like. It sounds interesting though.

[AmyS]

Originally Posted by snorac

Do you have a picture of the finished project? I'm having a difficult time imaging what it will look like. It sounds interesting though.

No, there is no finished project because each person will create their own unique pattern.

Maybe it will help if you think of each colored square as a "saltine"--a two-row granny square.

The examples are meant to show the types of geometric patterns you can come up with. They are not meant to show the size of an actual finished project.

[AmyS]

I've updated the thread with a small sample swatch to show how the "saltines" look when they're put together.

[Knittingdoc]

Could you please explain what saltines are?