Monica Knits

This series of five two-hour classes introduced the basics of crocheting via swatching and crocheting one or more projects using the techniques learned.  Students learned to crochet a versatile, reconfigurable beret, along with intermediate and designer crochet techniques. 

The headform at Heritage Spinning & Weaving modeled Emmy's beret.

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Five of us took a card weaving class this past Sunday afternoon and each of us created a woven band in 4 colors of our choosing. Our excellent instructor, Joan, had us designing from the get go and we had 50 odd colors of 5/2 Astra, mercerized cotton with which to create our designs. Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image.
It's difficult to say which part of the class I liked best--it was well designed and fun! In part, my fascination stems from the connection to peoples long ago. The earliest known examples of card or tablet weaving date from 945 to 745 BC--those early Egyptians were brilliant!

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I'll be teaching some new knitting and crochet classes at my local yarn store (LYS). So, if you've wanted to try your hand at knitting or crochet, head to Heritage Spinning & Weaving this summer and fall for a series of short introductory and intermediate classes, including beginner knitting and crochet; tapestry crochet; sock knitting; entrelac headbands; an exclusive Bavarian lace scarf; phone purses; beaded wristwarmers; intarsia cabled wristwarmers, necklaces, reversible 3D scarves, and knitwear repair. Read more....
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Indulge yourself and get those creative juices flowing! Learn new skills, knit a conversation starter, make waves at the beach or get a jump start on knitting unique gifts. Join Monica of MonicaKnits.com for the following “Learn to” classes at Heritage Spinning & Weaving in Lake Orion, Michigan: entrelac, cable, and sock knitting. Also offered is a class on reversible and twisted knitted scarves. Read more... for additional information.
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