Introduction to Entrelac
Schedule
Dates: February 6, 13, 20, March 12 (Wednesdays)
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (mornings)
Location: Little Red Schoolhouse Yarn Shop, 5002 W. Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan
Phone: (517)321-6701
Dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 31 (Saturdays)
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (mornings)
Location: Lavender & Peonies, 103-C South Bridge Street, DeWitt, Michigan
Phone (517)668-2000
Class Registration
To sign up for this class: Call the location where the sessions you are interested in are being offered. Please contact me if you would like to be placed on a waiting list to take this class at a later time or at an alternate location.
Description
4 sessions
Cost: $60
Skill level: Intermediate
Entrelac is a very cool knitting technique that resembles a basketweave pattern. Felting (fulling, actually) involves turning your knitting into a solid fabric, and does wonders for hiding any inconsistencies formed while learning the Entrelac technique!
Project
In this class, you will use both Entrelac and felting to make a knitting (or whatever!) bag. The bag pictured measures approximately 10" deep by 20" wide by 12" high (it's a big one!). A smaller size is also an option, measuring approximately 10" deep by 10" wide by 12" high.
Materials
- Yarn – See HOMEWORK for an explanation of yarn requirements. Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted used for class model (larger size); eight 113 gram skeins (the base uses approximately 170 grams, each row of rectangles uses approximately 85 grams, and the top and strap use approximately 150 grams)
- Needles – U.S. size 13 (9.0 mm) 24” (or longer) circular needle and U.S. size 13 (9.0 mm) double pointed needles
- Blunt darning needle
- Large stitch markers (scraps of yarn will work nicely)
- Safety pins (4)
HOMEWORK (to be completed before Session 1)
Session 1 Topics
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Base
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Picking up stitches around the base
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Base triangles
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Knitting backward (part 1)
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Adding a new strand of yarn
Session 2 Topics
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Handles
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Picking up stitches purlwise
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Right leaning rectangles
Session 3 Topics
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Pockets
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Picking up stitches knitwise
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Left leaning rectangles
Session 4 Topics
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Top triangles
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Garter stitch border
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Fulling/felting
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Assembly
Payment
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The student will be responsible for the cost of any materials required.
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Check with the desired class location for payment details.
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Payment for classes at my home in Haslett can be by cash or check made payable to Sarah Peasley, due at the first class session.
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No refunds will be given after the first class session.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this class, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m always happy to help you with any questions or problems that arise from my classes or from patterns by Sarah Peasley, Handknitter. I am committed to seeing you through to the end of your project!
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