Apr
Happy Earth Day!
Posted by Emily in classes, crochetOur gal Michelle came in the other day with a great class idea, that is just perfect to announce on Earth Day. It’s a purse crocheted out of old grocery bags!
The class is a “beginner” level since it requires only minimal crochet skills - single crochet, increase and decrease only. You’ll learn how to cut up plastic grocery bags and connect them together to make “yarn,” as well as how to follow a simple crochet pattern. The class is Sunday, July 20 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm and costs $20. Materials are 30 plastic grocery bags (BYO) and a size N plastic or metal crochet hook (not wood).
Dec
Crochet gone wild
Posted by Emily in crochetSo, one of our regulars, Terry, was in Chicago a few weeks back and brought us info about an exhibition of a crocheted coral reef. How neat is that?!
So, we looked up the website for The Institute For Figuring and poked around a bit. These pics are part of their Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef project.
They describe it as “a woolly celebration of the intersection of higher geometry and feminine handicraft, and a testimony to the disappearing wonders of the marine world.” Wild!
Oct
back by popular demand: amigurumi
Posted by Shannon in classes, crochetfor those of you who were dying to make super-crazy-cute amigurumi love, it’s baa-aack!
Sunday, Dec 9. 12:00 - 2:00 pm
with Michelle Molis
$20
Materials: worsted-weight or smaller yarn and crochet hook small enough to make quite tight fabric, Amigurumi book ($6), eyes
Included: stuffing
if you really want to make one (or a dozen) of these insanely fun, cute, and addictive things, but don’t have a clue how to actually crochet, well, don’t you worry - we’ve got you covered there, too. take our learn to crochet class:
Learn to Crochet
Sunday, Nov 11, 18, 25.
12:00 – 2:00 pm
with Brooke Krawetz
$60
Materials: 5.0 – 6.0 mm crochet hook, worsted-weight wool (preferably plain-colored and not too dark)
Oct
the many wonders of crochet
Posted by Shannon in books, classes, crochetcrochet gets a bad rep, and we’re here to tell you, it just ain’t fair! there are many funky things one can do with crochet:
1. create a designer knock-off
2. 
3. who needs voodoo dolls, when you can make a little depp-love for your very own
4. recreate your favorite video game characters: pacman, anyone?
6. or, check out this website, which is just plain FAB-YOUUU-LOUSSS, folks, and get a little inspiration
and that’s not even mentioning all of the beautiful, NORMAL things you can create with this wonderful fiber process. we have books like the happy hooker, and crochet me, with gorgeous crocheted garments and accessories.
so come on in, take a class, learn a new skill, crochet away this winter.
Learn to Crochet
Sunday, Nov 11, 18, 25.
12:00 – 2:00 pm
with Brooke Krawetz
$60
Materials: 5.0 – 6.0 mm crochet hook, worsted-
weight wool (preferably plain-colored and not too
dark)
or, for folks who already know the basics and are ready to delve into the world of super-cute japanese amigurumidom…
Amigurumi Workshop
Sunday, Dec 9. 12:00 - 2:00 pm
with Michelle Molis
$20
Materials: worsted-weight or smaller yarn and
crochet hook small enough to make quite tight fabric,
Amigurumi book ($6), eyes
Included: stuffing
give us a call at 503.922.1150 or stop in to register for these super-fly classes.