Knot & Natter: A Fiber Arts Conversation - Tunisian Crochet Demo

Starting a Scarf with Tunisian Crochet

I'm partnering with Guilford Art Center to offer free virtual art sessions to the community during COVID-19.  Last Friday, almost 40 people turned out for the third installment of my Knot & Natter:  A Fiber Arts Conversation series.  It was so great to see lots of familiar faces, as well as some new folks from as far away as Virginia!

I'm really enthusiastic about tunisian crochet, thanks to a book and a hook my mom gave me a few years back (thanks Mom!).  I learned the tunisian simple stitch on a fairly small, double-ended (one hook on each end) crochet hook, and at that point I wasn't a huge fan.  But when I started to use a large (size 15) wooden tunisian hook and bulky yarn, I was, quite literally, hooked!

During the live session, I showed a few examples of items I've made using Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS), including the scarf above and a small drink coaster.  Through demonstration, I showed how to start a beginning chain and then complete a forward pass and a return pass to finish one full row.

Tunisian crochet is so simple and fast and relaxing.  I love it - and judging by the earnestness of my class participants, so do a lot of other people!

I'm planning to offer more virtual sessions over the next several months on a variety of topics, so check back soon!

Knot & Natter: A Fiber Arts Conversation - Wrapped Button Bracelet Demo

Such a fun time during last Friday's Knot & Natter:  A Fiber Art Conversation!   Thank you to all the wonderful participants who came out to do some Friday lunchtime crafting.  I gave a demonstration for making a beautiful, fun, and functional wrap bracelet, using common household items - t-shirts, needle, thread, and buttons.

Wrapped Button Bracelet

Doesn't it look great?!

It was especially gratifying to receive some positive feedback from a few folks who were in the session - "Great!"  "Informative."  "Great demonstration!"  "You were organized, prepared, and your instruction was clear and engaging."  It's been a bit of a steep learning curve, figuring out all of the technology while at the same time providing videoed instruction.

I hope to be hosting a few more of these virtual sessions.  Check Guilford Art Center's website for more information.

Knot & Natter: A Fiber Arts Conversation

Friends,

I’m so excited to host a new, virtual FREE class for Guilford Art Center called Knot & Natter:  A Fiber Arts Conversation!  COVID-19 has caused most of us to hunker down inside our homes and wait for restrictions to be lifted.  I can’t think of a better way to spend some time than to connect with like-minded folks who love all things fiber!   

We kicked things off last Friday (April 24, 2020) with a large bunch of enthusiastic knitters, natural dyers, sock makers, and yarn sculpturers, to name a few.  It was great to share yarn sources, fiber techniques, free resources, and charitable organizations who accept handmade donations.

You won’t want to miss the next one. 

The sessions are held on Fridays during the lunch hour, 11:45 to 12:30 PM.  To sign up, go to Guilford Art Center’s Website, found here.

See you there!