Beyond Beginning Crochet Online Workshop

Description

Go beyond basic crochet and dive into the exciting world of crochet stitch patterns. This follow-up to Beginning Crochet introduces students to the iconic stitches of crochet. Learn how to work increases and decreases, then make bobbles, popcorn, puffs, chevrons, waves, and more. Discover how to make variations of each stitch, and be inspired to experiment with your own stitch combinations. Then take what you’ve learned and create scarves, a wrap, and even an afghan!

In this Online Workshop you’ll get:

• In-depth instruction and inspiration from one of the best crochet designers today
• Shannon’s expert video instructions, step-by-step illustrations, as well as written instructions for every stitch pattern
• Practice swatch assignments
• 2 bonus patterns from Interweave Crochet to practice your new-found skills

Lesson Outline:

• Introduction, Tools, & Materials
• Shaping Techniques

*Shaping Basics

* Increases: V-Stitch, Shells, Fans, Bobbles, Popcorn, & Puffs

* Decreases: Cluster Stitches

• Pattern Stitches:

*Linen Stitch, Chevrons, Waves, and Other Stitches

• Conclusion

Techniques Covered: making a variety of crochet stitch patterns; combining stitches

What skill level will enjoy this product: Beginner; students should know how to work basic crochet stitches: chains, single, double, half double, and treble crochet

Material Required: smooth wool or wool-blend worsted weight yarn; crochet hook in size H/8 (5 mm); tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Beyond Beginning Crochet Online WorkshopIncludes:

• Discussion board: The discussion board is a great way to interact with other users in the Online Workshop. It’s an open forum for you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and express your inspirations.
• Gallery: Share images of your work where you can give and receive feedback from fellow students.
• Notes: This is a place for you to keep personal notes to help you with your work and the Online Workshop content. Only you will be able to see your notes.
• Bonus material: 2 free hat patterns from Interweave Crochet
• Video Lessons: Run Time ≈ 70 minutes

About the Instructor:

Shannon Leigh Roudhán is the co-founder of Shibaguyz Designz and The Shibaguyz. She is an award-winning crochet and knitwear designer and has published hundreds of patterns for magazines, yarn companies, and her own pattern line. She has authored eight books so far, including her two most recent, Crochet Geometry (Sterling Publishing, 2016) and Designer Crochet (Sterling Publishing, 2015). Be sure to check out her other Online Workshops at Interweave.com, including Crochet Ribbing 7 Ways https://www.interweave.com/store/crochet-ribbing-7-ways.