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Learn-to-Crochet: Basics

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Basic Socks

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The pattern is for simple shorty socks with short leg ribbing, heel flaps, gussets and wedge toes; you will learn to close the toe with Kitchener stitch.  The pattern shows striped socks, but for the class we will be knitting in solid colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMust\u003c\/strong\u003e be competent to independently knit, purl, cast-on and bind-off, and \u003cstrong\u003emust\u003c\/strong\u003e have experience knitting in the round on double-pointed needles and experience knitting with fingering-weight yarn on small needles.  You may gain some of this experience on your own prior to class, but it's important to have the experience so as not to slow down the progress of the class.  Ask for assistance at Mother of Purl on how to acheive this experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarn, pattern, project bag and 6 hours of instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring your own US size 1, 6\" double-pointed needles (not included but available for purchase, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.motherofpurlyarn.com\/collections\/needles\/products\/chiaogoo-double-pointed-needles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emetal DPNs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.motherofpurlyarn.com\/collections\/needles\/products\/dreamz-double-pointed-needles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewood DPNs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcy Jefferson\u003c\/p\u003e"}

My First Sweater: Turtle Dove - Session 2

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Guided Knitting Class

$20.00
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