Adjustable Coffee Sleeve

Crocheted in 100% cotton, this coffee cup cozy has two crocheted buttons that adjust the diameter to fit different sizes of disposable cups.

Knit & Crochet Classes!

I’m pleased to announce I will be teaching two more classes in early 2011!

Basic Knitting (same as my original class) will be Saturday, February 19, from 1-3pm.
Basic Crochet (new!) will be Saturday, March 5, from 1-3pm.

You’ll learn the foundation techniques in knit and crochet. At the end of each class, you will be able to walk away with the skills to craft your first project — be it a scarf, potholder, trivet, washcloth, or even a small change purse… there’s so much you can do!

As before, these classes are held at First Class, Inc. I’ll be sure to post more about these terrific beginner classes as we get closer!

Violet & Blue

"Fuzzy" dice dangles (violet/blue) and a blue Silk & Silver necklace in action!

A little more light-hearted: The "Fuzzy Dice" earrings

I love these little dice dangles! They're not actually fuzzy, but they're cheery and come in a bunch of color combinations (shown in violet/violet, orange/orange, and hot pink/light pink). They're affordable, too, so you can have a pair in every combo!

Green Aventurine

I finally made use of the beautiful green aventurine heishi beads I had (and matching pendant). The strong sections of heishi are broken up by little sections of silver. I loved the bold shapes of the heishi in the delicate translucent aventurine.

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A Stitching Success

My Beginner's Knitting class with First Class had five students show up (two more were registered but were unable to make it - they are provided a make-up class when it's next held). I was very proud at the end as everybody seemed to understand the basics (cast on, knit, and cast off) in the Continental style. I was also lucky that we didn't have any lefties. (Not that I don't love the left-handers, it's just easier to teach the way I actually knit.)

It was particularly lovely how students would help instruct fellow students while I was dedicating time to one-on-one instruction. I could hear them discussing the right way to throw the yarn, how the loops should look, and all sorts of things. I also really enjoyed the *questions* they asked - every student took a genuine interest in getting it right.

Class went so well, in fact, that I will be teaching another Beginner's Knitting class in the next session. I also might do a "Beginner's Knitting II," and the crochet classes as the wonderful current teacher is moving away. Beginner's II will likely be more practice on the three basics, as well as the purl stitch. We can also get more in depth on types of yarn and needles.

I hope all my students enjoyed my class as much as I did. I'll post more info on upcoming classes just as soon as it's decided!