Prairie Skies-In Shop Only
A beautiful marriage of Crochet and Knitting. The yoke is an echo of granny square wraps that keep the shoulders warm, while the sweater itself is a contemporary way to mix crochet and knitting into one wearable piece. Generous sizing options from fullest chest point are 35 3/4” for the smallest size up to 67 1/2” for the largest size. Pattern is written for DK weight yarn and Malabrigo Rios a light worsted will work perfectly for this project. Basic crochet knowledge required: chaining, double crochet. You will learn magic ring and how to make a granny square, how to make a flat slip stitch seam. Basic knitting knowledge also required; knit & purl. You will learn how to pick up stitches and knit on a crochet base, German short row shaping, and basic sweater construction and finishing.
Instructor: Alicia
When: Sunday, Jan 14th, 28th, Feb 11th, and 25th, Mar 10th
Time: 10 A.M.-12 P.M.
Cost: $70
Supplies:
US 7 circular needles 32” length
US 4 circular needles 16” and 32” length
US G crochet hook
Stitch markers, both round and locking
DK or light worsted weight yarn 820 yrds to 2090 yrds
Prairie Skies pattern by Imke Von Nathusius
(Published in POM magazine and available on Ravelry)
NOTE: PLEASE come early to pick your materials and have them wound before class begins. You are more than welcome to come any day before the class. Any of the staff will be more than happy to help you with your yarn choices and get you prepared for class at your convenience.
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