Classes with Edie Eckman

Edie Eckman will be teaching 4 classes in September for the Guild.

Saturday September 22
Pattern Writing 101 9:00 – 12:00
If you have a design you’d like to get published, or even if you just want to
share your design with other knitters, you need to be able to write it so others
can read it. Learn how to take your idea from concept to written pattern,
avoiding typical mistakes along the way. Explore the joys and pitfalls of
grading patterns for a number of different sizes, and pick up tips for getting
your designs accepted for publication.

Dramatic Dropped Stitches 1:30 – 4:30
Dropped stitches can be a Good Thing. Intentionally dropped stitches can
create a light and lacy fabric with very little effort. Learn an assortment of
dropped stitches and see how they can be used to lighten up your knitting.
Students should have some experience working stitch patterns. No
homework required.


Sunday September 23
Math for Knitters 9:00 – 12:00
This class will take the mystery out of those pesky math calculations you
have to do when designing or altering a sweater. Math-phobics are welcome,
and you don't have to raise your hand in class. We will draft a basic sweater
and discuss calculating yarn amounts, V-neck shaping, rates of
increase/decrease and stitch pattern placement. No homework.

Learn to Knit Cables 1:30 – 4:30
Don't let cables get you in a twist! No matter how complex the cable, the
essential principles are the same. Learn the basics of cable formation and
behavior, and see how small changes make for different looks. Become
comfortable with both text and charted instructions, and pick up tips on
keeping track of your place in the pattern. Knitters should be confident with
knitting and purling. No homework required, but you will need to bring
materials to class.

Details:
· Each class is 3 hours
· Materials will be at students’ expense, unless otherwise noted
· Lunch will be on your own
· You may sign up for 1 or for all classes

Classes are $25 each for members in good standing, $35 each for
non-members. Members have priority in enrollment.

For addititional information send an email with Edie Eckman Class info in Subject line to http://www.tkgv@cox.net/

Even with a warm beginning (air conditioner wasn't working) we had a GREAT response from the public and a few Guild members with our afternoon of fiber arts.







Want to see what Trink was up to? Take a peek at the See what we're doing pictures over on the left.


Linda

Don't forget:

The Tidewater Knitting Guild of Virginia will offer a "round robin" of "Introduction to" classes on Saturday, July 7th at the Central Library of Virginia Beach, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach on Saturday, from 1:00 - 5:00pm. "Knitting on a Loom", "Needle Felting", "Intro to Knitting" will be offered. Cost: $10 per person. For additional information email TKGV@cox.net.

Non-members are welcome! and we'll have a few surprise "classes" going on as well!



Linda

Pictures updated!

Thanks to a comment made by Joanne, it hit me I had forgotten to add the World Wide Knit in Public Day (June 6, 2007) pictures!

Joanne knit while working for the Chesapeake Humane Society Adoption Day. She made sure each of the pups and kitties went home with a blanket knit by a TKGV member.

And take a look at Molly. That's one pup that knows how nice a knitted blanket can be!

I've also added pictures of KIPers at Ewe Knit Kits.


Linda