Granny 102: Crochet Granny Squares
Learn how to turn a series of loops into a series of squares, which then can become something almost as expansive as the Internet (more likely a blanket.) Granny squares are children of the 1970's craft-world, here to stay. Versatile, colorful, funny, kitschy -these motif-oriented squares are a quick answer to a too-chilly room, breeze-irritated neck, or skirt shortage. Come try your hand at these hip squares!
details
- when: sunday, april 17th, 2011, from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- to attend: Please see the info page for more information on attending any of the workshops at the 2011 Boston Skillshare.
- facilitated by: Phoebe Sinclair
lesson plan
1.) Not a yarn: Brief history of crochet and what exactly is a granny square.
1b.) Crochet library: Display examples of crocheted items.
2.) Hip squares: Basic make-up of the granny square (pass around samples of each stage)
3.) Let me put on my glasses: Pattern reading-crash course.
4.) Get down grams! Crocheting a hip square.
5.) Resources:
My #1 Favorite resource: your local library
Granny square inspiration on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/groups/90319938@N00/pool/
http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granny_square
facilitator experience
I’m crafter/yarn-worker who as been crocheting since the 1980s, and knitting since the 1990s. I’ve been teaching knitting and crochet since 1996 and, as a happy result, am the proud owner of many a yarn-crafted gift.
intended audience
Adults and children with crochet experience.