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| Beginning Crochet Handwork ECourse with Jennifer Tan of Syrendell Learn how to crochet a variety of projects with one hook. Beginners and those who know a bit of crochet are welcome! Taught by fiber artist Jennifer Tan of Syrendell, this five-week course includes step-by-step directions, tips, and inspiration in words, pictures and video each week. The French word, "crochet" means "hook" -- we promise that you will be hooked on crochet by the end of our five-week course! 1. Basics of crochet, history, supplies, making a washcloth 2. Three new stitches, making an afghan 3. Three new stitches, making a hat 4. Basics of Tunisian crochet, history, supplies, making a scarf 5. Two new Tunisian stitches, making a "knit-look" toy ball Supplies needed for the course: 1. One size I or J or K crochet hook (we recommend wood for all hooks) 2. One size L or M straight (no cable) Tunisian crochet hook 3. 6-10 skeins of yarn in different colors, worsted weight (or bulky weight if you want a chunkier look on any of the projects). Light to medium colors, only. No multi-color skeins. Wool is best, or a wool blend for 8 of the skeins. If allergic to wool, alpaca, silk or acrylic blends are fine. For the washcloth, 1-2 skeins of cotton yarn). These skeins will get you started on the projects in the course. Wood hooks and organic wool and cotton yarns are available for purchase at: www.syrendell.etsy.com Jennifer Tan, MA is a fiber artist, professional flutist, aromatherapist and educational consultatnt who leads workshops for parents in the areas of Waldorf curriculum, homeschooling and handwork. Jennifer has 14 years of experience as a public school teacher, school principal and university professor, and she has homeschooled her own three children in a Waldorf-inspired environment. Jennifer enjoys leading teleseminars, writing eBooks and sharing her love of yarn with others! She may be reached through her website www.syrendell.com, blog www.syrendell.blogspot.com, or on Facebook www.facebook.com/syrendell. This ECourse is 'Work-As-You-Go' Each Week with New Tutorials and Inspiration Posted Weekly for a Duration of Five Weeks. You Check in When You Have Time. No Pressure, No Requirements - Just Suggestions. |
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| This Completed Beginning Crochet ECourse from Little Acorn Learning is now available for purchase for you to work on at your own pace. Please note that this is a completed ecourse- after purchase you gain full access to all five lessons that were posted in a private blog format. Only $50 for access to entire five week session with lectures AND videos! (Was $80) ~COMPLETED ECOURSE ACCESS~ Week 1 - Basics of crochet, history, supplies, start a washcloth Week 2 - Learn 3 new stitches and start an afghan Week 3 - Learn 3 new stitches and start a hat Week 4 - Basics of Tunisian crochet, history, supplies, start a scarf Week 5 - Learn new stitches and start a ball |