Granny Stitches Outside The Box Saturday 24th May 9.30am-12.30pm

Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co.

Granny Stitches Outside The Box Saturday 24th May 9.30am-12.30pm

$75.00

Unlock the full potential of granny squares in this extension workshop. These beloved crochet motifs are not only quick and easy to make, but they also allow you to use up leftover yarn in creative ways. In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to elevate your granny square projects by incorporating triangles, pentagons, and hexagons. Discover techniques to add visual interest and create stunning designs that go beyond the traditional square. Whether you're looking to make a vibrant blanket, a stylish bag, or unique home décor, this workshop will inspire you to think outside the box and explore a multitude of possibilities.

 Who’s it for?

This workshop is targeted at confident beginners

 In this hands-on workshop we will cover:

·         Standard variations of:

o    Hexagons

o    Pentagons

o    Rectangles

o    Triangles

o    Stars

 The focus will be on practising the stitch techniques and calculations to enable the transition to each shape. Planning to fit a variety of shapes into a project, such as a blanket, will be reviewed in the workshop.

 Duration: 3 hours

Saturday 24th May 9.30am-12.30pm 

 Prerequisites:

It will be assumed that you are able to crochet a swatch of fabric in basic stitches

 and complete a traditional granny square.

 What to bring:

·         Yarn of your choice – we recommend bringing 8ply or 10ply yarn in a solid, light colour

·         Crochet Hook suitable for use with your yarn

·         Scissors

·         Stitch markers

·         2.5mm or 3.0mm standard crochet hook (optional)

 

Yarn and hooks can be purchased on the day of the workshop 

Notes and links to resources will be supplied to take home.

Yarn Weight:
Range:
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Yarn Weight No. & Name USA Knitting Tension (Guage) Suggested Needle Size Crochet Tension (Guage) Suggested Hook Size
2-3 Ply 0: Lace 27-32 sts 2.25 - 3.25mm 32-42 sts* 1.5mm- 2.25mm
4 Ply 1: Super Fine 23-26 sts 2.50 - 3.50mm 21-32 sts 2.25-3.5mm
5 Ply 2: Fine 22-25 sts 2.75 – 3.75mm 16-20 sts 3.50-4.50mm
8 Ply 3: Light 21-24 sts 3.75 – 4.50mm 12-17 sts 4.50-5.50mm
10 Ply 4: Medium 16-20 sts 4.50 – 5.50mm 11-14 sts 5.50-6.50mm
12 Ply 5: Bulky 12-15 sts 5.50 – 8.00mm 8-11 sts 6.50-9.0mm
14 Ply 6: Super Bulky 6-11 sts 8.0mm – 12.75mm 7-9 sts 9.0-15mm
15 Ply + 7: Jumbo 6 or less sts 12.75mm + 6 or less sts 15mm+

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