June 2013 Classes

CROCHETED AND KNITTED BOWLS - June 1- 10:30am to 2:00pm - Materials Needed - Approximately 200 yards of a worsted weight, knitting needles or crochet hook 2 sizes smaller that recommended for yarn.  Class Fee - $45.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven.  We all know that crochet or knit isn't just for wearing, come let's see how we can make useful items for our home.






RINGLET TANK WITH CAP SLEEVES - June 8 & 22 - 10:30am - 1:00pm - Materials Needed:  738yds- 1100 yds for the largest size.  This tank goes from size 31 1/4" bust to 52 1/2" bust.

Ringlet Tank

Class Fee - $65.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven.  I am using Setanova for the shop sample.  This is a wonderful silk/cotton blend that is just perfect for our hot Texas summers. The stitch gauge is 22 stitches over 4" on a US 5.  The detail on the front makes the tank look classy and comfortable.  The cap sleeves are shaped with short rows and are an extension of the front and back.



VORTEX SHAWL - June 22 - 10:30am to 12:00pm - Materials Needed:  Approximately 900 yards of a sock weight yarn.  Class Fee: $45.00 if materials not purchased at Yarn Heaven


Vortex Shawl

What a joy this shawl was to make and another FAST project, I have to admit I dreaded the add on border, only to find that it was not only very easy, but much faster than I thought it was going to be.  The sample was made from Universal Yarns Poems Sock.   1 and 1/2 skeins.