March 21  – Itty Bitty Kitty Easter Egg/Kitty
April 11  – Trivet Thermal stitch
April 25   – Work DAY
May 9  – Granny Square bag or pillow Part 1
May 16  – Granny Square bag or pillow Part 1
June 13 – Work DAY

You’ve learned the basics, so now let’s learn how to crochet in the round! This is the second class in the Learning to Crochet lineup. 

• Skill level: some experience needed
• We will be learning MR, single crochet and INC.
  
• You will be learning to make 1 round dishcloth.
  

Materials required:

• 100% cotton yarn – 1 ball #4 weight (worsted) example: Lily & Cream, Sugar & Cream, I Love this Cotton (Hobby Lobby) 
• Color is mostly your choice, but  NO BLACK YARN
• Small cinch bag or similar to store and carry your project in

Spring is around the corner! So let’s get ready for the beach or farmer’s market with this Open-Air Cotton Market Bag by Left in Knots. This cute and practical bag will add to your skills and make your shopping more enjoyable. Please note; this is a 2 part class!

PART 1:  February 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
PART 2:  March 7 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

• Skill level – at least 6 months – must have control of tension
• We will be making this bag in the round, learning the oval technique
• We will be using: SC, INC, HDC, DC and sl st

Materials required:

• Hook:  6 mm (J)
• 100% cotton yarn – 550 – 600 yds #4 weight (worsted) example: Lily & Cream, Sugar & Cream, I Love this Cotton (Hobby Lobby) 
• Color is mostly your choice,  NO BLACK YARN
• Folder (to store patterns in)

The following will be provided, but if you have your own supplies, you are welcome to bring them.

• Pattern (no Charge)

Let’s make an Easter egg for our adorable Itty Bitty Crochet Kitty friend. Bring them along if you have created some before. If you have not created a Kitty you can start after the egg is created!

Saturday, March 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm –Itty Bitty Kitty Easter egg by Thoresby Cottage (Class limit of 4-5 4-H members – Adults welcome – 6-7 adult limit)

• Skill level – at least 6 months – must have control of tension
• We will be making the Easter egg or the Cat in the round
• We will be using MR, SC, INC, DEC and sl st

Materials required:

• Any form of worsted weight (#4) yarn; acrylic, wool or a blend is okay - Yardage required is a minimum of 50 yds - NO 100% cotton - NO velvet, chenille or blanket yarn (this is very hard to see stitches)
• Color is your choice, but be aware if you choose black yarn it is more difficult to see as you work.
• Folder (to store patterns in)

The following will be provided, but if you have your own supplies, you are welcome to bring them.

• Pattern
• safety eyes
• fluff

Come learn a fun new stitch! The Thermal stitch is a fun stitch that creates a thicker fabric.

Saturday, April 11 9:00 am – 12:00 pm –Thermal Crochet Trivet by Yarnmare Untangled Knit & Crochet (Class limit of 4-5 4-H members – Adults welcome – 6-7 adult limit

• Skill level: some experience needed
• We will be learning basic thermal stitch.
  
• You will be learning to make 1 trivet.
  

Materials required:

• Hook: 8mm (L)
  
• 100% cotton yarn –  350 – 450 yards #4 weight (worsted) example: Lily & Cream, Sugar & Cream, I Love this Cotton (Hobby Lobby)
• Color is mostly your choice, but  NO BLACK YARN

Granny Squares! These are not as easy as you think, but this class will help you become a Granny Square pro in no time! You will be creating 8 squares and then incorporating them into a tote bag or pillow. Please note; this is a 2 part class!

Part 1: May 9 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Part 2: May 16 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(Class limit of 4-5 4-H members – Adults welcome – 6-7 adult limit)

• Skill level: some experience needed
• We will be learning Granny Square stitch and concepts.
• You will be learning to make 8 granny squares.
  

Materials required:

• 5mm (H)
  
• Any form of worsted weight (#4) yarn; acrylic, wool or a blend is okay - Yardage required is 150 - 250 yds
  NO 100% cotton, NO velvet, chenille or blanket yarn (this is very hard to see stitches)
  
• Color is mostly your choice, but be aware if you choose black yarn it is more difficult to see as you work. 
• Folder (to store patterns in)