Ice Fantasy Shawl by Ann Hanson
Sat. April 21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost is $100 per person and includes lunch
This event is sold out. Call the shop to be added to our wait list.
Master this stunning lace shawl with the direction of designer Ann Hanson. This is an advanced lace techniques course!
Skills Needed
- This class is rated “uberchic” - Advanced techniques for knitters with several projects under their belt
- experience knitting at least two beginning / intermediate lace projects
- understanding of increasing and decreasing
- understanding of intermediate knitting terminology
- ability to make a crochet chain stitch (stop by on a Thursday night for a refresher)
Skills Learned
- swatching in a lace pattern
- advanced lace techniques
- lace edgings
- fixing lace mistakes
Materials to bring
- stitch markers
- notepad
- dental floss or fine cotton yarn (for lifelines)
- 100 yds of fingering weight yarn for practice
- US#6 circular needles, at least 24″ long
- US #4 circular needles for edging
- crochet hook size E or F
- copy of Ice Fantasia shawl pattern found here
- 1230 yards lace weight yarn
Homework
Please come to class with the materials listed above and yarn wound, or plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to class time.
Bio: Anne Hanson / Knitspot
Knitspot owner and designer Anne Hanson, a life-long knitter with experience in the fashion and graphic design fields, enjoys an ongoing conversation with users, incorporating customer feedback into knitspot products wherever possible. Anne also teaches and writes about knitting, spinning, and designing in her “knit spot”, and lives in Ohio with David, who loves wool, too.
Anne’s background as a patternmaker/draper, technical designer, and costumer in New York City’s garment district informs her work, providing a rich source of experience in garment construction and fit, as well as knowledge of a wide range of fibers and fabrics.
