Ontario Handspinning Seminar
In this workshop students will learn how to analyze and adapt a commercial pattern, as well as how and where to make changes to create an item that is unique and wonderful. I will share the techniques I use for students to create their own one of a kind masterpiece. We will also look at simple embellishments to bring your project to the next level.
Make It Yours - Adapting a Commercial Pattern for Handspun
Catharina Forbes
Morning
Bring With You
- spinning wheel or spindle along with associated spinning tools
- ruler and/or tape measure
- pencil, eraser, and notepad
- knitting needles in several sizes
- knitting pattern (optional)
- handspun yarn (optional)
Make It Yours - Adapting a Commercial Pattern for Handspun
Catharina Forbes
In this workshop students will learn how to analyze and adapt a commercial pattern, as well as how and where to make changes to create an item that is unique and wonderful. I will share the techniques I use for students to create their own one of a kind masterpiece. We will also look at simple embellishments to bring your project to the next level.
Items to Bring
- spinning wheel or spindle along with associated spinning tools
- ruler and/or tape measure
- pencil, eraser, and notepad
- knitting needles in several sizes
- knitting pattern (optional)
- handspun yarn (optional)
Catharina Forbes
Catharina’s first love is knitting, which she learned as a small child from her very talented mother. She still enjoyed discovering and learning new techniques, as well as exploring unique designs. She loves working with handspun and adapting designs to make them unique and a reflection of herself.
Morning
Catharina’s first love is knitting, which she learned as a small child from her very talented mother. She still enjoyed discovering and learning new techniques, as well as exploring unique designs. She loves working with handspun and adapting designs to make them unique and a reflection of herself.