The Farms: Advanced Knitting: Cables & Lace

Experience Level: Intermediate (students should be proficient in casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off)

Learn the timeless techniques of cable and lace knitting at Advanced Knitting: Cables & Lace on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m in the Studio. 

Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will teach students the basics of creating raised traveling stitches with a cable needle and simple lace techniques. 

$60/person*. Register here. Registration closes Oct. 18 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  

*Students should bring: 
-110 yards of bulky weight yarn,  
-16″ circular size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles, and a cable needle (available at hobby shops like Michaels or Hobby Lobby) 
– 2 balls (100 grams) worsted weight yarn  
– a pair of 10″ straight size 8 (5 mm) 

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu. 

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About the Instructor  

Charlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology, tarot, and herbs are her greatest interests, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes. 

About The Farms 

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. 

Find the complete Fall schedule here.