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SUMMARY:The Farms: Advanced Knitting Skills: Knitting Lace
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl)\nLearn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting Skills: Knitting Lace on Monday\, March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio.\nThis course is an introduction to the advanced knitting technique of knitting lace\, which instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf says is easy once you learn the basics. Participants must be proficient in casting on\, knitting\, purling and casting off.\n$65/person*. Register here. Registration will close March 21 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n*Students should bring:\n— 1 skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease worsted weight (No. 4) yarn or its equivalent. This is an 80% acrylic\, 20% wool yarn that is machine washable and available from Lion Brand and Michael’s\, as well as many yarn shops. Avoid yarns that are too soft like Caron Simply Soft\, Snuggly Wuggly or Facets\, as they will not hold the pattern as well.\n— 1 pair of US size 8 (5mm) single point\, straight knitting needles.\n— 1 blunt end needle for weaving the ends of the finished piece.\n— A notebook and pencil to take notes. \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the instructor\nCharlie Rainbow Wolf describes herself as an “old hippie” who has studied the “weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years.” She is happiest with her hands in the mud\, either making pottery in an ‘artbox’ or tending things in her ‘yarden’ (yard + garden).\nAstrology\, tarot and herbs are Charlie’s greatest interests\, but she has also dabbled in metaphysical topics in the last five decades — because life always has something new to offer.\nShe is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, is a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge! Charlie lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and special needs Great Danes.\nAbout The Farms\nThe 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.\nFind the complete Spring Session schedule here.
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