Tapestry crochet & surface decoration | Maud Lewis Yellow Birds sweater

You need to be confident in working a double crochet to take this class, previous experience in embroidery is helpful but not essential! Check out the Embroidery 101 if you would like to brush up on those skills first. 

In this 2 part workshop you will learn all aspects to make this stunning homage to Maud Lewis's Yellow Birds.

In class one we will work a sample of the design, including the bird and leaves (the design on the back of Rebecca's sweater). We will also work a sample of the crochet flower, the crochet flower is not included in the pattern and Rebecca will be providing this in the workshop.

Class two we will apply the surface decoration! 

We will also discuss gauge, ensuring you choose the right size to make based on your gauge. 

Techniques covered:

• Working Tapestry crochet on the right and wrong side, how to carry and catch your yarn, how to calculate yarn usage.
  
• Surface decoration:
  • Surface slip stitch
  • Straight stitch
  • Surface Darning Stitch
  • Couching
  • Filled Lazy Daisy
  • French knots

Materials required (not included):

• Maud Lewis' Yellow Birds Crochet sweater pattern, by Grace Tompins. Available through Etsy here.
• Yarn: Any yarn you wish! We recommend Anchor Bay, Rebecca used colours as follows:
  • Background: 11 Dusty Teal
  • Leaves: 14 Dark Green
  • Branch: 45 Tarmac
  • Bird: 24: Daffodil
  • Flower outline: 03 White (will be back in stock soon!)
  • Flower Fill: colour used discontinued, we recommend 56 Soft Lilac
  • Flower Centre: 16 Soft Lemon
• Hook: 3.5mm - 4.5mm for DK, as per personal gauge, bring a few options with you. Rebecca used 4mm.
• Removable stitch markers. Coco split ring markers are our recommendation. 
• Scissors
• Darning needle: Not too big, not too small! This is for the surface decoration, show Rebecca what you have in the first class and she will advise if suitable.
• Tape measure
• Optional: Purple pen, Rebecca likes to use this to draw on the position of the branches and flowers

Dates: 

• Saturday June 13th and 27th 12pm - 2:30pm
  

Instructor: Rebecca Glazier

Make up classes are not available, if you miss a session, Rebecca will do her best to get you back on track. Help & Assistance workshops are also available.

Credit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified either by phone or email at least 3 days in advance of the class or workshop, or a refund minus $15 administration fee. 

Please note - Baaad Rabbits is located in an old building with no insulation - if it is cold outside, the shop is also cold in the morning - please dress accordingly.

We request you do not attend the class if you are feeling unwell, please note, partial class refund is not available, and the 72 hour cancellation policy applies.

Covid policy: Baaad Rabbits strongly supports the wearing of masks whilst respecting everyone's personal choice. Masks are recommended but not mandatory.

Rebecca has been knitting since she was 7 years old and has always had a love for textiles and colour. Teaching people how to knit and crochet expresses one of her greatest joys; sharing her creativity and passion with people.