{"product_id":"tapestry-crochet-surface-decoration-maud-lewis-yellow-birds-sweater","title":"Tapestry crochet \u0026 surface decoration | Maud Lewis Yellow Birds sweater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baaadrabbitfa.com\/collections\/class\/products\/embroidery-101-3-hour-workshop\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Embroidery 101\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEmbroidery 101\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e if you would like to brush up on those skills first. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this 2 part workshop you will learn all aspects to make this stunning homage to Maud Lewis's Yellow Birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass two we will apply the surface decoration! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will also discuss gauge, ensuring you choose the right size to make based on your gauge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechniques covered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking Tapestry crochet on the right and wrong side, how to carry and catch your yarn, how to calculate yarn usage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface decoration:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface slip stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface Darning Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilled Lazy Daisy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials required\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(not included)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaud Lewis' Yellow Birds Crochet sweater pattern, by Grace Tompins. \u003c\/b\u003eAvailable through Etsy \u003ca title=\"Yellow bird sweater pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/listing\/1640299304\/maud-lewis-yellow-birds-crochet-sweater\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any yarn you wish! We recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baaadrabbitfa.com\/products\/cascade-anchor-bay?variant=47532229034217\" title=\"Anchor Bay\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnchor Bay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Rebecca used colours as follows:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: 11 Dusty Teal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves: 14 Dark Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranch: 45 Tarmac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird: 24: Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower outline: 03 White (will be back in stock soon!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Fill: colour used discontinued, we recommend 56 Soft Lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Centre: 16 Soft Lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.5mm - 4.5mm for DK, as per personal gauge, bring a few options with you. Rebecca used 4mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable stitch markers\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Coco split ring markers\" href=\"https:\/\/baaadrabbitfa.com\/products\/cocoknits-colorful-split-ring-markers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCoco split ring markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are our recommendation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScissors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDarning needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTape measure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baaadrabbitfa.com\/products\/bohin-air-erasable-marking-pen\" title=\"Purple pen\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePurple pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Rebecca likes to use this to draw on the position of the branches and flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday June 13th and 27th 12pm - 2:30pm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rebecca Glazier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake up classes are not available, if you miss a session, Rebecca will do her best to get you back on track.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Help and assistance workshop\" href=\"https:\/\/baaadrabbitfa.com\/collections\/class\/products\/finish-it-help-assistance-workshop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelp \u0026amp; Assistance workshops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified either by phone or email at least \u003cstrong\u003e3 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in advance of the class or workshop, or a \u003cstrong\u003erefund minus $15 administration fee.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovid policy: Baaad Rabbits strongly supports the wearing of masks whilst respecting everyone's personal choice. Masks are recommended but not mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRebecca 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"baaadrabbitfa","offers":[{"title":"Saturday June 13th and 27th 12pm - 2:30pm","offer_id":50814391058665,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/4695\/2681\/files\/PXL_20260409_230905939.jpg?v=1775776362","url":"https:\/\/baaadrabbitfa.com\/en-us\/products\/tapestry-crochet-surface-decoration-maud-lewis-yellow-birds-sweater","provider":"baaadrabbitfa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}