Granny Square Crochet

Tuesdays, November 4 and 11, 6-8pm

Class level: Need to be comfortable with chain stitch, slip stitch, and double crochet stitch

Age requirements: 16+

Teaching artist: Jane Grogan

Class fee: $80

Crocheted granny squares have been around forever. Perhaps they were created as a way to use up scraps of yarn or perhaps just to create unique and bright projects. Granny squares are popping up everywhere now—from potholders to afghans and from slippers to sweaters. The basic granny square construction is easily mastered and can be applied to create shapes other than the usual square!

 Week One:

• Crochet Foundations - Refresher on basic crochet stitches: chain, slip, and double crochet

• Introduction to basic granny square construction

Week Two:

• Continue with granny square construction – stitching and finishing

• Start on your own project!

What to Bring:

• Crochet hook size  H

• Scissors

• Blunt tapestry needle

• Pen & paper

• Yarn for the first class will be provided

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Bio:

Jane Grogan lives in Madison and is obsessed with a variety of fiber crafts.  Jane learned to crochet over 40 years ago when yarn shops were scarce and “how-to” books were almost non-existent. After learning to crochet she expanded her interests to include knitting, spinning, and weaving.  After years of working on her own projects, Jane decided to share her love of fiber crafts and started teaching more than 10 years ago. Jane has taught a variety of fiber classes for yarn shops, festivals, and community programs, including with the Wisconsin Craft Market (now closed), Madison Knitters’ Guild, Oregon (WI) School District, Black Sheep Gathering (Eugene, OR), Spry Whimsy Yarn Shop (Stoughton), and Midwest Fiber Folk Art Festival (IL), among other places.