Learning Seamless Crochet
This year I participated in one of the class events at
Stitches West 2012. I selected, Kristen Omdahl ‘s class, Seamless Crochet. Being a big fan of hers I could not pass up
an opportunity to learn her techniques.
I own a couple of her books and her DVD.
This class gave me the chance to finally fully understand the
Seamless Crochet technique.
The class was a 3 hour and you received hands on
experience in working the technique.
Kristin pulled patterns straight from her latest book, Seamless
Crochet. This book is packed with
amazing patterns. One quick note this
book is not for beginners but once you have the understanding of basic crochet
and have worked motifs, give it a try.
The pattern reading alone is a bit of a challenge but
Kristin was able to lay it out clearly in the class. It took some concentration. As you can see there is a lot of work
involved in this pattern.
After working the first row of the chart pattern I thought,
“I got this”. Then the next row
came. Now this is the real
challenge. Understand where to slip
stitch the pieces together.
Now that the first pattern is complete it was time to
stretch, bathroom break, and then tackle the next pattern. As you can see I just got started on the
second pattern but found this one even more elegant than the last but still a
challenge. You really have
to pay attention to what you are doing.
This is not a pattern to do while watching TV. At least not until you really understand what
you are do.
I could not get over how friendly and personable Kristin
was. What a great teacher! She knew how
to explain the technique in a way that would assist anyone working it. Being a teacher myself it was
great to see what I could learn from her.
Crochet has been with me for a very long time and to get the chance to
learn under someone with this skill level what exciting. I could not resist asking to
take a picture with her. I'm a big fan.
Kristin also represents a new yarn company in Elbert, CO. The company, Bijou Basin Ranch. She showed
us what she has made with this beautiful yarn.
I will share more about this yarn in my next post along with other great
things I found at Stitches West.
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