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INTRODUCTION TO TUNISIAN CROCHET
I have set up a Tunisian Crochet workshop at Glamis Gallery on 2 October. Full details are here:- Learn how to use the hook and make four basic stitches. Learn the steps necessary to join them up and finish off articles. About this event I will be leading a four hour Introduction Tunisian Crochet (also…
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Pop-Up Shop! Edzell 10 – 16 May
Hi there, I will be taking part in Edzell in a Pop-up shop with 7 other lovely artists. There will be a choice selection of pottery and paintings, jewellery, glass and textiles, all direct from the artist! Come along and pay us a visit 🙂
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MY NEXT 5 WEEK COURSE STARTS SOON – STILL TIME TO ENROL
The first class is on Monday 18th January at 7.00pm. To enrol go to CACE website at this link https://www.caceclasses.co.uk/product/therapeutic-art-of-crochet-online-monday/ This short course suits an adventurous beginner or intermediate level learner. You need to be able to do 3 basic stitches, chain, double crochet and treble. You will learn working with American and British stitch…
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CHECK OUT MY NEXT 10 WEEK CROCHET COURSE AT HARRIS ACADEMY!
Please Note:Course enrolment for this block opens 13/01/2021 and closes 20/01/2021… Classes commence remotely via Zoom, Wednesday 27/01/2021, 18:30pm – 20:30pm for 10 weeks until 31/03/2021. This short course suits an adventurous beginner or intermediate level learner. You need to be able to do 3 basic stitches, chain, double crochet and treble. You will learn…
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instagram – elliefiddesartist
I was hoping in this all singing, all dancing, linked up world that I would somehow be able to link up my WordPress blog with my Instagram account, but unfortunately not to be 😦 At least not as yet. So for the meantime you can find my latest pictures on instagram https://www.instagram.com/elliefiddesartist/ and also on…
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NEXT SUMMER WORKSHOP!
TUNISIAN CROCHET WORKSHOP Hey hey! The second Tunisian workshop of the summer is this weekend in Invergowrie! There is still time to book a place on this full day exploration of this popular form of crochet. You do not need any prior knowledge of crochet to learn this one! Everything you need will be provided,…
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STUDENT SHOWCASE!
I love seeing and celebrating success by my students, especially when they complete a project they have chosen to work on over a period of time. One of the students I taught over the winter has gone on to do marvellous work! She has kindly sent me these two pictures of her completed Stylecraft Spice…
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TUNISIAN CROCHET WORKSHOPS COMING THIS SUMMER
There has been a massive upsurge in interest in Tunisian Crochet this year. So in response to requests to teach it I am currently setting up workshops in June and July to pass on this skill. Tunisian crochet is sometimes called Afghan Crochet or Tricot. It is easy to learn, and you don’t need any…
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ALYTH CREATES 24-26 MAY – FUN WITH FREESTYLE CROCHET
ALYTH CREATES Crochet is a wonderful pliable way to work with yarn. I will be in Alyth Town Hall over the weekend demonstrating some tips for getting started. Here is a wee example. I wasn’t terribly impressed with this motif and initially laid it aside. I then decided to add some surface crochet and…
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EVENING CLASSES IN INVERGOWRIE – START 22 APRIL
My crochet evening classes start again in Invergowrie Hall on 22 April, and has had a lot of interest. There are only two places left, so don’t delay if you want one!  The course costs £45 for 10 weeks. To enrol, please visit the CACE website.  Therapeutic Art of Crochet – Monday E
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HARRIS ACADEMY EVENING CLASSES – START 1 MAY
What a lovely turnout last night at the Harris Academy for enrolment for the Summer Term evening classes. There are just a couple of places left in my crochet class, and they can now be booked online through the HERA website. Price £43 for 9 weeks. https://heradundee.org/online-booking/
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What shall I make with this? The results of my test squares.
I ended up trying four sizes of hook. First my favourite is the 8mm aluminium It gave a firm texture, which would be fine for a rug or placemat. Second is a 10mm hook.  The texture if this is coming out feeling good, not too tight with a bit of flexibility. The third one is a…
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