Knit Amigurumi Workshop (Two 2-hour Classes)

This is a series of two 2-hour classes on Monday, January 13th and the following Monday, January 20th.

This advanced beginner class is great for those who are relatively new to knitting and want to try amigurumi techniques. It is spread out over two weeks (two 2-hour classes), so you will have time to practice the techniques learned in-between sessions. This format will set you up for success and give you the skills needed to continue with future amigurumi projects. You will also complete an adorable clownfish stuffed toy! This class is for anyone aged 13+ years.

Skills needed for this class:

• Knit and purl stitches
• Long tail cast-on

The specific skills taught in this class are:

• German short rows
• Increasing and decreasing
• Basic sewing skills

Materials you will need to bring to your first class:

• US2(2.75mm)knitting needles (straight, circular, or double pointed)
• Yarn type: DK weight cotton or cotton/acrylic yarn (see suggested yarns below)
• White yarn (50yd/46m)
• Orange yarn (100yd/91m)
• Black yarn (50yd/46m)
• Tapestry needle
• Locking stitch markers
• Purchased pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nemo-the-clown-fish
• (Fiberfill for stuffing will be provided)

No other preparation is needed.

Suggestions for yarn:

• KnitPicks Animation DK Weight Cotton
• Friends Cotton 8/8 Light Worsted/DK
• Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 Light Worsted/DK
• LionBrand 24/7 DK 273 yds Light Weight Cotton Yarn
• CascadeUltra Pima
• Schachenmayr Catania Sport 100% Mercerized Cotton
• Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
• Premier Basix DK

This workshop is held in conjunction with the Visual Humor art exhibit.

Instructor: Dawn Zurell. Class size: 2-6 participants.

(Register in advance)

Refund Policy

• If a workshop does not reach the minimum number of students within 3 days of the workshop, it may be cancelled at the instructor’s discretion. If you are already registered (and have paid) for a workshop that is cancelled, your whole registration amount will be refunded.
• If you request to withdraw from a workshop 72 hours or more before the day of the workshop, Del Ray Artisans will refund the Workshop Fee and any Supply Fee minus a 15% processing fee.
• No refunds will be provided for cancellations less than 72 hours before the day of the workshop.

Artwork credit: Nemo the Clown Fish by Nicola Riley; Purchase Pattern

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, United States