Saturday, November 18 1:00 – 4:30 PM
Gnomes! Sara Schira’s knitted gnome patterns are delightful and irresistible. In this workshop you will make one of the gnomes from her Never Not Gnoming pattern from start to finish.
The pattern is written for sock/fingering weight yarn, but you can use any weight yarn. The thicker the yarn, the larger the gnome!
You will learn how to make and attach a knitted beard, nose, and arms. We will also cover how to customize your gnome with a needle-felted beard and nose made of wool roving or locks.
The pattern, yarn, and stuffing are included. We will also have needle felting supplies available for you to use during the workshop.
Required Materials:
- Knitting needles for either sock or worsted weight yarn in the round (DPNs, Flexiflips, two circulars, or magic loop): For sock yarn, the pattern recommends US #2.5 and #2 needles. For worsted weight yarn I use #6 and #5.
- Darning needle
Level: Intermediate Beginner. Students must be able to knit small pieces in the round using DPNs, two circular needles, or magic loop.
Minimum # Students: 2
Maximum # Students: 6
Cost: $35
Instructor: Emilie Petty
Emilie Petty learned to knit by teaching herself from a boxed set of book and needles. Once she figured out that knitting smooth yarn was preferable to learn on, knitting became an immediate addiction. Nothing was out of limits for her. She believed that taking on a new project was a chance to learn something new.
Emilie became a part of the Quixotic Fibers Family when, after visiting the shop three days in a row and joking about working, Curtis offered her a job. We haven’t been able to get rid of her since.
Registration and Cancellation Policies
If you prefer to register over the telephone, please call Quixotic Fibers at 903-564-3740.
If the minimum number of students have not signed up 3 days before the class, we will unfortunately have to cancel the class. We usually require a minimum number of students only for classes where the instructor has to travel some distance. If we have to cancel a class, you will be notified 3 days in advance and will be given a full refund.
Cancellation: There is a $2 cancellation fee. At least a 3-day notice is required for cancellation without additional charges. Cancellations with 24-72 hour notice are eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellations with less than 24 hour notice are not refundable.