Wednesday Knitting Club
12 Weeks,April 2-June 26
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm
Description
In the next twelve weeks, we will gather every Wednesday night to knit. Taught by artists Shuai Chenxi and Sha Luo, who adapt techniques of knitting into their sculptural and photography practices, we will be exploring knitting as a form of slow craft that activates conversation, reflection, and healing. Writer Ursula Le Guin discusses humans’ use of containers like the woven bag to store and carry things they found. Rather than making a weapon to attack, knitting holds us together through layers after layers, string after string. On each Wednesday night, we will be learning new techniques of knitting through project-based learning, while building a community of creatives.
All level friendly. Themes are interconnected yet self-contained. Students may enroll into a one-part short project class, or a two-to-three part long project class.
All level friendly. Themes are interconnected yet self-contained. Students may enroll into a one-part short project class, or a two-to-three part long project class.
About the instructors
Chenxi Shuai is a Chinese-born artist based in New York, whose sculptural practice revolves around assemblages of discarded daily-life materials and ephemeral elements. Her work delves into the subtle interplay of domestic spaces, displacement, and the human body.
Sha Luo, or Losa, is a Cantonese in New York. She has a rabbit named Yoyo and a cat named Gogo. She is learning and feeling many things: recording, creating, playing basketball, and using love.
Course Outcome
- A series of knitted objects that you can bring home with, make use of in daily life, give it as gifts, and more.
- Foundational knowledge in knitting… such as:
- Identify and utilize different crochet tools and yarn types effectively.
- Master basic crochet stitches such as chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and more.
- Read and interpret crochet patterns and instructions.
- Understand how to work in various stitch patterns, increasing, decreasing, and shaping fabric.
- Create simple and intermediate crochet projects, such as chokers, hats, and accessories.
- Develop creativity and confidence in using crochet as a crafting medium.
- Community generated from a small cohort learning environment.
Materials
- Yarns
- Knitting Needles
- Crochet Needles
- Crochet Hooks
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry needles
- Beads
Weekly Schedule
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Course Schedule
Week 1
Necklace and Choker Knitting
项链与颈环
Week 2 & 3
Net Bag, Street Fashion Style
街拍必备之网眼包
Week 4
Y2K Style Hair Scrunchies
千禧辣妹发圈
Week 5 & 6
Cool Knitters: Airpod, Vape, and Headphone Cases
酷织女：耳机罩、电子烟盒
Week 7
Squeaky Clean: Dishcloth and Mats
洗刷刷：闪闪洗碗布
Week 8 & 9
Bucket Hat is Back
渔夫帽回归
Week 10 & 11
Summer Outfit Knitting
手织夏装
Week 12
Bag Accessories, Hair clips, and Decorative Pins
点亮你的穿搭：包包挂件、发夹、可爱别针
Note: Topics are subject to change
Necklace and Choker Knitting
项链与颈环
Week 2 & 3
Net Bag, Street Fashion Style
街拍必备之网眼包
Week 4
Y2K Style Hair Scrunchies
千禧辣妹发圈
Week 5 & 6
Cool Knitters: Airpod, Vape, and Headphone Cases
酷织女：耳机罩、电子烟盒
Week 7
Squeaky Clean: Dishcloth and Mats
洗刷刷：闪闪洗碗布
Week 8 & 9
Bucket Hat is Back
渔夫帽回归
Week 10 & 11
Summer Outfit Knitting
手织夏装
Week 12
Bag Accessories, Hair clips, and Decorative Pins
点亮你的穿搭：包包挂件、发夹、可爱别针
Note: Topics are subject to change
