Knitted Cat Toys Workshop
Treat your favorite feline to a handmade toy!Cost:
$45.00 per personDuration:
2hAbout this experience
Class Schedule: Saturday, August 8 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Fleitz
This class is one session long. Please ensure you are available for session before booking your spot. See cancellation policy below.
Knit a handmade mouse your cat will love! In this intermediate-level class, you'll use double-pointed needles to create a three-dimensional cat toy stuffed with catnip. Along the way, you'll practice knitting in the round, shaping with increases and decreases, and finishing a small stuffed project. By the end of class, you'll leave with a completed toy and the confidence to tackle other small projects worked on double-pointed needles.
Pre-requisites:
- Casting On
- Knit stitch
This is NOT an absolute beginner class. Please be aware that class time will not be spent on reteaching the aforementioned prerequisites.
Supplies Needed:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (cotton or other natural fiber)
- Needles: US 8 Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Polyester stuffing
Supplies purchased at Yarncom for this class will receive a 10% discount. *some exclusions apply
Homework:
Bring a photo of the cat who will enjoy this toy you're making!
Minimum Number of Students: 5
If class minimum is not met by 48 hours before class start, class will be cancelled. Registrants will be contacted via phone and/or email, and refunded the full class fee to their original form of payment.
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Your Host
Elizabeth Fleitz has been crafting since she was a child, when her mother taught her how to do rug hooking. Elizabeth learned to crochet and knit during her PhD program as a way to relax. She's made everything from afghans to sweaters to socks as gifts for others or herself. She loves sharing her love of fiber arts with others, and can't wait to help you learn to knit or crochet!