Talk and Workshop with Donna Druchunas: CANCELLED

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR SEPT. 22, 2012 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO EARLY NOVEMBER 2012

Diablo Weavers and Treadles to Threads Spinners are bringing Donna to our area for a program and workshop on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 10:30 am for the talk, “Knitting History of Lithuania” and 1 pm for the workshop “Knitted, Beaded Wristers”. All guests are welcome to the morning talk. The workshop still has a few openings. Please contact Vilija: vilijad@me.com for information. Location is: Dana Hills Cabana Club, 296 Mountaire Circle, Clayton 94517.

Donna Druchunas escaped a corporate cubicle to honor her passions for knitting, world travel, research, and writing. She is the author of six knitting books including Arctic Lace, Successful Lace Knitting, Kitty Knits, and Ethnic Knitting Exploration: Lithuania, Iceland, and Ireland. Donna has just finished writing a book about knitting in Lithuania.

Knitted, beaded wrist warmers by Donna

Workshop Fee: $40

Materials Fee: $5

Skill Level: All Levels

Yarns Used: From worsted weight for beginners to sock/lace weight for the more advanced

Beads add a fabulous touch! Knowing just the basics of knitting, you can easily create colorful designs with beads. Using only garter stitch and learning how to read and work from beading charts, in this workshop, we will make beautiful jeweled wrist warmer cuffs that are inspired by those popular in Lithuania. We will also learn beautiful crochet trim stitches – with and without beads, for trimming the wrist warmers.