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The Thrifty Knitter ~ Theresa Schabes

  • 03/18/2017
  • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Mendota 5 (1st floor)
  • 12

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Description

Discover how recycling can be the frugal knitter or crocheter's best kept secret.  Learn where and how to spot good sweaters for re-use.  Discover the tricks as we unravel yarn from existing garments, plus how to use that yarn in new projects. The cheapest (and greenest!) way to fill your stash with cashmere!

See teacher bio.

Skill level 

Any

Supplies Needed

  • Sharp scissors and a sweater you’d like to salvage for yarn.  The sweater should be clean and made of light colored, knitting gauge yarn

  • Optional Supplies: ball winder, niddy noddy, seam ripper or small gauge metal crochet hook

  • The instructor will have a limited supply of ready-to-rip sweaters available for purchase

Homework

  • None

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