Shaping 3D Forms in Knitting and Crochet

Instructor: Shanel Wu

Date:  Monday, April 2 from 1-2:30 pm AND Wednesday, April 4 from 1-2:30 pm

Learn how to knit or crochet 3D forms with increase/decrease methods and some mathematical intuition. Participants should know the basics of knitting or crochet, and will learn basic shaping methods, work through and analyze a toy or doll pattern with multiple parts, learn about finishing techniques such as stuffing and embroidery, and start to plan an original design.

Throughout the week, participants from both sessions continued their knitting and crocheting experiences. At the end of spring break, I photographed each piece that people had created. Continuing our explorations of notation and documentation in handcraft, every person wrote a description for their piece in response to my question, “How did you make this? How would you make a note to yourself?”

Workshop slides from both days.