Creative Knitting and Crochet with Embellishments

Tutor in Residence: Jenny Dowde

Materials to be supplied by the student:

A selection of yarns in a colour scheme of your choice. Bring a variety of textures and thicknesses including two or three plain smooth yarns (8 ply). You only need one ball or part ball of each yarn.
Knitting needles – sizes 4.5mm, 5mm, 6 mm
2 double pointed needles size 3.5 mm
Crochet hooks – sizes 4.5mm, 5mm, 6 mm
Beading needles – size 1- - 13 (these are usually sold in a pack of 6)
Sewing needle – the eye needs to be large enough to carry 4 ply or perle cotton
Wool needle – for assembling knit and crocheted fragments
5cm long ‘Big Eye' needle – available at beading shops
Scissors
A selection of beads to compliment your overall colour scheme. You will need a mix of seed bead sizes – size 11°, size 8°, size 6°, some slightly larger accent beads no bigger than 4mm or 5mm in diameter, bugle beads, and any other shaped beads that you may have in your stash – just nothing too big. You can sometimes buy a mixed selection of beads called Bead Soup and Bead Gravy in craft stores or online bead shops which may make things easier for you.
Beading thread – preferably Nymo size D in a colour to compliment your bead colour – this is easily available online or in bead shops
Small amounts of fabric, preferably easy to rip and nothing too heavy. For example hand-dyed silk, hand-dyed gimp, organza etc. Again, the fabric should compliment your overall colour scheme.
One or two metallic threads – approx 3 or 4 ply similar to those used in embroidery
Any embroidery threads that you may have – 3 or 4 ply variegated perle cotton is good or a similar crochet cotton, DMC or Anchor threads of your choice. These should compliment your overall colour scheme.

OPTIONAL: If you have needle felting tools (and wool tops in a suitable colour range) then please bring them
If you are unsure about any of the above requirements please contact Jenny on (02) 4261 4728 or 0401 953 139
Email: jdesigns@tpg.com.au

Coffee mug – tea, coffee, milk and sugar are not supplied by the School. Classes pool funds to buy supplies for the week which can be stored in the Tea Room provided. Please note that students are responsible for keeping their allocated tea room clean and tidy.

Estimated material cost: $0- $100 depending on what you already own.

IMPORTANT: All electrical equipment required for your class at USQ must be ‘tag-tested' by a qualified electrician prior to arrival in order to comply with safety rules. Eg: extension cords and hair dryers etc.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
If you bring any hazardous substance to the McGregor School, could you please ensure that you obtain a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) from the supplier or obtain one from the manufacturer of this substance.
To do this, either ask the supplier from whom you purchase the hazardous substance, or read the contact details on the hazardous substance and contact the manufacturer and ask for a MSDS). Once you have obtained the MSDS, bring it with you to the school, and hand in a copy to the McGregor School office and or the Tutor.
Hazardous substance can be: e.g. solvents, acids, some paint and glues, chemicals, fixatives, fluxes and solders.
If you are unsure, the Supplier and or manufacturer should be able to inform you if the substance is classed as hazardous.
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