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You will learn:
Basic Amigurumi techniques:
- The magic circle
- Amigurumi style single crochet
- Invisible increase and decrease of stitches
- Basic faces and safety eyes
- Tips and tricks for amigurumi
Register: Through the online store
Yarn crafts are a great way to unplug and reduce screen time!
Research shows engaging in yarn crafts can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress, while also improving overall well-being. Recent research has found yarn crafts may also play a role in reducing dementia risks.
The art of amigurumi
Make this adorable Positivity Pickle!
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed yarn creatures. In this session you will learn the foundations used to create most amigrurumi creatures.
Supplies included in class:
- Yarn
- Crochet hook
- Safety eyes
- 2 Stitch markers
- Stuffing
- Positivity saying
- Pattern and instructions
(Darning needles will be available for use during the class or you are welcome to bring your own)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Crochet class, or completion of a small project using the single crochet stitch. If you have never crocheted, please consider our Introduction to Crochet workshop prior to taking this session.
When and Where
Waterloo Campus:
- Mon, Nov 16, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, CPH 2376
Details
- Cost: $15
- Supplies: included in cost
- Max: 6 participants
- Open to: all members of the University of Waterloo Community
Register through: the online store (Select date carefully when registering)
No need to bring anything, no stress. Just bring your sense of adventure and join us for a fun session.
If you don't finish your piece during the session, no problem. You can bring it to any lunchtime or evening Yarn drop-in or project completion sessions and complete it with an instructor there for support.