Requiring nothing more than a skein of yarn – this project might be the ultimate in low-tech crafting.
In this workshop Amelia Strader shows us how to finger knit chains of yarn that can be turned into necklaces, bracelets, garlands and much more. Amelia teaches the sequence in a chunky yarn so it’s easy to follow along. Despite its simplicity, the chains are stunning when worn in stacks for a modern and tactile look.
Amelia Strader has a lifetime of experience teaching and crafting under her (handmade) belt. She has been knitting and sewing since she could hold onto a needle. Having grown up in a family of artists and creative people, she feels lucky to have been surrounded by art supplies, fabric, and yarn at a young age.
Amelia graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a BFA in Fashion Design and for 8 years she worked in the garment industry as a technical designer. She uses the skills she developed as a technical designer to help work out GoGo Craft designs and patterns. Several of her projects have also been featured on “How-Tuesdays” on Etsy.com and Etsy Virtual Labs. She is also the coordinator of the popular monthly crafting event, Craft Bar with Etsy Labs at the Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco, CA.
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So, what are you waiting for? Make a pattern. Make a print. Make a difference.