ILSE WATKINS has worked with yarn in one form or another as far back as she can remember. To amuse her young children, her mother gave her and her brother crochet hooks and yarn, and they proceeded to make crochet chains going through the whole house.  Ilse picked up knitting in 2nd grade in school in Germany.  She made her first poncho at age nine and then never stopped crocheting and knitting. In high school she and her friends had knitting projects going under their desks in class.  She discovered Tunisian Crochet in 2020 and was fascinated. It looked like she had found the bridge between knitting and crochet.  All knit stitches, all crochet stitches can be done in Tunisian crochet, even fair isle, cables and so much more.

TUNISIAN CROCHET - Level 1 — Beginner

Discover why Tunisian Crochet is both fun and addictive. In this beginner-friendly class you'll learn the essential stitches and techniques—including how to work in the round. Once thought only suitable for blankets and throws, we now use this technique for just about anything— including crocheted lace. It is a fast way of working since unlike knitting and ordinary crochet, you do not turn your work. With just these basics, you'll be surprised at how quickly you can start creating your own unique stitch patterns.

Participants receive a $25 discount when signing up for Level 1 and Level 2

Prerequisite skills: Able to work single crochet

Pre-class homework: None

Students bring: All materials provided

Class duration: 3 hours

Instructor: Ilse Watkins

Date and time: Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00am to 12:00pm

Materials fee: None

Class fee: $55.00

2 to 8 students