MOONRISE
From Inspiration to Accomplishment
Lace Knitting Supplies & Instruction
Sandy Terp
304 Swartley Road, Hatfield PA 19440 (215) 822-7292
MOONRISELaceKnitting@verizon.net
Knitting Classes
1. I like to have all students using the same materials and so prefer to provide them--this is why, in most cases, I have a per student charge over and above the teaching fee. Sometimes I like to hire an assistant, (at no extra charge to you). So this per student charge includes materials and handouts. This per student fee is sometimes waived if I can sell at the meeting or workshop.
2. I do not charge a transportation fee if your location is within 25 miles and can be easily reached by car. After the 25 miles, there is a charge of $0.50 a mile plus tolls. Of course, if air fare is involved, I would expect to be reimbursed. My requirements as to food and lodging are very modest--a family or dormitory setting is fine! Often it is possible to arrange for two groups near each other to hold classes--this makes for a considerable savings.
3. The times given are teaching times--please schedule breaks as needed or desired and add to the teaching time when scheduling.
4. No fee is payable if cancellation is made previous to two weeks, but I would expect 50% "kill" fee for a last minute cancellation. If I must cancel within the last two weeks, I will pay you a like "kill" fee to cover your advertising and other expenses.
5. My hand-outs are not copy-righted. The whole point of teaching is to advance the body of knowledge--I encourage my students to take what I have to offer and go further with it, sharing with others.
LECTURE WORKSHOPS
These three classes are designed for guild meetings. They cover the subject lightly and can be simply listened to or the members can work along. They include copyright-free handouts with pictures for an unlimited number of members. Yarn, if used, is brought by the students. I can only teach these classes in conjunction with a workshop later that day or a day later. The cost is $100. It is assumed that the transportation cost will have been taken care of along with the workshop fee.
ATTACHMENT TO LACE Shows all the ways that knitted lace can become part of a project. Many examples, many ideas for making knitted lace a part of your life. Question period after the lecture and hands on look at the examples and models.
LACE EDGINGS The hardest thing about lace knitting is
following the directions! We will work an old edging from the traditional
directions, than chart, analyze, and work it from the chart. Finally we
will rewrite it in Lace Shorthand and work it again. There will be many
tips on technique given along the way. Beginners on up. Bring pair of
needles, (short if possible), & small amount of thin, smooth yarn.
Mostly lecture--students may work along or not.
2 Hours--Handouts provided--$75 any number of students.
2 Hours--Handouts provided--$75 any number of students.
2 Hours--Handouts provided--$75 any number of students.
THREE HOUR WORKSHOPS
These workshops are $200 for a class of up to 20 students plus, sometimes, a small per student fee to cover materials. Handouts are bound booklets and students participate fully by knitting as they learn.
Charting to Understand and Simplify is a
no-knitting overview of the methods of charting lace knitting worked out
by Sandy Terp. She brings common sense to knitting charts and with it, a
greater understanding of the formation of knitted lace. The student will
chart Lace Shorthand where the pattern stitches are above the ones before
and no counting is needed. Then the charting of round patterns is taught, from
a round chart. Next we will work with Panel Charting for the more
involved patterns of Art Knitting. These will be charted on one line and
greatly simplified by grouping sections and using “units”. Finally the
knitters will be introduced to Mapping which makes the placing of motifs
in large pieces understandable. Good charting makes the knitting a joy.
3 hours $200 No fee
for the booklet hand-out Beginners on up
Horizontal edgings inspired by Estonian knitting,
this way of working an edging has many design possibilities. The
student will work a sample of bottom-up edging, some traditional Estonian
stitches and finish with a top up edging. The design principles to shape
the scallops in both directions will be discussed. But, there are many
untraditional uses for this idea that we will explore.
3 hours $200
No material fee for yarn and booklet Beginners on up
Grounded in Lace With most advanced lace
knitting the motifs are placed on a mesh background, known as a ground.
This often changes for different parts of the project. Many of these
grounds are classic, but the possibilities are endless. The students will
work a long sampler of ground patterns—those well known, then variations
and even some original designs. We will discuss how solid motifs are
fitted in and lace motifs worked into solid grounds.
3 hours $200
No material fee for yarn and booklet Beginners on up
SIX HOUR WORKSHOPS
These workshops are $400 for a class of 10 - 15 students plus, sometimes, a small per student fee to cover materials. Handouts are bound booklets and students participate fully by knitting as they learn..
Recharting the “Art Knitting” patterns of
Germany & Japan Here is a class that makes sense of large
charts. The students will work a round doily that will start with a
cast-on for medallion knitting, then rechart the first 20 rounds into a
round chart. On round 21 there are 4 distinct sections so the charting and
goes to Panel Charting. After lunch the students will chart sections
of some of the more challenging charts from Germany and Japan. The
knitting is doable!! One just needs to understand what is needed and chart
it so it can be enjoyable to knit.
6 hours $400
No material fee for yarn and booklet Intermediate on up
LACE BABY HAT This is an introduction to lace knitting. We will start with round knitting for the back of the hat, then work an edging for the sides and top. All is done in one piece, no seams. The class is full of techniques for lace knitting. For the adventurous beginner or more advanced knitter. You need 5 #2 DP needles, a small, short circular needle, and 3 short stitch holders.
6 Hours-- yarn & full directions given--$400 plus $10 per student for the yarn and handout.
ANALYSIS OF LACE STITCHES Make a bookmark using all the basic lace stitches and their variations. Learn how to read and write Lace Shorthand and to rewrite old lace patterns for ease in application. I have taught hundreds of beginners and some not-so-beginners this class. All learn to understand how the lace stitches are formed and what their options are in choosing stitches.
6 hours--Thread and handout included--$400 plus $6 per student
This class is available on video, click here.
RUSSIAN (INSPIRED) SHAWL CONSTRUCTION The Russian shawls use a wonderful construction that allows the knitter to work the edging at the same time as the middle of the shawl. We will make a small cotton doily. There is a DVD/CD available on this class that teaches the techniques. Click here for more information.
Advanced--6 hours--$400 plus $5 per student
COVER FOR EASTER EGG OR CHRISTMAS BALL Here is a fun class for everyone!
Depending on the season, we will make a lace cover for a decoration. The student must be able to work with thin yarn, (which is provided). We will make one or two designs in class while the technique is learned. Students receive the hand-out with at least 6 patterns, a plate cover and a basket.
Advanced beginner 6 hours $400 plus $5 per studentCHARTING ROUND DESIGNS Why put a round peg in a square hole? Do round charts in a semi-circle chart and it is easy to see how the motifs develop. We will rechart a couple of designs and work one to see how to use these charts. This class will include the techniques for starting medallion knitting.
Advanced 6 hours $400 plus $5 per student
WEDGE
CONSTRUCTION
Circle knitting made easy as pie! Learn a cast-on that cannot be seen. Then plug in lace stitches with no worry about increasing for a circle. All is done in flat knitting--endless design possibilities.
Intermediate--6 hr. $400 plus $5 per student
HOW
AN EDGING TURNS A CORNER
There is a small amount of homework for this one The student will come with a small garter stitch square and we will work an edging all around with four different corners. The gathered, the eased, the English miter and the Russian miter. All lace knitters need this class. Hand-out is detailed so the student can go back to it when a project calls for corners.
For the serious knitter–6 hr. $400, no additional charge.
THE
IN-OUT CIRCLE-SQUARE SHAWL
This is a design class. Minimum knitting—just a bunch of swatches as the student works on ideas for a theme. Three or more patterns will be chosen and plugged into the construction. Basically, the shawl starts in the middle with a more-than-circular doily or other round design. When it is 1/3 of the way out, the work is squared out by putting the increases in the corners. The last 1/3 of the piece is done with a border pattern on the sides and a portion of the original circle in the corners. A knit-on edging finishes the shawl. The numbers work for any yarn or gauge. This is for the lace knitter who wants to do some designing on her own, but wants the security of a tried and true set of guidelines.
Advanced–6 hr. $400, no additional per student charge. Yarn for class work included. Students may bring yarn of their choice if they have a specific project in mind
Note This class could be expanded to a multi day workshop or camp.This is another design class in it's short, one day form. It is a construction I developed to make a triangular shawl. It starts with the top triangle which ends at the back of the neck, having a height of 1/3 the desired height of the shawl. Stitches are picked up on the two sides and the body is worked on these stitches until the height is 2/3 of the finished size. Then the increases are divided and another triangle is formed at the bottom. Fun, easy and works in any yarn or gauge. Lots of room to develop a design theme. Students will work a small piece and do swatches for their own full sized design. The knitting is back and forth, so anyone can do this. Adventurous knitters-6 hr. $400, no additional per student charge.
Note: This class would make a great 2 or 3 day workshop or camp.