MOONRISE
From Inspiration to Accomplishment
Lace Knitting Supplies & Instruction
Sandy Terp
4828 Huckleberry Road, Orefield, PA 18069 (484)
350-3022
MOONRISELaceKnitting@rcn.com
Knitting Classes
I welcome the opportunity to teach for your guild or other knitting
group. Enclosed is a list of subjects I am excited about this season,
but please use this as a starting point--I will tailor a class to your
requirements.
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 often waived if I
can sell 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 $.30 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 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 $60. It is
assumed that the transportation cost will have been taken care of along
with the workshop fee.
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--$60 any number of students.
CARRIED EYELET This
is a wonderful, little-known way to make eyelets that are as high as they
are wide with very little slant. Ideal for letters. The design
possibilities will excite you! You need a pair of needles and a small
amount of smooth yarn.
2 Hours--Handouts
provided--$60 any number of students.
KINDS OF LACE This is
an overview of the history and types of knitted lace. The students will
work a small sample and the basic instruction in Lace Shorthand will be
given. This is a great introduction to a workshop on any lace project.
Pair of needles and a smooth thin yarn.
2 Hours--Handouts
provided--$60 any number of students.
SIX HOUR WORKSHOPS
These workshops are
$400 for a class of 10 - 15 students plus, sometimes, a small per student
fee to cover materials.
CHARTING—THE SHORT
AND SWEET OF IT
When all is said and done the hardest part of lace knitting is not knowing
what to do, it’s knowing where to do it. This workshop will focus on
my methods that shorten and simplify the directions for lace knitting,
making them into manageable sight bits. You will learn to KNOW beyond any
question just where you are in your knitting. When the paperwork is done
and the project is charted, or recharted the knitting is a joy.
We will start with the basic
charting which I call “Lace Shorthand”, then my method of charting round
pieces in a semi-circle chart, panel charting makes the most complicated
charts understandable, and finally “Map” charting that helps find your way
through a large project with multiple motifs. The only knitting will be to
start a small doily from an old German book that you have recharted.
All charting papers (copyright free) and, yarn needed for the project, are
given. The student should be familiar with medallion knitting to do the
project, but the charting itself is suitable for every lace knitter. $5
per student. $400 6 hr.
ENDLESS EDGINGS
teaches the fundamentals of designing edgings. The hand-out is a mini flip
book where the edgings are divided into sections. First the student will
be taught the stitch patterns, one by one and the notation method I call
Lace Shorthand. Then they will design an edging for a glass cover that
will hold a candle. The thread (enough for several covers), glass, candle
and hand-out are included in the $5 material fee. 6 Hours--$400 plus
material fee—beginner on up.
6 Hours-- yarn & full directions given--$400 plus $6 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
OLD LACE STITCHES In
my research into old lace patterns I have found many fascinating stitches
that are not well known today. The students will make a multi-bookmark
using a number of these old stitches. Lace Shorthand will be taught as
these old insertions are worked.
6 hours--yarn and
handout included--$400 plus $5 per student
We will make a small
cotton doily using the techniques as I have adapted them.
There is a DVD/CD available on this class that teaches the
techniques.
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. The hand-out includes 3
patterns.
Advanced beginner 6
hours $400 plus $5 per student
OVAL
CONSTRUCTION For the knitter who has conquered medallion knitting and is
ready to go on. We will make one type of oval and talk about several
others. You will gain an understanding of how to shape your lace into an
oval. Set of 5 double pointed needles needed, size 2. Yarn provided.
Advanced 6 hours $400
plus $5 per student
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 are several
ways to turn a corner on an edging as it is joined to a project or as it
is worked independently. In this class we will make the funny little
piece pictured. The middle is done at home and we will put on the edge
using four different corner techniques—THE GATHERED (GREEN), THE EASED
(WHITE), THE RUSSIAN
(YELLOW), AND THE ENGLISH MITER (BLUE).
The student will bring yarn used for the homework, (need not be different
colors) and a pair of short needles. No per student charge. 6 hours. $400.
Beginners on up.
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 charge.
Note This class could
be expanded to a multi day workshop or camp.
STARTING
MEDALLIONS EVERY WHICH WAY BUT STRAIGHT–NO, WAIT, STRAIGHT TOO
Are you one of those
knitters who hesitate to do a round project because you starting the piece
with so few stitches on 3 or 4 needles? This class will give you so many
options that you are sure to find the perfect one for you and that special
project.
The student should
bring at least 2 sets of double pointed needles in a size that is
comfortable and suitable smooth yarn, (at least two balls). 6 hr. $400 No
per student fee.
MANY
HEARTS
This is an exercise in
shaping lace. We may not get to all six, but we will make a try. None are
hard. They are charted and written in several different ways to encourage
the student to focus on the knitting
and be aware of how the shaping is taking place.
Cotton yarn provided.
The student should bring a pair of short #2 or 3 needles. 6 hours. $400 with
a $5 per student fee.
ESTONIAN
KNITTING STITCHES
Estonian knitting is
very popular now and for good reason. The stitches they use are variations
of some you may have used, but with a new look. Some were completely new to
me. The “Nupps” are their signature
stitch, but there is much more to study. I especially like the horizontal
edge idea. In this class we will work a sampler of stitches, starting with a
horizontal edge and trying out a number of patterns and stitches.
Yarn provided. Students
should bring size 2 needles (pair, short if possible). 6 hours. $400. $5
student fee for materials. Note:
this class could be expanded to a 2 day workshop.
MAKING
SENSE OF THE ART KNITTING PATTERNS FROM GERMANY
Advanced. 6 hours (could
be expanded into a 2 day class).
$400. Cotton yarn given with a student fee of
$5. All charting papers are given and are copyright- free. The student needs
to bring a set of double pointed needles in size 2.