
crochet bag by deroucheau http://www.etsy.com/shop/deroucheau?ref=exp_listing
Even as we welcome Spring and eagerly leave behind our warm sweaters, knit and crochet inspiration still strikes in the form of fun and functional accessories to learn fundamental skills to practice during the warmer months. Now is the perfect time to sign up for a class to build your skills with smaller projects over the spring and summer and to learn new stitches and techniques in time to create beautiful projects to enjoy in the fall and winter or to give as gifts.
Check out Pinterest and Etsy for project inspiration (or to buy items for some instant gratification!) Here are a few more project ideas that use the skills and techniques you will learn in April classes:

knit accessory bags http://www.marthastewart.com

knit bunny toy http://josoandsew.wordpress.com/tutorials/knitted-bunnies/

knit pot holders http://blog.crescendoh.com/crescendo/2012/12/crochet-hemp-knit-crochet-hot-pad-tutorial.html

crochet pot holder https://handmadeknitcrochet.com/classes-projects/

crochet hot pad http://goldenbiscotti.bigcartel.com/product/pfannenuntersatz

blanket with crochet granny square border http://www.numero74.com/shop/fr/6-blanket

crochet granny square accessory bag http://ladycolori.canalblog.com/

crochet granny square iPhone case https://www.flickr.com/photos/eccomin/
Now is a great time to sign up for a class to learn knit or crochet basics to start or continue building your skills. If you are already comfortable with the basics, join us for a project class to learn a new technique that can be translated in to an endless variety of additional projects!
Click on my “Calendar” to see recently added classes and “Classes/Projects” for descriptions and photos. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like a different class date or time. Also, I’m always eager for new projects ideas, so please let me know if there are particular projects you would like to make. I will do my best to accommodate you!
As always, you can sign up for class at the Boardman Michael’s store or online at Michaels.com. I hope to see you soon!