I had my first workshop ever last Tuesday. It took some time to get ready for – patterns printed, videos recorded and edited, projector tested, etc. I was nervous. “What if I really suck at teaching?” I asked myself from the moment I decided to do workshops. But I took a chance.
I didn’t suck. And the workshop couldn’t have gone better. The six ladies I had were amazing. They all caught on quickly, were patient and I’m pretty sure they had fun. Yesssss!
Introducing my first batch of students, ever.
Before:
After:
Look at the smiles! And look how much they got done. So impressed.
The crochet workshop on December 2nd is actually overbooked. I’m not too sure how that happened but I’ll figure it out. That’s 13 people! I hope I can manage it.
What else have I been up to? Let’s see…
I made a couple of these Ash Mittens by Rowan. Love them. Modified them big-time from the original pattern though. Knit with magic loop instead of on two needles with a seam (yuck). Modified the thumb and number of rows. I guess I pretty much did my own thing. I also have a completely new thumb method I’m itching to try out.
I made this giant mess in my living room trying to match up the colors of two balls of Charisma to make this scarf, which I’m not thrilled with. It’s not horrendous but I’m not in love with it. I got enough yarn at Michael’s to make four of these. I’m not sure what to do with the rest.
I’ve been trying out some new Paleo recipes as we’re pretty sure I’m celiac. I’m trying to get used to eating this way all the time and well, I’m kind of hungry all the time. I’m sure things will work themselves out. There are a tonne of great sites and blogs out there to help me find good “clean” food.
I also got some fun pictues from Mel showing off the Catnis Cowl I made for her last year. Thanks Mel! I love it when people are proud to wear my stuff.
I have a few more orders to finish before the holidays, which means I’m getting closer to being able to start my Icelandic sweater. Can’t wait!
Today, I’m excited because I’m actually getting requests for more workshops. Love it.
Well, that’s it for me for today. I’m off this weekend and joining the family at a big farmhouse on the water near Picton, Ontario for our 2015 Annual Christmas Family Vacation. I even scoped out the yarn shop in the area for my mom and my traditional yarn shop excursion. Yahoooo!
So proud of you for taking the leap and starting your workshops!
Everyone has told me they loved it. Now I need to try making those mitts. When we went to the county we wanted to stop at that yarn shop but didn’t get a chance to. Don’t bring too much back. Have fun! Love that you are sharing again! Missed your posts.