Crocheting Classes Chicago - Crochet Style Study - Remix with the Double Stitch Twins!

Crochet Style Study - Remix with the Double Stitch Twins!

with Double Stitch Twins

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Wanna spice up your "old news" garments and make them funky "one of a kind' treasures? REMIX them with the The Double Stitch Twins, Erika and Monika Simmons!

Erika and Monika are known for creating sophistafunky crochet apparel with versatility by utilizing re purposed fabrics, buttons, zippers and an open mind! In this innovative workshop, you will learn the technique that the twins use to add crochet to T-Shirts, Skirts and even how to make original new garments!

Before you throw out, give away, or sell your unwanted items, consider remixing them first to create gifts, home decor, or to give your wardrobe additional value with DIY (Do it Yourself) flair!

Once you learn this technique, you'll be able to Remix anything!

Bring a Short Sleeve T Shirt
5.5 crochet hook and your choice of 1 or 2 medium weight yarns ( i.e. Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart Soft, Caron Simply Soft, Bernat Camouflage)

What to Bring

Bring a Short Sleeve T Shirt, 5.5 or larger crochet hook and your choice of 1 or 2 medium weight yarns ( i.e. Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart Soft, Caron Simply Soft, Bernat Camouflage)

Minimum age

All ages welcome

Prerequisites

Must know how to Crochet (double crochet and half double crochet stitches) Very basic sewing skills (we mean know how to sew a button on, lol)

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Double Stitch Twins

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Award winning crochet designers, Erika and Monika Simmons aka "The Double Stitch Twins", create show stopping handmade crochet items that influence the rapid pulse of fashion for past, present and future crochet artists and admirers.

The Double Stitch Twins, have been featured on numerous television media outlets, including, the Balancing Act on Life Time TV, Knitting Daily, and 190 North on ABC. Crochet Today, Interweave Press and the Crafts Report magazines have also found the twins fun crochet designs and business savvy craft endeavors, quite news worthy.

The Twins crochet fans, include the likes of Vocalist Patti LaBelle and Songstress/ Actress, Jennifer Hudson and Rap Artist/Actor Common.

Erika and Monika, cherish their hometown partnership with Macy's in Chicago and remain a staple on the scene at live Trunk Events selling their wares at the "State Street" location. The twins also enjoy sharing their creations all over the globe online through their ETSY online boutique site.

Since 2008, The Double Stitch Twins have authored 3 crochet pattern books entitled, Double Stitch Designs for the Crochet Fashionista, Fashion Forward, and The Crochet Fashionista Workshop. These two fashionable crochet designers turned "Craft Celebrities", keep pushing the fashion envelope, further inspiring Craft Consumers with free fashion forward crochet projects through Industry Leader, Red Heart Yarns.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Christine W.
Reviewed on 03/17/14

Erika and Monika were super friendly and made the class enjoyable. After getting to know them and their stories I can see how their personalities show in their fun designs. Taking a class with them was a great experience and I would recommend it to all.

Erika and Monika were super friendly and made the class enjoyable. After getting to know them and their stories I can see how their personalities show in their fun designs. Taking a class with them was a great experience and I would recommend it to all.
Tiffany B.
Reviewed on 03/09/14

Awesome experience!!! I was met at the door with a smile and a hug from Monika, that set the tone of my crochet adventure. Erika and Monika were great and very patient with the class. We swapped ideas and techniques. I look forward to the next class!!!

Awesome experience!!! I was met at the door with a smile and a hug from Monika, that set the tone of my crochet adventure. Erika and Monika were great and very patient with the class. We swapped ideas and techniques. I look forward to the next class!!!