The Art of Knitting Noni Flowers
A 5hr workshop with Nora J. Bellows, teaching from her book, Noni Flowers. Learn to make beautiful knitted flowers to felt (or not) & use as embellishments for bags, gifts, garments, & more! This class focuses on the foundational techniques used in virtually every flower in Noni Flowers.
Participants must be comfortable knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, working in the round on double pointed needles, have good control of tension, and at least a rudimentary understanding of gauge.
Required Materials:
- Noni Flowers book (Available for purchase at the store)
- Yarn that is feltable (We recommend Stonehedge Fiber Mill’s Shepherd’s Wool in flower colors as desired. In addition to your own color choices, please make sure you have the following colors for class: a green or “stem” color, white, med or pale yellow, and 1 – 3 petal colors [e.g. red, pink, or blue. NOTE: Single-ply yarns are not suitable. Also not recommended for first flowers: cotton, silk, or other slippery yarns or yarns with no "give."
- Assorted double-pointed needles (sets of 5 needles), especially size 6.
- Scissors or thread nippers
- Clear or clear-drying fabric glue (will be available for purchase at the shop)
- Locking stitch markers in assorted sizes and colors
- Darning needles (sharp, large-eyed needles). Tapestry needles are not suitable
- Sewing needles (asst. sizes)
- Sewing or Nylon beading thread
- 26-gauge beading wire
