Thrumming on CSM with Deb Oswald - All Fiber Arts Retreat 2023

Abstract

Find out what thrumming is, how to do it on a Circular Sock Machine (CSM), and explore good items to use the technique on. Thrumming is a technique that uses small pieces of yarn or wool worked in while an item is knit to create a fluffy second layer in the knit fabric.

Materials

The following materials for the class are curated to facilitate your learning experience. Some of these supplies are included and some must be purchased separately. The fee for this class is only for the instruction and supplies provided by the instructor.

Supplies provided by the Instructor:

• 2 ounces of roving

Supplies you are required to bring:

• Please bring a working CSM with its related accessories.
• Yarn appropriate for the size of your machine's cylinder.

Please consult the instructor, Deb Oswald, prior to class for assistance with selecting materials.  Email: debsknits@aol.com

When

This class meets for up to 2 hours on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 2:00pm-4:00pm CST. Please contact us with any questions about registration.

Where

Conference Room 1. This class is held during the All Fiber Arts Retreat 2023 at the Stone Harbor Resort & Conference Center, Sturgeon Bay, WI. A conference room is reserved for our use at the back of the main festival space. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow yourself time to get situated. Class will begin and end promptly within the agreed upon times with the instructor as scheduled. Please notify us prior to the class if you need any accommodations.

About the Instructor

Deb Oswald is an experienced "Cranker," teacher, and pattern writer for Circular Sock Machines (CSM). Deb has been knitting on circular knitting machines since 1989. She is very knowledgeable on how they work and what can be made on them. She lives with her husband, Pete in Forest Lake, MN and enjoys crafting and being with her grandkids.

Attendance & Cancellations

This class is a group style seminar with a minimum of 2 students to go forward and a maximum of 10 students. If the class minimum is not met, a full refund will be provided. A refund will be provided to attendees if notice is sent 3 business days in advance of the scheduled class. There is no refund or partial refund for the class for missing the session. You may transfer your reservation to another person if your cancellation is within the 3 business days before the start of class. In the unlikely event of inclement weather that would prevent the class from meeting, the class will be extended and rescheduled as determined by the Instructor. Please contact us promptly for any changes required in a reservation.