{"product_id":"crochet-poncho-or-pillow-class","title":"Crochet Poncho or Pillow Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: Katherine Applegate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturdays: October 10 and 31, November 7, 2026; 3:30 - 5:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome fall with a cozy crochet class filled with creativity, color, and inspiration! Students can choose between two beginner-friendly projects: a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/ava-fringed-poncho\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eversatile poncho\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/starburst-square-pillow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclassic granny square pillow\u003c\/a\u003e that can be easily adapted to different pillow sizes. Choose one color or several, customizing your project with yarn choice and color arrangement. Whichever project you choose, you’ll have an opportunity to learn new stitches and techniques, experiment with color, and create something beautiful. Come enjoy the warmth and creativity of the fall season, spend time with fellow crafters, and make something cozy to enjoy throughout the season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience: \u003c\/strong\u003eCome to class knowing how to chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. Katherine will teach poncho and pillow construction, basic seaming, working in the round, increasing, changing colors, and adding fringe\/tassels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoncho:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/ava-fringed-poncho\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Ava Fringed Poncho\"\u003c\/a\u003e by Ashleigh Kisser - free to download from Ravelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e DK-weight yarn with good drape; we recommend Cascade Ultra Pima, Universal Bamboo Pop, or Kelbourne Woolens Scout\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXS\/S: ~1,000 yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM\/L: ~1,000 yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL\/2XL: ~1,250 yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3XL\/4XL: ~1,500 yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e J\/10 (6.0 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge (17 double crochet x 9 rows = 4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapestry needle, opening stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePillow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/starburst-square-pillow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Starburst Square Pillow\"\u003c\/a\u003e by Angel Hawari - purchase from Ravelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e DK-weight yarn in 3 or more colors; 850–900 yards total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e E (3.5 mm) (E)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapestry needle, scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare pillow form\u003c\/strong\u003e in your desired finished size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hillsboroughyarn.com\/about-us\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClass Policy -\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasks are optional in the classroom and in the shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefunds or store credits for prepaid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was unexpectedly closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hillsborough Yarn Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67922180964581,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/7466\/6213\/files\/2EF6469D-028C-404F-8653-93CEF4F5FF34.jpg?v=1793310756","url":"https:\/\/hillsboroughyarnshop.myshopify.com\/products\/crochet-poncho-or-pillow-class","provider":"Hillsborough Yarn Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}