Easy Loom Knitting: The Prayer Shawl Project

Instructor: Penni Kittleson

Join the "Love is a Hug" Project and learn the meditative, simple technique of loom knitting to create a beautiful prayer shawl. You can keep this for yourself or gift it to someone. Participatns will be able to reuse the skills and the loom to make multiple shawls. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced crafter, you will find this method relaxing and rewarding.

In this hands-on workshop, you will master the basic skills needed to create a full-sized prayer shawl. This is an incredible way to turn just 90 minutes of your time into a meaningful gift of comfort and warmth. "Love is a Hug" Project has already donated nearly 300 shawls, learn more about this organization on Facebook.

REQUIRED SUPPLIES:  Please bring the following low-cost supplies to class. You can find these items at stores like Hobby Lobby, Walmart or Amazon:

• Loom: One round knitting loom and a hook (Approximate cost: $16)
  View option at Amazon 
• Yarn: One skein of medium-weight yarn (Approximate cost: $10)
  Need 220 yards in a color of your choice - see examples here Amazon Yarn or 

Date: April 14
Time: 5:45-7:15pm
Location: High School FACS Room 401
Cost: $22.00