Bird's Nest Crochet Bag or Basket

Bird's Nest Crochet Bag or Basket

Art + Wellness | Available

114 W 30th Street Ste 200 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 United States
Generations Ctr. Meeting Room - 603
Intermediate
9/20/2025 (one day)
10:00 AM-4:00 PM EDT on Sat
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$85.00
$76.50

Bird's Nest Crochet Bag or Basket

Art + Wellness | Available

Your choice: Bird's Nest Crochet Bag or Basket.  Do you hate throwing away the beautiful bits of yarn that are left over when you finish a project? Do you have a collection of pretty scraps of yarn, fabric, and ribbon that you just couldn’t bear to throw away but have no idea what to do with? If so, this project is perfect for you!  We will be taking all those beautiful bits and bobs and creating a truly unique, one-of-a-kind bag (or basket) that will find many admirers.We will also be learning the “weaver's knot” to create a magic yarn ball and intersperse the class with helpful tips and hints along the way.  Ages 14 and up.  Advanced beginner and beyond.

  • A variety of scrap yarn, ribbon and more will be available.  Students may wish to bring their own selection of materials as well.
Watkins, Ilse
Ilse Watkins

Ilse Watkins was born and raised in Germany at a time where knitting and crochet was taught in school. She crocheted her first poncho at the age of 9. She has knitted over 100 sweaters for friends and family, most of them of her own design. She enjoyed working at a Yarn Store in Hannover, Germany, for a couple of years.

She moved to the United States in 1988 and recently taught classes at The Arts Place in Danbury, as well as the Blue Ridge Fiber Fest in Sparta and is currently teaching a weekly knitting/crochet class at the Walnut Cove Senior Center, which is going into the 4th year.

Her teaching style is both patient and fun. She is constantly expanding her knowledge with books and the YouTube channel and loves to try new things. She keeps her hands busy with a wide variety of projects including a 6’ mandala, Amigurumi, socks, gloves, hats and scarves (who knows what she'll make next.)

She sells her craft at The Arts Place, the Cricket's Nest and the Farmer's Market at Hanging Rock State Park.