Thursday   

Crochet is THE hot needlecraft lately because it is easy to do and fun to gift others our creations -- but it's tough to get started. Make a granny square with me, and learn the fundamental stitches from which all other crochet projects are based.

Needed for the first meeting:

(1) Skein of ACRYLIC #4 (WORSTED WEIGHT) YARN, light color preferred — no navy or black
          Common brands: Red Heart, Caron, Lion

(1) Crochet hook, US Size H (8) or I (9)
          Either straight aluminum, plastic, or “ergonomic” is fine

These can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Michaels, or ordered online from Amazon

This workshop is an anthropological look at a select few aspects of human nature. We are reminded that Nature, through evolution, is more of a tinkerer than a master designer. A combination of lecture, discussion and short videos will be used to examine our physical and cognitive design imperfections. Topics will also include human cooperation and human aggression.