{"product_id":"pica-pau-amigurumi-class-with-yanina-schenkel","title":"PicaPau Amigurumi Toy Class with Yanina","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are thrilled to welcome Yanina Schenkel to Loop in January from Argentina!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLearn to craft a PicaPau Amigurumi character with expert help from Yanina Schenkel.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePerfect for beginners or experienced crochet amigurumi makers! You will need to know how to make basic crochet stitches and be comfortable using a crochet hook. You will be taken through a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e general review of the basic crochet stitches and all the techniques necessary to make almost any crocheted toy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGet to know Yanina’s super cute, unique, and charming amigurumi characters. We’ll provide everything you need to create the super sweet Olivia Mouse or Greta Hen character in class.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOlivia Mouse is for beginners to intermediate crocheters and Greta the Hen is for more advanced crocheters.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBut don’t worry, there will be plenty of help on hand if you don’t know something or get stuck in class.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eYou can see more of the PicaPau friends in Yanina's books, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/products\/animal-friends-of-pica-pau\"\u003eAnimal Friends of Pica Pau,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/products\/animal-friends-of-pica-pau-2\"\u003ePica Pau 2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/products\/animal-friends-of-pica-pau-3\"\u003ePica Pau 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e all of which we love and admire for their very unique creativity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese workshops will be held right next door to Loop, at our lovely neighbour Frequency Coffee. Please come to Loop at least a few minutes before the class starts and we will give you your kit, and bring you over to Frequency, to settle you in with a free coffee as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlivia Mouse Rosemary: SOLD OUT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginner\/ Intermediate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs the level is beginner\/intermediate, to participate in this class you only need to know how to make the single crochet stitch, but If you have a little more experience and already crocheted some toys , you will really be able to get the most out of the 3 hour class.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy crocheting Olivia Mouse, you will learn to sew parts in different stages of the making, to divide the work to make the legs (crochet the body in a single piece), and to make different pieces of clothing, as well as to perfect three-dimensional crochet techniques.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreta Hen. SOLD OUT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntermediate\/Advanced\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo get the most out of this class, you need to know how to make the basics of crocheted toys or amigurumis: single crochet stitch, magic ring, increases and decreases.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy crocheting Greta Hen, you will learn how to work around a foundation chain to make an elongated back, divide the work to make legs, wings, etc, sew parts and crochet a mini shawl for Greta, as well as to perfect three-dimensional crochet techniques.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eSaturday January 27th 2024. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eOlivia Mouse: Morning 11-2pm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eGreta Hen: Afternoon 3-6pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e*Maximum of 10 students per class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou will receive the pattern as a PDF download with your order. Please bring a printed copy or way of accessing the PDF in class to work from.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou will also need a\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/products\/knit-pro-waves-single-ended-crochet-hook\"\u003e crochet hook\u003c\/a\u003e in the range of 2.5mm - 3mm.\u003c\/b\u003e Everything else will be provided.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e* Price includes the materials and your kit will be waiting for you when you arrive.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eEach kit contains the super soft \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/collections\/rico\/products\/rico-essentials-organic-cotton-aran\"\u003eRico Essentials Organic Cotton\u003c\/a\u003e, some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/products\/hoooked-recycled-cotton-filling\"\u003erecycled cotton filling\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/products\/toy-eyes\"\u003esafety toy eyes\u003c\/a\u003e ,the PDF pattern for your chosen character all wrapped up in a lovely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/collections\/made-for-loop-limited-editions\/products\/loop-peace-project-bag\"\u003eLoop Dove of Peace Bag\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAbout Yanina:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYanina Schenkel, a native of Argentina, is a renowned crochet toy designer with a background in design and fine arts. Her journey into crochet began during college commutes, evolving into a fusion of drawings and three-dimensional crochet known as PicaPau, established in 2009. Collaborating with illustrious names like Faena Hotel and Anthropologie, Yanina has worked on diverse projects, from children's book illustrations to crochet stop-motion ads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA regular contributor to publications such as Mollie Makes and Simply Crochet, Yanina is also the author of amigurumi books, including \"El mundo de Pica Pau\" and the \"Animal Friends of Pica Pau\" series, translated into 10 languages. We love her books and have always stocked them at Loop, and made samples of her incredible creatures from them. With a distinctive blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and storytelling, Yanina Schenkel continues to captivate audiences globally with her enchanting crochet designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCancellation policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA refund of payment for a class will be given for cancellations only if the spot can be filled by another student, minus a 10% admin fee. Please be considerate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel a class in unusual circumstances. We try to avoid this wherever possible, but sometimes it cannot be avoided. In this situation, of course, a full refund will be given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe're sorry, but Loop cannot be financially responsible for extreme weather conditions or any other situations that are out of its' control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf we need to cancel the class due to any unforeseen circumstances, we will of course offer you a full refund or shop credit (whatever your preference is).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loop","offers":[{"title":"Olivia Mouse - Morning beginner\/intermediate","offer_id":43721022865616,"sku":"MPIC8976H","price":143.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Greta Hen - Afternoon intermediate\/advanced","offer_id":43721022898384,"sku":"MPIC8977H","price":143.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/files\/IMG_0714.jpg?v=1702034250","url":"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/en-eu\/products\/pica-pau-amigurumi-class-with-yanina-schenkel","provider":"Loop Knitting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}