Cat of WhiskersandBeans
Cat Yost, owner if WhiskersandBeans is a maker of all things DIY. They have been crocheting for over 10 years and is also a knitter, weaver, and stitcher. She works for OU University Theatre’s Costume Studio as Cutter/Draper. Their interests are widely varied. This is her first year as a SoonerCon panelist and hopes to return for years to come!
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3:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Amigurumi Basics for Beginners
For the absolute beginner! Ever see a super-cute Amigurumi and want to make one? Well, now you can. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of crochet, yarn types, and hooks, as well as learn how to read a basic amigurumi pattern. Then, make a basic amigurumi pattern. (1 hour. Limit 28 participants. $5 fee.)
Moderator: Cat of WhiskersandBeans
Panelists: Cat of WhiskersandBeans
9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Koffeeklatch
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for morning networking and conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Moderator: Mark Alfred
Panelists: Mark Alfred, Alice-of-Hearts, Aoi Kitsu, Beku.Cos, Blair Bartlett - Alternate Realities Studio, Aaron Bossig, Brook Bullock, David Carrico, Cat of WhiskersandBeans, Peri Charlifu, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Crazy Red Artist, EBA Comedy, Daniel Erickson, Rhonda Eudaly, Everyday Futurist, Shai Fenwick, Mark Finn, Caleb Haldane, Sally Hamilton, Teddy Harvia, Lyde Van Hoy, Barrett Huddleston, Nick Johnson, Jovial Juggernaut, vickey malone kennedy, Knightmage, Julia S. Mandala, A. Lee Martinez, Moe, Tracy S. Morris, Kathleen M O'Brien, Remy Domino, Joey “Okie Space Queen” Rodman, James Simpson, Seth Skorkowsky, A C Smart, Tommy B. Smith, Squirrelly Jedi Photography, Stevo the Gutter Nerd, B J Thrower
Tracks: General Interest, Meetup, Food & Drink
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Amigurumi for Intermediate Makers
Do you know how to crochet but have never attempted making amigurumi? Have you made a few amigurumi but want to learn a bit more? This session is for you. In this session you will learn how to make small parts like horns and limbs, how to sew them on, and more advanced crochet techniques like the invisible decrease. (1 hour. Limit 28 participants. $5 fee.)
Moderator: Cat of WhiskersandBeans
Panelists: Cat of WhiskersandBeans
10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Amigurumi Basics for Beginners
For the absolute beginner! Ever see a super-cute amigurumi and want to make one? Well, now you can. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of crochet, yarn types, and hooks, as well as learn how to read a basic amigurumi pattern. Then, make a basic amigurumi pattern. (1 hour. Limit 28 participants. $5 fee.)
Moderator: Cat of WhiskersandBeans
Panelists: Cat of WhiskersandBeans