The Gazania is a bright and interesting flower, native to South Africa. It is named after a Greek-born scholar named Theodorus of Gaza, who lived in the fifteenth century. He was a famed translator of famous Greek manuscripts into Latin. Among his translations was the work of the classical botanist Theophrastus. Plantzafrica speculates that the name may also be based on the Greek word for riches: gaza.
Let’s crochet the Gazania for our monthly crochet along. Gazanias come in many variations of yellow, orange, red, and an orange so deep it is almost brown. Choose these colors for a natural-looking Gazania, or indulge your fancy with the colors of your choice.
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The Knitting Nook in Wautauga (Fort Worth) is hosting a book signing for Crochet Bouquet, and offering my knitted darts class twice in the next two weeks. Here are times and description:
Sweaters that fit well make people look better! Darts solve a number of fitting problems. Learn to identify fitting situations that call for darts, and how to measure and calculate for darts, and knit vertical and horizontal sample darts. Bring a sweater pattern you want to make, and we’ll discuss how to insert darts into the pattern.
Saturday, July 18, Book Signing 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Darts class 1-4 p.m.
Thursday, July 23, Book Signing 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Darts class 1-4 p.m.
The Knitting Nook
6601 Watauga Rd., Ste. 106
Watauga, TX 76148
Phone: 817-577-6305