New Techniques Week 8

Show ‘n Tell was fantastic as usual; there were tote bags, Andean purses, and felted boxes. For those of you who were absent, you have not missed the showing of Bea’s large tote bag yet – perhaps next week. Linda showed us a knitty knotty (or naughty ?), which is a yarn holder, and demonstrated dying yarn with kool aid. She also taught us how to line up the bottom of our Andean purse before the 3-needle bind off so the colors and pattern will line up. By the way, she will bring her drill for anyone who would like to make a twisted cord for their project; bring 3 times the amount of yarn to make the length of your choice.

Regarding the Andean purse, there is a correction on the instruction for Purse #2. Cast on 58 should read cast on 56. Linda gave us a tip in preventing the purse from flaring out on top: use needles 2 sizes smaller when knitting the top portion, then switch needles for the rest.

Continue working on your project for next week. Many are on the Andean purses. Regarding lining up the yarn on the bottom to line up, one stitch from each end should be transferred to the other knitting needle so the pattern and colors match.

Supply List for Mosaic Knitting
Mosaic knitting will start after Spring Break. You may want to start gathering supplies.
Different sizes of straight needles: 5-8. Circular needles can be used as straight needles.
Yarn: odds and ends. Do not buy anything; use what you have stashed away. Bring different colors and contrasts, different textures and weight, but predominantly worsted weight. You may include cotton, linen, chenille, boucle, but no fun fur or chinchilla. Yarn can have a lot of texture or no texture, some bulky okay.

Announcements
Spring Break – no class on April 5.

There will be an extension to this class starting in May. Linda will bring us the registration slip. Our class is first in line, but it will be advertised to the public so make sure you register when it is time. Fee will be announced later.

Frog Pond is closing for family reasons. Items are on sale. It is located in Citrus Heights at 8215 Auburn Blvd, #C, near I-80 right after Twin Oaks Avenue.

Fibers in Grass Valley carry Denise Needles and will give a 10% discount to students who are currently enrolled in class. Class registration slip must be shown at time of purchase. It is located on Mills Street.

Babetta’s will start to carry square knitting needles that is supposed to help ease tendonitis.

I am reading a delightful book called, "Knitting Rules!" by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Every page is very funny. A few of the features are a little quiz to find out what type of knitter you are, recommendations to the type of programs to watch on tv when knitting, and the top 10 reasons for or not carrying a knitting bag, knitting a sweater, hat, socks, or scarf.

Have a wonderful week!