Summer 8

The moebius cat bed. Domino's paw is on the moebius part. I used the large size pattern; there is plenty of room for him although it is hard to tell from the photo.

The duckling and the donut (doknit) comes from http://Kat-Knits.blogspot.com. These projects are easy and fast to make. Each one can be a different color, and you can use a variety of yarn (especially scraps) and embellishments. Some have asked me what are they for; I just liked to knit them for fun and variety. The duckling can be a nice addition to a baby gift, and the donut can be a pin cushion or several can be added for a cute table display for a tea party.

Had a good time on the coast up north. Visited yarn shops in three areas: Arcata, Ferndale, and Fort Bragg. The projects on display were mostly made from cotton such as scarves, hats, and sweaters in beautiful variegated colors. The store in Fort Bragg had cute designs; the designs are called Knit Wit or Knit Wits -- can't remember.

Don't forget to RSVP for the August 23 party.

August 23 Knitting Party Information

KNOTTY KNITTERS AUGUST GET-TOGETHER

Where: Linda Pietz’s Home

When: Thursday, August 23rd, 6:00 p.m.

Bring: Appetizer to share, knitting projects, and lots of giggles.

Meet for carpooling at Foresthill Exit Raley’s, Lincoln Way at 5:25. Let us know if you can drive when you RSVP.

RSVP: Linda Pietz: mocactusneedle@netscape.net
Or: Linda Leman: lindaleman@mailpass.com

Summer 7

Hi. I will be in Trinidad camping so I started the blog a little early for the coming week. I have three pictures to post, but they will not upload today. Sometimes that happens.

I've been on a waiting list for a knitting novel at the Georgetown library so I asked the librarian if there were quite a few knitters here. The librarian, Darby, said a lady comes every Friday to knit and invited me to come knit on Fridays between 1 and 3 p.m. Yesterday Candi and I went to the Georgetown library and knitted with Darby and her friend who had lived off the same street we do. Candi and I took our sweater projects to finish and then went to Curves since it is on our way home. Darby's project is interesting; she is knitting socks made out of scraps of yarn. The pair does not match, but it looks good. She said this way it does not get boring to have to make the same sock twice. I will take my camera next time to show you.

Bev mentioned getting together again at Starbuck's (the one next to Baker's Square, off the Foresthill exit). How about July 30 or 31 (Monday or Tuesday) around 1 p.m.?

Please don't forget the next knitting party that will be at Linda Pietz's house on August 23.

Summer 6

Carolyn's Knitting Pool Party

Cat Bed

Hi. It was delightful to be together last Thursday at Carolyn’s knitting pool party. About 12 were present, and some brought their knitting projects while others chatted and/or soaked in the jacuzzi. Jan is almost finished with her entrelac tote bag, and Andrea, from the beginner’s class, was adding a second row of i-cord finish on her bag. Bea is knitting a Halloween vest which is very detailed and cute; I think it is a fair isle design. Diane is knitting a pastel-color Moebius lace scarf. Bev is knitting another pair of socks that look like real store bought socks; the yarn is two shades of brown or brown and black. Candi made darling felted mules (slippers) which I would like to knit some day. I think Julie is making a sweater; the design is like lace and beautiful. Noelle is knitting a project using a yarnover design; it looks very nice but I didn’t ask what it is going to be. Linda L. is knitting a purse to be felted using a paperlike yarn for embellishment. I knitted some donuts that I will put on the blog as soon as I find them – I misplaced them somehow. Carolyn is a wonderful hostess with a beautiful house, and we were all happy that Linda, our instructor, came. We missed everyone who did not attend.

Please note that the next party will be on August 23 in Foresthill at Linda’s house. Directions will follow later.

In case you are interested, the Reno-Sparks Convention Center is having “The Original Creative Festival” on August 17, 18, 19. The admission is $8 on the first day. There are about 27 guest speakers, many vendors, and over 10 workshops per day (fee for each workshop and kit). Many of the classes are related to sewing, quilting, and design. The website is pcmexpo.com. The owner of Gypsy Wind Beads in Auburn will be selling at this event.

That same weekend (August 17-19), the Sacramento Gem Faire is on at the Scottish Rite Temple across from Sac State. There are beads, jewelry, and gems for everyone. The website is http://www.gemfaire.com/. Admission is about $5; a $1.00 off coupon is usually in the Sac Bee Ticket around that time.

Stay cool.

Summer 5

Hi. How is your summer? In the last week I made a small moebius basket and a cat bed. I wanted to use up all the left over yarns so I thought a cat bed would be a good experiment. It is the largest item I have ever knitted and felted, and I used up at least 7 leftover balls of yarn. I was hoping that it would be as beautiful as the leftover yarn scarf project turned out to be a year ago, but it looks more like an old fashion rainbow design. So besides not thinking about how to lay out the yarn colors before knitting, another mistake I made was guessing that the balls of yarn were all 100% wool; one was not and now I am not sure what is the best solution. Should I cut out the yarn that did not felt and sew the two parts together? Any ideas?

My next project is the donut (doknit) that I shared with some of you at Starbuck's. It is so cute; I found it on Google when I was looking for a yarn shop near Japantown in San Francisco. I found it under a blog titled Kat Knits or you can just type doknit pattern in Google.

I hope to see you at the knitting pool party at Carolyn's house this Thursday. The details are in the last blog or two if you did not get the email a couple of weeks ago. Don't forget to RSVP.