Lynn made this BSJ for a 2 year old using size 9 needles.
Several sweaters were finished this week inspiring the rest of us to knit on. Karen brought a copy of the collar pattern for the Baby Surprise Jacket that was made available to us. Linda shared with us some startling news about the future existence of adult classes.
Corrections to Top Down Sweater
There were a lot of corrections to the Top Down Sweater that Linda found online so we received a handout for it. It is a good idea to check for corrections for your pattern.
Icons
Linda showed us her stuffed doll frame and explained where the stuffing was placed and where it was sewn. She also gave us ideas on shortcuts. For example, if knitting a Superman doll, instead of knitting flesh color legs then making boots and tights to wear over it, go ahead and knit the boots and tights instead of the legs. Several handouts were given to the ladies participating in the icon challenge: a pattern from the knitted icon book (flat knitting), Linda’s version of the pattern knitted in the round, and a picture of a Shakespeare doll done beautifully in detail. There are corrections on Linda’s pattern: CO 32 instead of 16; Row 45 (24 sts) instead of 12 sts. We decided to keep working on this challenge in spite of the extension being pulled (see news below for details). The deadline is May 7 although the Art Walk is not until the second Thursday in June.
Easter Challenge
For anyone interested in participating, Linda handed out a felted Easter egg pattern for our Easter challenge. The deadline is April 16, after Easter. This pattern calls for dpns twice the size suggested for the yarn; Linda used size 10 needles (she suggests 10 or 10 ½ but it depends on the weight of the yarn). Correction to Row 19: (K2 tog, K4 instead of K2, K2tog). Reminder: 100% animal fiber must be used for felting. In addition, Linda brought a book of Ukrainian egg designs for ideas.
Extension Cancelled
The extension has been cancelled. Linda sadly announced that this may be the last knitting class since Placer School for Adults is cutting many classes not pertaining to basic education. Some classes have already been cut for this Spring especially ones with low enrollment. If there are knitting classes in the future, the classes will be shorter and more expensive. We decided not to have classes on April 9 and 23 which will give us time to work on our cardigans. This class will end on May 7.
Because classes like this one is important to the community, Julie encouraged all of us to write a letter to Judy McCoy, the principal of the adult school with a copy sent to Bart O’Brien, the Superintendent at the district office, stating from your heart the reason we need to keep these classes ongoing.
The sweaters below will encourage you to finish your cardigans.
A lovely sweater by Judith. You have to see both front and back.
Bea made this pretty purple sweater.
Pat bought this handy tool at Fibers. One end is a crochet hook and the other end is a knitting needle. It is good for cleansing or fixing stitches.
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