Welcome
Welcome new Knotty Knitters: Lynne, Nancy, Bunny, Mary Ellen, Janine, and Sandy. Most have taken one of Linda’s knitting classes before.
Welcome back: Louise, Georgia, Teri, Bea, Pat, Cynthia, Cathy, Diana, Kathy, Laurie, Wilta, Nora, Rosemary, Mary Jane, Diane, Vickie, Candi, Linda L, Irene, and Noelle (we missed you). I hope I didn't forget anyone. Noelle lost her home in the fire recently and will start attending class when she can. Diana will keep us informed on how we can help.
A lot of beautiful and cute projects were brought for Show n Tell. Unfortunately, there was little time and no room on the table for photos, so here are a few captured on the spot and unedited. (All photos can be enlarged by clicking on it.)
Teri's News Boy Hat
Bea's Sweater and Alligator Scarf. She had a blast at craft camp in Missouri where Linda taught classes.
A couple of Pat's DWR scarves (dr waiting room). She brought many beautiful ones.
Vickie's pine needle baskets. She took Linda's class over the summer and went wild.
Candi's News Boy Hat
Thank You
Linda expressed her appreciation to the following Knotty Knitters for their assistance to the group:
Linda L for heading communication through email messages and updating a list of names, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Irene for writing a blog with class notes and photos.
Louise, Bea, Wilta, and Laurie for looking into a new location for us to meet.
Louise for being our Treasurer.
Also, Diana for entering and taking our projects to the Artwalk and fairs.
Knitting Tools
Blocking boards, ball winder, swift, and yarn measurer are available for us to use and will be in Linda's care. These tools can be used in class or checked out for one week only by signing a sheet. The honor system will be applied, and it is recommended not to check these out if you plan on being absent the following week when they should be returned. We will more than likely hunt you down (hee, hee).
I Need Help
The new location and classroom are really nice; however, we sure miss a chalkboard. Linda brought a mini whiteboard that is on the front table for us to write our names down for her help.
Samples of Class Projects
Here are a few: Scarf, Spectator Bag, and Unfinished Shrug
Linda showed us samples and photos of the projects for this session: dominos, potholders, headband, basket, scarf, cap, purse, hats, slippers, bags, shrug, vest, and sweaters. A syllabus and basic instructions for squares were handed out. The projects chosen will teach us new concepts and techniques. Although it is not required for us to make all of the projects or to stay on schedule, there will be some projects required to make for learning new concepts that will prepare us for the more difficult projects. We are allowed to work at our own pace so don’t feel overwhelmed.
Linda is using these books for class ideas: Knit to be Square and Domino Knitting. Purchase is optional. Class patterns will be given to us at the appropriate time. The $5 material fee has been waived until further notice.
This Week’s Assignment: Color Dominos and Square Panels 1-6
Work on dominos and squares. If you do not want to make a set, make at least one domino and one panel of squares to learn the technique. Linda demonstrated the knitted cast on and made one square explaining the pattern as she went. Some of the techniques are similar to the Baby Surprise Jacket or the felted modular purse. She also went over the differences between the six squares.
Next Week’s Projects: We will START Pot Holders and/or a Headband
The second set of handouts is for the four potholder patterns that we will start next week.
Pattern 1: we will learn a picot edging.
Pattern 2: we will learn a basic square plus two colors and a log cabin edging. Also a panel & a block. Linda went over the difference between a panel and a block and showed us examples.
Pattern 3: we will learn to change direction of a diagonal line.
Pattern 4: we will learn to knit triangles. This pattern is the most difficult.
It is recommended to use cotton yarn for pot holders such as Sugar n Cream or any scrap cotton yarn, but not required (any ww will do). It was mentioned that Beverly’s and Ben Franklin’s have a good selection of Sugar n Cream yarn. Use sz 6 needles for ww yarn. Linda suggested using different size needles as an experiment such as sz 5 or for felting with 100% wool, use sz 10 or 10.5. Dn stands for dpn (Correction: dn stands for darning needle).
For the headband, we will learn the use of squares and triangles. Any scrap acrylic yarn can be used to knit all other projects, even Red Heart. Oh my! If felting, use 100% wool and larger needles.
Big News
Cathy is one of the food judges at the Gold Country Fair. She couldn’t resist and took a sneak peek of our knitted icons display. She found them in a case and attached to it is a blue ribbon. Congratulations! The fair runs through this weekend in Auburn. I will post pictures of the fair display in next week's blog.
Other News
Bunny informed us that Fibers in GV is moving. Their new location will be off Empire exit on South Auburn St. Several items will be on sale for 20% off. If going, call them first to find out if they have already moved or you can probably find out on their website which is listed on the lefthand column of this blog.
Tin Thimble is also moving to Loomis on Horseshoe Bar Rd by the High Hand Nursery.
Diane brought coupons for the Dressing Up Diva Consignment Sale that her daughter operates. It runs Sep 10 (6-8 pm), Sep 11 & 12 (10 am - 6 pm) and Sep 13 (10 am - 4 pm) at 215 Kenroy Ln, St 2, Roseville, off Riverside near Cirby. Candi buys a lot of nice clothes there, and she bought a beautiful name brand dress to wear at her daughter's upcoming wedding; it was a steal.
Happy Birthday to all September knitters! Hope I didn't forget anything else. Happy Knitting!
Linda's Show n' Tell, Natural Dyed Yarn
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