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We had a wonderful presentation on everything we should know about alpacas by three local alpaca farm owners. Bonnie, Kerry, and Joan shared with us their love and experience of owning alpacas and answered the many questions we had regarding alpacas, the business, and fiber. At the end of their presentation, we all had a better understanding about having an alpaca ranch and how yarn is produced.



Two kinds of fiber is produced depending on the breed. Soft and Warm Fiber

Stringy and Cold Fiber

They showed us how to make roving, use a spindle, and a little weaving.



They also brought samples of fiber, yarn, and products made from alpacas for us to purchase. They will be holding a Holiday Boutique on Dec. 12-13 at one of the ranches in Grass Valley. For more information about our guests, see their website, http://alpacasolutions.org.


This Week’s Project
We are continuing the incomplete square scarf.

Handouts
Two patterns were given to us so we could look for yarn: The Spectator Purse/Tote and the Flower Cap.

Next Week
Linda will go over the two handouts mentioned above.

Other News
Pat typed up a sheet of projects from the past so we can vote on the projects we would like to work on again during the spring semester.

The class agreed to give $100 to the breast cancer association from the money we earned from the sale of the bra note cards and calendars.

Laurie felted a matching basket and two potholders.

Vickie also felted a basket and potholders.


Irene put a plastic container cut from a water bottle to shape this basket.

She turned four incomplete squares at an angle for this necklace.

Sarah made this nice sweater in one of Linda's classes.

She also felted a basket and this cute purse.

Cindy finished a pair of beautiful red socks that she started this summer.

Happy Knitting!