It's the first class of the second trimester, and we're looking forward to more projects, patterns, and techniques. Some of the projects will include Knit Picks gloves and mittens in several fashions and more difficult square projects.
Class is smaller, but the feeling is warm and intimate. It is nice that we can share both good and bad news with each other. The good news is Noelle went to NY for the taping of the Martha Stewart Show this week. The bad news is Sarah was in a terrible bike accident and broke several bones near her left shoulder. She will be immobile for 3 months and cannot attend this session. You will be missed, Sarah. Another bad news is Wilta's husband passed away last Friday after some time with a serious illness. Laurie brought a card for us to sign. Wilta, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
This Week
Linda demonstrated the two color square which are two triangles knitted in a fair isle method to create a square. This square is great for knitting a quilt design.
Four patterns were handed out in class:
Two Color Square
Square Variations
Three Block Cap (Linda will go over this one on Jan 7. It calls for DK wt yarn, sz 3 needles, & 32" circulars or sz 3 dpns (gauge 6 stitches per inch.)
Hat & Scarf pattern from Vickie
Next week Teri will be bringing a cute News Boy cap pattern for the class. Yea!
Also, Diane shared that the school she teaches at is having a raffle worth $25,000 off your mortgage for one year. The ticket costs $100 which will go to purchasing supplies for the school. Contact Diane A. for details and a form.
The Challenge
The day finally came for the challenge: an octopus/jellyfish with at least one square.
Click on photo for a larger view. Clockwise from Sponge Bob Square Pants (Diana?), Blue Measuring Tape with a rubber shark and several fish charms (Teri), Red Octopus doll (Diane), Food Color Dyed Large Plastic Bag Container (Vickie), Orange replica of the challenge photo (Sandy), Pink Knitting Octopus doll (Irene), Colorful Blue Squeeze Me Toy that really squeeks (Louise).Here's another view.
They were all so good and cute that it was hard to pick only two favorites. First place went to knitting octopus doll by Irene. Second place went to Vickie for a plastic bag container and Teri for a measuring tape cover. Congratulations to all!
The prizes: An alligator-shaped zippered pouch for notions and a crochet ring from Tin Thimble.
Next Week: Christmas Party!
Bea will be our substitute instructor. Linda will be flying to Florida to spend time with her daughter and couldn't get a flight later.
Items to bring:
Food for the potluck (I think so far 4 signed for meat/cheese, 2 signed for fruit/veggies, 4 signed for desserts, 1 for wassail, 2 for plates, silverware, and napkins).
Wrapped knitted ornament if you are participating in the swap. (By the way, I'm knitting my 5th ornament. The 1st four did not turn out good enough to share. It has been a good learning lesson, so don't give up.)
Pen or pencil, size 8 needles, and about 25 grams/yds of worsted weight scrap yarn (enough to knit for about 30 minutes on and off) for a treasure hunt.
Don't miss it!
Isn't this beautiful? Irene bought this crochet Christmas tree over 1 ft tall at the annual Georgetown Christmas fair for only $3. A couple of ladies wanted to know if there are any left to buy. After making a call on Friday, Irene heard that she bought the only one. Sorry ladies.
Sandy made another pair of cute miter square slippers. Are these the fourth pair? She says that she has a lot of grandchildren, so the slippers will fit someone.
This coming weekend, Dec 12 & 13, is the Alpaca Farm Holiday Boutique. The link is on the left column of this blog under "Knitting Events."
The weather is finally cold enough for showing off our hats, scarves, and mittens. Wear them proudly. Happy Knitting!
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