Hi. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are enjoying the holiday break.
According to Linda L's email message, you can sign up with ARD starting Dec 27. The second 12-week session will be a continuation of Color Techniques. Class starts Jan. 6.
We also received an email from Bea asking how the yarn bombing went in Auburn. I am also curious in knowing how long the outfits were left on or if our charity projects are still wearing them.
Wishing you a Happy New Year and happy knitting!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Color Techniques Wk 12
We had a wonderful Christmas party.
The gift exchange was a great hit. There was a lot of stealing, in fun. Poor Linda, her gift was taken from her at least 3 times.
The potluck was yummy and good.
Jake's present. Vickie spent hours putting the squares together and working the ends. Thank you so much, Vickie.
Jake was shy opening the gift in front of us.
We had a special presentation on the history of handmade brooms by Linda's husband.
These brooms are handmade by Linda's husband, and they are available for sale.
Next 12-Week Session and Extension Possibility
It was also our last class for the Fall session. The next 12-week session begins on Jan 6. You may sign up online starting Dec 27. We hope you all come to continue our new friendships and learn more color techniques.
Linda forgot to mention that KBB can have an extension next Thursday, Dec 16, if there are enough people interested. Linda L. sent an e-mail about it on Saturday. Please reply soon. We would be in the room down the hall on the right as our room is booked. If there is not enough interest, Linda will let them know not to set up the room. She will not be able to attend, but some had expressed interest in meeting one more time before the end of the year. (12/14: This extension has been cancelled due to low attendance.)
Stitches West
If you plan to go, reserve your space. Checks will not be cashed until Feb 1. Also Ernie's scarf may be taken home over the holidays. We will present it to him on the Stitches West bus ride.
Finger Puppets
Yarn may be taken home over the holidays.
Nola's Challenge
This challenge is due on Mar 1. Details on last week's blog.
Charity Project
It was a success! Thanks to Linda for a fun project. And, thank you to Karen, Teri, and Linda L. for sending me photos.
Teri's Photos (2 below)
Karen's Photos (2 below)
Show 'N Tell
Debi knitted a Santa's cap and fuzzy slippers.
Claudia made a tiger out of the lamb/zebra pattern Linda gave us.
Louise made this dinosaur vest for her grandson.
Teri used the color techniques to knit this snake for her puppy, Penny. There is a label on it that says, "Tender loving care from Mother."
Pat hand dyed this yarn to make this cross stitch scarf. She calls it something like "swarms of orange birds flying over a meadow."
Lynette knitted this hat and added a button on top.
Happy Holidays and Happy Knitting! We hope to see you in the new year.
The gift exchange was a great hit. There was a lot of stealing, in fun. Poor Linda, her gift was taken from her at least 3 times.
The potluck was yummy and good.
Jake's present. Vickie spent hours putting the squares together and working the ends. Thank you so much, Vickie.
Jake was shy opening the gift in front of us.
We had a special presentation on the history of handmade brooms by Linda's husband.
These brooms are handmade by Linda's husband, and they are available for sale.
Next 12-Week Session and Extension Possibility
It was also our last class for the Fall session. The next 12-week session begins on Jan 6. You may sign up online starting Dec 27. We hope you all come to continue our new friendships and learn more color techniques.
Linda forgot to mention that KBB can have an extension next Thursday, Dec 16, if there are enough people interested. Linda L. sent an e-mail about it on Saturday. Please reply soon. We would be in the room down the hall on the right as our room is booked. If there is not enough interest, Linda will let them know not to set up the room. She will not be able to attend, but some had expressed interest in meeting one more time before the end of the year. (12/14: This extension has been cancelled due to low attendance.)
Stitches West
If you plan to go, reserve your space. Checks will not be cashed until Feb 1. Also Ernie's scarf may be taken home over the holidays. We will present it to him on the Stitches West bus ride.
Finger Puppets
Yarn may be taken home over the holidays.
Nola's Challenge
This challenge is due on Mar 1. Details on last week's blog.
Charity Project
It was a success! Thanks to Linda for a fun project. And, thank you to Karen, Teri, and Linda L. for sending me photos.
Teri's Photos (2 below)
Karen's Photos (2 below)
Show 'N Tell
Debi knitted a Santa's cap and fuzzy slippers.
Claudia made a tiger out of the lamb/zebra pattern Linda gave us.
Louise made this dinosaur vest for her grandson.
Teri used the color techniques to knit this snake for her puppy, Penny. There is a label on it that says, "Tender loving care from Mother."
Pat hand dyed this yarn to make this cross stitch scarf. She calls it something like "swarms of orange birds flying over a meadow."
Lynette knitted this hat and added a button on top.
Happy Holidays and Happy Knitting! We hope to see you in the new year.
Friday, December 03, 2010
Color Techniques Wk 11
Happy Birthday December ladies!
It was nice to come together after the break, and we have a lot of show 'n tell items to see. This week we worked on a variety of projects such as the squares, mosaic knitting, and sample color squares from new handouts we received this week on Three Layer Tweed, Dice Check, and Three Color Wave Stripes, and Christmas stocking ornaments from Linda L.
Linda L. also sent an email on Sat. to say that the chart on the Triple-L Tweed pattern on page 50 in the Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques that Linda taught at the last class is incorrect. Following the written instructions will give you the correct pattern.
It is good to know that we have enough small squares for Jake's gift, and we only need about four big squares for our charity project, but Karen will need to have them before the next class. Vickie and Karen are working hard in putting the squares together. Diane's niece will make a dozen 24 inch i-cords to keep the large squares up. We will be presenting the gifts next week. Bring a flashlight if you plan to help complete our charity gift. We also discussed wearing dark clothes and masks (hee, hee).
Nanci's mosaic pouch
Christmas Party
Next week is our last class and Christmas party. A potluck sign up sheet was passed around. The three categories are: Meat, Eggs, and Cheese; Fruits and Vegetables; and Bread, Pastries and Other. All three categories were equal across the board; so if you were absent this week, you can add to any category. Linda will bring the plates and utensils, and Linda L. will bring wassail. Please bring your own drink if you do not like wassail.
Don't forget about the gift exchange (about a $10 value and knitting related). Please bring it wrapped.
Next Session
The new session will begin on Jan. 6. We will learn how to knit one below. You should be able to sign up online with ARD.
Stitches West 2011
A sign up sheet for the bus ride to Stitches West was started. This event will take place on Sat., Feb 19. Checks will not be cashed until Feb. 1, and donations for door prizes are being accepted. Debi is donating some great knitting books. Linda has a special knit project in mind for the trip, so prepare to bring worsted weight yarn and size 8 double point needles or Hiya Hiya circulars.
Linda began Ernie's scarf by knitting 12 rows. Diana volunteered to knit the next 12 rows while we were in class.
Finger Puppets
The yarn is in! A few ladies took some yarn home to start the challenge, but several skeins are still available. Stands are available too for anyone who has not signed up for the challenge. It is not due until May 1.
Nola's Challenge
We were given a special challenge this week! Unbeknownst to Linda, her sister Nola, sent her a box filled with crocheted caps. Apparently, the homeless shelters and chemo clinics near Nola have an overabundance of caps that she has contributed. So, she sent extras to her beloved sister and the Knotty Knitters for a challenge. Her challenge to us is to make something creative out of these caps. For example, turn the caps into a tissue cover, a bag, or keep it as a hat, etc. You can keep what you enter or we will send them back to Nola to donate to Lutheran Social Services. She is offering prizes. This is due on Mar. 1.
Lorna's Purse Fusing Class
Here are some completed projects from Lorna Miser's class that we had at the last minute at Linda's house. Teri took the class at Auburn Needleworks. She created a scene with owls on a branch, and she created the handle from inner tubes of bicycles. Clever! Unfortunately, none of the projects show the fused lining that we learned to do.
Karen made three purses using Lorna's technique.
Irene discovered that her Bible fits perfectly in the pouch she made.
Linda L found a perfect holder for her color samples. They are plastic DVD holders that fits into a binder. She bought them at Office Depot. She also laminated the patterns.
Linda B felted a red hat.
Sandy made a face mask for her grandsons. She will need to make more than one.
Sandy's hat and Vickie's catnip mouse for her cats.
Debi was one of the winners of Lorna Miser's lace skeins for the purple lace shawl.
Bekah's socks.
Penny's modular scarf.
Diane crocheted a bag for her tin lunch kit.
Diana's ruffle scarf for a friend. She bought the yarn called Marble at Auburn Needleworks, and she is making a little one for her friend's two year old.
Happy Knitting!
It was nice to come together after the break, and we have a lot of show 'n tell items to see. This week we worked on a variety of projects such as the squares, mosaic knitting, and sample color squares from new handouts we received this week on Three Layer Tweed, Dice Check, and Three Color Wave Stripes, and Christmas stocking ornaments from Linda L.
Linda L. also sent an email on Sat. to say that the chart on the Triple-L Tweed pattern on page 50 in the Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques that Linda taught at the last class is incorrect. Following the written instructions will give you the correct pattern.
It is good to know that we have enough small squares for Jake's gift, and we only need about four big squares for our charity project, but Karen will need to have them before the next class. Vickie and Karen are working hard in putting the squares together. Diane's niece will make a dozen 24 inch i-cords to keep the large squares up. We will be presenting the gifts next week. Bring a flashlight if you plan to help complete our charity gift. We also discussed wearing dark clothes and masks (hee, hee).
Nanci's mosaic pouch
Christmas Party
Next week is our last class and Christmas party. A potluck sign up sheet was passed around. The three categories are: Meat, Eggs, and Cheese; Fruits and Vegetables; and Bread, Pastries and Other. All three categories were equal across the board; so if you were absent this week, you can add to any category. Linda will bring the plates and utensils, and Linda L. will bring wassail. Please bring your own drink if you do not like wassail.
Don't forget about the gift exchange (about a $10 value and knitting related). Please bring it wrapped.
Next Session
The new session will begin on Jan. 6. We will learn how to knit one below. You should be able to sign up online with ARD.
Stitches West 2011
A sign up sheet for the bus ride to Stitches West was started. This event will take place on Sat., Feb 19. Checks will not be cashed until Feb. 1, and donations for door prizes are being accepted. Debi is donating some great knitting books. Linda has a special knit project in mind for the trip, so prepare to bring worsted weight yarn and size 8 double point needles or Hiya Hiya circulars.
Linda began Ernie's scarf by knitting 12 rows. Diana volunteered to knit the next 12 rows while we were in class.
Finger Puppets
The yarn is in! A few ladies took some yarn home to start the challenge, but several skeins are still available. Stands are available too for anyone who has not signed up for the challenge. It is not due until May 1.
Nola's Challenge
We were given a special challenge this week! Unbeknownst to Linda, her sister Nola, sent her a box filled with crocheted caps. Apparently, the homeless shelters and chemo clinics near Nola have an overabundance of caps that she has contributed. So, she sent extras to her beloved sister and the Knotty Knitters for a challenge. Her challenge to us is to make something creative out of these caps. For example, turn the caps into a tissue cover, a bag, or keep it as a hat, etc. You can keep what you enter or we will send them back to Nola to donate to Lutheran Social Services. She is offering prizes. This is due on Mar. 1.
Lorna's Purse Fusing Class
Here are some completed projects from Lorna Miser's class that we had at the last minute at Linda's house. Teri took the class at Auburn Needleworks. She created a scene with owls on a branch, and she created the handle from inner tubes of bicycles. Clever! Unfortunately, none of the projects show the fused lining that we learned to do.
Karen made three purses using Lorna's technique.
Irene discovered that her Bible fits perfectly in the pouch she made.
Linda L found a perfect holder for her color samples. They are plastic DVD holders that fits into a binder. She bought them at Office Depot. She also laminated the patterns.
Linda B felted a red hat.
Sandy made a face mask for her grandsons. She will need to make more than one.
Sandy's hat and Vickie's catnip mouse for her cats.
Debi was one of the winners of Lorna Miser's lace skeins for the purple lace shawl.
Bekah's socks.
Penny's modular scarf.
Diane crocheted a bag for her tin lunch kit.
Diana's ruffle scarf for a friend. She bought the yarn called Marble at Auburn Needleworks, and she is making a little one for her friend's two year old.
Happy Knitting!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Purse Class with Lorna Miser
As you all know from the email we received this past weekend, there was a last minute purse class with Lorna Miser at Linda's beautiful home. It was a good class with six in attendance. I'm glad I learned to "fuse" my knitting since I don't have a working sewing machine for lining and adding accessories. I think our heads are spinning with ideas, and we will be sure to share our finished projects with the class on Dec. 2. Here are a few photos. Please check the last blog for items to bring to the next class or check under "Pages," Materials for Dec 2.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Color Techniques Wk 10
We had a very special night with our guest speaker, Lorna Miser, a well known knitting designer. She brought samples from her book on color techniques using hand dyed and variegated yarn and gave us really good tips. We were all inspired.
Linda is introducing Lorna.
Lorna is explaining to us why she chose a certain shawl pattern for this yarn called Lorna's purple mustang. This shawl pattern is free on her website, lornamiserdesigns.com. She is also having a free giveaway on Thanksgiving Day from her blog, lornamiser.blogspot.com. It will be 3 skeins of yarn and a pattern.
We are waiting in line to purchase and have her sign one of two knitting books she has written.
Lorna was very curious about our squares. So, of course, she had to be sworn in.
Charity and Christmas Projects
We need more big and little squares! Vickie needs over 70 little squares for Jake's gift. I think Karen needs over 30 big squares, for the charity project. It was decided that we will present both gifts on the last day of class (our Christmas party), Dec 9. Needle sizes and patterns are written in previous blogs. Look in the archive in the lefthand column.
Linda showed us a sample of the scarf and yarn that we will be making for Ernie. She decided on red yarn with a basketweave design scarf.
Bus to Stitches West
Sign ups for the bus ride to Stitches West will start on Dec 2. The date is Feb 19, Sat. We will depart behind Raley's in Auburn on Lincoln Way at 7 am. We must be there by 6:30 am. Tickets are $45, and your check will not be cashed until Feb 1. There will be a special project on the bus and door prizes. Donations are being accepted.
For the Next Class
Instead of working on the knit one below technique at this time, Linda will bring in new patterns on Dec 2. Please bring 4 worsted weight yarn of different colors and size 8 needles.
She is thinking about giving us a Christmas project too. And, two weeks from tonight, our yarn for the finger puppets should arrive. That project is not due until May 1.
A sign up list for the Christmas party potluck on Dec 9 will be going around during the next class.
Show n' Tell
Take a look at Karen's notebook. It is well organized, labelled, and she can glimpse at all of the color swatches easily. It is better than the photo.
Bonnie made a scarf from the 3-color pattern Linda gave us.
Cheryl's mosaic horses in two colors.
Bekah's prancing horse.
Rosemary knitted this baby sweater.
Pat's marigold dyed yarn, and little knit hats for the handmade doll.
Penny's second sampler scarf.
Linda L made this hat with flower.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Take time to knit.
Linda is introducing Lorna.
Lorna is explaining to us why she chose a certain shawl pattern for this yarn called Lorna's purple mustang. This shawl pattern is free on her website, lornamiserdesigns.com. She is also having a free giveaway on Thanksgiving Day from her blog, lornamiser.blogspot.com. It will be 3 skeins of yarn and a pattern.
We are waiting in line to purchase and have her sign one of two knitting books she has written.
Lorna was very curious about our squares. So, of course, she had to be sworn in.
Charity and Christmas Projects
We need more big and little squares! Vickie needs over 70 little squares for Jake's gift. I think Karen needs over 30 big squares, for the charity project. It was decided that we will present both gifts on the last day of class (our Christmas party), Dec 9. Needle sizes and patterns are written in previous blogs. Look in the archive in the lefthand column.
Linda showed us a sample of the scarf and yarn that we will be making for Ernie. She decided on red yarn with a basketweave design scarf.
Bus to Stitches West
Sign ups for the bus ride to Stitches West will start on Dec 2. The date is Feb 19, Sat. We will depart behind Raley's in Auburn on Lincoln Way at 7 am. We must be there by 6:30 am. Tickets are $45, and your check will not be cashed until Feb 1. There will be a special project on the bus and door prizes. Donations are being accepted.
For the Next Class
Instead of working on the knit one below technique at this time, Linda will bring in new patterns on Dec 2. Please bring 4 worsted weight yarn of different colors and size 8 needles.
She is thinking about giving us a Christmas project too. And, two weeks from tonight, our yarn for the finger puppets should arrive. That project is not due until May 1.
A sign up list for the Christmas party potluck on Dec 9 will be going around during the next class.
Show n' Tell
Take a look at Karen's notebook. It is well organized, labelled, and she can glimpse at all of the color swatches easily. It is better than the photo.
Bonnie made a scarf from the 3-color pattern Linda gave us.
Cheryl's mosaic horses in two colors.
Bekah's prancing horse.
Rosemary knitted this baby sweater.
Pat's marigold dyed yarn, and little knit hats for the handmade doll.
Penny's second sampler scarf.
Linda L made this hat with flower.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Take time to knit.
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