2d Trimester, Wk 3

It was nice to be together again after the two-week break. We enjoyed hearing about Linda's Florida trip. And even though most of us knitted through the holidays, there were few projects for show n' tell. Many were given away as gifts.

Laurie showed us a nice gift she received at Christmas. It is the knit kit from Knit Picks. Here are the front and back views. This kit is compact size and contains a measuring tape, thread cutter, crochet hook, stitch markers, scissors, stitch counter, and tip protectors.


Vickie found this nice baby blanket at a thrift store in Colfax for only $4. It is very well made and a complicated pattern.


This Week's Project
We all forgot about bringing DK yarn to class this week for the mitten and gloves project. (DK yarn is 3-ply between baby/sport and worsted wt yarn.) It must have been on the blog from before the Christmas party. Linda gave us four pages of patterns for mittens to gloves.

Our assignment is to gauge, measure our hand around the circumference of the knuckles, and do the first page up to the finger style. We should decide if we want to do the fingerless, open fingers, mittens, or glove design by the next class. Fingerless is the easiest whereas gloves are the hardest. Linda stresses the importance of gauging for this project. If your hand circumference is larger than the size mentioned on the pattern, you can go up a size unless it is very close to the smaller size. It takes about 200-300 yds of yarn, and you can use DPNs or the Hiya Hiya needles.

Also, Diane brought copies of the Snowman and a Star pattern. Noelle shared with us a curly scarf pattern called Fusilli, and Irene brought copies of the angel ornament.

Art Walk
Linda asked us if we wanted to participate in the Art Walk this year. She says the project is small, fast, and somewhat edgey. She will reveal what it is next week.

Other News
Joann's is having a Teacher Appreciation Day this Saturday. Show your ID and receive 25% off.

Diane's daughter is having a 50% off sale at her boutique this Saturday too. Click on the lefthand side of this blog for details.

Noelle tells us that we can view her on December's show by going to the Martha Stewart Show online. She is receiving the gifts from the Martha Stewart Show little by little, but it is a huge amount and top of the line.

Sandy made this cute little bell ornament for Christmas.

Happy Birthday to all January knitters and Happy Knitting everyone!