2d Trimester, Wk 9

The class is enjoying beaded knitting, and there are no complaints about eye strain.

Here is one of two lovely beaded necklaces that Georgia made using the pattern from the 101 Designer One Skein Wonders book.

This is one of many beautiful beaded necklaces that Teri made. She also brought pictures from a store catalog (Anthropologie) that showed darling knitted clocks and ship ornaments; they are so clever.

Vickie made these two pretty pieces. She showed us how to crimp beads in class.

Rosemary completed this lovely beaded scarf.

Vickie's husband made this bead wrapper tool using her model from a toilet roll. He made several of them, and they are on sale for $5 each.

Besides the bead wrapper, Linda L had seed beads and Perle cotton thread for sale, Irene had little knit charms of yarn and needles for $4, and Linda brought the bed springs ($2) for the summer challenge.

This Week's Pattern
Besides the beaded projects, the state flower, the rosebud duffel, and the bucket bag, the Pinwheel Bottom pattern by Linda was handed out this week. Never a dull moment. This pattern can be felted by casting on a larger amount of stitches. The colors of the yarn should contrast to enhance the design. Here is a side and bottom view. It can be used for purses, totes, baskets, bowls, etc.



Stitches West Bus
There are now 43 passengers with 7 seats remaining. Linda assures us that we are definitely getting a refund. We can board the bus, which will be parked behind Raley's in Auburn, from 6:30 a.m., and we should be on the bus by no later than 6:45 a.m. We will be picking up a few passengers off the Greenback exit.

3d Trimester
There are two more sessions left in this 2d trimester. Don't forget to register for the 3d trimester that starts on March 10. Some of the projects will include Hip to be Squared vests, cardigans, sweaters; and moebius knitting. All patterns will be given to us at the beginning of class so we can purchase supplies in advance.

A Future Project made from gloves.

Cynthia finished a pair of cute socks.

And the grand finale, Cynthia finished this beautiful sweater.

Enjoy the week!