Linda demonstrated Mosaic knitting once again and gave us graph paper to make our own mosaic designs. Teri shared an article from Vogue on yarn bombing around the world.
We also learned how to make a hank using a knitty knoddy. Hanks are made to prevent tangling and keeping yarn from overlapping. This is especially good for dying yarn. When using a knitty knoddy, keep yarn in front of you. Turn top and bottom ends in opposite directions. Do not overlap yarn. Do not pull too hard on the yarn. Tie yarn in eight places: 2 on top ends, 2 on bottom ends, 1 in the four middle areas. Weave the string in the middle areas, not in a knot.
Next Week
For those interested, we will be dying yarn with dried Marigolds. Prepare your yarn ahead of time by presoaking the yarn for at least 30 minutes in cold water before arriving to class. You can throw in a tsp of alum and cream of tartar if you have them. Bring your wet yarn in a plastic bag. Also bring an extra plastic bag to take home your dyed yarn; it will be wet. Vickie and Karen will bring a hot pot/plate, and Louise will bring an extra pot.
If you are not dying yarn, you can work on the mosaic knitting, new color samples that Linda will give us next week, finger puppets, or the charity project.
Charity Project
Linda and her husband took measurements for our charity project. The pattern is to use size 17 needles, knit squares by casting on 20 stitches, knit 40 rows of garter stitch with two strands of acrylic worsted weight yarn together.
Guest Speaker
On Nov 18, Knitting Designer, Author, and past president of the Sacramento Camellia Stockinettes, Lorna Miser, will be our guest speaker. She will be showing us samples from her new book on color and varigated yarns which will be out on the market next week. Her first book is called Faith, Hope, Love Knitting. You may be able to purchase a signed copy in class.
Thanksgiving Break
There is no class on Nov 25 for Thanksgiving. Two more sessions left after break. We will finish with Knit One Below, and start shadow knitting on Jan 6.
Christmas Party
Our Christmas party will be on Dec 9. We will have a potluck and a gift exchange with a value of $10 or less and something that is knit related.
Stitches West 2011
Linda has already secured a bus for Stitches West 2011. We got Ernie! The road trip is Sat, Feb 19. The cost is $45. No refunds after Feb 1. Tickets will be sold starting Dec 1. There will be a fun project on the bus. Donations will be accepted for door prizes. If you are interested in going on Friday and spending the night, contact Linda Leman.
Show 'n Tell
Claudia shared that Grocery Outlet has food color on sale for $1.99 a box.
Vickie is getting ready for the holidays by making a felted basket and pin cushions.
Irene turned her mosaic knitting into gift cards and a post card. She also completed a sheep she started a year ago.
Louise made some hats for the holidays.
Karen made several Christmas ornaments and stuffed animals.
Brit knitted this sweater!
Lynette made a hat with Noro yarn.
Diana made this felted purse from squares. She will add rosettes to it.
Diana took a class at the Tin Thimble on Nuno felting. She made this beautiful scarf.
Teri's mosaic needle case.
Pat's scarf using two needle sizes.
Bekah's diagonal scarf.
Cheryl's gloves.
Laurie made this baby blanket and hat with a cotton blend.
Bonnie is making baby pants for someone special.
Live, Laugh, Knit!
2 comments:
I LOVE OUR BIGGER CLASS! It makes show and tell so much more fun and inspiring! We are lucky to have a group of such lovely ladies! -Diana
Yes, it is so much fun.
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