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!
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