This week Linda reviewed shadow knitting and gave us more shadow knitting patterns. She also taught us how to gauge it since it is different from regular gauging.
Karen taught the class how to fuse lining on knitted projects. She was well prepared, and we enjoyed learning how to do this. Vickie was ready to try it.
Next Week
I think we are going over both Heliz and twine knitting next week. For the Helix knitting, you will need a minimum of four colors of yarn plus size 8, 9 inch long circulars (11 inch is okay too; you will need to CO more sts). Linda recommends the Hiya Hiya brand. For twine knitting, you will need two different colors of yarn. The photo below shows the Heliz sample on the left and the twine (back side) sample on the right. (Updated 1/30/11: On second thought, I think Linda will start with twine knitting first, so we have time to buy our needles. Cynthia sent an email this weekend that she will place a group order for about $10 each. Please contact her at willow.74@hotmail.com if interested.)
Stitches West
The checks for the bus trip will be cashed on Feb 1. Please turn in your payment if you have not done so. Prize donations are still being accepted. There are some nice prizes donated. Supplies for the bus project and a website for the $2 off coupon can be found under "Pages" in the lefthand column of this blog.
Show N Tell
Teri made this awesome pendant out of knitting needles. Linda announced that she is selling them too!
Vickie's shadow sample and vest.
Sandy's sample and plarn bag.
Kelley's sample and gloves. She also made a dog bone pattern for shadow knitting.
Karen's gloves.
Rosemary is finishing this afghan for a friend.
Linda L made two scarves. This one is made out of angora, alpaca, and mohair yarn from Lambtown USA with beads trimming the edges.
And, she made this alligator scarf.
Knit on, everyone!
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