Color Techniques II Wk 8

It hadn't snowed yet, so several of the knitters made it to class. We had a fun time looking at the purchases from Stitches West. The shoppers did a great job finding beautiful yarn and patterns. After drooling over everyone's purchase, Linda taught the class how to make plarn, plastic yarn, out of shopping bags. We received two patterns: a Designer Plarn Market Bag and a Straight Needle Pouch.

Next Week
We are starting double knitting next week, beginning with the heart pattern that is in our packet.

Karen's double knitted potholder; the backside is the squirrel in reverse colors.

Nola's Challenge is Postponed
Because of the winter storm warning, several ladies were not present, and we heard that the weather could be bad again next week. So, we took a vote and decided to postpone Nola's Challenge with the crochet hats. The new due date is March 10.

Finger Puppets
Karen brought the finger puppets of the Shrek characters that she is working on. They are so cute and perfect! Linda announced that there are still a couple of hand stands left.

Wagon Wheel Rug Class
Nola has a photo of the wagon wheel rug on her website, nolahooks.com, under "Items for Sale." You can click on "Linda & Sister" on the left column. This class will be taught by Nola on June 2 for $20; a book is included with the class. There will be a supply list. You will need to get a hula hoop, the largest size.

Sacramento Guild Visit
We have been invited to the Camellia City Stockinette's meeting on Saturday, April 2. We have been asked to bring our knitted bras, celebrity dolls, state flowers, and finished finger puppets. Linda plans on carpooling, having breakfast or lunch, and a visiting a lys together. There will be a sign up sheet.

Show n Tell
Several of us left early since it started snowing in the outer areas of Auburn, but I was able to get photos for Show n Tell. We hope to see the rest of the Stitches West purchase at the next class.

Cheryl's helix sample

Cheryl's felted bag that she thinks turned out bad, but we disagree.

Cynthia's lace scarf

Rosemary's beret

Knit on!