It was the last week of the 2d session with a terrible snow storm in the Foothills. The snow was coming down pretty heavy, so I could not attend class. Once again, Linda L. came to my rescue and took notes. Sorry there are no photos. I heard Diana brought beautiful Nuno felted scarves for show 'n tell, Cheryl made a cute felted red tote, and several ladies finished their heart sampler. Linda demonstrated the Kichener stitch which is on pages 138-139 in our packets. No new handouts this week.
Last Class
Linda L. sent us an email on Friday from Linda saying, "Apparently, I can't count weeks. Last night was the last class of the twelve week session. Next week is the new session...Yes, we are in the system. It is nine weeks long ending on June 3 with a week off during Easter week. Because it is shorter the cost is less. I will be collecting a $5 material fee, but not until the first week in April. We will still start the intarsia on April 7. Next week students can catch up or I will have something for those that are."
For the intarsia technique, we will need small bobbins. Linda recommends the patch purse from Knitwhits.com as a beginning intarsia project. The patch purse will need to be ordered through Knitwhits if you are interested. A photo can be seen on the main table in class.
Finger Puppets
I also heard that Karen and Vickie, in their absence, were voted to come up with a label idea for the finger puppets. Of course, they were joking. Some ideas mentioned were a little booklet, a bracelet, and a ring.
SCC Visit
We will be going on a field trip on April 2 (Saturday) to visit the Sacramento Camellia Stockinette's in Rancho Cordova. The meeting is about 11ish, but we will meet for breakfast first. Please remember to bring your knitted bra, celebrity icon, state flower, Nola's challenge, and notecards/calendars.
I hope this is correct, according to their website (http://stockinettes.org), they are located at Riverview Community Center
Formerly Riverview Elementary School
Multipurpose Room
10700 Ambassador Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-2406
Directions from Google Maps are:
Suggested routes
1. 42 mins, I-80 W, 26.0 mi
2. 46 mins, I-80 W and Fair Oaks Blvd, 31.2 mi
- more info » Auburn, CA
5. Take the ramp onto I-80 W, 15.0 mi
6. Take exit 103 for Douglas Blvd toward Sunrise Ave, 0.3 mi
7. Turn left at Douglas Blvd, 79 ft
8. Take the Sunrise Ave S ramp, 0.2 mi
9. Merge onto Sunrise Ave, 8.6 mi
10. Turn right at Coloma Rd, 1.1 mi
11. Turn right at Woodlawn Dr, 0.2 mi
12. Turn right at Forestlake Dr, 0.1 mi
13. Turn left at Ambassador Dr, Destination will be on the left, 0.2 mi
Happy Knitting!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Color Techniques II Wk 11
It was St. Patrick's Day, and many of the ladies wore green. I took a of picture of Debi, who was dressed very festively. We practiced double knitting this week. Linda demonstrated the 2-color cast on and gave us the pattern for coasters in the design of playing cards. She would like us to make at least one design. The heart and diamond are the easiest.
Next week we will learn the kichener stitch. For this technique, we will need a yarn needle. We will also continue working on our double knit projects with patterns Linda gave us.
There are two sessions left before we start the 3d session. We will start the new session with intarsia.
Don't forget about the Sacramento Camellia City visit on April 2. It's coming up.
We are without electricity in the Cool/Greenwood area so I am not able to add photos since they are on another computer. I will get them up some time this week. In the meantime, happy knitting! Here are the photos:
Cheryl's link scarf
Diana's vest (front)
Diana's vest (back)
Rosemary's afghan
Rosemary's slouch hat
Sandy's getting started on the Star Wars fingerpuppets.
Cynthia's socks for her father
Roni's dishcloth
Vickie's felted entrelac tote
Irene's stitch marker necklace
Irene's doll for her niece
Irene's nesting dolls, pattern from Itty Bitty Toys book
Enjoy!
Next week we will learn the kichener stitch. For this technique, we will need a yarn needle. We will also continue working on our double knit projects with patterns Linda gave us.
There are two sessions left before we start the 3d session. We will start the new session with intarsia.
Don't forget about the Sacramento Camellia City visit on April 2. It's coming up.
We are without electricity in the Cool/Greenwood area so I am not able to add photos since they are on another computer. I will get them up some time this week. In the meantime, happy knitting! Here are the photos:
Cheryl's link scarf
Diana's vest (front)
Diana's vest (back)
Rosemary's afghan
Rosemary's slouch hat
Sandy's getting started on the Star Wars fingerpuppets.
Cynthia's socks for her father
Roni's dishcloth
Vickie's felted entrelac tote
Irene's stitch marker necklace
Irene's doll for her niece
Irene's nesting dolls, pattern from Itty Bitty Toys book
Enjoy!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Color Techniques II Wk 10
The long awaited Nola's Challenge is here! We had fun looking at the completed results of the crocheted caps. The 11 projects are fabulous which made it very hard to pick just three winners. Congratulations to everyone who entered for a job well done.
1st Place, Debi's Bee
2d Place, Irene's Reversible Toy (one side)
The other side
3d Place, Lynette's Frog
More photos below.
This Week
Linda demonstrated a two-color cast on for double knitting that we practiced in class. We will be given a pattern for playing card coasters next week that we will try in class.
Karen's Double Knitting and Helix Samples
Coming Up
We will start intarsia next. Linda showed us two patterns that we might want to choose from. One of the patterns is already in our packet. It is a shoulder bag; the other is a patchwork bag that may be ordered from Knit Picks if interested.
Sacramento City Camellias Guild
Please sign up if you plan to go to the SCC visit. We will be bringing past challenge projects, plus the Nola's challenge that we just completed. We will either go to breakfast or lunch too.
Placer School for the Adults
Linda gave us a $5 off coupon for upcoming classes with PSA. She is teaching the Gourd Pine Needle Basket embelllished with gems and beads on a Saturday.
More Photos of Nola's Challenge
Show N Tell
Bonnie's shawl
Kelly's double knit watch band
Claudia's knit one below scarf
Irene's shawl made with Red Heart 6 in 1 (gray) bought at Stitches West w/other yarns
Sandy's Baby Surprise Jacket and Hat w/yarn bought at Stitches West
Vickie's great idea! Hot Rocks! They sell for $6 each or 2/$10.
Knit and Enjoy!
1st Place, Debi's Bee
2d Place, Irene's Reversible Toy (one side)
The other side
3d Place, Lynette's Frog
More photos below.
This Week
Linda demonstrated a two-color cast on for double knitting that we practiced in class. We will be given a pattern for playing card coasters next week that we will try in class.
Karen's Double Knitting and Helix Samples
Coming Up
We will start intarsia next. Linda showed us two patterns that we might want to choose from. One of the patterns is already in our packet. It is a shoulder bag; the other is a patchwork bag that may be ordered from Knit Picks if interested.
Sacramento City Camellias Guild
Please sign up if you plan to go to the SCC visit. We will be bringing past challenge projects, plus the Nola's challenge that we just completed. We will either go to breakfast or lunch too.
Placer School for the Adults
Linda gave us a $5 off coupon for upcoming classes with PSA. She is teaching the Gourd Pine Needle Basket embelllished with gems and beads on a Saturday.
More Photos of Nola's Challenge
Show N Tell
Bonnie's shawl
Kelly's double knit watch band
Claudia's knit one below scarf
Irene's shawl made with Red Heart 6 in 1 (gray) bought at Stitches West w/other yarns
Sandy's Baby Surprise Jacket and Hat w/yarn bought at Stitches West
Vickie's great idea! Hot Rocks! They sell for $6 each or 2/$10.
Knit and Enjoy!
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Color Techniques II Wk 9
Happy Birthday March Knitters!
Linda demonstrated double knitting with a special cast on, and we practiced making a swatch in class. A 4-page handout was distributed. She would like us to make at least one coaster from one of the patterns. This technique can be knit closed for a scarf/potholder or opened on one end for a pouch.
Next Week: Nola's Challenge is Due
We will continue double knitting, and remember Nola's Challenge is due! We will be judging each other for prizes.
Sacramento City Visit
A sign up sheet for the April 2 visit to the Sacramento City Camellia (SCC) Knitting Guild led by Lorna Miser was passed around. Linda would like to know how many are coming and what projects will be available to show.
River Cats Stitch n Pitch
The SCC is planning to attend the Stitch n Pitch at the River Cats game this Spring. We are invited to come too. Linda needs to know how many are interested in going so the SCC can purchase tickets.
Finger Puppets Deadline
The deadline for the state fair application is due mid April. We will need a few puppets finished for photos to send in with the application. This challenge is due the first Thursday in May.
Wagon Wheel Rug Class
A photo of Nola's rug is on her website: www.nolahooks.com. Even if you do not take this class, we are invited to come and knit.
Jake's Afghan
Thought you'd like to know that Jake loves his afghan. He said it is beautiful.
Show n Tell
Linda bought this top at Stitches West. The front is colorful too and has different buttons. The website is www.handjivewearart.com.
Debi's chain link scarf. She is excited about Nola's Challenge that she finished.
Vicky felted two large purses. Recently, she and Roni shopped at the Whistle Stop in Colfax where they bought yarn for 25 cents a skein.
Vickie crocheted this vest.
Vickie also made this bag filled with rice using the Helix method.
Cheryl made the knitting needle pouch from last week's pattern.
Roni sewed this quilt for a friend.
Penny knitted a scarf.
Laurie used yarn that she bought at Stitches West for this scarf.
Teri's chain link scarf
Diana could not attend class tonight, but she dropped by to show us her costume for Celebrity Chef in Auburn
Happy Knitting!
Linda demonstrated double knitting with a special cast on, and we practiced making a swatch in class. A 4-page handout was distributed. She would like us to make at least one coaster from one of the patterns. This technique can be knit closed for a scarf/potholder or opened on one end for a pouch.
Next Week: Nola's Challenge is Due
We will continue double knitting, and remember Nola's Challenge is due! We will be judging each other for prizes.
Sacramento City Visit
A sign up sheet for the April 2 visit to the Sacramento City Camellia (SCC) Knitting Guild led by Lorna Miser was passed around. Linda would like to know how many are coming and what projects will be available to show.
River Cats Stitch n Pitch
The SCC is planning to attend the Stitch n Pitch at the River Cats game this Spring. We are invited to come too. Linda needs to know how many are interested in going so the SCC can purchase tickets.
Finger Puppets Deadline
The deadline for the state fair application is due mid April. We will need a few puppets finished for photos to send in with the application. This challenge is due the first Thursday in May.
Wagon Wheel Rug Class
A photo of Nola's rug is on her website: www.nolahooks.com. Even if you do not take this class, we are invited to come and knit.
Jake's Afghan
Thought you'd like to know that Jake loves his afghan. He said it is beautiful.
Show n Tell
Linda bought this top at Stitches West. The front is colorful too and has different buttons. The website is www.handjivewearart.com.
Debi's chain link scarf. She is excited about Nola's Challenge that she finished.
Vicky felted two large purses. Recently, she and Roni shopped at the Whistle Stop in Colfax where they bought yarn for 25 cents a skein.
Vickie crocheted this vest.
Vickie also made this bag filled with rice using the Helix method.
Cheryl made the knitting needle pouch from last week's pattern.
Roni sewed this quilt for a friend.
Penny knitted a scarf.
Laurie used yarn that she bought at Stitches West for this scarf.
Teri's chain link scarf
Diana could not attend class tonight, but she dropped by to show us her costume for Celebrity Chef in Auburn
Happy Knitting!
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