It is wire knitting week. Several ladies started their wire projects, and it was fun watching them try to keep their wire from tangling. One tip that Linda did not mention until the end is just pull on the wire while it is in the packet instead of taking it out of the package. This keeps it from tangling. Also use a knitted cast on. The hardest part about making the basket is the cast on and the first row. After that, it goes very fast. If you plan to add beads, put them on before starting the basket.
Linda demonstrated the cast on for the president's shoes and leggings. And, for anyone who wanted a pattern for an 18th century coat, Linda wrote one out. This week's presidential trivia is: Who was the first president born in the United States? President Cleveland was the answer to last week's trivia (had surgery secretly on a yacht).
We received several handouts. Three of the handouts were copies to replace the patterns that were cutoff, a wine bottle sweater, coffee clutch, and woven wire basket.
Reminder: there is no class next week on account of Thanksgiving. We will meet again on Dec. 1 continuing the projects we have been working on. In the new session in January, we will knit pillows and rugs. Start saving t-shirts and pantyhose (knee highs are okay too) for the rugs.
Three weeks from tonight is the last class, Dec. 8. We will have a Christmas party with a potluck, gift exchange, Jake's gift, knitting game, and an ATC exchange. Sign ups were passed around.
Linda is accepting reservations/checks for the Stitches West trip in Feb.
Sandy's panel
Vickie's projects. The one on the left is a felted oven mitt that she feels came out too small. She recommends doubling the pattern for a better fit.
Diane's hand warmers.
Jennifer's scarf that she designed herself.
Linda B.'s sequinned scarf and Penny's dishcloth
Claudia dyed these bags of wool with different natural plants.
Happy Thanksgiving!
