Pop Knit Wk 2

We worked on the rest of the welts from the two handouts. Linda went over one of the new handouts: Shortened and Lengthened Rows #2, and she showed us pictures of many samples from the book.

Regarding "Welt Variation #2 Welts and Stockinette," you can do as many rows of stockinette stitches as you want, but you need to do an odd number of rows and not even number of rows. You can also change colors such as do the welts in one color and the stockinette portion in a different color.

On "Slipped Stitches to Form Welts #4," watch the color change. Linda gave us a hint on this one: Color 1 can be carried all the way through, but Colors 2 and 3 will need to be broken because there is too big of a gap to carry the yarn.

For the "Shortened and Lengthened Rows #2" pattern, just follow the directions carefully. On Shape 3, it is difficult to figure out where to pick up stitches, so add it anywhere you think is right. This pattern will make a fun shawl or wrap.

Plant Fibers
Linda also brought samples of flax that is used to make linen yarn and a cotton plant to show us what it looks like on the plant.

Rugs
Wow! It is fun to see the different rugs in progress.

Stitches West
It is coming up next month. The cost is $47, only $2 more than last year. We will be going on the last Saturday in February. Donations are being accepted for the prizes on the bus.

Materials Fee
A $5 fee is being collected. Write "paid" by your name when you pay your fee.

Photos and Show n Tell
For some reason, I cannot upload photos into the blog anymore. The option I used to add photos is no longer there. When I figure it out, I will upload the photos from the last two weeks. In the process of trying to figure it out last week, I lost all of the photos from the past to the present.

This week Rosemary showed us her Knitting Needle purse; it is beautiful. Toni had four Show n Tells: a lovely blue lace top that she wore, a black crop sweater, a toddlers multicolor sweater, and a pair of striped leg warmers.

Happy knitting!