Pop Knit Wk 5

This week we learned to knit circles. Linda demonstrated the provisional cast on technique using a crochet needle and the three needle bind off to close the circles. These circles make a cute top or edging. Two handouts were sent to us for the class: the provisional cast on and the pattern for the circle.

Show n Tell
Candi brought a lot of alpaca yarn that she sold for $2 each.
 

Mary Beth is almost finished with her Fisherman's purse. She also made two cute pink baby hats with a little flower on them. The hats have a vintage look.

Teri knitted a cute blue t-shirt rug for her nephew in England. She also had great news for us. Her article in Green Craft magazine that she won using chalk paint is in stores now. Make sure you see it; it is a lovely article. Congratulations, Teri!

Valentine's Party
Next Thursday is Valentine's Day, but we will still have class. There will be a salad bar and dessert potluck, and a sign up sheet was passed around so we do not bring duplicate dishes. Linda will bring three special knit heart projects.

For the felted heart, bring feltable ww yarn, sz 10 needles, and a little stuffing. We will learn the wrap and turn technique on this one.

For the heart pin, bring sock yarn, needles appropriate for your yarn, a plastic lid to cut into shape and insert into the pin, and a tapestry needle.

For the heart basket, have ww yarn and size 5 needles. We will probably not have time to finish this one in class.

Stitches West
For the special project Teri has made for the bus trip, bring size 2 needles or dpns depending on whether you mind sewing up a seam or not. Donations for the raffle are appreciated. Linda is looking for the discount coupon for the Market Place to copy for us. Toni says you can print out the map of vendors from Ravelry.com

Happy Knitting!