Pop Knit Wk 4

We practiced ruching this week. Our handout showed two different ruching techniques. The first one is very easy and can be used on tops as a design element. The second one takes a little more work which Linda demonstrated; this one is used on a tea cozy to keep the teapot warm longer.

Show and Tell
Toni knitted two bright colored little girl sweaters.

Candi finished another cute baby sweater using pink rose patterned yarn.  Rosemary made a cute little girl's dress with a matching sweater.

Linda B. knitted a bubble scarf using brown and green yarn together.

Irene finished a rug for Linda's book.

Next Week
For next week, you will need to bring a crochet hook, an extra needle for a three needle bind off, and stash yarn for the provisional cast on.

Need Novelty Yarn
Louise is in need of all kinds of yarn for the rug she is making, especially novelty yarns. Only 8 yds is needed.

Valentine's Party
In two weeks, it will be Valentine's Day. Class will still be on, so we will have a salad bar and dessert. A sign up sheet is being passed around. Linda has also come up with three very special projects. She showed us one of them in class: a cute felted heart.

For the projects, you will need the following items:

1. Felted heart: 100% felting yarn, sz 10 needles, little stuffing

2. Knitted heart pin: sock yarn, needles (depending on the yarn sz 1, 2, or 3)

3. Woven heart basket: pattern will be given to us

Stitches West
This annual event is coming up in three weeks, Feb 23. The cost is only $47 for the round trip bus ride. Donations for prizes are being accepted for this trip. Even though you may not want to buy yarn, it is great for being inspired with new ideas.

Happy knitting!