Present Meetings

Although the classes are no longer taught by Linda Pietz on Thursday evenings at ARD, the ladies have continued to meet for knitting, crocheting, or crafts from 6 to 8:30 pm. To join, please sign up at the ARD website. Rosemary P, Teri B, and Linda L lead the meetings.

Latest Photos

Hi. Here are some of the projects that were completed.

 

Happy knitting!

New Session Starts This Thursday

Here is a message from Linda:

Dear Knotty Knitters,

Where does the time go? Here we are in a new year and class starts on Thursday. We will be knitting games and toys in an eight week session. I have selected some wonderful patterns and I know there is something for everyone. Really! We will be going over all the choices on Thursday. In addition for those that wish to jump right in, I will have the Matroyshka or stacking doll pattern. If you wish to knit this you will need a skein of worsted weight yarn and a set of size 6 or 7 double point needles. It is a good idea to go a little smaller on the needles to make the dolls stiffer.  

You may register for Knitting Beyond the Basics with Auburn Recreation District on-line.  The activity number is 7227.

Just a reminder that Stitches West is coming up and the bus is going over on February 22. I am taking sign ups, so let me know if you can join us. The cost is $49.

The crochet rug book is a go and I am looking for crocheters. Let me know if you are able to make a rug. 

I look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday night. See you then.

Linda Pietz

Shell Wk 12

It was the last class of the Fall session. Linda's sister, Nola, was here to teach a wool applique class, and the ladies reveal their project for the Challenge.

First, Linda and Nola received good news. The publishers approved their idea of writing a new book on crochet rugs. Linda is looking for volunteers to help crochet the rugs. Please contact her if you would like to participate.

Second, the winter session begins on January 9. It is a shorter session of 8 weeks. The theme is Games and Toys. One of the projects is a backgammon game board that detaches from a purse.

Third, a big thank  you to Linda L. for taking the class notes and photos this week.

Nola helping Mary Beth with her applique project.

Lynette's Show and Tell.  Darling!

Teri knitted this scarf using the wool kit she received during the gift exchange.

Photos of The Challenge -- Everyone was given a bag to create something different out of it. Here are their creations. All of the projects were considered winners.

Lynette's

Jennifer's challenge of the photo in the corner.

Candi's -- She bought the pants and made the monkey out of the bag.

Toni's.

Teri's. She made two items.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Shell Wk 11

The Christmas party was really nice. Sorry, that's all the details I got about it.

Next week, December 12, is the last class for the year. Nola will have a special wool applique class, and Linda will have an ornament pattern and little Christmas tree pattern for anyone not taking Nola's class. Also, the Skiff challenge is due!

Here are the Show and Tell photos. A big Thank You to Linda L, who sent me the photos.

Diane's socks and finger puppets

Teri's crochet hat

Rosemary's baby hat and vest

Toni's cable boot slippers

Toni's 3PO trash canister

Candi's baby sweater

Sandy's slippers for a child

18 more knitting days till Christmas. Happy knitting!

Shell Wk 10

I apologize for not updating the blog last week. I could not get into the blog because my computer did not have an updated driver. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Here is the latest message from Linda regarding the classes in December. 

 

"Dear Knotty Knitters,

 

Our Christmas party is this week. Don't forget to bring a wrapped gift for the exchange if you wish to participate, and your food for the potluck.  Does anyone have a table cloth to put on the food table?

 

December 12 is the last class, and I will have an ornament pattern and little Christmas tree pattern for anyone not taking Nola's class. I will pass them out the night of the Christmas party. 

 

See you Thursday. Linda"

 

Photos from the Nov. 22 Class

 

Toni's first crochet project: a cute aviator hat.

Candi knitted this cute baby hat.

Sandy knitted these stack up dolls for Linda's next class starting Jan. 9.

Carol knitted a pretty circular scarf out of Marble yarn.

More projects by Toni. She painted the acorns that look like felted knit charms.

Karen W. knitted this cute little boy vest.

Oh so cute! Rosemary knitted this baby sweater.

Linda knitted this sweater for a future class.

Happy knitting!

Shell Wk 9

There is one more class (next week) before Thanksgiving Day. We will not have class on Thanksgiving Day. After that, it is our Christmas party.

Dec. 5, Christmas Party
We will have a potluck and a gift exchange, something knit-related in the $10 to $12 range. A sign up sheet was passed around.

Dec. 12, Last Class
Our challenge is due this night. Also, Nola will be here. Linda brought samples of the projects that Nola will be teaching. A sign up sheet was passed around. Here are a couple more pictures. Pumpkin and cat projects are on two weeks ago's blog.

Pin Cushion

Flower

Stitches West Stitch Markers
SW is Feb 22. Some of you have expressed an interest in learning how to make stitch markers for the SW stitch marker swap. Linda asked if we wanted to have a stitch marker workshop one night in teams of two. Keep posted for the Thursday night date.

Book Title
Linda announced that the publishers have selected a title for the rug book. It is close to the one we added in class.

Candi's felted pumpkin, just right as a yarn ball caddy.

Rosemary's felted pumpkin; it is twice the normal size.

Rosemary knitted this cute baby sweater.

Toni made this lace scarf while travelling.

Toni knitted this scarf using a stitch call broom sticking.

 

Toni made this beautiful scarf while travelling too.


Happy Knitting!



Shell Wk 8

I'm sorry there are no notes for this week. I was absent, and I did not want to bother anyone to take notes. Please see last week's blog for upcoming events. Thank you.

Shell Wk 7

Candi made these gory but yummy finger cookies for our Halloween snack and knit night. Debi and Candi came in costume, a pirate and a pot head.

We received some fun Halloween patterns for pumpkin pins, Spock ears, a face mask, candy corn, and a felted pumpkin bowl.

We were also presented new patterns for knitted skirts and two shells. Irene will be scanning and emailing it to you.

Sandy knitted this lace skirt as a sample for the class. It is one of the patterns.

Rug Book
We voted for a title of Linda and Nola's knitted rug book. The editor is ready to put a title on the book and for the cover to be designed. 

Linda will take a little time each week to teach anyone interested in learning how to crochet to help crochet rugs for their next book. She recommends the following book sold at Auburn Needleworks. Bring a crochet size H hook and some nice smooth yarn.

Wool Applique Class
Nola will be visiting and teaching a class for $24 (includes kit). The pictures of the project are on this blog on Shell Wk 5. You will need to bring two needles, a tapestry and a chenille.

Next Session
Linda will start out the next session with toy patterns. Sweaters and Shrugs will be continued later in the Spring. For the state fair, she is thinking about entering some type of toys.

8th Annual Holiday Stockings for the Troops Contribution
Karen M. brought some flyers about an organization that sends goodies to the troops in Afghanistan for only $28. It is a great cause for the Christmas season.

Not So Good News
We were sorry to hear that Penny's sister passed away recently. She had been very ill for a while. A card was signed by all present.

Also we heard that Linda B. slipped in her home and broke a bone in her neck. We signed a card to be sent to her too.

Diane made these cute needle felted animals.

Diane also finished her gourd.

Jenny knitted this beautiful scarf with one skein of Mini Mochi yarn.

Debi made two. The one with the yarn called Camouflage has a draw string to be used as a yarn caddy.

Candi made this baby diaper soaker.

Sandy's cute penguin.

Sandy's adorable polar bear.