We tried out a new configuration with the tables so we can fit everyone in. With 20 or so people attending each week and new ones joining it's often a tight squeeze.
Our new Angel is Eileen who heard about us through Barbara in their shared exercise class.
She's working on a hat and has it marked off with stitch markers to keep track of the pattern changes.
Judy has returned after a long absence and got some expert advise from Barbara regarding her colorwork Christmas stocking.
Judy had some concerns about the darker colored yarns showing through the white background as she knits the next motif that will have long floats. Barbara taught her our friend Beth's saying...Can't see it from a trotting horse! Did I get it right, Beth?
Yvonne delivered the scarf she's been knitting to her beautiful granddaughter, Kayla. It complimented her outfit perfectly!
Next up on Yvonne's needles is another scarf, this one for her daughter, Kayla's mom.
Pat and I put our heads together for a crochet project that was challenging her.
Her stitches looked great in the body of the blanket but the edges were a little "wonky". That's a technical term for those of you who are not familiar with the fiber arts. LOL! But we figured it out and she should be moving along nicely now.
Rena learned a new to her technique for working stripes in the round. Sometimes when you get to the beginning of the round and add a new color you get a jog where they join because the rounds are actually spiraling upwards, not finishing in a circle. Debra F. showed her a trick for avoiding the jog. I'm not sure which one she used but here is an example of how to avoid the dreaded jog.
Ceil started the Sophie Scarf with a lovely electric blue yarn. This pattern incorporates an I-cord edge into the garter stitch body of the scarf.
I brought the wrong project today. Since I knit for Chicks with Sticks and Stitch Angels, I sometimes forget which cause is our current project. This is a baby sweater that will be donated to a local pregnancy center that my Chicks are working on. It's a top down seamless cardigan.
Janna finished her Easy Scarf and started a hat with that gorgeous purple variegated yarn.
The hat is called Dart and Dash Beanie and you can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.
Debra B. is working a hat and is nearing the decreasing portion to close the crown. Her colorful yarn is an easy to care for acrylic.
Terry started another blanket using her knitting loom. Next week will be her last time visiting with us as she moves on to a different group. Kathy worked on her beading and every now and then we could hear the loose beads skittering across the floor. I got my workout today doing squats to retrieve them. Gerry's crocheted shawl is growing larger each week.
As is Bob's knitted blanket. Look at that magnificent work of art!
Jim worked on his crochet blanket, adding a new color this week. Gerry and I noticed that since he has been coming weekly his crochet skills are improving. And he has a good eye for color. His next band of color will be a cheerful, bright orange.
The blanket that Athena is crocheting as a gift for her manager is also showing improvement in her skills. She said she works on it at home whenever she has free time to relax.
Pam finished a scarf as a gift to a friend. The pattern is called Corduroy Scarf but we couldn't find it on Ravelry. Pam was kind enough to write it down for me. If you'd like a copy, shoot me an email and I'll get one to you.
Pam's project for St. Anne's Institute girls will be a brightly striped pair of socks.
Barbara completed the Moose Balaclava that she started last week. It runs a bit on the small size but our motto is, it will fit somebody!
She too brought a Chicks with Sticks project today. We often overlap projects. This is the Short Row Baby Hat and she's using yarn which my daughter dyed using Kool Aid.
Gail started the Traveler Cowl by Andrea Mowry. Since Gail prefers a straight cowl over the pointed bandana style, we were trying to figure out how to adjust the pattern accordingly.
I reminded Gail to place a lifeline so if our plan backfires, she won't have to rip out the whole thing.
A few weeks ago someone donated a super chunky chenille yarn which Karen immediately pictured as a doll. The blue mohair is her hair so she was trying to think of a "vintage" name for her. It's a toss up between Mildred or Agnes.
I've put off making dinner long enough so I'll end here, wishing you a great week ahead and keep those needles clicking!