Bonnie read about us in the library newsletter and stopped by for some tips and tricks to bring her up to speed with her crochet skills. She made it sound like she was an absolute beginner but she showed me the project she started and she definitely underrated her skills. She was already crocheting front post and back post stitches which I didn't learn until recently and I've been crocheting since I was 7, many decades ago! I am looking forward to working with her on future projects.
Carolyn is our other new Stitch Angel who attended last week's session with a desire to learn how to knit. Today I gave her the first lesson in casting on stitches and knitting the first row. I reminded her that the process is first a lesson in learning muscle memory and secondly enjoying the experience. My favorite thing to tell newbies is be patient with yourself. After all, you didn't learn how to walk and talk in 2 hours!
There were 15 Stitch Angels in attendance today. We worked on personal projects, gifts for friends, and our current donation project, baby clothes for the Head Start Program in Troy.
Cinzia was the first to add to the inventory, a cute ruffled hat made with a soft chenille yarn.
Barbara added a pair of Wee Socks for Wee Feet to our inventory using a self striping yarn . She already started a second pair of socks, the Adriafil Baby Toddler Socks, using TAAT magic loop method, that's two-at-a-time. The pink socks will be a smaller size.
Gail is making the Hoodola, a turtleneck hood that can also be worn with the collar turned up inside the hood to cover her face on especially cold days. She can also put the hood down and wear it as a cowl.
She is working the ribbed portion of the collar to her custom fit.
My needles are creating another version of TAAT magic loop socks but from the toe up instead of the cuff down. Thinking about how babies' feet remind me of Fred Flintstone toes, I decided to make the toe a bit more square to accommodate those little piggies.
Edgar works hard on his crochet while Yvonne is trying to use up the purple cotton yarn on the dishcloths she likes to make. She thinks the yarn is multiplying at night when no one is looking because the supply never seems to dwindle! LOL! And she is already looking ahead to this year's yarn bombing by starting a brightly colored hat.
Athena is working to perfect her crochet skills, making a blanket for a friend. Gerry started a crochet baby blanket too. The Daisy Farm Crafts Spring Scallop Baby Playmat with be soft and squishy thanks to the chenille yarn.
I have to brag about my Stitch Angels a bit. This lovely group of people are always willing to share their expertise with other who might need a little help.
It's a joy to work with them each week.
Ceil's Richland Shawl is a pattern she purchased on Ravelry.
I neglected to get the name of the yarn but it has beautiful stitch definition which makes the lace pattern pop!
Charlene is ready to start the sleeves of the sweet little cardigan she is knitting for one of her granddaughters.
And she is proud of herself, as she should be, for having learned a new technique called modular knitting. These blocks are knitted by making the first one and then building each new section by picking up stitches along the finished edge and knitting onward and upward. Her choice of colors in the tonal yarns are lovely.
Philip joined us just for the day to work on his beading.
Bob started a new blanket which reminds me of a Christmas candy cane. The yarn in the background will be added later.
Jim worked diligently on his chenille blanket which will be so cozy when completed.
Believe it or not, I will be celebrating Christmas with my family this weekend. Due to illness, we had to postpone our December gathering and this was the earliest weekend that everyone was available. I'll have a houseful of guests and my oldest grandson will be cooking for us on Sunday. He is making homemade fettucini alfredo with chicken and broccoli and he's making the pasta from scratch! I can't wait!!! All of which means I need to get my act together and prepare for their arrival.
So , have a great week and keep those needles clicking!
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