Local Knitting Group starting up

[Matt J]

I'm cold- will one of y'all knit me a sweater?

Not yet, but I can light it up for you.

 

[scooterbug44]

If you get into knitting (or crochet, even needlepoint), you will not have any interest or desire to put the work down for any other purpose except perhaps the occasional physical necessities to keep your body alive (food, water, maybe sleep). It becomes its own addiction, and soon your house is filled with yarn, and a mondo assortment of needles and other neato accoutrements. When you travel, the first place you seek out is the local knit shop. You begin experimenting with other fibers that might be knittable: curling ribbon (yes, pretty interesting); raffia (very difficult and it breaks a lot, and there are all those pieces to either tie together or work int); plastic shopping bags cutr into strips (very very cool), torn up old clothes (again, very cool); various local grasses and other plant fibers (still on my list to try); adding machine tape (bad idea).

I have no idea what you are talking about - Mama Scooterbug has filled my childhood bedroom w/ yarn and books and works in a knitting/weaving/yarn store where her paycheck is just turned in for more yarn. Although the afghans, sweaters, oven mitts, hats, rugs, scarves, felted purses, and socks are pretty nice!

 

[Mark Partington]

I have alot of cotton duck & linen that isnt exactly in high demand-it comes in perty colors too.
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[organicmama]

We're supposed to have the next one next Wednesday at 10:00am at Amavida. PM me if you want more details & I'll be happy to send them to you.

SWGB, I have seen cassette tape used for knitting, but I don't know if I'd want to do it. I did start trying strips of plastic bags a few months ago, but got sidetracked.

 

[Susan Horn]

Thanks, might be able to pop over but gotta do my paying job too.... Glad to know there's a knitting group and will hope my schedule allows attending one of these days...

 

[citymouse]

I really like the book, it reminded me of the importance of having a group of friends that gets together periodically!

yes, a very nice way to get together and bond with friends !! Organic Mama picked it up and has offered to lend me the book so I will be sure to let you know my thoughts... (if I ever get around to finishing it !)

 

[organicmama]

yes, a very nice way to get together and bond with friends !! Organic Mama picked it up and has offered to lend me the book so I will be sure to let you know my thoughts... (if I ever get around to finishing it !)

You will. It's a great read.

Susan, we also have an evening meeting towards the end of the month. It's been slow lately, so we've skipped a number of months.

 

[Matt J]

We're supposed to have the next one next Wednesday at 10:00am at Amavida. PM me if you want more details & I'll be happy to send them to you.

SWGB, I have seen cassette tape used for knitting, but I don't know if I'd want to do it. I did start trying strips of plastic bags a few months ago, but got sidetracked.

That could definitely work into other "events", what do I need to bring?

 

[organicmama]

That could definitely work into other "events", what do I need to bring?

Yourself. I have extra needles & yarn. I just want to laugh.:funn:Yes, that is how I have planned it. One event leading into another one.:roll:

 

[Matt J]

Yourself. I have extra needles & yarn. I just want to laugh.:funn:Yes, that is how I have planned it. One event leading into another one.:roll:

Cool, we'll figure it out after we're jacked up on coffee.