Crocheting anybody?

[austrianalps]

I like to crochet and knit. Anybody interested in a "hand craft-club" - is that what you would call it? You know what I mean...

[kallista]

Do you teach also? I've always wanted to learn.

[Mommyof3]

I am very interested. I just learned to knit about 1 week ago!!! I am terrible, but want to spend more time with it. I have big plans on knitting scarves for next years Christmas gifts!!! So I need help and lots of practice!!! Crissy

[KemCam2]

I can't knit or crochet but I like other hands on crafts...If they are included let me know.
Also....My mother is awesome at crocheting if anyone ever needs examples I have about 500 blamkets I could lend you!

(Ever been to Pot&Bead in Ashburn)?

[chipgallo]

Today through Sunday, the Cloverhill Spinners are taking residence at Hilltop House in Harpers Ferry. "The Vintage Lady," a craft oriented store in HF, is open until 8:00 p.m. so the spinners and anyone can shop 'til they drop (not a stitch, I hope).

I dropped in on the Cloverhill Spinners this morning and will be posting preliminary photos real soon. There was an observable scarcity of cats in the neighborhood too. Fear of spinning wheels, I ask? One lady was knitting from dog fur so maybe the cats high-tailed it outta there.

Chip

[bmusser]

I would love to learn how as well. After the baby is born, I'm going to need a hobby. Please let me know what you all decide.

[austrianalps]

Well that is a nice surprise-quite some people interested. I would be more than happy to teach anybody who wants to learn. I have been crocheting and knitting since I was 4 so that should not be a big problem. The spinner thing sound intersting too. I just learned how to spin and it is really fun as well. What time are they open on Sunday and do you have any directions?
All my beautiful craft stuff is still in boxes and I hope to be able to unpack some of it next week-we are renovating a fixer upper-but lets see if we could get a group together to meet sometime within the next months...

[chipgallo]

There are directions to Hilltop House on this web page:
http://www.hilltophousehotel.net/location.html

The best way to find out the Sunday schedule is to call the hotel at
304-535-2132

Chip

[ministerswife]

This sounds great. As lousy as I am at it I love to crochet and knit.

Materials have been sitting in my basket too long now, and I'd love to start another project. I love doing prayer shawls and afghans. A "hands craft club" would be so wonderful, since I do need help now and then. If a club formed from interested Shannondale residents, would the get together always be at Hill Top with the Clover Hill Spinners.

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[KemCam2]

Bmusser-

Hobby = Sleeping[sleep2]!!! [wink2]

Have you considered the name Cooper?
Tell your hubby no matter what name you choose there will be a negative nickname for it...

Deacon
Maddox
Kennison
Marshall
Kaden
Braden
Aiden
Jaiden
Can I rhyme some more...?
Colin
Brendon
Brandon
Jackson
Ethan
Evan
Devon
Tre
Tucker
Hunter

Just a few that I could think of.
How is the name game coming?

(I think I said this before...Don't feel bad if he leaves the hospital without a name - It is more of a pain in the butt to get it legal - they do it for you at the hospital if he is named- But not a big deal. Monte wasn't named when we left...LOL. I felt like the worst mother because my son had no name, try not to let your emotions get the best of you, they are going to be all out of whack for a while!)[pooky]

[KemCam2]

Camden or Kamden
Bristol
Dreagan
Zieran (pronounced Zear-in)
A few more.

Don't worry - I'll keep coming up with them!

[spatulagirl]

I am a knitter! I am new, we just bought a house in Shannondale :) I would love to meet other knitters and yarn junkies.

I have been knitting for just over a year and make almost alll my daughter's winter clothes. My son is pickier so I don't get to make him as much stuff.

[KemCam2]

Welcome to The Dale!

[Mommyof3]

Okay- I sat down yesterday and unraveled the mess that I had started to knit- and I started over.....not only did I complete the scarf (which I will force my husband to wear next winter!) but I started another one for my daughter!!! It was so relaxing and fun. Although, yesterday is probably the only day I will EVER get to sit for a few hours (uninterrupted), so the rest will come slowly....but I am loving my new hobby!!!! I would love to make time to get together with others and knit/crochet- I love to socialize and make new friends !!!! Espeically if I can get some pointers here and there...and maybe learn to do something other than straight lines!

[mary]

Dakota is a great name, if I think of any others I will keep you posted.

[austrianalps]

Knitting or crocheting would be a great hobby when you have your baby. Nice thing about that is that you can lay it aside whenever. I have no patients to do really big projects like sweaters, but I admire anybody who does. We live in a constructionsite right now so there is no way I could have anybody over my house. Does anybody have any ideas about meeting areas? I am also pretty new here so I don't know much here (6 months in our new house). This is really great-I am so excited to meet fellow knitters/crocheters/spinners....[rotfl]

[AAT53]

I can do basic crocheting. I have made scarves, afghans and a few other small items.

My dad taught me to knit when I was 10, but I forget how to do it.

I'd be interested in learning again.

I'll ask around and see if anyone has any ideas for meeting places.

[spatulagirl]

We have officially moved into our new home! I would be welcome to open my house up for a Stitch-n-Bitch session when our furniture arrives from Norfolk :)

[ministerswife]

posted by spatulagirl 03/16/06 5:39 p.m.


quote:We have officially moved into our new home! I would be welcome to open my house up for a Stitch-n-Bitch session when our furniture arrives from Norfolk :)

I think you're on spatulagirl. Let me know where and when. You can put it to my e-mail if you prefer. Sounds great. I have to warn you though, I can "itchbay" better than I can stitch. [pooky]

[Mommyof3]

I am in for a "stich n bitch" session too! That is my kinda knittin! First Friday of the month is taken with book club though ...so hopefully it can be a different day/night.

[austrianalps]

I would love to come too. I work full time but am off on the weekend. Are we talking about Saturday or Sunday? If anybody wants to learn, they will also need some basic supplies. I think most of them are available at walmart. Some wristed weight wool or woolmix (with acrylic) and a bigger crochet needle (I think it is like F) or knitting needle (US 8-10). I have some books I can copy directions for beginners. How fun...[ghug]

[kallista]

If we are weighing in votes for a day to have a "stich n bitch" session I normally work Friday and Saturday nights :( but if I know far enough in advance I can work my schedule around it. I can't wait to start.

[spatulagirl]

I have a phone number now through Vonage but still no furniture. Navy appears to be holding it hostage! LOL

Maybe sometime in April? Beginners more than welcome of course, I am sure we can all help!

[austrianalps]

My parents are here from Austria between 25th april and 5th of May-not a good time for me-so maybe before or after??? Otherwise I will join a little later.

[Girlyjeep]

It was nice to meet you today "austrianalps". If I can squeeze it in I would love to join in. I just learned to knit about 2 months ago and I have gone absolutely crazy with it. I've made my daughter a really cool scarf and I'm working on one for me now, plus about 10 dish cloths. I love those because I can finish them quickly. I was watching a program called "Knitty Gritty" and was amazed at all the different stitches. Kinda scared me.

[austrianalps]

Was nice to meet you too. I looked through the Body Shop Cataloge and once the house is more presentable I really want to host one of your parties. That will be fun. I make austrian food... About the stitches... no reason to be scared-there is always simple projects and all this stuff looks more difficult than it is at the end. You'll see. I found my drop spindle in the basement in a box today and I am itching to do some work again..(once my wounds and swollen fingers heal-have been lifting too much).

[beckythemom]

Target in Leesburg has "Beginner's Knitting" kits on sale. Comes with yarn, instruction book, DVD and accessories. I think there are three or four to choose from and they're marked down to about $3 or a little less.

[wvmckinney]

If this club gets going, how would you all feel about a "service project"? Operation Quiet Comfort is an organization that helps our injured soliders. The Girl Scouts have done a few projects for them already, but they are looking for people to knit "prayer shawls". If interested, you can go to their website www.operationquietcomfort.com.

I don't knit or crochet (I can do the chain stitch, but that is it).

[ministerswife]

That sounds like a great idea. Another idea is the prayer shawl. The church I attend when I visit Baltimore has a group that knits or crochets them and donates them to nursing homes. The pattern can be found on the internet. Here is the link,

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/khs-prayerShawl.html


Or just go into prayer shawl and click on Free Knitting Patterns Homsepun PrayerShawl. It's a beginner(or advanced beginner) level project, and a pleasure to make.

Or here is the knit pattern:
NOTES:

Because different Knitting Ministry groups and individuals make prayer shawls in their own ways, there is a great deal of variation. This pattern gives a sample of how to make a knit or crocheted shawl. Your individual choices in yarn and needle/hook size will affect the finished size and thickness of the shawl, but there isn?t one "right" way.


Knit Version
Developed by Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo, co-founders of the shawl ministry

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

SIZE: One Size
Approximately 24 inches x 60 inches; exact size is not important.

CORRECTIONS: None

Cast on 63 stitches or any multiple of three, such as 54, 57, or 60.
First row Knit 3, purl 3 to the end of the row.
Repeated row Turn and knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches.

Work about 2? skeins in this pattern. Use the rest of the yarn for fringe, which can be from 3 inches to 9 inches long. Knot the ends of the fringes to keep the yarn from frizzing.

Learn to Knit instructions: http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com


Or: here is the crochet pattern:
NOTES:

Because different Knitting Ministry groups and individuals make prayer shawls in their own ways, there is a great deal of variation. This pattern gives a sample of how to make a knit or crocheted shawl. Your individual choices in yarn and hook size will affect the finished size and thickness of the shawl, but there isn?t one "right" way.

Because crochet uses more yarn than knit, a crochet shawl will be a bit smaller than a knit one made with the same number of yarn skeins. To make a larger one, start with a longer chain and use an additional skein.


SHAWL:Developed by Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo, co-founders of the shawl ministry.


SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

SIZE: One Size
Approximately 24 inches x 60 inches; exact size is not important.

CORRECTIONS: None

Loosely chain about 43 stitches.
First row Half-double crochet in third chain from hook and in each chain across.
Repeated row Chain 2, turn. Half-double crochet in each half-double crochet across.

Work about 2? skeins in this pattern. Use the rest of the yarn for fringe, which can be from 3 inches to 9 inches long. Knot the ends of the fringes to keep the yarn from frizzing.


*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-text


We want your project to be a success! If you need help with this or any other Lion Brand pattern, e-mail support is available 7 days per week. Just click here to explain your problem and someone will help you!


What is a Prayer Shawl? Throughout the ages, shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace and spiritual sustenance. Since the inception of the Prayer Shawl Ministry in 1998, the members of this ecumenical organization have lovingly donated their time and talents by creating hand-knitted and crocheted shawls for those in need. What started as a grass-roots movement has quickly grown into an international cause, with countless numbers of shawls being given to grateful recipients around the globe.

The Ministry's message of caring is simple, universal and enduring. And we have seen time and again that the creation and presentation of a prayer shawl, like all acts of generosity, enriches the giver as well as the recipient.


I've edited the above several times in order to copy the patterns from the homespun prayer shawl instructions, hopefully accurately and completely for this posting. Please don't "needle" me if it's not accurate, just go into the above referrals and ask them to "sew" it up for you. Oh God, that's awful. Time to quit before it gets worse, if possible. Have a good one. Looking forward to the group crochet/knit get togethers.

[austrianalps]

There is also a project for the soldiers at sea. That is arround christmas. It is a pattern for a hat and a scarf. I think they also have other things like sweaters and gloves but I only did the scarf and hat. My mom in law makes them all year with her left over yarn and for christmas she donates bags of them. The scarf is also very easy and could be a beginner project. I think they call the project christmas at sea. (They don't get much out there)

[austrianalps]

I was wondering if we can still get something going here?? My house is acctually in a state of normalness... meaning I can have visitors. The rough renovation is over-and there is plenty of seating on the front porch or in the living room to do a lot of different knitt-crochet-spin activities... how about saturday afternoons?