Cabin Fever

Anyone else getting Cabin Fever lately? Well the best cure I know for such a thing is more cabins—LOG CABINS, that is! Join us this Thursday as we learn the tricks you’ll need to make your own log cabin-y things: blankets, dishcloths, pillows, hats…the sky’s the limit.

You can use your stash yarn for this (and you’ll need to match the needle size to the yarn) so it’s an easy quick fix for yet another night at home.

Zoom codes will be sent out midday on Thursday for that night’s class. Can’t wait to see you online!

Special Times = Special Classes

Online classes! That’s right, I have figured out how to offer online classes while one and all are cooped up avoiding close contact with people .

What you’ll need to do:

1. Download the Zoom app to your tablet or smart phone

2. Pick a class! Or let’s talk about a private lesson

3. Gather supplies…I’ll do my best to keep a current list of open online yarn purveyors. For the purpose of online classes, I will attempt to have small in-class projects, so your yarn needs for learning will hopefully be manageable. But you’ll definitely want to use light or bright yarn colors so I can see what you’re doing!

4. At class time, log in to the meeting/class with the info I will send you. Situate yourself in a well-lit, quiet space and get ready to learn something new!

I’m so excited to be able to connect with you and knit (or crochet!) with you!

Year of the Sweater: Resources

We are learning so many things along the way as we knit our sweaters. Fellow knitters make great resources and being able to share our knowledge and experience is one of my favorite reasons to knit in a group!

Some sweater (and other) knitting help gleaned from our little group (plus a pic of the latest progress)

Sweater progress plus a bonus sock!

A website to help with yarn options: Yarn Sub.

An app that helps you customize your own sweater pattern: Bellish

And a little knitting math: Evenly space your increases and decreases

Check back soon for more resources to help make your sweater knitting dreams a reality!

Year of the Sweater

We are finally going to do it! I’ve said for years, “It’s time to knit another sweater.”

The time is NOW!

Join us starting Saturday, Jan 25 at 9. Bring your chosen pattern and whatever you’ll need to knit it. Cast on with us or bring what you’ve already started. The goal: peer pressure! We can keep each other knitting and have a sweater to show for it.

FAQ:

*Which sweater pattern are we knitting? Any one you want! This is not a traditional knit-a-long where everyone knits the same thing. Find a pattern that sparks your interest, get your yarn, needles, and supplies and come work on your sweater with us.

*Is there a fee to participate? Only if you need help! Since everyone I know is at a different experience level, I wanted to open up this journey to anyone. If you would like pattern or technique help, I will be available to assist ($10/person/session). If you don’t need help and just want to knit with us, there is no fee.

*What if I can’t make every session? No worries—come when you can! We will all want to see your project when you finish, though!

*How often will you meet? My goal is two times a month. (1/25, 2/15, 2/29, 3/14, 3/28)

*How long will it last? Till March? I don’t know—how fast y’all want to knit??

Panera Bread Wescott, 9480 Dorchester Road, Summerville. 9-10am