Fresh Start

The Chicks had a small gathering today, but no less productive as we begin the new cycle of knitting for donations.

Barbara K. finished her Helix Hat so it could be added to the inventory for the November Yarn Bombing. We will be working together with The Delaware Avenue Stitch Angels to provide items which will be distributed along Delaware Avenue in Albany near the library.

Carole stopped by long enough to drop off something and show us her beautiful Childhood Memories scarf. This lovely scarf requires more than one skein of fingering weight yarn and is quite large if made to the original measurement. Carole, being of petite stature, modified the size to suit her.

Barbara K. sourced this yarn from our donated stash to make...

the pleated scarf that Carole added to our inventory last week. Barbara has decided it isn't quite TV knitting since it requires a bit of concentration and counting. But it's not difficult.

Barbara B. chose this blanket to add to the ensemble she is making as a gift.

The knits and purls are strategically placed to create what looks like an intricate grid pattern but is easy to make. Notice all the stitch markers she has placed along the row to help her keep count of changes in the pattern.

Dorah wasn't sure her color choices were going to work together for another Helix Hat but we love it! It's so cheerful and you'll be able to pick the kid out of a crowd.

After the Chicks talked me into keeping the first crazy striped hat I made, I discovered there was plenty of yarn left over to make another to give away. It's slow going since it's made with sock weight yarn and size 2 needles but it's worth it in the end to have a hat that can be worn four different ways.

 Just a couple of weeks until the New York Sheep and Wool Festival better known as Rhinebeck to fiber artists. They get quite the turnout of attendees but I won't be among them. I've come to appreciate the smaller gatherings but this one is a dazzling display of hand made clothing worn by everyone who comes to enjoy the festivities. If you go, make sure to say thank you to all the animals who grow the fur/hair/fleece or whatever fiber you use to make our handiwork possible.

 And keep those needles clicking!