Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Let the Fun Begin!!!











It's official! We have cast on for our KAL/CAL! As it stands now, we have 4 people knitting Red Heart's Self Striping Socks and 5 people crocheting Red Heart's Colorful Crochet Socks.
Liz is off to a great start! She already has 3 inches knit!! Jennifer is moving quickly ahead with 2 inches on her crocheted cuff band.

If you run into any problems are questions, just ask! That's what is so great about KALs/CALs – we are all working through this together and can help each other along.

Keep on stitchin'!!!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Hooks in Texas October Conference

A friend of ours is organizing a great crochet conference in San Angelo in October. Arnie is THE person for Tunisian crochet. It would be fun...and it's very reasonable.

Check out the details at...

Monday, July 19, 2010

Sock KAL/CAL

Who wants to learn how to knit or crochet a pair of socks?! As of this posting, only 158 stitching days until Christmas! It's never too early to start on your gifts. :)

We have a basic pattern for knit socks for the knit-along. You'll need:
  • 100g sock/fingering weight yarn (at least 400 yards) – maybe 2 skeins
  • Stitch markers (knitting stitch markers are rings)
  • Set of US 2 DPNs (double point needles) (If you’re knitting 2 at a time get 2 sets)
  • Blunt bent large eye needle
For the crochet-along, we have two patterns to choose from -- Crochet Sock 1 and Crochet Socks 2. You'll need:

  • 100g sock/fingering weight yarn (at least 400 yards) – maybe 2 skeins
  • Stitch markers (crochet stitch markers are clasps)
  • Crochet hook – Size C-2
  • Crochet hook – Size D-3
  • Blunt bent large eye needle

You'll feel great after making your first pair of socks. It's a marvelous accomplishment!! You'll be hooked. If the creating doesn't get you, all the varieties of sock yarn will. :)

So get your stuff.

We cast on Wednesday, July 21, at 11:30 a.m. in Bryan Conference Room.