Arc Maternal & Infant Program on Monona Drive received:
- 14 Baby Hats
- 1 Baby Sweater
- 1 Tiny Undershirt
Emerson Elementary School received:
- 15 Hats
- 2 Scarves
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Hats find Homes!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
2011 Meeting Dates
Thought I had but I didn't procure the 2011 meeting dates until this last week. Well, it was a right pickle until June, trying to wedge us into the library's busy schedule. Please always check the dates! While I tried to maintain an every other week schedule, it isn't always so.
Monday, October 5, 2009
What to Bring?
Your favorite pair of needles appropriate for acrylic worsted weight yarn.
Knitting for the first time?
Knitting needles come in sizes - the best would be a 8 or 9 or 10. The larger the number the bigger around is the needle. Beginners have a tendency to knit tight or strangle the yarn . The type of needle can either be straight (2 sticks) in the shorter length or a circular needle (two points with a plastic connector). Metal is slippery and helps the stitches move easily, wood or bamboo is less slippery but may provide more control of stitches. Plastic is a good mix of both types.
Needles are available at the meeting but require a $5.00 deposit.
Knitting for the first time?
Knitting needles come in sizes - the best would be a 8 or 9 or 10. The larger the number the bigger around is the needle. Beginners have a tendency to knit tight or strangle the yarn . The type of needle can either be straight (2 sticks) in the shorter length or a circular needle (two points with a plastic connector). Metal is slippery and helps the stitches move easily, wood or bamboo is less slippery but may provide more control of stitches. Plastic is a good mix of both types.
Needles are available at the meeting but require a $5.00 deposit.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Where are they now, the needles and yarn?
If you have come to one of our meetings and left with needles and yarn which you are no longer using, PLEASE! PLEASE! RETURN THEM. No questions asked - just leave them at the Pinney Library reference desk.
That being said....We are having to change our policy of free needles and yarn to all beginning knitters/members. There will be a $5.00 deposit on all needles given out from the Pinney Humanitarian Knitting Group. The name and phone number of the needle recipient will also be recorded in our new journal. We have a lot of partial skeins/balls of yarn suitable for beginners. The full skeins of yarn will be reserved for blanket squares - ensuring we have an adequate number of blocks in the same color.
Please help us to maintain our self-sufficiency by not making our members contribute funds besides our time to create these hand-made blankets and hats for those in need within our community!
Thanks.
That being said....We are having to change our policy of free needles and yarn to all beginning knitters/members. There will be a $5.00 deposit on all needles given out from the Pinney Humanitarian Knitting Group. The name and phone number of the needle recipient will also be recorded in our new journal. We have a lot of partial skeins/balls of yarn suitable for beginners. The full skeins of yarn will be reserved for blanket squares - ensuring we have an adequate number of blocks in the same color.
Please help us to maintain our self-sufficiency by not making our members contribute funds besides our time to create these hand-made blankets and hats for those in need within our community!
Thanks.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
An Event with a Goal!
Once again, the group will have the curio cabinet display for the month of October. This is a good to time to entice new members (especially since I haven't been taking the bus lately...) and provide incentive for folks to clean out their stash! It would be nice to honor our most prolific donatee by showing off the pink crochet/knit baby blanket Delores finished. We have lots of time to follow through on any suggestions folks may have so bring them with you!
Remember - the library is air conditioned - perfect for summer knitting!
Remember - the library is air conditioned - perfect for summer knitting!
Friday, May 22, 2009
A Batch of Blankets!
The knitters have created another batch of blankets donated to the Madison Salvation Army Homeless Shelter at the end of May. Great Job Knitters and Crocheters!!!!!!! A special thanks to Sylvia and Delores for sewing together the blocks.
Donations to Date:
Hats: 22
Blankets: 7
Baby Socks: 3
Donations to Date:
Hats: 22
Blankets: 7
Baby Socks: 3
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