Knitted Gifts

A Cute Mouse Toy for a Cat

A Beautiful Crochet Ruffle Scarf, Just in Time for Christmas

We will take time off from for the Holidays. We will not meet on December 23 and 30. Happy Holidays!

Closed Thanksgiving Week

Six knitters met on Thursday to work on projects. One is almost done with a little mouse, a toy for a future cat.

The library will be closed all next week. So, we will meet on Dec 2.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

More Hats

We're getting ready for the cold season by knitting hats. These have flaps on them.


Next week is Veteran's Day; the library will be closed. See you on Nov 18. The library will also be closed for Thanksgiving week; we will not meet on Nov 25.

Happy crafting!

Purse & Treasure Bag

Two projects were finished this week, and they are wonderful.

First Purse

A Little Treasure Bag

Almost Finished Projects

This week we had three almost finished projects: a treasure bag, a hat, and a striped purse. For sure, these will be finished next week. A new set of open mittens have been started too.

There were several absent with a bug that's going around. Get well soon.

Happy Knitting!

Fall Knits

These lovely projects below were made by ladies who learned to knit just one year ago and finished just in time for the fall and winter seasons.

Beautiful red cable like scarf using knit and purl stitches.

First hat made with Boucle or Homespun yarn.

1st Anniversary

It's been one year since we started the knitting group with the library's blessings. This week a beautiful red cable scarf and a cute blue hat were finished by precious ladies who learned to knit exactly one year ago. It has been a joy watching the knitting skills improve this year, and a blessing for me to be in the company of wonderful people. Sorry no photos this time.

Irresistible Looks

One adorable baby + a knitted hat = Irresistible!

Little Gifts to Make

It is so much fun making gifts for others. Here are a few.

Soap Bag

Acorn and Sushi Charm/Ornament

Happy Birthday, Rita!

Colors of the Sea

The colors of these two projects are perfect for Spring and Summer. They remind me of colors of the sea.

Beaded bracelet. The button/beads were a great find at a local shop.

A soft cotton dishcloth.

Knitting Through the Summer

We knit through all seasons. Come join us.

Preparing for snow, here's a knitted hat.

A cute crochet panda with and without a hat.


Some fancy skills: knitting with a pretzel in hand.

Stitch Markers

This week we made stitch markers out of paper clips and beads.

A beautiful knitted bracelet

A Fun Summer Project

We knitted bracelets this week. It took less than 2 hrs to make, and it was fun picking out buttons and beads.

Two Cute Projects

Two more projects were done this summer. A great way to spend some time in the summer is to make cute accessories.

Andrea made a hat for her American Girl doll.

Anna made her third purse.

Good job!

Pumpkin Bread & a New Face

Mary Michelle brought us pumpkin break today that she made herself. It was delicious!

A hat for the winter was finished this week.

We also had a new visitor today who has been knitting since she was 8 years old and also spins her own yarn.

Summertime Knitting

It is still cool in this area for June. The warm weather is coming next week, but it doesn't keep us from knitting. A few knitters are already working on winter and Christmas projects. An American girl hat for a doll was finished this week, but I forgot to bring my camera. Picture will be posted by next week. Happy reading, knitting, and enjoying the summer!

Our Largest Group

Today 8 people of various ages came to knit and crochet. It was our largest group so far, and it was fun talking and learning the crafts from each other.

A face has been added to the kitten since last week.
Getting a head start on Christmas gifts.

Kitten & Yarn

Sweet Little Kitten & Dishcloth by Sue

Yarn was donated by a friend, Earlene. I shared them with the library knitters. The yarn will come in handy in learning how to knit, crochet, or add more than one color to projects.

A lot of lace yarn was donated too.

A Lovely Gift

Handmade accessories make wonderful gifts and are fun to make. This cute bag was sent to someone special.

Works in Progress

We're working on new projects. Here are a couple. What are they going to be?

An American Girl Cap

A chair cover


Happy reading and knitting!

Knitting Books in the Library

When I go on vacation, I often check out the local library. I have found many good knitting books that way. The book below is from the South Lake Tahoe library in the teen section. "Knitgrrl 2" by Shannon Okey is a good book for beginners and intermediates with cute patterns. The pictures are easy to understand and the instructions are easy to follow. The SLT library is in El Dorado County, the same county as Georgetown, so I was able to check out the book to share with the Georgetown Library knitters. :)

Back After Spring Break

Happy Birthday to Aria!

It was nice to be back together after taking a week off. Here are some finished projects.

Bookmarker

Headbands

Blanket square, cute little footprints

Meeting This Week

Yes, we are meeting this week after taking a break for spring vacation. Can't wait to see everyone and the knitting progress.

No Meeting This Week

Hi. Many of us are out of town for spring break so we will not meet at the library this week. Have a wonderful break and a Happy Easter.

Welcome

A brave soul showed up this week. Welcome to Rose, who has seen our ad for quite some time and came with a question. She bought balls of scrap rug pieces and decided it would be faster to knit it instead of braid it. She just had to learn to knit and learned quickly.

Also Barbara introduced herself to me today; she works with the Friends of the Library and is quite the sock knitter. The book shop in the library is looking really nice.

Knitting and Reading

This week many new projects were started: a seat cover, headband, bookmarker, and dishcloth. We share an interest in reading and find the library a great place to knit and check out books for all ages.

More Finished Projects

Four diligent knitters finished their projects this week.
Wristwarmers, Grade 3

Bookmarker, Age 11

Cotton Dishcloth and Scrubber

Sweet Little Bag, Age 17

Hot Pick

We are in the middle of projects or just beginning a new one. This week's highlight is learning to use double point needles and working a SSK (slip slip knit).

Discovered that one of the library Hot Picks includes "Knit Two," the sequel to the "Friday Night Knitting Club" both by Kate Jacobs. I just checked it out and will return it one week.

Finished Projects

Getting a project done is exciting especially if it is the very first one.

First Project, Doll Blanket, Age 11

Darling Elephant for Grandbaby

Great Day for Knitting

It was very cold today, but five faithful knitters came together anyway. This is perfect weather for sitting inside, reading, and knitting. They discovered an unexpected surprise when they left though: snow!

Book and Projects

Happy Birthday Sue and welcome Pam!

This cute and colorful book for young readers is in the library, "Knitty Kitty" by David Elliott and illustrated by Christopher Denise. It is delightful.

Projects in Progress

Small Bag, age 17, First time knitting in the round

Doll Blanket, First knitting project, Grade 6

Scarf for a young boy who picked out the pattern himself

Finished Projects

Wristwarmers, First knitting project, Grade 3

Chemo Cap