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Knitting Illini has Begun for the fall!

Hey guys, it's me, Becki (la prez).   Just popping in to add a blog post because it's been neglected.  Feel free to post about anything here.  Questions, links to awesome patterns, problems with projects or just about a particular project you're excited about--- anything!  It's doesn't even really have to be knitting related!  

For those of you who are just joining us, we offer 3 session knitting lessons for beginners.  Those of you who signed up for the first set of sessions got the opening discount, but from here on out sessions are $5/session, with three sessions to teach the pattern.  If you make it to all three sessions, that's $15 total--not a bad price for beginner lessons! The pattern is a simple knitted hat, like a winter stocking cap or skull cap.  You'll learn how to knit and purl, the difference between garter stitch and Stockinette stitch, how to cast on, the difference between knitting on straight needles and knitting in the round (with a circular needle), and how to decrease stitches, as well as finishing techniques.  This pattern is simple and easy to follow, and we'll be there along the way to help you through any snags.

There's information on the website about all sorts of stuff:  http://illini.knitting.googlepages.com.  Make sure, if you're typing in the address, that you DON'T include "www." at the beginning, otherwise the page will not load.  :)

Happy knitting everyone!

Tit Bits Stuff

First of all, thanks so much to you guys who are making these boobs for mastectomy patients. If you have trouble, blog about it here! Leave a comment or email me and I'll add you right away.

Anyway, while working on the first tittie, I found that using the raglan increases throughout instead of the kf&b leaves a smoother, nicer looking turnout. This is done by knitting first into the stitch below the stitch you're going to be knitting, and then knitting that original stitch. Wow, even I'm getting confused reading that.... If you don't know how to do a raglan increase, try looking it up online, or ask around in the group for help.  If you're really stuck, I can help out on Thursday this week, or you can visit either Klose Knit or Needleworks and someone there should be able to help you.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to comment or email me.


Becki