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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

T-SHIRTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The T-shirt design is in, and the shirts are on sale now! The last day for orders is Nov. 8, so don't wait.

Just click this link and place your order now!

Becki

Welcome new members

New members, welcome.

This blog is set up for you to post questions, comments, and conversations! Use it to your full advantage. To sign up for posting, email me at TwstdStitches@aim.com.

Becki

Quad Day

Hi guys,
I hope your summer is going well. I just thought we should start planning for quad day. I believe quad day is the 21st (the tuesday before classes start). I was just wondering who whould be willing to take a shift. :)

volunteering

i know how much free time we all have, but the following was sent to me by a coworker... i was thinking we should do something for it next year (even if i'm not around... *tear*):-
For all you knitters out there, here's a simple project that you can make that
would make a homeless kitty very happy.

Instructions for making mats for the cats at the Humane Society.

Mats may vary in size and shape from 6" square to 20" square, or
rectangular or whatever shape. Yarn must be machine washable and
machine dryable (no wool). The mats may be knitted or crocheted, any
color, any number of mistakes (!), any pattern. A lady from my quilt
guild uses a garter stitch with a small needle to make the mats firm
and thick.

There is a continuing need for mats.

--think about it... you can try out a new pattern or idea before jumping into a whole complicated project, and feel good about yourself when you donate it