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Off the Needles

• Yarn: Bernat worsted weight
• Hook: C (2.75 mm)
• No pattern- details written up in project page linked above

• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C (2.75 mm)
• Pattern: Sylvie the Ballerina from Bubbles and Bongos on Easy (not available on Ravelry)

• Yarn: Legacy Fiber Arts in the Steel Toes base. Colorway:  Sue Says So
• Needles: US 1.5 for ribbing and US 2 for body
• Pattern: None. Cast on 56 with US 1.5 needles.  Switch to US 2 after ribbing. Knit one inch then increased to 60 stitches. 16 inches long for Riley who is 8 years old.

• Yarn: madelinetosh vintage in Neon Peach Colorway (2 skeins)
• Hook: I (5.5 mm)
• Pattern: Triple Luxe Cowl free crochet pattern by Stephanie Jessica Lau
• Chained about 175 sts. Followed pattern aside from cast on number.

• Yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable Solids (worsted/aran acrylic yarn)
• Hook: H
• Pattern- improvised.

• Yarn: Ross Farm Shetland 3 ply sport
• Needles: US 8
• Pattern: New design, half hex shape

 

On the Needles

• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White and Black
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
• Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B Anderson
• 8-12 year old size for Riley who is 8.

• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White and Black
• Hook: C (2.75mm)
• Pattern: Penguin Amigurumi by  Mariska Vos-Bolman

• Yarn: KFI Luxury Collection (MCN)
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)
• Pattern: OMG heel

• Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints Color 26 Holidays
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel

Brainstorming

• Amplitude Shawl pattern by Greg Cohoon
• Skein of Worsted weight yarn from Tink Yarn in Lady Luck colorway
• Project bag from Freckled Whimsy
• Ripple Ribbed Socks pattern by Susie White
• New Horizons Set by Jenn Sheelen

• WIPs Interception- still running– through 12/31
  • Finish some WIPs that you started before 9/8
  • Rules are posted in the Chat Thread and the FO Thread.
  • Please post any/all questions in the Questions Thread.
  • Prizes * $30 gift certificate to Knitters Brewing Company * DubbleBubble Sock Kit by Knitters Brewing Company * A set of Inversibles (Bounce fingering weight base – two 200-yard skeins) from Fibernymph Dye Works * $25 Gift Certificate to Beautiful Syster (Project bag maker) on Etsy * A pattern of the winner’s choice from Knit Knight Designs * A pattern of winner’s choice from Brenda Castiel * A pattern of winner’s choice from Wendy Gaal of Knitters Brewing Company
  • Points- 25 points for each WIP you finish before 12/8. No yardage points, sponsor points. No other points at all. 25 max.
• Mini Skein Interception- sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works
  • Use one or more mini skeins to make a project from start to finish (adding to a cozy memories blanket won’t start). Must be a new cast-on and cast off.
  • Runs December 1- January 15th
  • Check out the threads for details- Chat Thread & FO Thread
• January Interception- Sponsored by Knit Knight Designs
  • Small and Self Indulgent: check out the Chat Thread
  • Cast-on on/after January 1. Finish by January 31.
  • Create project 300 yards to less- that you plan to keep for yourself. Could be something to wear or something for your home. Anything that will be a bright spot in your life. Just tell us why it brings you joy to make/have etc.
  • Check out the threads for more details.

Events

On a Happy Note

• Kris and Aila in Miracle on 34th Street the Musical
• Sitting by the Christmas tree
• Friends’ Christmas Parties!
• Getting a new (to me) car!
• Sending Christmas cards this year

Quote of the Week