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Westport Yarns visits February 26

2/12/2018

On Monday February 26, Julie Van Norden of Westport Yarns will be presenting Fair Isle Knitting. Owner Beth Schaefer will be on hand to assist.

Julie has been knitting since high school and color work is one of her favorite knitting techniques. Much of Julie's uncanny color-sense can be attributed to the fact that she is a professional artist.

Sit and knit starts at 6:00 PM; Program starts at 7:00 PM. Chappaqua Library Auditorium. Free for members and $10 for guests.

Topics covered:

Fair Isle/Stranded knitting versus other types of color work
History of Fair Isle knitting
Color play: planning color decision in traditional Fair Isle
Various ways to hold needles
Knitting Fair Isle "flat" versus "in the round"
Steeking
Examples of garments
Tension: the most difficult part! Tips to help achieve even tension.

Julie and Beth will provide hands on demonstrations in smaller groups and answer questions.

Kits will be available for sale at a discount for this special event! Westport Yarns are assembling a number of kits, and yarn paired with patterns for members to be able to pick their own colors. In addition to Fair Isle, also offered will be kits for different color work projects, such as mosaic and slipped stitch, and striping in multiple colors.
Options for all levels of knitters!

Westport Yarns is located at 582 Post Road East, Westport CT.
Visit westportyarns.com for store, class and product information.

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Charity Knitting Monday Jan 22

1/7/2018

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Charity Knitting Night – an evening where you can sit and relax, chat with friends and knit a little something for someone in need. So how about choosing a pattern you’ve always wanted to try, search your stash for the appropriate yarn, grab the right needles and head to the Guild meeting to join your friends.

Need a suggestion as to what is needed?

Hawkwing is always collecting warm winter clothing, especially for the children; they also have a new program which provides warm hats and socks for newborns, in addition to sweaters for all babies.
The Kids Kloset in White Plains always needs sweaters for toddlers, and hats, scarves and mittens for all children.
Metro World Child distributes clothing for the entire family – any fiber but wool/acrylic blends are much warmer. Preemie hats and blankets are also constantly required; these must be acrylic and soft.
Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care Center is most appreciative when we send them 32” square blankets; again acrylic yarn is required. It is soft and colorful and makes them especially comforting. We also collect 5” X 7” squares to make blankets.

We have some yarn – mostly worsted weight. So, if you bring the appropriate needle size and a pattern, you can use this charity yarn.

We hope to see you then!
Dorothy Freeman and Linda Cramer

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Westport Yarns visits February 26

Charity Knitting Monday Jan 22

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