RAVELRY!

2nd Monday of the month is our Program night open to CCS members only.  Tonight Cindi presented "Ravelry - the ins and outs and how-tos".  It was a very engaged crowd that had lots of questions and we hope that they all go out and sign-up for Ravelry and "friend" one another.  A few of the members shared their Rav names:  Nina is Ninaclock145, Cindi is Cindiknits, Beth is Topfrog, and Jude is Meherbie.  Once you find one of us or someone else you know on Ravelry, you can look at their friends and maybe find some you know as well.  A suggestion was made to maybe include Ravelry names on the membership list.  You can also add your Ravelry name to your CCS name tag.  And once you are up and running on Ravelry, be sure to go to Groups and search for Camellia City Stockinettes and join the group.  Have fun!

You've heard of yarn bombings?  Check this one out Olympic yarn bombing at Saltburn Pier.  Speaking of yarn bombings, the guild is supporting International Knit in Public Day and International Yarn Bombing Day by celebrating both at the Discovery Museum Science and Space Center on June 9th and 10th.  We need the help of all Stockinettes!  Start knitting 7" wide panels out of acrylic yarn that will be stitched together and embellished.  Stay tuned for details but start knitting.  Here are Sandi and Beth getting started. 

 

We're back!  Check here periodically to catch up on Stockinettes in action.  We had a great March meeting with lots of show and tell.  Here are Diane and Marilyn working on a community blanket project.  There are all sorts of events coming up but the next one will be the 2nd Program meeting of the year on Monday March 12th.  Guild member Cindy will demonstrate how to use Ravelry, the best thing to come along for knitters and crocheters since needles, hooks, and cashmere yarn.  For members only.  Details in the latest newsletter.

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PLAAAAAY BAAALLLLLL and Knit!

It was the annual Stich 'n Pitch at Raley Field. As we entered the stadium, Lorna was there to great us with a souvenir bag. We can all use another bag for our WIPs.

Sandy threw out the first ball wrapped in what else? Yarn! She did a great job too, right over home plate. What great knitters we are, knitting and watching baseball at the same time. Although the River Cats had a great start, they did not win the game. But that's ok, we had a great time, eating hot dogs, drinking sodas, catching fould balls, and knitting with Dinger. I brought a couple of friends, not members of the guild and they look forward to next year's Stitch 'n Pitch.

Brioche Stich

Last month it was the Bavarian Stitch, otherwise known as the traveling stitch. I think most of us chose to travel to Stitches West instead. Always be sure to bring lots of money when exposed to yarn.

This month Lorna showed us how to do the Bricohe Was that bread or the stitch?

The word comes from Old Norman French verb "brier" (an old form of "broyer") then used in the sense of "to knead dough with a wooden roller"; the participle is also found in "pain brié", a Norman speciality. The suffix -oche is added to the verb "brier" to designate the product. The root -- bhreg -- is of Germanic origin. Ok, so I'm feeling like I'm kneading my yarn with my wooden needles. A wonderful site by knitter and author, Nancy Marchant offers intstructions, patterns and attractive variations of the brioshe stitch. Check it out. http://briochestitch.com/brioche/

But I'm always ready to take on the challenge which in this case will probably be a swatch.

If you have trash for others to treasure, be sure to get it to the next meeting or contact Jo Morrison or diane Petersen. We are already putting our dimes away for the evnet in May.

Our knit along for this month is the Lamb mascot with a whole wardrobe. pattern available on Ravelry. http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/8BF0TZw4bzuPuKNHfTcNmxurQAYAB4p6UOU7_NiKtwgtwpgUr2FNWvGVJePKnzoBAbaYOmx-P0dAUeY_2cmNIwuDZv4PPw/2011%20Project%20Patterns/March-Knitalong-Fuzzy%20Lamb%20Pattern.pdf

It's spring training to ready for the Stitch and Pitch with the River Cats on April 25. Sandy Penly is collecting for the River Cats game.

Picture This! For our program in April, Bob Gouine will teach us how to photograph our work.

Charity never Faileth

"Today over 25 CCS guild members got together to knit for charities. We had piles, bags and boxes of yarn from which to choose. We knit 7" squares, chemo hats and comfort dolls. Susan Hamarland brought red, white and blue yarn to knit squares that get their design from quilt squares. There was much food, fun and laughter all around. Most people stayed the duration from 11 am to 3 pm.
Today's event was so enjoyed by all that the guild plans to repeat it about once per quarter. There are people researching outdoor parks and alternate locations."