April is for Entralac

Spring is finally here. The chance of snow is over so--our previously scheduled February meeting will now be our April program. Margaret will be presenting a workshop on Entralac.

I suggest everyone bring the yarn of his or her choice (I don't recommend anything with mohair) and whatever needles your yarn suggests. Gauge is not critical; we're just learning the technique. Here is a handout for you to print and bring along to the meeting. See ya the 16th!
Margaret

Info from Beth Brown-Reinsel

I received this email via a distribution list from Beth Brown-Reinsel and thought I'd share it with the group. A couple years ago, Beth spent a weekend with the guild teaching classes on ganseys and tams. She is a great teacher and incredibly nice person.
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Not all of you know that I moved from Maryland last September to Vermont. This has been a dream of mine for many years! My first winter here was wonderful--lots of snow, but I never got stuck once! With the spring thaw comes Mud Season--a greater challenge than the snow, to be sure.

I have been busy teaching around the country and trying to finish up my elusive second book. Also, I released some new patterns last fall (Fair Isle Bag and Nordic Mittens). Now, Aran Winter Set (mittens and scarf) will be ready just in time for spring! My timing may not be so great, but I am happy to get it finished now! I have started a blog, which I utilize sporadically, but it shows photos of what I am up to--projects, etc.

I have been juggling around my teaching schedule and have opened up some new dates for this year. I will be hosting a workshop in Forest Hill, Maryland on May 10 and 11 (Saturday and Sunday) at my mother's B&B (http://www.geocities.com/bemyguestbandb/). If you love a Victorian atmosphere and some great cooking (my Mom's the best) while taking a knitting class, give me a call to schedule your reservation. 802-387-3025. The class will cost $150 for the two days. If you would like to stay at the B&B, you can contact Edith Brown for room rates, which include breakfast (410-838-8943).

I will be teaching the Norwegian Fana Cardigan over two days, limiting enrollment to a small group. If you have never sewn a steek or cut your knitting, this is the class for you! I love to teach this class--there are so many interesting techniques those clever Norwegians have come up with to create this gorgeous garment. Here's the class description:

The Norwegian Fana Cardigan, 12 hours Level: Intermediate to advanced (Experience with double pointed needles is helpful.) â?" The classic details and traditional construction of the Norwegian Fana Cardigan sweaters will be taught in this two-day workshop through the knitting of a small sweater. Techniques to be learned include circularly knitted body and sleeves, square and drop shoulder armholes, cut-and-sew armholes and front, knitted self -facings, buttonbands, and 2-color star, band, and checkerboard patterns. Designing one's own Fana cardigan will be discussed.

You can see what the little sweater looks like on my website, http://www.knittingtraditions.com/c_descriptions.htm

I also would like to let you know about some other upcoming special events:

July 19-20, 2008 Summerlude-a Vermont weekend. Hosted by Margaret Klein Wilson of Mostly Merino yarns for an intimate group. www.mostlymerino.com

August 10-16, 2008 Annual Vermont Retreat--this year in two parts! Hosted by Margaret Klein Wilson of Mostly Merino. There may still be a few spaces left!

2009: Plan now for a Baltic cruise with me and Nancy Bush on the Holland America line! August 22- September 3, 2009: St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Copenhagen, the Oslofjord, Tallin, and Helsinki, to name a few cities, plus three days at sea filled with knitting classes!

Well, that's all for now! Have a wonderful spring--get out that cotton and knit yourself something cool!

Warmly,Beth

Come Stitch-n-Bitch and Give!

This charity knitting event at Lovelyarns is asking for our help.
This is Zander VonMarko. Some of you already know his mom, Heather. He has been diagnosed with Autism, and is attending the Fairmount school at Kennedy Krieger. Heather just found out that a contributing factor to his Autism is a toxic lead level in his organs. After he goes through a course of antibiotics to treat his infections, he can start the process of chelation (which is similar to chemotherapy) so that the lead can be purged from his system.The wonderful news in all this is that he may no longer have autistic symptoms once the lead has been removed from his body. The bad news is that these treatments cost thousands of dollars, and are not covered by Heather's insurance.

So what can you do? Easy. Just come to Stitch-n-Bitch Saturday, April 12 (any time between 11:00 and 5:30) and pay a measly $5.00 to sit with your friends and knit. All donations will be matched by Lovelyarns. AND those of you who feel like baking something for us all to purchase and enjoy, please bring something yummy. If it is a nice day, we will have the back porch open and maybe some wine to wash it all down with!

What if you can't come? We will be taking all donations at the shop up until April 12. You can mail a check, or drop a cash donation at the shop. And all donations will be matched by Lovelyarns.

Let's Help Heather help Zander
Lovelyarns
846 w. 36th Street
(410) 662 - YARN (9276)
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH
TIME: 11:00 to 6:00, stop in any time!
DONATION: $5.00
MORE: Click here to read Heather's Blog