Eclectic Skills Form a Beautiful Tapestry

Happy March! 
Can you believe it, Spring is only 15 days away and counting.  
Our First Tuesday-Third Wednesday Knitting & Crocheting Club has already bloomed with beautiful project flowers.


Yarn Artistry in Motion

It's amazing to watch the dynamics of this group--of talented knitters and crocheters from different walks-of-life-- gather to knit, crochet, sip and chat.  It's as if I'm watching a living tapestry unfold, each bringing a unique thread to this changing masterpiece.  

(First Tuesday member-Karen's knitted shawl - above
and Enrelac knitted hat - right)                

Like a kid at Christmas, I'm always excited a few moments before stepping into our meeting room and seeing what new faces are joining this living tapestry.

Their skills bring different textures, perspectives, new stitches, unique patterns and familiar designs to the craft table.  There's something new to learn and be amazed by at every glance.  
 (CO2 -right yarn tree)
 (Yarn Bombed Tree - below left)

Our First Tuesday-Third Wednesday Knitting & Crocheting Club reminds me of these yarn trees that soar into the clouds.  

Each stripe represents a different color, weight and texture--all contributing to the beauty of the yarn tree and the beauty of each individual project.  The sky's the limit when it comes to our imagination.

Our Glenside and Elkins Park Hangouts

Thanks for allowing me this philosophical journey.  I always have a wonderful time.  Speaking of wonderful time, the first session of our Third Wednesday Knitting & Crocheting Club was very productive in our second locale at Elkins Park Library.  Our next session twill be on Wednesday, March 19.

Here's a WARNING for those living outside of Pennsylvania, reading this blog.  You will be inspired to create your own First Tuesday-Third Wednesday Knitting & Crocheting Club.  (Of course, you can choose your own name.)  All it takes is a desire, a willing library or cafe ...a flyer ... and voila ... passionate knitters and crocheters won't be able to stay away.
(Laurie Jess)




Tuesday, March 4 - Together We Knit & Crochet

Welcome back, Alice ...and welcome first-timers Audrey, Tanya, Aisha and Erica.  

Here's a quick rundown of Tuesday's meeting.  
First-timers Erica and Aisha learned how to knit.  Eleven-year-old Sara was more than happy to also teach Aisha the art of hand knitting without needles.  

Veteran Knitter-Crocheter Alice demonstrated a new way to crochet a ruffled scarf, and shared her crochet wide-brimmed hat I was happy to model.  Hats are my thing.  Unfortunately, she didn't fall for my look over there routine.

The above hat isn't the one Alice made.  We'll have a photo of her hat and scarf in a future post, and hopefully, my version of the above knitted cloche.

Teachable Moments 

Audrey taught Tanya first how to knit.  A blink later, she was knitting as if she had done it for years.  Next, she showed her how to crochet.  Again, she crocheted like a pro, not like someone who just learned five minutes ago.  She's a natural and took to both skills fast.  Surprisingly, she favored them both, which is unusual.  If you know how to do both, you usually favor one.   
(Karen's Knitted Cowl - left)

Now you understand what I mean about the tapestry of talent in this group.  Oh, did I tell you that she's 14.  Meanwhile, our other teen, Lindsay, 17, another knit-crochet whiz, demonstrated her skill at making knitted wash cloths.  I love the texture and border she used.

Joquina's Preemie Baby Hats and Blankets

Joquina crochets beautiful baby hats and blankets for stillborn and preemie babies at Einstein Hospital.  This is one she recently donated.

 

More of Karen's Knitted Treasures


(Karen's Entrelac Knitted Baby Layette - right)

Thank you both for sharing your wonderful projects with our blog.