Each One Teach One - #10,000 New Knitters!

Hello!

Recently, #Skacel yarn company challenged the knitting community to create #10,000NewKnitters in one day.  They provided free kits to new knitters to make a pair of fingerless mitts in partnership with established knitters.

On November 10, 2018, newbie knitters and established knitters across the country gathered to participate, and we joined in!  My daughter's girl scout troop members were thrilled to learn how to knit, and we sat down together for an afternoon of fun. 

Skacel provided the pattern, a set of size 8 knitting needles, and a skein of super-wash merino wool.

 

After watching a tutorial provided by Skacel, the girls enthusiastically tackled the long tail cast-on. 

The cast-on was tricky, but everyone worked hard until the skill was (mostly) mastered.  

On to the knit stitch!!!  

Success!

One down, one to go!!!

What an awesome thing - learning a new skill and having fun while doing it!

Thanks for reading!  Have a Knit-tastic Day!

Marsha

'Tis the Season...

For the second year in a row, I'm participating in Creative Arts Workshop's Celebration of American Crafts.  This is their 49th annual show, which is a juried holiday exhibit and sale of handmade crafts by makers from New England and across the country.  The exhibit is professionally curated and staffed, and showcases makers of bold, creative, and original work who "continue to grow as artists, push the boundaries of their media, and consistently produce unique, high-quality pieces."  NICE!

Dates of the Exhibit and Sale are November 24 - December 24, 2018.

This year, I'm showing something new - Penny Pockets.  These are little zippered purses that function as a place for spare change, or a holder for a gift card for the holidays.  They're made from felted sweaters in various colors.  Each piece is completely hand-sewn and embroidered by me.

Here's a peek:

I'm dropping them off at the gallery this Saturday;  I have to admit, I miss wearing that purple sweater.  :).

Thanks for taking a look.  

For the Love of Friends, Opening Night

Thank you to so many friends and neighbors who took time out of their busy lives to visit my exhibit on opening night.  Here are just a few:

What a show!