Several Yahoo Groups have piqued my interest. The first is a local one that is called Spinners with Altitude. Each Saturday they gather at a local coffee shop to knit or spin as the mood moves as well as travel together to other needle events in Colorado. I was introduced to this group by two members while working on a project at Knitters Kove in the Saturday afternoon knitalong. With visitors from out of town, my son's arrival home from the Army and life in general, I haven't been able to join them, but hopefully this Saturday will be the exception.
Second is the Pikes Peak Knitting Guild Group which is limited to members of the Guild. This site keeps me posted on the programs coming up for the following month and allows asking for help on any current project.
Third, and my educational favorite, is Traditional Knitting Group where I have learned about Gansey and lace knitting. The detailed information on each knitalong has been tremendously helpful and informative. Those who have actually completed their projects have posted pictures on the Group site to encourage those of us who seem to lag behind. I'm usually one of the last to finish anything because each time I see something new I pursue that rabbit trail. So much to try and not enough leisure... Oh well! I do thrive on whatever is currently on the needles.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Friday, May 04, 2007
Sins and Needles, Monica Ferris
This is a paperback, mystery novel, whose heroine, Betsy Devonshire, is the proprietress of Crewel World, a needlearts sanctuary for the locals in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The store stocks embroidery, needlepoint and yarns and conducts classes in many forms of handwork.
Betsy has been called upon in her spare time as an amateur sleuth due to her success in solving a half-dozen crimes of murder. In this installment the murder weapon is a 00 sock knitting needle, the victim a wealthy senior named Edyth Hanraty, who has made a will leaving her estate to the females in the direct family line. At this juncture, Lucille Jones from Texas who looks like a regular at the LYS, Jan Henderson, enters Minnesota looking for her birth parents.
On her way to church, Jan finds her Aund Edyth dead in bed. So the story begins to unwind leading the reader through the history of each family member and the incriminating motives of many. The tale narrows down to a handful of suspects but until the last pages you are not sure which one actually did the dastardly deed. I enjoy these lightweight novels for the entertainment value and recommend them for a quick read.
At the end of each volume is a pattern for one of the objects mentioned in the book. This one is a knitted flag pillow containing 49 stars for the United States after Alaska joined but before Hawaii was admitted.
2 stars.
Betsy has been called upon in her spare time as an amateur sleuth due to her success in solving a half-dozen crimes of murder. In this installment the murder weapon is a 00 sock knitting needle, the victim a wealthy senior named Edyth Hanraty, who has made a will leaving her estate to the females in the direct family line. At this juncture, Lucille Jones from Texas who looks like a regular at the LYS, Jan Henderson, enters Minnesota looking for her birth parents.
On her way to church, Jan finds her Aund Edyth dead in bed. So the story begins to unwind leading the reader through the history of each family member and the incriminating motives of many. The tale narrows down to a handful of suspects but until the last pages you are not sure which one actually did the dastardly deed. I enjoy these lightweight novels for the entertainment value and recommend them for a quick read.
At the end of each volume is a pattern for one of the objects mentioned in the book. This one is a knitted flag pillow containing 49 stars for the United States after Alaska joined but before Hawaii was admitted.
2 stars.
Stitch N' Pitch
Just noticed that the Colorado Rockies will be holding a Stitch N'Pitch event at Coors Field on Saturday, July 28 at 6:05 pm. The visiting team is the Los Angeles Dodgers. I have put this date on my family calendar and am looking forward to being in attendance. The event is sponsored by The National Needle Arts Association. If you are interested in attending, tickets are $19 each for the Upper Level. Contact Evelyn Rockett with the Colorado Rockies at (303) 312-2224 or rockette@coloradorockies.com.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Podcasts
Podcasts! Just discovered this wonderful time filler for workouts, walking and other solitary times for mind engaging thoughts. I'm sure these have been around for a few years but I'm a little slow on the uptake. Last night I listened to Brenda Dayne's Cast-On about woolen mills in Wales. Now I need to download the first episodes and follow the growth of the programs through each new installment. I'm hooked!
If you wish to try listening or downloading go to: http://www.cast-on.com/feed/
If you wish to try listening or downloading go to: http://www.cast-on.com/feed/
Afghan Block a Month
On the third Tuesday of each month at Knitters Kove, Colorado Springs, a group gathers to learn the ins and outs of a new block for an afghan from The Great American Afghan, published by Knitter's Magazine. Last month's block consisted of oak leaves and acorns which I worked in a goldish brown. In April, we started an entrelac block in two colors, alternating cables with garter stitch. I chose a maroon and sage green for the pattern which is working out quite nicely (when I focus on it). Once I square it up along with the oak leaf one, I'll post pictures of both. Next month is a block with three trees.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
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