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The West Coast Knitters’ Guild meets the first Tuesday of every month at Oakridge Mall in the Oakridge Senior’s Centre. Continue Reading »
Knitting in Norway: Past and Present
September 19th, 2008 by Holli Yeoh
Or what did Napoleon have to do with the Fana Cardigan?
Come and hear Susanna Hansson speak about the history of Norwegian knitting; how traditional Norwegian designs evolved and where they’re headed today. We’ll make a brief stop at the Selbu Knitting Museum and enjoy some of the scenery around Trondheim as well.
You will have a chance afterwards to meet and visit with Susanna.
Date: Friday, September 26, 2008
Place: Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, 100 - 2245 W Broadway, Vancouver (between Yew and Vine)
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Doors open at 6:30 pm (come early as seating is limited)
Cost: $10.00 per person at the door
Refreshments will be served.
August Show & Tell
September 19th, 2008 by maureenp
Holli Yeoh had some exciting news to show and tell us. We were all expecting another precious knitted item but she surprised us by holding up the Fall 2008 edition of Vogue Knitting. Why? Because Holli is one of the featured knit/design artists featured in the ‘Made in Canada’ column! Good work Holli!
Wendy E. modelled a beautiful coral viscose and cotton, short sleeved summer top so perfect for the warm weather we are finally having. But keeping in mind the weather to come, Wendy also knit herself a beautiful, warm and cozy pair of socks in Noro. Both items proved no challenged for our experienced knitter.
Pam W. chose rich shades of grey alpaca, a pattern adaped from Stitch and Bitch and created a handsome, luxurious sweater for her friend Brent – lucky man! The challenges of this project were combining a medium length with a small width, and learning new techniques.
Dawna E. is having a shawl-filled summer. This month she chose a natural alpaca and silk from Alberta alpaca and Sivia Harding’s Harbour Lights Shawl Pattern. She is treating herself to this beautiful lace shawl as a reward for knitting alpaca in the summer.
Jane S. is expecting a grandchild and taking full advantage of this wonderful event to treat herself to the joy of creating an amazing gossamer-like baby shawl. This labour of love is being created in 1 ply cobweb weight yarn so you know immediately that there are several challenges to managing the project. There are over 900 stitches in this shawl so far. This is definitely a creation for posterity.
Bev G. has been very creative in her use of Mary Lee Herrick’s Baby’s Coat pattern and some beautiful yarn to make 3 baby sweaters. Similar in design/look to the Elizabeth Zimmerman Baby Surprise Sweater, Mary’s pattern is based on “EZ’s concepts” (a quote from the website. Bev noted that it is easier to understand what is going to happen while you are knitting it. After you complete one and understand the process there are many, many ways to change the look of the sweaters you knit.
Annette C. mixed an Interweave Felt Pattern, some odds and ends of yarn and large helping of fun to create felted baby booties. These delightful little shower gifts were done in Cascade 220 – medium pair and Elann Highland – small pair.
After a long vacation from knitting, Pam B. was tempted to pick up yarn and needles in celebration of a new grandson. She used a soft moss green merino wool for her Baby Surprise sweater. She found the pattern most surprising but overcame all challenges to create a great granny gift!
Eleanor M. used a doll mannequin to model her latest knitting brainstorm. She had chosen Bernat’s Satin for knitting a Lopi pattern. The result was a charming yellow, pink and lavender doll sweater which complimented the dolls long dark tresses.
July Show & Tell
September 19th, 2008 by maureenp
Marjorie N. knit a baby sweater for a friend’s grandchild from Blue Sky Organic Cotton. She took the pattern from The Knitter’s Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes. She chose heart shaped buttons as a finishing detail. Her only challenge was the baby’s gender Continue Reading »
WCKG National Knit in the Park Day - Saturday August 16, 2008
July 22nd, 2008 by lindah
Members and non-members are invited to picnic and knit/crochet in Stanley Park on Saturday, August 16th, 2008, from 9:00 am to dusk. Rain or shine.
Location: at the picnic shelters near the Childrens’ Farmyard & miniature train. Take the #19 Stanley Park bus on Pender Street or park in the nearby lot. Continue Reading »
Susanna Hansson is coming!
July 8th, 2008 by Holli Yeoh
We’ve been toying with you for a while about bringing Susanna Hansson up from Seattle to teach a workshop for us. It’s official now. The weekend workshop will be September 26 to 28th. Susanna Hansson Workshop Registration. Continue Reading »
We have a new logo!
July 7th, 2008 by lindah
When I saw the baby beluga being born at the Vancouver Aquarium the other day a bizarre thought occurred to me, “Boy, that birth was easier than giving birth to our new logo.” Don’t ask me where that thought came from but there it was, full blown.
Read more about the Birth of a Logo in the July/August 2008 issue of West Coast Knitters’ News.
June Show and Tell
June 24th, 2008 by maureenp
by Maureen P.
Holli Yeoh
“I brought completed samples of some of my Bee’s Knees Knits designs knit in new yarns that I carry. These samples will be going with me to the Victoria Knit-Out and I’ll have kits available for sale in those colourways. Continue Reading »
May One Ball Wonders
June 24th, 2008 by maureenp
by Maureen P.
Judy D. had chosen a pattern from a Patons book – Bazaar Items to knit her Mom a warm and cozy pair of slippers. Continue Reading »
May Show & Tell
June 24th, 2008 by maureenp
by Maureen P.
Wendy E. modeled her project at the meeting. She had completed the Marion Toppings ‘Yellowknife Vest.’ A very happy completion from the UFO portion of Wendy’s knitting bag – good work. Continue Reading »
Upcoming Events
June 15th, 2008 by Holli Yeoh
Come out to the Victoria Fibre Festival and Knit-Out for a weekend of knitting and fibre events culminating at Saxe Point Park on Sunday. The event starts this coming Friday, June 20 with a dinner and fashion show. Continue Reading »
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