January's Block Of The Month Here

 Another fun Tuesday evening.  Lots of discussion regarding the block of the month due to begin in January.  Usually the Aran afghans are done in cream colors which really show off the patterns, but you can do these in any colors you wish.  I believe the size needle will be size #9 but you can check with your illustrious leader FridleWoman aka Vicki to make sure your needle and guage will yield a nice 12 inch block with your chosen yarn.  Please understand that its with the best intentions to offer these free classes and support the shop that is hosting this space and time to you by purchasing your supplies and yarn for these projects at HNT. 

 

 

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Double check with your FridleWoman - Supplies ie: needles, cable holder and stitch markers - oh yeah a pencil and tablet help keep track of your rows!  Here is your January Pattern early!   Get ready to create the heirloom everyone will fight over to own.

Sampler Afghan Block of the Month

January 2013

Square Check Pattern

Cast on 62 stitches

________  Row 1:              (Right Side) Knit (k) all stitches

________  Row 2:             Purl (p)  all stitches

________  Row 3:  K 2 *p8, k2*; repeat from *

________  Row 4:  P2 *k8, p2* repeat from *

________  Row 5:  K2, *p2, K4, p2, k2; repeat from *

________  Row 6   P2, *k2, p4, k2, p2; repeat from *

________  Row 7:  K2, *p2, K4, p2, k2; repeat from *

________  Row 8:  P2, *k2, p4, k2, p2; repeat from *

________  Row 9:  K2, *p2, K4, p2, k2; repeat from *

________  Row 10 P2, *k2, p4, k2, p2; repeat from *

________  Row 11: K 2 *p8, k2*; repeat from *

________  Row 12 P2 *k8, p2* repeat from *

Repeat Rows 1-12 until block approximately measures 12 inches.  Bind off all stitches leaving last loop on needle. 

Edging:  Drop loop from needle, insert crochet hook in loop.  Do not turn work.  3 single crochet in each corner and 48 single crochet evenly spaced across each side.  Join with slip stitch to first single crochet, finish off.

Print Your Card, Spread The Word

Help everyone find us at the Quilt Shop.   Right click the photo and you can print out your own little card to hand out when you find a yarnie or odd ball who would love to join us.  You can also email me and I will send you an attachment of the card.  Feel free to put your name and email address on your cards when you hand them out - stay connected to all odd ball activities even if you miss out on some Tuesday fun by visiting the blog often or sign up for class patterns and updates.

See ya Tues!

Odd Balls Knitting Group of Durant

With a year under its belt the knitting group who meets at Durants HNT Quilt shop on Main Street each Tuesday evening has coined a name for itself.  The Odd Balls.   Of course everyone knows your skein and each Tuesday we gather to enjoy new and old projects, thrill over the new yarns in the shop and contemplate new patterns.

Many of the beginners are now intermediate knitters/crochet buffs, but new people come in all the time to start their journey.  Since we are there very Tuesday evening, its easy to keep the interest in your project going and get help from the pros.    Interests range from afghans, to dogs, socks, cowls, sweaters, shrugs, hats, and much more.   In January OddBall Vicki will be launching a block of the month for the knitters getting them more comfortable with new stitches and the end result will be a lovely heirloom afghan of 12 blocks to be stitched together.  Course some may decide to do a stadium size lap comforter but the adventure will be sure to please all who begin it.  

OddBalls offers free knitting lessons at the HNT Quilt shop as long as you buy your supplies there - not to much to ask really, especially if you want the shop to keep getting in those lush yarns we drool over. 

Many of us who have knitted awhile are familiar with some cool places that yarnies  and odd balls gather, like Ravelry.  A link is provided here so you can find many free patterns and inspiration.  I am there under Timelessdog if you try to find my projects there.  

I can see Vicki is up to her eyebrows in newbies and lessons, but others are wanting to work out some of the things I have knitted so I will try and coach you in Jan with some Easy Peasy Socks!  Yep, I have a pattern you will LOVE, Vicki and I both have done it and the bigger needles and yarn will yield a lovely pair of functional socks.  And maybe in Feb some fingerless gloves.  

Keep posted, sign up for the blog and don't forget to mark Tues Evening on your calendar!
Sally  AKA:  Fast Sally as Vicki has coined me.