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.
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Sally AKA: Fast Sally as Vicki has coined me.
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