Comfort Afghan

 OK gals, I had to share this with you.  My hubby works with Heart Made Blessings http://www.heartmadeblessings.org/
and we just received this COMFORTGHAN to give to a family who just lost their daughter.  I wanted to share it with you not only because of the lovey artisan handcrafted work but because you might enjoy this as its crochet and just another great way to play with lovely yarn.

 These squares are crochet, they are made by individuals all over the United States and each one has a tag on it from the person who made it, where it came from and sometimes a short message.  Each square is different and to understand what its all about you just need to visit the little link I provided above. 

 When the finished blocks are sent in for construction, a carry bag is made to match the color of the comfortghan which is presented to the family and a lovely documentation enclosed.

Normally we see these in patriotic colors for our veterans.  This one is quite different in its colorways and so pretty I had to share it.

Enjoy!

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.  

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Sally  AKA:  Fast Sally as Vicki has coined me.