Major Knitter's Boot Camp

Daily Lunchtime Virtual Knitting Group

If you need a daily distraction from all the chaos, please leave a comment and I'll add you to my daily lunchtime virtual knitting group: Major Knitter's Stitch N' Bitch on Facebook

We'll have a Zoom video conference call and talk about knitting, crocheting, show & tell, recipes, and more.  

It's not quite the same as meeting in person, but it's the next best thing.

You can find me on Facebook here.

 

 

 

Little Bunny Cosy Class

The second class I'll be teaching this month is for the slightly more involved Little Bunny Cosy by Julie Williams

Saturday, March 21 - 11:00 a.m. 

 

3/21 - You'll make the bunny in a striped sweater.  Beginner-Intermediate skills. Knit flat.  Sewn together. Skills: + k2tog, K3tog, P3tog, inc, M1R and M1L.  Supplies:  fingering weight yarn x3 colors, US size 1 and 2 straight knitting needles, tapestry needle, black worsted weight yarn for eyes and mouth, small amount of fiber fill.

 

Hoppy Easter!

Contact Westport Yarns today to sign up for the class.  

Westport Yarns
582 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880, US
+1 203-454-4300

Learn How to Knit Your Own Easter Egg Heirlooms

I'll be teaching my first class at Westport Yarns this Saturday, March 14th from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

You'll make either the chicken or the solid bunny.  Pattern for both cozies provided.  Knit flat.  Sewn together.  Beginner knitting skills +K2tog, turn, K3tog, basic embroidery.  Supplies:  worsted weight yarn, US Size 6 straight knitting needles, yarn needle, googly eyes,  small amount of yellow felt for the beak, sewing needle and yellow thread, accent yarn (black, pink, white for bunny eyes, nose, whiskers).  

*Note - for the chicken you'll also need a US Size 1 or 2 straight knitting needle and fingering weight yarn for the crown.  If you know how to crochet, you can also crochet the crown with a B or C crochet hook.

 

These are cute and simple decorations that make such a hit.  I am often asked to make and sell these decorations.  Come take the class and you can learn how to knit your own!

Hoppy Easter!

Contact Westport Yarns today to sign up for the class.  

Westport Yarns
582 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880, US
+1 203-454-4300

 

 

 

 

 

Why I Love Knitting Hats

I thought this was a simple title for a post.  Why do I love knitting hats?  It seems like a pretty simple question, after all.  But it turns out that I have a few reasons for liking hats. 

1. They're relatively quick and easy.  You know I like instant gratification.
2. They're portable.  I can put it in my purse and take it on my commute.  It's just enough knitting to keep me busy for a day into NYC.
3. I have a lifetime supply of worsted weight yarn.  I often purchase too much yarn for a project.  I know that instead of returning any yarn, I will easily put the yarn to good use in a hat.
4. Hats make great gifts.  I try very hard to make beautiful hats.  I know that sounds silly... who would make an ugly hat?  But it happens.  If it's not something I would wear myself, I wouldn't expect anyone else to wear it.
5. Hats are great items to donate.  It's cold.  Everyone can wear a hat in the winter.  I have a special charity that I know can use the hats and puts them to good use.  They are actually appreciated.
6. They also make great donations for door prizes, auction gifts, etc.  
7. Fair Isle hats are especially great because you can use up the little bit of leftover yarn from a former project.  
   
   
   

See.  It's not such a simple question.  What are your favorite reasons for knitting hats?