Be FAIR for CHARITY 2021

 

For those who missed the BLKG meeting last Thursday (and a reminder for those who were in attendance) the program was a great presentation by two ladies who are experienced county fair judges. They described how to enter (https://browncountyfair.com) then click on ‘for Exhibitors’. They also gave great detail on what they look for as they are judging each item.

Having been a past entrant and ribbon winner I must say it is a fun experience and who can’t use more fun these days. Please think about entering a few (or lots) of items. The entry fee is nominal and you will even get money for winning entries!

In case you don’t have an item in your recent projects, please consider making something you can donate to charity after the fair. I’ve stocked the sunporch with patterns and yarns so you can choose a pattern and a yarn to go with it. 

The porch is always unlocked – no need to contact me in advance.

942 Division Street, Green Bay

Laurie Brungraber

No Jogging

Hey knitters!  Our upcoming April program is how to knit a jogless striped hat.  Learn how to have your colors join without that annoying jog.  I know this is a bit late but you have time before next Thursday's Zoom meeting to get ready.

All you have to do it find or dig out your favorite plain old hat pattern.  I found a few (dozen) free ones on Ravelry and just picked this one or maybe this one, but there are lots of them.  Grab a couple colors of yarn, plain colors will work best for this first effort, cast on and knit the ribbing and then a bit of hat body so you're ready to knit the first stripe on Thursday night.  I plan to knit the smallest size.

Glenyss from the Grafton Yarn Store will be there to teach us and she's excellent at explaining things.

So gather up your supplies, do a little homework, and come learn how to make jogless stripes with us on Thursday, April 15.  I look forward to seeing you!

Socks!

The next BLKG meeting is on March 18 and the program is the second half of Knitting Socks Two-at-a-Time.  Linette asked that we be to the gusset before the meeting, if possible.  If you can't manage it or the instructions seem like Greek she'll be happy to guide you through.

I confess that I'm knitting one sock on DPNs.  I just can't wrap my mind around the two-at-a-time thing and fear the yarn getting all tangled.  Maybe when I see the cool socks you all have made I'll regret my decision but then I'll have the whole bunch of you to help me.

Hope to see you all on Zoom on March 18 at 6pm!  Watch for the link email!