Great start for a beginner!!

Thought you might like to see the progress that one of the group members Shelley has made, having never picked up a pair of knitting needles Shelley went into a local wool shop to purchase a pattern that she had seen along with the wool and the needles.  the pattern is for a blanket which is knitted in squares some stocking stitch, some with hearts in the centre and some in garter stitch.  I hope you lioke the photo as much as I do well done Shelley!!

Look what I can do!!

Now this is how to unwind!!

Fab turn out at knitting club on Friday night, even local councillors need to unwind and relax! Paul McCartan our local councillor for Labour joined us and learnt to crochet.  It was nice to see you Paul and we all hope you will come again!  It was nice to see Brenda in class, she hadn't been for a few weeks and she was welcomed back with open arms :)

Shelley went away a very happy little bunny after knitting her first ever square and I am looking forward to seeing the finished project and hopefully there will be a photo on here.

Paul taking the first step to learning to crochet!

Look at me I have made aquare!!

 

 

 

As always a good time was had by all and the next meeting is on Friday 11 May 2012 at Grannie Annies Coffee Shop from 7pm til 8.30pm hope to welcome more to our happy little get together

Happy knitting folks (and crocheting too)

Anne xx

Well what a miserable day we are having and it has forcast rain the next 2 days please rain go away and bring on the sunshine!!

On Easter Day I went to Scunthorpe General Hospital and delivered a box of hand knitted goodies for the NICU and delivery suite, the look on the midwifes face when she opened the box was priceless and she said that they were beautiful.

Giant Knitting bag!!!!

At a recent meeting Sue (Dinsdale) said she would like a BIG knitting bag well I have made myself one and here is a photo of the bag tell me what you think! it is large enough for all my knitting needs, it has 2 small pockets on the sides of the bag inside and out, on the inside it has 2 large pockets on the back and front and finally it has 3 pcokets ont he outside of the bag back and front it would also make a suitable bag for the beach, for shopping or even for a new mum to put nappies and change of clothes amongst other things I suppose the list is endless, I have also made one in pink / white prequilted gingham to take to the next group on Friday 27th April 7pm Grannie Annies (just so you don't forget lol)

I have had a message from a lady asking if the group is just for knitting and crocheting which it is at the moment but I am in the process of looking for a portable sewing machine so that I can help people who would like to learn to sew so watch this space.

Inside of the bag and just a small procject inside!

Out side of the bag complet with sheep on back and front!

Meeting dates for 2012

I noticed that the Epworth bells has put that the Isle Knit will be meeting at Grannie Annies on Friday 6th April this is wrong our meetings are as follows:

Grannie Annies, Crowle 7pm til 8-30pm

13^th Apr       
27^th Apr     
11^th May          

25^th May         
8^th Jun         
22^nd Jun                     

6^th Jul        
20^th Jul

3rd Aug
17^th Aug
31^st Aug
14^th Sept 
28^th Sept
12^th Oct
 26^th Oct                                   
 9th Nov            
 23^rd Nov
 7^th Dec
21st Dec
              

Eastoft Village Hall 6-30pm til 8pm
2^nd May                       1^st August                  7^th November

6^th June                      5^th September            5^th December

                                      4^th July                        3^rd October               

The cost for either session is £1.50 and refreshments are available.

I have emailed Steph Bateman at Epworth Bells with the correct dates and she will make sure

that it will be right in the next Diary Dates section as for the photo that was taken on Friday 16th

March, she was unaware of it as Mark Ditchfield had left the Bells this will be in next weeks edition , I have also asked if she will put the names of the ladies who couldn't make it so fingers crossed!!

On another note the wool that was the prize for Knitting Club of the Month in March 2012 issue of Simply

Knitting has arrived!! I am a little disappointed as one pack is white dk lovely for the charity knitting but the other is navy blue never mind I am sure we can make use of it!

I have got a box full of items for the hospital which I will be taking on Monday 9th April to the Delivery Suite I am hoping that they will allow me to get a photo of the hand over Lynda Muldoon doesn't see a problem but she did say to check with the midwife first which I would do anyway.

Well happy knitting and crocheting and I hope to see you at the next meeting on Friday 13th April - I know, I know it is unlucky for some but happily I am not superstitious!!

Anne :)

friday nite!!

Another great nite was had at the knitting group on Friday, shelley brought in a beautiful crocheted ripple blanket in a rainbow of colours which matched the bear she is making.  Lots of laughter was happening and the discussion of a trip out somewhere was mentioned.  Refreshements and sweeties!!!! were served by Carol :) and I must admit that the sweets went down a treat!!

New members

A big hello was extended to new members to the group - Anne Willey, Debbie, Shelley Mackay and Kelly Lambert (although Kelly goes to the Eastoft group as a rule!)

The photographer came and took our picture so we will be in the Epworth Bells & Crowle Advertiser this week fingers crossed and in the Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph (out on Thursday) will be a bit about the group on the Isle page.

I am going to make a scrap book with all the cuttings about the Isle Knit groups so that people can look through it and see what we are all about.  The charity knitting is coming along lovely and I would like to say "thank you" to Helens Auntie Beryl who has offered to do some knitting for the NICU :)

I will let you go and enjoy the "First" day of spring and happy knitting and crocheting, remember any problems with the pattern you can alway email me on cherishedkidsknits@hotmail.co.uk or ring me on 07806 486726

Anne x