“...how comforting to be engaged in the creation of artifacts for which the demand is—as far as I can see—infinite.” ~ Elizabeth Zimmerman
Upcoming Events in the Fiber World:
Harvest and Fiber Festival at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Millis, MA. on September 19, 2015 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. More information here.
Greater Boston Yarn Crawl 2015 - Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20. More information here.
Knit-A-Thon to benefit the Junior League of Rhode Island - Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Central Church, Providence, RI. More information here.
New York State Sheep and Wool Festival - aka Rhinebeck. Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2015. More information here.
Greater Boston Yarn Crawl 2015 - Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20. More information here.
Knit-A-Thon to benefit the Junior League of Rhode Island - Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Central Church, Providence, RI. More information here.
New York State Sheep and Wool Festival - aka Rhinebeck. Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2015. More information here.
Summer Charity Knitting 2015: Warm Scarves
We’ll be knitting warm scarves to be collected at the September meeting. Scarves will be donated to the soup kitchen at St. Matthews Church, Pawtucket. At the holidays, visitors to the soup kitchen are provided with a wrapped gift: warm hats, gloves and scarves. The staff finds that hats and gloves are easy to acquire for the program, but quality scarves are more difficult to provide. There are no yarn or color requirements for the scarves. We do know that the recipients are predominantly male. We hope you will find some knitting time this summer to knit a warm scarf.
Summer Challenge 2014: The Red Scarf ProjectThe membership of the guild decided that the Summer Challenge for 2014 would be the Red Scarf Project. Scarves will be collected at the September and October guild meetings.
RED SCARF PROJECT GUIDELINES:
Size: approximately 60” long and 5” to 8” wide. Scarves should be long enough to be wrapped around the neck, with tails long enough to be tied in the front. Style: Think unisex collegiate. Fringes are optional. Your scarf should drape, tie easily and be soft. Color: Red! However, this could mean burgundy, cherry, russet, red stripes with other colors, or multicolor hues including red. Finished & tagged: Yarn ends should be securely sewn in. For a personal touch, attach a tag saying “Handmade for You” with your first name, city, and group affiliation, if any. Donors have also included washing instructions, messages of encouragement, gift cards, and more. Mail to: Foster Care to Success, Red Scarf Project 21351 Gentry Drive Suite 130 Sterling, VA 20166 NOTE: Scarves are accepted between September 1 and December 15 annually. As we have limited storage space, please send your scarves only during this time period. |
Here is some information about the charity from the Foster Care to Success website, which is the sponsor for the Red Scarf Project.
The Red Scarf Project Do you love to knit or crochet? Whether you are a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, your handiwork can send warmth and encouragement to a foster student! Click here for more information on red scarf knitting guidelines. The handmade red scarves in each of our Valentine’s Day care packages become treasured keepsakes that our students wear for years. The Red Scarf Project offers a unique opportunity to use your creativity to give a truly personal gift to one student as he or she moves forward to graduation and a brighter future. “Your hands are a window into your heart and soul. There is a piece of yourself in every project you make; there is love in every stitch, and a handmade scarf is like a hug. Foster Care to Success’ Red Scarf Project gives us each an opportunity to show that someone out there, even a stranger, truly cares about our foster youth.” - “Master Knitter” Lily Chin, Red Scarf Project spokespersonThe Red Scarf Project is endorsed by Interweave Knits, The National Needle Arts Association, and the Lily Chin Signature Collection. |
Spring Challenge pattern:
Here is the link to our spring challenge: Knit Night Hat. Be as creative as possible in your interpretation of this basic, slouchy beret. Entries are due at the June meeting. Then all finished projects will be donated to a women's charity.