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Well, the summer is winding down, but the kids are still having fun creating with yarn and fiber. This week's group couldn't wait to show off all the things they have been working on. Take a look at the Camp Photo Album to see all of the fun projects.
Today they were making pom-pom buddies, bead bracelets, customizing their knitting needles, and more...
After a couple of months, and a few other projects in between, I am done with my bouquet of poppies. Once again I am using a Noni pattern (Bouquet of Shirley Poppies). I enjoyed making these poppies a lot. Each flower took about 5 hours to knit (not counting felting time). This is a great project to experiment or use many colors. And these flowers would be great in your home or as gifts for any occasion.
I used Cascade 220, one skein will yield 3 complete flowers. One skein of green was enough for at least 18 stems. Crystal Palace Fizz was used for the stamens.
After felting, I dried the flowers with piece of yarn tied snugly around the petals (like an unopened flower). That way when the flowers dry, the petals are even more ruffled. Once flowers are completely dried, pass an 18-gauge florist wire through the stems. Arrange in your favorite vase and enjoy!
The Bay Area Book Artists present an exhibit of their work featuring fiber books in our gallery. The exhibit runs through September 28th and features a reception with refreshments on Sunday, August 24 from 1pm to 3pm. You will want to be sure to stop in and see these amazing books!
We have so many new yarns and new designs coming in, it's hard to keep up! From Cascade, we have Greenland, a superwash chunky merino; EcoWool +, your favorite EcoWool in dyed colors; and Venezia Worsted, a gorgeous merino/silk blend.
From Classic Elite, we have 3 new books of patterns and Duchess, Wool Bamboo, and Alpaca Sox.
You also need to see Minnow to believe it! It has to be the softest yarn ever especially designed for children's clothes and accessories.
Need more inspiration? Interweave Knits Fall 2008 issue has plenty, including: Little Blue Sweater in Classic Elite Duchess and Afterthought Darts Cardigan in Louet KidLin Lace.
