 by Michelle Myers Doors opened at 6:00pm for social knitting and “book shopping.” Participants received a ticket for each donated book. There were four long tables filled with books and pattern booklets! At 6:45pm all members were encouraged to pick a book, regardless of they’d made a donation or not. Leftover books, etc were donated to Disco Fibers (business member). In person and virtual program began at 7:00 pm and there was no entry at the in person venue after 7:00 pm. There were 9 full tables with approximately 45 people in attendance, including a new business member – Hook & Needle of Vancouver! Meeting volunteers are needed to set up and put away chairs and tables, registration, meeting assistance, A/V support, the help desk, and to monitor the zoom chat. If you are interested please write to Seth Richardson at [email protected]. Seth is our volunteer chair and he can answer questions you may have. Virtual Knit Nights are every Monday from 6-8 pm Pacific Time. Knit and chat from the comfort of your home, pajamas are encouraged. Go to the website at puddletownknittersguild.com and Guild Events and click on the date to join the group. Sioux Van Kol made the acknowledgment of the land we are gathering on as traditionally stewarded by indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Our business members were highlighted and all members are encouraged to support them! Treasury Report: We currently have just over $12,000 in the bank. A full treasury Report is available on our website puddletownknittersguild.com under About Us and Finances. If you have questions please email [email protected]. Sioux conducted a Zoom poll for virtual members – Would you be interested in on line social knitting 6-6:50pm? Results TBA. Ellen Silva (and Judy) spoke about our Rose Haven project. After a slow start we have about 200+ knitted hats, mittens, scarves, et al to distribute for Rose Haven’s guests Mothers Day celebration! WELL DONE! Guild members interested in helping distribute items on Mothers Day should contact Judy at [email protected]
Knit for Food – PKG members who participated raised $2,595 for the charity, and world wide 7,000+ people raised just over $379,000 for Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry, and Meals on Wheels. Gathering of the Guilds will be held April 19-21, 2024 Volunteers are needed to hand out postcards, answer questions about the guild, and demo knitting. PKG needs volunteers Friday April 19, 1-4pm, 4-7pm and Sunday April 21 10am – 1pm, 1-4pm. Interested? Please contact Seth [email protected] and indicate your shift preferences. Anna Lorton – Member Tips “Running Stitch Markers” Virtual speaker, Safiyyah Talley, The Drunk Knitter - Two at a Time Socks! Socks two at a time is essentially knitting one long tube. The cuff is knit in 1x1 rib loosely then knit to the placement of scrap yarn for an afterthought heel (also known as a peasant heel), more knitting, then placement of scrap yarn for the second cuff. Details can be found in her book, Knit 2 Socks in 1 is available via Amazon and at other book stores. Show and Tell included several beautiful items including a Salty Air tee by Samantha Guerin, a vest – pattern by Alasdair Post-Quinn, a quilted jacket, a 2024 Rose City Mystery Knit Along shawl, a Hurricane Ridge pullover by Allison Griffth, and Fleegle heel socks.
Raffle winners were announced and the meeting was ended at 8.10pm Next guild meeting’s speaker is Emily Lymm who will present “The Psychology of Color: Color Theory for Makers" on May 9, 2024 at 7pm
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