HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As I sit here knitting and computing on this New Year's Eve, I want to wish all of you a healthy and properous New Year. I hope everyone has a great year and we continue to share our friendships at the knit shop and make more fun memories. I'm so thankful for all of you in my life. HAPPY 2008!
Kim

Good Job Jess

Can't wait to see the bears Sound like a fun idea. Good first attempt at a craft show.

Knit Wit Knits appreciates each of you who keep the shop open with your patronage. We could not do it with out you.

Barry and I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.

Finished my obligation knitting and can reach into my baq and pull out a new project to work on. One is an original version of the convertible coat.

Next big job is to count the inventory and decide what to put on sale at the Superbowl sale February 2&3.

Keep safe,warm and knitting............ Chief Knitwit

Lurker no more!!!

Hi everyone!

Well, as you can see, I am a lurker no longer. I really hate that I missed the potluck, but I was getting things together for my very first craft fair ever. I think I'm addicted, now. My primary products were bears that I have been making from recycled ahem VINTAGE felted sweaters. (There's a whole story behind that I'll have to share someday.) They're really cute, and look a little more like koalas than bears when I use ribbing on the bridge of the nose. I'll have to post pictures some day. In addition, I made scarves on the machine that turned out really, really nicely (and quickly, too!). In fact, there was one scarf I was reluctant to sell because I liked it so much. I'm going to knit another one ASAP. One lady even asked if I could make a ruana for her.

All in all, for a first timer and not having any idea of how to make my table look inviting, etc. I did pretty well and made almost $200.00 for the show. I also got lots of tips from other booth owners about marketing my table and making things look pretty and more "saleable."

I was planning to stop in on Saturday, but there's be snow forcasted for the weekend, so I think I better play it safe and try a later time. Hope everyone's doing fine!

Jess

Happy Holidays

Great night tonight. Flo was back from Maryland and Jesse stopped in. The table was full and there were several changes as one or two people left and others came. Enjoy listening to all the chatter and seeing projects change as you finish one and go on to another.
I have almost all the "obligation" knitting done. Have a sweater to put together and am working on Olivia's stocking.
Had a request for 2 stockings today by Christmas ...made no promises but lady was so glad to find someone to make them...so we'll see how it goes.
YOU ARE INVITED...Next Thursday the 13th is our Annual Carry In Holiday Dinner. Bring something to share and we will feast together. Always a good time and the opportunity to sample everyones cooking skills. See you there. Chief Knitwit

Yet Another Gathering Opportunity

Next Friday and Saturday Nov 30 and Dec 1 is the Christmas Openhouse in Salem. Friday there will carriage rides and strolling carolers. Luminaries will be up and down State St. Knit Wits will be open until at least 8 and maybe as late as 9. Come and keep me company. Saturday at 1 is the parade and other activities downtown.
The holiday season is upon us....what is everyone working on for gifts? Will you make it in time?I have mittens to make for a customer a stocking for Olivia and a sleeve for a customers UFO. I am currently working on a car seat blanket for the aforementioned Olivia, a original Upside down coat and a diagonal knit cardigan and an Einstein. These are the NEW UFO's ....won't go into the others .
Have a good week. See some of you at the Gathering this Monday. Chief Knitwit

Gobble Gobble

Yay Peggy is back home where she belongs. I know Kim is very relieved and I am sure her son Brad is glad the experience is over.
Thankful ...let me count the ways. I am glad for each and every one of you Knit Witters who come and share "my space". I am thankful for knitting; the art that brings us all together.
I am thankful for my family...all the little people who will grace our table tomorrow and those too far away to come and feast.
I am thankful for our country and the men and woman who are away from home this Thanksgiving defending it.
I am thankful for friends through laughter and tears.
I am thankful for 41 years with Mr T as of next Tuesday.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday and the hope for a blessed Christmas season as well.
Kay

GOBBLE, GOBBLE, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY FELLOW KNITTERS

I hope all my knitting friends have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day tomorrow.
We're taking my dad out with us as I don't think my "new" knee would withstand
all the cooking etc. (good excuse anyway ! )
I'm thankful that all my family and friends are doing well. That my daughter
Sheri's neurosurgeon is going to fix her back on the 30th. And that her
husband will be able to come home from Iraq to be with her for 6-8 weeks.
That means that my grandsons will have their dad home for the Christmas,
so that's an extra special blessing.
I'm so thankful for all my friends at Knit Wits who help each other thru
every "crisis" whether large or small. It's cheap therapy and we always seem
to get some laughs and hugs or a good cry when we need it.
love,
pam

PEGGY IS BACK!! A man called me this morning saying he thought he had my dog. He was traveling east on Western Reserve (not a block from our house) and saw the poster at 45 and Western. I had him describe her and it sounded like Peggy. We met him at McDonalds (next to Petland. ha.) and it sure was Peggy. I guess someone in his family had picked her up on Western and she went from one sister's house to another and now he took her. No one wanted her. Well, WE DO and now we have her. I'm off to the vet's shortly to get his microchip stuff straightened out. Thank you all my great friends for caring so much and hoping for Peggy to return. I'm sure you'll see us very soon.

Happy Thursday Everyone

It was a great night sorry so many of you missed it. It snowed like crazy but didn't accumulate at all on my way home...I was thankful for that.
I am finishing up on a sweater with Kay's help,,,thank goodness for her, I can sure tell you that.
It was fun to have a new person tonight...I already have forgotten her name but Amy invited her and she is learning how to knit,,If she would stop talking long enough...I challenged her to finish her first project to "show & tell" in 2 weeks...She is making a scarf...:-)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE
P.S.
Everyone post this next week and tell about something you are thankful for...
I am thankful for our group on thursdays,,,I think it's my therapy for the week and when I think I need a little extra I also arrive on a saturday..it's a bonus.
I'm thankful that Flo's Mom is improving and we have a NEW hope that we will see "Peggy" again.
Also that Pam did fine with her surgery...did I forget anything????
SHELLI

Congratulations to Jan and Jani!! Y'all have worked hard and now it's time to return to some fun on Thursday nights. We've missed both of you.
Della

Trick or Treat

Where does all the time go. Thanks for all the kind words about the retreat. It is fun to organize and a delight to attend for me too. Ask Jan what she found in her knitting bag after she arrived!
My Mom is here and enjoys seeing everyone at the shop. Knitted a hat for Dylan, finished a dress for Brooke and a scarf for Stefani. Working on a capelet from Knit Stitch by SallyMelville. Leaves next Monday.
I finished the miles of edging on the Pi shawl. Allowed myself to start a diagonal jacket knit from Taos. The pattern has been on my wishlist for over a year. Working on Christmas stockings for 2 customers and one for Miss Olivia, Now 6 weeks old. Must finish her car seat blanket since it is getting cold.
REMEMBER Nov 10 through 17 the Southwest Trading "Boot Camp " trunk show will be at the shop. 10th and 17th come and learn to knit socks. Features Tofutsie yarn but check out the new sock yarn from Collinette.
There was a series of articles on Knit Daily about UFO's I want to compile the info and share it with you all...there were 65000 UFO's admitted to in their survey !
Knit Pink last Saturday resulted in a $50.00 contribution to Breast Cancer research. (10% of days sales)
Have a good Halloween...may you have more treats then tricks ! Chief Knit Wit

Yummy Yarn Test

Hi all Thursday Knitters,
While sorting thru my mail, came across this fun
"Yummy Yarn Test" - I got a 7 out of 10.

Try it !

Pam

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/pac_ctnt_988_leader/text/0,2829,DIY_26336_63517,00.html

Hi everyone! I have made it to cyberspace also. It's fun to read your posts.

Kay, thank you so much for th Sheep Over! I had more fun this time than the first time.
I loved the needle felting. I didn't think I would so the moral is to try something different every so often then make your judgement, don't pre judge.
Toni has a candidates "meet n greet" or it could be "get in the skillet and fry" thing tonite so I won't be at the Shop again! I keep thinking "this week I'll get there" and something else comes before it. Saturday I work and then more campaigning.
Hope to see you all soon
jani

Sheep(no sleep)over

Pam, I don't know how you could write anything so coherent at 12AM.

What a fun 2 days! Kay is the most low-key, organized person I know. Everything went so smoothly. Knitting, eating, knitting, eating, talking, laughing, eating, knitting. The needle-felting was more fun than I imagined. Seeing the "overachieving-knitters'" finished show-and-tells was inspiring and motivating. Will I ever reach that point? Pia was a fun addition and everyone seemed enthralled with her description of yarn dying and painting.

Next year I'm spending the night. I'm sure they are dog-friendly at the Inn-- I'll just ask for a 1st floor room.

Della

SHEEPOVER

Well, it's over for another year :(
Kay's 6th annual Sheepover in Columbiana was another success. More people, many more laughs, a few goofs (who knew we were supposed to be reading the pattern !)
Now it's back to reality after getting to knit constantly for two days.....well, except for when we were EATING.....some of us will be fasting for a few days after all that scrumptious food.
It was so nice to meet Flo's very artistic daughter, Michelle. We missed Flo on Saturday.
Also missed Jan today, but she was busy making sure her Penguins won !!!!


Thank you Kay for all your hard work, we appreciate it.

pam

William Tell Overture Mom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGoelj7l668

Canfield Spinners

For Pam and any other Spinner Wannabe,

Come to the Canfield spinners group at the fairgrounds, in the Colonial Bldg. If you come to just observe or bring knitting to do, you will see that it doesn't matter that you are a beginner. It is just a small group of women yaking, most of them from WRKG. There is no formality and no meetingof any kind, also no snacks (I say boo-hoo to that). Barb Moff and Bonnie Smiley have helped several people learn at this group. Barbara Lyons, Jean Wise and Michelle Collins-Sibley were beginners when the group first started and now they do a great job spinning.
Just Do It!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY


!!!!!!!!! Kim !!!!!!!!!

ALPACAS

Went for a little drive this afternoon to East Palestine
to visit dozens of alpacas. Sycamore Valley Alpacas on
Chain School Road. There were three different
breeders there, lots of new babies (crias) hopping around,
more like new lambs or goats. Some were skittish, but others
stood there and let us pet their downy heads.
My dad went with us, couldn't figure out where we were taking
him as it was way out in the country.
Tried to talk he and Lee into buying a couple of the alpacas
but my pleading didn't work.
It also brought up the subject of "when are you going to use
that living room decoration, your spinning wheel".......
Did talk with a lady at the Alliance Carnation Mall about learning to
spin. She is with Custer's Alpacas in Atwater OH. They have a space
at the mall, selling all sorts of things made with alpaca fleece (even some
yarn) They offer beginning spinning classes, one on one. $20 for 1 1/2
hours. May have to try that, don't think I'm ready for the spinning
group at Canfield Fairgrounds yet. Need to feel more comfortable
with my wheel (other than dusting it !!)
Pam

Cyberfriendly

Hi Thursday Knitters,

No matter how hard I try to stay in the last millennium, I am forced to get into this one. Me, blogging!!

Thank you, Amy, for being cyberfriendly and getting others to be by setting up this blog. I like reading about my knitting friends since I don't get to the shop that often.

This summer has been a difficult one for me, especially since August. I can tell there's a problem when I have no energy to knit! In the past 8-9 yrs., I have never gone for more than a day or two without knitting. Now, I have two projects on needles and haven't been making progress on either. I did put aside a cotton (Provence) intarsia sweater to work on stash yarn projects to sell at the Leetonia craft fair with Amy. The other project is a large (felted) mitred squared tote bag that was supposed to be finished for the craft sale, oh well. If I ever get it finished, I will get further into the millennium and try to post a photograph.

I am going to try to go to the Spinners Group on Monday. It's at the Canfield fairgrounds and a easy drive for me. I haven't been spinning since the last meeting I attended, probably 6 months ago.

If this blog allows requests, I would like the Thursday Knitters to post project photos like Gail did. I enjoyed seeing the socks, especially since I was there when she bought the yarn, they look great, by the way.

That's enough of me delving into the new millennium cyberspace.

Keep knitting, love to all, Jane

Peggy

My first post will be to inform all my knitting friends who are curious about the newest addition to our "dog" family. Peggy is a rescue Boston Terrier. When Steve called her Margaret today, I realized all the names we considered were forms of that name: Peggy, Greta, Rita, Marge, Madge. I've been singing Peggy Sue every time I call her. I just can't help it. Thanks to Flo for being so concerned she called me to find out if puppies are on the way after the great laugh we had about it last night. The vet could not tell at this time. It won't be a factor as she gets spayed next Wednesday. She weighs 14 lb., has an underdeveloped right back leg. She runs sometimes on 3 legs and then puts the 4th down and uses it. She get around really well that way so must have been doing that for some time. The worst thing is her teeth. She has no teeth on either side of her mouth and the front ones are loose and rotten. Hence the very BAD breath. She will be having that taken care of Wed. as well and also her dew claws removed. I know she will be looking much better soon and I am really happy we could help her. I know we can never believe the stories of people who give dogs up, like the fact that she wasn't spayed because they wanted to breed her. ?? She has such a sweet dispostion and is getting along fine with the other dogs. Vlad is not even as bent out as he was yesterday. I know she is in a much better place now and is happier already. I'll give you a funny visual. When I leave work, 4 black and white dogs following me out and to the car, 4 dogs running up and down the couch, 4 dogs playing with Steve and a rope and now 1 dog alseep on couch, 1 on back of couch, 1 on dog couch, 1 on dog bed in chair and one husband asleep on recliner. And these short nosed dogs snore, sometimes the husband does too. We are nutty dog folks but makes life fun.
I have been knitting up a bunch of baby things for Steve and Mel's daughter due in Dec. Every time I think I have knit my last baby item, I come up with a new one. So far: car seat blanket, dress w matching ribbon hat, booties and jacket, bunny snuggler, slip stitch blanket, flannel blanket w/crochet around the edge, pink and brown ribbon hat and I'm in the middle of a dress/bag made out of softy. Pam has been the best friend also knitting a sweater and crocheting a bib. I also have a cupcake hat of Amy's to give. This baby (they aren't letting us in on name choices) will have plenty of grandma knit items. I heard tonight there might be a shower for Mel when I go to visit in Oct. That would be fun since we don't live close enough to be a part of day to day life with them. My visit will be a surprise to Mel, Morgan, and Mailee. That makes the trip even more exciting.

Looking forward to the sale tomorrow. Hope to see everyone there on Saturday. I had to get posting on the blog so Shelli would have something to read. : )

TGIF

A busy week here a Knit Wit Knits. Getting ready for the sale this weekend and putting new yarn away. Some yummy stuff has arrived.
A big crowd last night as well. When Amy and I got back from a food run I was delighted to hear everyone laughing and enjoying each others company...a perk of not buying yarn on line !!!
Glad to see Flo looking good and out and about and to have Shelli back as well.
My favorite project right now is a shawl made out of the merino /silk/Sterling Silver yarn. My UFO I am concentrating on finishing is the edging of my PI shawl...miles and miles of it !
Thanks too to everyone who shop sat after Olivia was born so I could go and give the new Mom an opportunity to get a nap. happy knitting Kay

What a reunion it was

It was so nice tonight and the best was that Flo was with us just like her old self...so amazing after having surgery 1 week ago. She looks wonderful and we are so happy she is with us....
The table again was so full of people coming and going just keeping all the chairs full.
Found out that Kay's new Grand daughter is "Olivia Marie" very cute,,,,and born on Kay's birthday :-)
My news is that my daughter, Heather is pregant due in May 2008...I'll never want for a new knitting project...
Oh I forgot, Kim has a new baby to...Peggy...you'll have to ask her about that one..

New Use for Legos!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV19wqtfyF0

Just wondering what everyone has been working on? I bought a bunch of single balls of Fixation at Kay's 4th of July sale and have been a mad woman knitting up footies using it, planning ahead for Fall weather. The blue and yellow ones are made from some left over cotton picked up at yard sale. I'm also working on a blanket for my newest foster daughter using the Hemlock Ring pattern. I'm up the the 90th row, only 30 more rows and the border to go. I'll post pictures as soon as it's done and blocked.

Sounds like you all have such a great time on Thursdays. Hopefully I can stop in soon. My poor hubby is working 10 hours a day, seven days a week so life is a bit rough right now.

Gail

Missing You All

I had eye surgery (PRK) on thursday. I was fine til about 6pm and then the pain and watering eyes began. I have had eye surgery before but this was so different and I had to take pain meds and believe me I wasn't going anywhere.

Day 2 I went in for checkup to the Dr's. Was fine til I left the office and I think the sunlight hit me and I could barely drive home. It was a tuff day for me but I seem better this saturday morning but won't be leaving the house.

Another checkup on monday. Hope to be back to normal. If I can I'll be there on thursday with some special news....

We sure had a table full of knitters last night. Poor Kay kept losing her seat everytime
she got up to help someone....someone else would walk in the door and take her seat !
We missed Flo, but she called in and gave us an update on her surgery, in her morphine
fog...she may be coming home Saturday or Sunday if all goes well.

Kim brought a yummy dinner. DiRusso's Turkey Sausages in the crockpot with peppers and onions. Those of you who weren't there missed some good munchies !!

Can't wait for the retreat. Seems like everyone is going this year. Will be fun.

...Pam

Thursday

Can't come for a while on Thursdays due to U-8 soccer. Never going to make it to guild due to ballet. :-( Can't believe that I will have to run after 2 kids' activities next year!

Can't wait 'til the retreat. Anyone else going?

~Amy

Camera

Sorry. Pictures will be delayed due to malfunction of the digital camera. Have to send it in for repairs.
Did you know you can subscribe to this feed at the bottom of the screen?

Have a good weekend!
~Amy

Hedgehog

Finished the Spiderman Hedgehog. I think he turned out well. I'll try to post a picture when Tommy opens it.



I also finished turning last year's pullover into a cardigan. I did a crocheted steek and then knit a hem and sewed it down. That sweater will sure get a lot more wear now. It makes a nice jacket.



Well, gotta go start gathering the stuff for Tommy's party. Can't believe he is 5!



~Amy

Fair

Thanks for inviting me to join Amy! Guess this means I need to try and get to some of those Thursday Night Knitter's get togethers at the shop. I wanted to stop in and congratulate everyone on the great showing at the fair!! The knitting was just fantastic. I was so amazed at how many wonderful projects Helen had in the knitting and crochet departments! Amy, your Pi is just beautiful. I've had that pattern forever and now think I just might get started on it.
Gail

Sleeves in my Pi

Well as some of you know I had a ruff start with my Pi but am moving along nicely.
I am on the 7th ball of Baby Alpaca Granda...It is such wonderful yarn to work with. Not sure about starting the sleeves,,,it makes me nervous to get into that waste yarn area.
I made a Sour Cream Coffee Cake yesterday and today I made Pecan Encrusted Chicken and I also have Cinnamon Roll Dough raising...
Can you tell I've been knitting and watching the FoodTV channel...Love it
That's not all for today,,,,I still have a massage patient coming at 7:30...So this will be a full day..
Shelli

cat beds

Looks like I'm going to have to make a couple more cat beds. One for my brother's cat and another for my daughter's little Jack Russell. She slept in the one in my house the entire time
she was here. Just when I thought my 'obligation' knitting list was getting shorter !!

Hello! I miss you guys....sigh....never enough hours in the day to do all I want to do.
I finished my cat bed (thanks Amy!) and it came out beautifully since I followed the directions and used all the same yarn. My one kitty loves it!

Blog

I set up a blog for us Thursday night Knit Wits!

Please try to post.

~Amy