kitty: happy memorial day

Happy Memorial Day

A special thank you to all of the heroes, old and new that have sacrificed or risked there lives so that we can enjoy the freedoms we still have here in the United States. Thanks also to all the woman and men who have worked for the CIA and FBI, heroes behind the screens. The photos were taken at the Field of Heroes in Westerville, OH. The First field of flags done in Central Ohio to remember the fallen Ohio Heroes.

kitty: 4th Saturday SNB Meeting at Wonder Knit

Reminder from: downtowncolumbusknitting Yahoo! Group

4th Saturday SNB Meeting - Wonderknit
Saturday May 23, 2009 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
(This event repeats every month on the fourth Saturday.)

Location: Wonderknit
Street: 3165 N High St
City State Zip: Columbus OH
Phone: 614-261-YARN

kitty: you never know where google might take you

So this post kind of started out with me looking to see if anyone had posted anymore information about Godey's Lady's Book on the net. I have been reading one of the old volumes on and off for the last month. I keep having good plans on setting down and scanning more of the crumpling pages to add to the Godey's Lady's Book section of the blog, but sadly time seems to always pass me buy. I have good plans honest... But alas I have no time to breathe these days. So here are a few of the gems I found about Godey's Lady's Books.

Godey's Lady's Book

Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 - Project Gutenberg Another great entry into the Project Gutenberg project Fashion: Work Collection of patterns Godey's Lady's Book Online 5 months of Godey's Lady's books that has been reproduced by hand

Then my googling lead me to check my ongoing search for hard to find historical knitting books. A lot of these are in my personal collection, I am only missing a few, but I thought I would include the list that I normally go through on amazon to see what other people have bought. I am always in search of good books, particularly those about lace or forgotten techniques.

Historical Knitting Books

Alice Starmore: Aran Knitting Alice Starmore: Charts for Colour Knitting a Designer's Source Book From the Personal Collection of Alice Starmore Anne-Maj Ling: Two-End Knitting Patterns Ann Feitelson: The Art of Fair Isle Knitting: History, Technique, Color and Pattern Anne L. MacDonald: No Idle Hands: The Social History of American Knitting Annemor Sundbo: Setesdal Sweaters: The History of the Norwegian Lice Pattern Annemor Sundbo: Everyday Knitting: Treasures from a Ragpile Beth Brown-Reinsel: Knitting Ganseys Birgitta Dandanell: Twined Knitting Britt-Marie Christoffersson: Swedish Sweaters: New Designs from Historical Examples (An International Craft Classic) Elsebeth Lavold: Viking Patterns for Knitting: Inspiration and Projects for Today's Knitter Gladys Amedro: Shetland Lace Gladys Thompson: Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys, and Arans: Fishermen's Sweaters from the British Isles Gwyn Morgan: Traditional Knitting Patterns of Ireland, Scotland, and England Henriette Van Der Klift-Tellegen: Knitting from the Netherlands, Traditional Dutch Fisherman James Norbury: Traditional Knitting Patterns from Scandinavia, the British Isles, France, Italy Jules and Kaethe Kliot: Knitting 19th Century Sources Laurel Thatcher Ulrich: The Age of Homespun: Objects and Stories in the Creation of An American Myth Libeth Upitis: Latvian Mittens: Traditional Designs & Techniques Martha Waterman: Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls Mary Schiffmann: The Lacy Knitting of Mary Schiffmann Michael Pearson: Michael Pearson's Traditional knitting: Aran, Fair Isle, and fisher ganseys Nancy Bush: Folk Socks: The History and Techniques of Handknitted Footwear Nancy Bush: Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions Nancy Bush: Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns Nancy Bush: Folk Knitting in Estonia : A Garland of Symbolism, Tradition, and Technique Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts: Ethnic Socks & Stockings: A Compendium of Eastern Design and Technique Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts: Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters Richard Rutt: A History of Hand Knitting Sabine Domnick: Cables, Diamonds, & Herringbone: Secrets of Knitting Traditional Fishermen's Sweaters Sarah Don: Fair Isle Knitting Sharon Miller: Heirloom Knitting Shelagh Hollingworth: Traditional Aran Knitting Sheila McGregor: Traditional Fair Isle Knitting Sheila McGregor: Traditional Scandinavian Knitting Susan M. Strawn: Knitting America: A Glorious Heritage from Warm Socks to High Art Wendy Keele: Poems of Color: Knitting in the Bohus Tradition

kitty: 2009 a few of the cool summer classes in Columbus, OH

Wonder Knits -

The dates and plans for the ones at Wonder Knits are still being worked out, but I talked to Libby about them yesterday. Stefanie Japel - will be teaching two workshops at Wonderknit in June: Fitting your Knits and Textured Circle Shrug       Ysolda Teague - will be dropping by to hang out and sign copies of her book, Whimsical Little Knits.

Temptations -

MaggiKnits Trunk & Style Show Saturday, June 6 1:00 – 5:00 pm Maggie will be here for a meet ‘n greet and book signing. More than 30 gorgeous MaggiKnits garments will be on display and modeled by Temptations’ staff and customers. Stop by and bring a friend! Workshop: Oh No!! Not Another Scarf! Sunday, June 7 - Noon – 5 pm Maggie teaches her own unique techniques and tricks to take your knitting skills beyond the mundane. You will create the most unusual scarf, purse, table runner, pillow or wallhanging. This is a rare opportunity to learn from an international master designer and knitter. You will have lots of fun, too. Workshop: More Unique Techniques for Garments for Kids from 1 to 91! Monday, June 8 - 4:30 – 8:30 pm Maggie teaches more unique techniques to use in garments for kids of all ages. Her designs make a statement and look great on all body types. You will feel so special wearing your creations. Each workshop is $105 and includes your Maggi Yarn supplies. Or, take both workshops for only $180, including supplies! Call Temptations 614/734-0618 Information from there newsletter

Knitter's Mercantile

Knitters Connection 2009 June 17 - 20, 2009

kitty: Hopper Sock Pattern

Ravelry link	Hopper Sock by Priscilla Meredith Type : Socks Published : March 2009 Yarns suggested: Dragonfly Fibers Dragon Sock Yarn weight: Light Fingering / 3 ply [Information on yarn weights] Gauge: 32 stitches = 4 inches in Stockinette Needle size: US 1 / 2.25 mm Yardage: 400 yards Sizes available: M Knit Direction: Top Down
The sock is named after: Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. "It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper "A ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is built for." - Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper While she was working on a Mark II Computer at Harvard for the Navy her associate found a moth stuck in a relay impeding operation, where she stated that they were “debugging” the system. She brought the term computer bug into popularity & the term is still attributed to the Admiral. 1996 – The USS Hopper (DDG-70) was launched. It was nicknamed The Amazing Grace, it is on a very short list of U.S. military vessels named after women
I just realized that I never posted about this FO. I designed Hopper Sock Pattern for Dragonfly Fibers. Kate really does dye amazing yarns if you haven't checked out her sock yarns I would definately take a look. Click Here

kitty: getting the word out about local WWKip events

	WWKiP Day 2009 Dates: June13th & 14th & June 20th & 21st World Knit in Public Day Want to print out flyers to pass out to your friends?? WWKiP Press Page ***Information below was taken from the WWKip Website & I added as much info that I could find through Google about the locations.
I know it is a bit early, but no time like the present to mark your calendar for local Ohio events. There are not many events yet here in Ohio, but I wanted to at least start to get the words out. I will updated the list as it gets closer. Feel Free to drop me an email if you are a local event!! e-mail
Local Events:
*** Location: Powell, OH Hosted by: Doreen Grener Location: A Tangled Tale, 50 S. Liberty St. Get Directions Website: A Tangled Tale Time: 10:00 AM Date: June 13, 2009 How to get there: We will be in and around A Tangled Tale at 50 S. Liberty St. Powell, OH. Please bring: water, a chair, umbrellas, snacks, etc. The backup plan is: We will be inside.	*** Location: Delaware, OH Hosted by: Tammy Wallace Location: Beehive Bookstore, Sandusky Street Get Directions Website: Beehive Bookstore Time: Noon - 3pm Date: June 13, 2009 How to get there: Beehive Bookstore is located at 25 N. Sandusky Street! Please bring: The Beehive has seating available inside and outside on the sidewalk in nice weather. They have a coffee bar with soft drinks and water, as well as some snack type items available. The backup plan is: No backup plan!
Near By Locations:
*** Location: Dayton, Ohio Hosted by: Valerie Quinn Location: 2nd Street Market Time: 9am-2pm Date: June 13, 2009 How to get there: World Wide Knit & Crochet in Public Day for the Dayton Area will be Saturday, June 13, 2009, 9 am - 2pm, at Five Rivers MetroParks…2nd Street Market. This FREE event is open to the public and all yarn and fiber enthusiasts: knitters, crocheters, felters, needlepointers, weavers, etc. There is no cost to participate and no RSVP is necessary. We will be inside 2nd Street Market at the east end of the building, next to the area where local musicians play…and just a few steps to some of the great food and beverages offered at the market. No selling is allowed. So mark your calendars now! Questions? Contact me at kquinn2@woh.rr.com Val Quinn Please bring: All you need to bring is a chair and your yarn/fiber projects. The backup plan is: None...this is inside, so rain is not a factor	*** Location: Coshocton, Ohio Hosted by: Bobbie Smith Location: The Gazebo at Courthouse Square Time: 9am-5pm Date: June 13, 2009 How to get there: The Gazebo at Courthouse Square is located in downtown Coshocton at the corner Fourth & Main Streets. Please bring: Please bring whatever you need to spend time KIP (water, food or snacks, etc.). Since there's limited seating, please bring a chair. And don't forget your knitting! Free restrooms will be available. The backup plan is: No back up plan. We'll meet rain or shine.
*** Location: Newton Falls, Ohio Hosted by: Chrissy Braun, Youth Services Librarian, Newton Falls Public Library Location: Newton Falls High School- 907 Milton Blvd. Newton Falls, Ohio 44444 Get Directions Website: Newton Falls Public Library Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Date: June 13, 2009 How to get there: The High School is on St. Rt. 534. We will be near the track, under a tent. We are knitting in public as part of the Lordstown-Newton Falls Relay for life. The KIP will be hosted by members of the Newton Falls Public Library Knit and Stitch Club. Please bring: Bring a chair and your knitting, and sit with us as long as you like. Anyone who would like, can make a small donation to the relay for life and knit a few rows to be integrated into a blanket we are knitting for charity. This is not required to knit with us. Several other relay teams will be selling food and water in the area. The backup plan is: There is no back-up plan.

kitty: happy mother's day

Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there!