Month: March 2023

This Month

Birthdays

Happy March Birthday to:

• Lynda Hoodward
• Mary Blossom
• Ginny Mahoney

We have no April birthdays listed on our roster! If we missed your birthday or have you in the wrong month, please let us know!

March Meeting Minutes

Sharon Kaminski opened the meeting by welcoming members and visitors. She introduced Helga Maheu, one of the people who founded our Knitting Guild in the early 80s.

• Sharon reminded members to sign the “Hold Harmless” form.
• Sharon also asked people to look over the roster and note which phone number is preferred.
• Sharon noted that Pompons have been moved to June.
• Marcia Smith asked people to let her know about favorite Indy dyers and ideas for programs.

Program – Sketch Portable Looms

Kitty Crawford explained about her family business which was inspired by her artistic daughter who took a weaving class in college and “went down the fiber hole.” Kitty showed some of her daughter’s hand dyed yarn and the project bags she herself has sewn. Kitty has made a variety of sizes and styles for both projects and needles. Her husband has engineered small Sketch Portable Looms in adjustable sizes. Kitty showed the variety of techniques and styles of everything from barrettes, bookmarks, bracelets, etc. There was a “Make and Take” at her home the following day.

Mini Sweaters

Kathy Goebel explained the March sweater, commenting that it uses dolman sleeves. She suggested picking up stitches under the arms. The sweater is knit in one piece flat and has to be sewn together. Su reminded everyone that each sweater teaches new techniques.

March Show & Tell Patterns

• Celtic Knot Looped Scarf by Patricia Everett (Ravelry link)
• Miriam Carole Poncho by Ronnie Eldridge (Ravelry link)
• Rose City Yarn Crawl Mystery KAL (Ravelry link)
• Whistler Vest by Sally Melville (from Sally Melville Styles book, Ravelry links)
• Lantern Moon cables (available on Amazon, Jimmy Beans, and Handsome Fibers in Cottage Grove, OR)

Upcoming Events

April Meeting

Current Tiny Sweater overview – bring last month’s if you knit one!

Joyce Arthur will provide a brief summary of the Oregon State Fair and share the changes to the Needlework and Clothing Exhibitors Handbook. Joyce will provide an overview of the Judge’s worksheet and answer questions about submitting items to the Fair.

Sheep to Shawl

Sheep to Shawl at the Mill will be hosted at the Willamette Heritage Center on Saturday, May 6. Members are encouraged to sign up to help host our table to support the Knitting Guild as one of several fiber options.

Coral Reef Project

Check out the Coral Reef Project on the Salem Millstream Knitting Guild website, including a selection of patterns – both knit and crochet. You can also visit Coral Knit Fiber Arts and click on “The Community Coral Reef Project” for more information and inspiration.

Other Events

• The Black Sheep Gathering June 23-25, 2023
• Oregon State Fair August 25 – September 4, 2023
• Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival October 14-16, 2023

This Month

Birthdays

Happy February Birthday to:

• Joyce Cook
• Paula Rampy
• Patty Scruggs

Happy March Birthday to:

• Lynda Hoodward
• Ginny Mahoney

If we missed your birthday or have you in the wrong month, please let us know!

February Meeting Minutes

Sharon Kaminski opened the meeting by welcoming current members and guests. She announced the sad news that Cindy Barrick’s life partner passed. A card that will be sent to Cindy was circulated for personal notes. A gift as a memorial in Danny’s name will be sent later.

Janet Bubl presented an overview of our Charity for 2023: “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.” Hats, headbands, scarves, and fingerless gloves in soft washable fiber for both men and women are desirable. Our goal is to knit 100 items by our September meeting. There is a link for a free hat pattern on our web site. Donated items will be distributed to cancer survivors in October.

Patty Scruggs explained further about the “Knit for a Unique Fit” gloves she knit for a child. An email with a link to the video of the child receiving the gloves and matching hat was sent to all members.

Su Fennern presented the pattern for the February sweater: a Gingerbread Shrug. Several members shared their best techniques for picking up stitches. A helpful explanation with photos is available on the Guild website. Members shared the mini sweaters knit from the January pattern.

Program – Shamrocks

Su presented two different patterns for knitting shamrocks. It was fun to learn new techniques. Thank you, Su for the helpful handouts.

February Show & Tell Patterns

• Alaska Sweater by Camille Descoteaux (Ravelry link)
• Purple Sweater with Unique Design
• Easy Folded Poncho (Churchmouse Yarns & Teas)
• Tournament of Stitches 2022 Cowl (Marly Bird)
• Fingerless Gloves (Duchess.com)

Upcoming Events

March Meeting

We will be looking at the March Tiny Knit Sweater Ornament.

Program: Sketch Looms, Weaving Accessories and Notion Bags with Kitty Crawford

Kitty has invited those who are interested to her home (3288 Lakeview Pl NW Salem) the following day (Sunday, March 12) at 1:00 p.m. to learn more about the loom. You will have the opportunity to make and take a woven pin. Other items will be available for purchase. Carpooling is best for parking. More details will be provided at the meeting.

Sheep To Shawl

Sheep to Shawl is coming to the Mill on May 6! Our Guild will set up a table with knitted items, demonstrations of our projects, and invite new visitors and members. A sheet will be circulated to sign up for shifts at our March and April meetings.

Coral Reef Project

Check out the Coral Reef Project on the Salem Millstream Knitting Guild website, including a selection of patterns – both knit and crochet. You can also visit Coral Knit Fiber Arts and click on “The Community Coral Reef Project” for more information and inspiration.

Other Events

• Black Sheep Gathering June 23-25, 2023
• Oregon State Fair August 25 – September 4, 2023
• Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival October 14-16, 2023