This Month
Birthdays
Happy July Birthday to:
- Debbie Juul
- Joellen Kay
- Marjory Lange
- Susan Levy
- Susan Meyers
- Marian Thomas
If we missed your birthday or have you in the wrong month, please let us know!
June Meeting Minutes
The meeting was led by Marcia Smith, Program Coordinator, who welcomed members and guests. Marcia noted that our President resigned, and we are asking for a volunteer to step in for the rest of 2023. Joyce Cook volunteered, and those present applauded her willingness to help. Marcia further commented that in addition to electing a new President at the end of the year, we are also seeking a new Program Coordinator
as she will have completed her two-year commitment. Members are encouraged to consider one of these positions and asked to speak to any Board member about what is involved.
A survey to determine interest in program topics and activities will be coming to your email in the next week or so.
June Show & Tell Patterns
- Jaiden sweater by Isabell Kramer in Ultra Alpaca (Ravelry link)
- K4, P4 + 1 st cowl by Joyce Cook in Katia yarn (cotton)
- Palindrome: A Reversible Cable Scarf by Kristin Bellehumeur (Ravelry link)
- Zigzag scarf (Fiber Spider pattern)
- Copilot cowl by Dominique Trad (Ravelry link)
- Sea Glass Cowl in Zauberball (Ravelry link)
- Oh So Soft Baby Blanket (Ravelry link)
- Thrum the Heart Headband by Sandra Bejster (Ravelry link)
Tiny Sweater for the Month
Marcia Graciosa showed the sweater for
the month (the Squeak Sweater) and offered tips and tricks for the pattern. All the patterns for the sweaters through August are on the Guild website.
Program – Pom Poms!
There were tables set up around the room to try several ways of making pom-poms using yarn and fake fur. The most unique table featured the “Loomie” that was able to make various pompoms and tassels. It’s available to purchase at many local yarn shops.
Upcoming Events
July Meeting
- Update on the Coral Reef Project
- Update on charity knitting for cancer survivors
- Mini Sweater of the Month (colorwork cardigan)
- Christmas in July: Bring yarn, patterns, books, notions to give away. Give what you don’t need and take what you do!
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
- August 12 – our Guild meeting will be at Smith Creek Village in Silver Falls State Park
- Oregon State Fair August 25 – September 4, 2023
- Don’t forget: “Charity Knitting” for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer/5K walk (October 1, 10 a.m., Mary S. Young Park in West Linn)
- Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival October 14-16, 2023
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