COLORADO FIBER ARTS

 Happy New Year

I'm renewing last year's resolution of using up my scrap yarn.  I was able to use a lot of it for the ice scraper mits that were a big Christmas hit this year.  In the New Year I'm using scraps of yarn leftover from a fair isle project to knit the Turn a Square hat.  The free pattern can be downlowded from www.ravelry.com   This hat is really quick. I've already knit three since Christmas.

I hope to have a few on hand for next Christmas' gifts.

Holiday Closing

January 1 & 2 - Happy New Year

LACE  KNIT - A- LONG

...for experienced lace knitters

Join Rosemary and Sandy for a lace "knit a long" using the book Knitting Lace by Suzanna Lewis.  The first session will be Saturday January 30, from 1-3pm.   Details for this group will be posted on Ravelry under the group Colorado Fiber Arts.  Note:  There is no charge for the Lace Knit a-long.

OPEN KNIT  No cost, no instruction.  Join us at the table for a lot of support and comraderie!

Tuesday and Thursdays 1-3pm

1st and 3rd Thursday evenings

5:00-8:00pm

Jan. 7, 21

Feb. 4, 18

Mar. 4, 18

Snow Days

Reminder:  If District 60 and/or 70 are closed we will be closed. 

What's New?

Publications:

• "Interweave Crochet" The winter issue is all   about Tunesian Crochet and provides all the basics for learning the stitch that gives your work a woven effect.  Four patterns are included for a jacket, floor pillow, vest and wrap.
• "Cloth Paper Scissors"   The January/February issue is full of clever uses for everyday items.  Including a artful valentines, mixed-media journals and "Chubby Houses"  made from syrofoam shipping supplies.
• "Handwoven"  Let your imagination run wild with the "Handwoven" NOT JUST FOR SOCKS challenge.  Weave a project using sock yarn and enter to win fabulous prizes.
• "Spin off" The winter issue is all about making yarn by hand.  7 drafting techniques, coils and making chubby yarns on purpose!

Equipment

• Felt Crafts Needle Felting Attachment.  Wow, you can convert an old sewing machine into a needle felting machine.  Come in and check it out!