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November

 

First we handed out our grab bags that were purchased on Halloween :).  Check out their fiber greatness.  

We look forward to putting grab bags together next Halloween (if not sooner ;)).

 

 $50 bag for $100+ merchandise

$100 bag for $200+ merchandise

 $150 bag for $300+ merchandise

  

We had some great sales to help jump start the holiday season.  Sorry no teasers here, hope to see you next time ;).

 

Many completed their 30 day sweaters, or were at least close enough to model it for a group picture. 

Looking good ladies!

 

Ah, the days are shorter, the mornings are crisper….we need a warm drink starting our day!!

Announcing our first annual Cup Cozy Competition. 

We all have scrap yarn from various projects…and we are always looking for that next quick gift…how about a cup cozie??? Possibilities are endless… they make great gifts...

Rules:

1. Start after November 1
2. Project page/ post pictures here on the topic!
3. Finish November 30
4. Yes, you can post more than one cozie (perfect gift!), however, it needs it’s own topic listing for “Love”
5. Any yarn

Start hitting the “Love” button under the cozies you love!!

By the December monthly meeting the cozie with the most “Love” will win a $25 coffee shop gift card.

 

 

A Special End of Year Frog Holiday Dash!

We are all making gifts (make one for yourself!!)….I am sure you are making some with Hook A Frog yarns!!!

Rules of Dash

Cast on after November 1 
Project Page 
Post finished item here by January 1, 2015

Measure your yarn that is Hook A Frog yarn. Measure by yardage or grams… If you are using Hook a Frog yarn in a project with other yarns…we can help you measure it.

Most used “gifted” yardage wins.

Prize

A set of Knitters Pride Interchangeable Needles or Crochet Hooks.

September/October

Our September and October meetings went wonderfully!

 

For September thank you to our Fragile Heart Shawl Kal completers; lovely work Susan, Teresa, Heather and Sandy!  To our participants that have yet to complete, Nicole, Elaine and Christina keep up the great knitting and try to get them finished before our special get together on November 25th. 
Details on when and where this special meeting will be will be discussed on our Ravelry group board.

 

Check out the new Green Dragon yarn (with some matching project bags).

 

 

This months knit or crochet along is Falling through time with the Doctor.

Rules of the Vortex:

Pattern: Must be a Dr. Who inspired pattern. The pattern can be of your own creation, with your description and inspiration. Otherwise it must be a Ravelry linkable pattern and show it’s character or have in the designer’s notes the inspiration.

You may use this cal/kal to finish WIP’s as long as they fulfill the pattern requirement.

Yarn: Any yarn may be used, bought, gifted, from any Timey Wimey, Wibbly Wobbly other source.

Dates: We start on September 1 You will have until October 23, 2014 to finish your project.

Drawing: For your finished item you will have (1) chance in the drawing. Finish another…you will be given another chance. If you use a Hook A Frog yarn and you finsh, you will have (2) chances with that item. Finished = Project page, pictures on project page, posted picture here.

Prize - We are working on some Dr. Who awesomeness!!! I am not sure exactly what ybsquare has planned….

This year’s Dr. Who themed cal/kal kit offering is inspired by the Tom Baker Scarf check it out here.  There are also a couple of smaller Dr. themed kits available.

 

 

For October Awesome Doctor items everyone!

 

http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fans-of-hook-a-frog/3008673/1-25

 

The winner of the Doctor drawing was Nharah!  Congratulations; check out her prize a special reversible Mini Project Bag!

 

 

 

 

For October we are participating in the 30 Day Sweater Challenge. 

 

August 2014

Camera is still down!
 

Another great meeting. Congratulations to our WIP splash down winners, Suzanne (dsmg) and Connie (joyfrog). Be on the lookout for your prize :).

 

Thank you to all of our July challenge participants! Your items and the stories behind them are wonderful. To our finishers, I hope you like your earrings :). Those that did not finish in time (and/or missed the meeting) if you'd like a pair please bring you leftover yarn (along with the item) to a meeting whenever you finish your project.

 

Now onto this month's kal/cal! Our August adventure was announced at July's meeting however if case you missed it:
 

We have special permission from Boo-knits to participate in August when she is having her kal at the same time on her group Boo!….

Red, Red Heart KAL - Fragile Heart - August 4
This kal is for awareness of Women’s Heart Health….

Then we wear our shawls on November 25!!!!

On her group the shawl needs to be a shade of red …..

We are promoting four wonderful colorways of Periwinkle Sheep yarn that were made for women empowerment (She Sings, She Dances, She Plays, She Speaks) above for our kal, however, any Hook a Frog yarn will work!

Of course I did not leave the crocheters out!

For the crochet patterns I wanted a designer that had wonderful, lacy patterns that someone in the group had made. I immediately thought of lprajogo! Susanne (dsmcg) has made several of her patterns.

Patterns of hers that were crocheted and met the yardage requirements of one hank, were;

Piquant & Blue Lagoon

Both are elegant and can be made longer/larger if you so choose.

Thank you so much Lily for the use of your patterns for this cal! 

 

July 2014

This month's meeting went wonderfully.  We had new product from Green Dragon; which all agreed is lovely.  The silk is almost sold out already!  Only one or two color ways left, more is on the way.  The single one of a kind, no two are alike roving was a wonderful reminder that the Tour de Fleece is in full 'spin', so more of that is also coming soon.

Those that finished June's kal/cal shared their works of art and discussed the yarn and patterns used.  Thank you Denise, Nharah, Suzanne, Nicole and Amanda!  If only my camera wasn't misbehaving I could share those beauties with all.  Next month we'll be ready with a Camera :). 

This month we have two kal/cals both with Periwinkle Sheep Yarns.  The first is more of a challenge.  Find a pattern that has a patriotic meaning to you and make it with a Silky Single then share your story/reason and the finished item with the group next month.  We are SO excited to see what everyone comes up with.

The second kal is an interesting sock designed (redesigned) special just for us by one of us (Thank you Denise!) with Periwinkle Sheep Little Feet.  The sock's construction is based on the Houdini Sock by Cat Bordhi.  There are two different striped patterns given, khaki and denim with color suggestions so that ideally they look good with their namesakes.  The colors are not set; we encourage you to be creative with your 'Little Feet'. 

We also discussed next months kal/cal...  Check back later for information on August's kal/cal.

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