Michiana Machine Knitters Newsletter

May General Meeting will be held on
Thursday, June 17, 2004
7:00 p.m. Indiana Time

At the home of Shirley Reznik.  Please RSVP by calling Shirley at
(574) 291-4648 or send your reply via e-mail to:  Shirley

Our Project is "Beading"

Our Project for May was Intarsia

Shirley B knitted squares using built in intarsia on 965 them embroidered the white squares.

Jackie used a variety of yarns for both color and texture to create this "balloon" design.

Working from the Leisure Arts "Pooh & Pals Knit Sweater" book, Pam knitted the "Pooh" pillow on the Artisan 70D.

Robin knitted this hooded sweater that has a zipper up the back.  She crocheted along the zipper edge to give a nice finished edge to the knit opening.

(back of sweater)

Jackie knitted Merle a new Golf Sweater.

Jackie shared this All-In-One Baby Cardigan pattern with those in attendance.  This is a simple baby sweater that could be made for charity knitting.  It comes off the machine as one 'strange' looking piece.  Do some folding and joining and you have a cute little fast, simple sweater.  Check out the "Pattern" section for simple instructions from Jackie on knitting this sweater.

Linda Carney is playing catch-up.  She has missed the last couple of meetings.  Here is her sweater with a hand transferred lace "hem".

This is the front and back of Linda's color blocked sweater vest with "pockets".  Notice the back of the sweater.  She scanned the cat and dog and embroidered them to finish off the vest. 

Our long distance member - Stella - came into town from Missouri to go to the Knit Knack's Spring Fling.  She brought with her these beautiful G-Carriage Baby Afghans.  They were donated to Hanna's House.  Thanks Stella!
 

July 15, 2004 - Our meeting will be at the home of Jackie Neely.  Our project challenge will be 'cables'.  Cables come in all sizes and shapes.  Think about making a "Cable Sampler" project. 

July16 & 17, 2004 Christmas in July at the Knit Knack Shop - Free

August 19, 2004 - We will be meeting in the home of Patricia Haden.  Fisherman's Rib is the technique that we will incorporate into our project of the month.  This does require a ribber.  If you don't have a ribber, just pick a technique that you haven't tried yet, and come and learn more about 'fisherman's rib'.

October 1 & 2, 2004 - Grand Rapids Area Machine Knitters  will be hosting their 22nd Annual Great Lakes Area Seminar.  This year they will be featuring a "Vest" Contest. 

The Yarndepot has a special offer good through July 9, 2004.  20% off on any assortment of colors over 20 pounds.  So if you are in need of the 2/24 yarn available through The Yarndepot let Pam know and a combined order can be place to obtain the 20% discount.  Go online at www.yardepot.com to check out the colors available.