Fiber Arts/Knitting Group

We usually meet every Tuesday late afternoon (5-6:30) at the library. Since we are staying safe at home, we all have time to work on our projects.

I made a scarf last week. I started with fleece from my sheep, Eliska, then I spun the yarn and knitted a pattern that I found on Ravelry. It is called "Be Simple" which seems like a good name for the times we are in.
Below are pictures of the process:

Penny says:

 Finished this recently 

Pattern from One-Skein Wonders.  I cast on 80 stitches and it came out bigger than I anticipated
Working on a Knit Poncho

Rebecca says:

I've been watching videos on 
how to make facial masks, sorting through different techniques, 
materials and styles to figure out what is likely to be most 
effective...all with materials I can find at home. 

On
 the fun side and dreaming of more relaxed days, I'm planning to start 
this Fantoosh shawl, a pattern by Kate Davies...if I can decipher the 
instructions. 







This is from Mandy: In my typical style, I put down one project when another pattern caught my eye! 

This one require a lot less attention as my brain doesn’t seem to be able to focus on details right now. I’m obviously dreaming of summer on the beach while I work on this cute linen silk blend. You may recall that I made my mom a top with this same yarn last summer. I absolutely loved the way the grey linen (that had been in my stash for a decade) blended with the demon silk my mom had picked out. When I saw this cardi, I knew I had to make it!

Hope all is well with everyone!





This is from Lida: Here is a Christmas present I made. Looking forward to something feels like work right now so thought Christmas presents would work!
Red Jared Flood Ptarmigan Cowl in Cascade Venezia Sport and a German glitter yarn. 
I have another started in Shibui cotton with Malabrigo Baby Silkpaca. 
Guyer Shawl started in Miss Babs Sojourn. 
Best to you all!
Lida 






Lida is also making masks! Bless her! She is willing to share.

Ani says: I have started shearing Felix!  Emphasis on started.  If he'll sit still long
          enough, I might be able to finish!  And such a beautiful
          fleece!  Ani is getting wool off her sheep in preparation for a project.

From Claire:  This is my latest creation, a triangular scarf. 


Getting ahead on Christmas gifts! I am also working on a patchwork wall 
hanging - photos to follow.



We are so lucky to have crafts and projects on the go during this time when we are home alone, together. 


Kind regards 

Claire 






Claire just sent in another beautiful picture. She says: Inspiration for this comes from my frequent trips back 

to Africa. Being at home from work during the shelter in place order 
gave me a chance to dust off my materials. It’s measures 75cm x 100cm.

In the departure lounge at the airport are the most amazing quilts.  
Many of them are enormous, about the size of a double bed. This is my 
small interpretation. Many of my favorite animals and the woman of 
Africa who carry such a heavy load. Literally and figuratively. I am 
pleased with the outcome even though it’s taking me about four years 
since it’s inception. 

Regards Claire 






Kate K. sends this: I had a rigid heddle loom sent to SC so I can work as my free time 
allows. I’m also putting my weaving designs into PDF form for download. 
And, of course, I am knitting.