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February 2018


February Meeting 2018

What a great turn out for a cold February night! Three new guests joined us for the evening  



As always, Val arranged beautiful items for the raffle table. Don't forget to buy your tickets each month for a chance to win fabulous items. Better odds than the casino.




 Tanya and Kim came up with a great idea for this year's Sneaky Sheep exchange. Participating members brought a skein of "special" yarn from their stash, and concealed it in a paper bag with info about the yarn and possible projects. Then Kim and Tanya distributed the bags. We have until May to finish the Sneaky Sheep item. Can't wait!









A finished project from last year's retreat and a souvenir yarn from an ox.





Impressive knitting skills, ladies.....

Gorgeous gloves....




Colors, caps, and cowls.....





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Dorinda's Hitofude cardigan was created in one piece. It's a beautiful garment; The Yarn Stop is offering a class this spring to learn how to knit it. Rin said it's "Easy". We'll see!  



♥♥♥Make 'n Take!♥♥♥ 
This year the guild members are improving their skills by learning some new techniques. In February we made pompons for our hats and knitted little sweaters for our wood animals! So fun










In March, it was crochet.
Keep reading for our next month!

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