We’re Back!!!
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| Rizzaknits The lovely, though headless model, is wearing a beret, scarves, cardigan, and sweater. All are original designs by Cassondra Rizzardi. If the model had hands, she would also be wearing gloves. |
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| The "We Were the Seeds" shawl |
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| The "Equinox" scarf |
Each of Cassondra's designs centers in a related story. The "We Were the Seeds" shawl starts with sprouts (seed stitch), grows into roots (cables), and sprouts leaves (lace). It is pollinated (bee stitch) and blooms (floral). As with any plant, it needs to be well watered (blocking).
Her "Rope the Moon" shawl was inspired by a warm childhood memory of her father's love for his daughters. He said he would do anything for them, even "rope the moon". And he did in a very clever way.
The "Committed" shawl requires a commitment to complete, or is is that you should be committed? The "Walk the Block" knit along is meant to be worked as you walk. Now that's commitment, too.
Cassondra's on Ravelry at Rizzaknits. The designs she showed us at the September meeting are available for purchase.
And she only started knitting five years ago..........
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Did you hand in the charity caps? Quite a few did! KNITTED KNOCKERS are due at the October meeting!!!! The September meeting was quite busy. Three new members joined the guild. Welcome! Do you have something you could donate for the monthly raffle? See Val. Are you interested in helping to welcome new members and help them feel comfortable in our group? Ask Kate about being an Ambassador. The by-laws passed! Thank you to all those who worked on bringing about some good changes. Dues will be collected each September. The president and vice-president elections have been shifted so that their terms will start in September of each year. As this is a year of transition to that format, please consider now who should be nominated for the next vice-president. It could be YOU! Fiber Fest in West Branch on September 28th - 30th. Maggie Knits is coming to Kalamazoo October 13th. Dorinda will be teaching at Heritage. Don't miss the November meeting! BSKG is having its first Holiday Bazaar when members will sell their knitting related items to other members. Bonus! The Labor of Love Yarn truck will also be at the November meeting. Show and Share from Summer |
