Knitting Bowls

(Notice, I did not write Knitted Bowls; I'll let Carol, with all her vast experience in that arena, write that post!)

Last week a few of us Boatwright Knitters snuck over the Hugenot Bridge during lunch to visit Sue Henshaw, potter extraordinaire. Her knitting bowls had caught our attention in a Manteo, NC knitting shop, and when we realized she was local, well, we just HAD to take a roadtrip. Sue was so kind, and showed off many of her beautiful wares. She'll be at several local venues, and some upcoming fiber festivals, and we look forward to seeing her (and her bowls) again.

Cherry Bombing Friday February 11th!

Come join the U of R Knitters at Boatwright Library this Friday, February 11th, and help us "Yarn Bomb" novelist Joy Kogawa's Cherry Tree. [Flickr image courtesy of roland.]


Patterns are available here, if you'd like to get a head start or can't be with us on Friday. We'll be up in the Boatwright Library's Recreational Reading area between 12 and 1pm. Feel free to bring other crafting if you're so inclined - we promise to ooh and ahh!

{Also, if you're interested in reading her book "Obasan", we have two copies here at Boatwright Library.}

Knitting for Laura and Rob

I love this project - not just the actual beauty of what everyone came up with (WOW are you all talented knitters!), but also the genius of bringing in the non-knitters as sponsors. What a fantastic way to all get together for a very personal (and wonderfully machine-washable!) gift for Laura and Rob.

Vogue Knitting Winter 08/09

Does anyone still subscribe to Vogue Knitting? I have a sorted history with Vogue, in that I'm always slightly disappointed in it and cancelled my subscription in anger a few years ago. But! Here are the preview pics for Winter 08/09:

http://www.vogueknitting.com/node/551


Reaction on Ravelry is mostly negative, but I love what I see! If anyone has received their copy, could I check it out before I buy my own. I want to make sure this is true love and not just an impulsive flirtation.

Thanks, Carol, for setting up the blog.

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