College Ave Stitchers Yarn Lottery

Did you know that we have a Yarn Lottery when we meet the 1st Saturday of each month?

                                

 

                  Two of our past winners with their new yarn!

It's completely voluntary.  BUT if you choose to participate this is how it works....

* Bring an unused skein or ball of yarn.
* Put it in the pot.
* Add your name to the drawing.
* If your name is drawn, YOU get all of the yarn to take home with you right then and there!

The more people who participate, the more yarn to be won.

Remember, it's completely voluntary so only those who want to participate. It's fun!

Our next gathering is Saturday, December 5th 11:30-1:30 at the College Ave Library Branch located at 4801 N College Ave, Indianapolis.

We are a group of yarn crafters (knit, crochet, cross stitch, loom knitters, etc) who get together to learn, teach, share, talk, laugh and meet new people.

You'd need to bring your own supplies.
Let me know if you have any questions.

We hope that you'll join us!
~Denise

Just what is College Ave Stitchers?

I'm sure some of you have asked yourself this very question.  It is a group of yarn crafters - knitters, crocheters, loom knitters - anyone who works with yarn, thread, fiber OR someone who wants to learn.

We meet the 1st Saturday of each month at the College Avenue Library located at 4180 N College Ave in Indianapolis from 11:30-1:30.

These are some of our regular attendees. 

   

We bring in things that we've made to show off. 

For those who are interested, we have a Yarn Lottery.  To participate, bring a full skein of yarn from a pet and smoke free environment.  Those who do will have their name entered into the drawing and one lucky person leaves each month with new yarn. 

I provide instructions for FREE and each participant needs to bring their own supplies.

What supplies? May be your next question.  That depends on what you want to learn.  For KNITTING I would suggest  size 8 or larger knitting needles and a light, solid colored #4 yarn.
For CROCHETING I would suggest a size H or larger hook and a light, solid colored #4 yarn.

For patterns, I always recommend checking out books from the library before buying them. Children's books are good ones to start with.  You can also get free patterns from yarn labels, yarn websites and  displays in most craft store yarn departments.

One of the things some of us will be doing this fall and winter is making items to donate.  I will donate blankets and hats to the Wheeler Mission.  If you're intimidated by knitting or crocheting a whole blanket you can make blocks and then join them to make a blanket.  We collect knit and crochet blocks at Michaels (where I teach knit and crochet classes for a fee) as part of Warm Up America!  I have donated several blankets that I've joined to University Hospital but will start giving them to Wheeler Mission.

Kitted and crocheted blocks 

Joined into strips

Finshed blanket

Lap blanket I made from leftover yarn

If you have any questons feel free to send me an email at UntangledStitcher@gmail.com

We would love to have you join our friendly, welcoming group!

~Denise

I've had a few distractions...

This picture was taken last Saturday at the Eagle Library 45th Anniversary Celebration.  This was the first of the crowd as I was still setting up.

  

The taller of the young ladies made 2 finger crocheted necklaces and helped with some of the younger ones. 

My 3 year old grandson saw a picture of a water bottle holder and asked for one which meant I made all 4 of them one.

Personalized with their first initial

My tester and model for the day

And since I was in a personalization mood, I went ahead and made my mother's birthday gift early.  A crocheted tablet cover.

I did buy the 3 tools that I needed to finish my crochet technique samples for Level II of my certification so I hope to not allow myself to be distracted long enough to get them finished.

Hairpin lace tool, cro-hook (also called double ended tunisian crochet hook)
size 50 knitting needles for broomstick crochet

Finger Crochet Fun at the Eagle Branch Library's 45th Anniversary Celebration

 In the fall of 2014 I was invited to participate in the Eagle Library Branch's 45th Anniversary Celebration on May 30, 2015,  to teach a yarn craft.

So yesterday Meecey and I headed to the library to make new friends and teach finger crocheting.

I was the 1st scheduled event and had barely set up my table when my first participant came over.  I didn't have a chance to put on my apron or set up my sign.

 I also didn't get to take any pictures of my set up or of those who made bracelets or necklaces.  I know that the library staff took a lot of pictures so once they're posted I'll share some.

Fortunately I'd worn my new shirt for the occasion.  Once my crowd was gone and I'd packed up, I  was able to get this special picture to bring attention to the library's Summer Reading Program.

It was a fun and well organized event and I was happy to have been a part of it.   Thank you to those who stopped by to learn how to finger crochet.

Congratulations to the Eagle Library Branch on 45 years.

Thank you to Ellen, LaShonda and all of the library staff for all that you do for the community!
~Denise

What do you get when you mix....

Good friends + yarn +  needles + Longs donuts?  A good time!

Not shown in this picture are the 5 young ladies who also joined us at the library this evening.  I got them started with finger knitting.

JC, MA, SE, EW you were missed!

Proudly showing off their fine craftswomanship!

~Denise