KNITTING

While enjoying semi-retirement for the last couple of years, I have become an avid knitter which keeps my hands busy while at the beach or pool, traveling, etc. ~ places where I can't paint easily.

In fact I have to admit that its become a bit of an addiction, and I absolutely love it!

So, Nancy and I have started a group of knitters/crocheters called the The Heartwarmers that meet monthly to create donations for a charity organization called Care To Knit. (For more information you can go to their website: www.caretoknit.org ) We knit chemo hats, preemie blankets/hats, scarves, arm warmers, etc. while forming new friendships as well.

We have recently taken on the challenge of creating a variety of knitted squares for a special lap blanket that is turning out to be really lovely. And now we're excited about organizing a big KNIT IN (with a sister chapter called The Needlers) where lots of knitters will meet at the Harborfields Library in Greenlawn on Saturday, February 7th to knit simple squares which will be sewn into children's and then donated to the Huntington Family Service League and the Winthrop Pediatric Cancer Center.

AND, I'm now teaching it!!

L's Private Knitting Classes
Featuring hands-on personal guidance and teaching
by Linda & Laurie, avid & experienced knitters
Please send me an email for updated class information to: linda@lindascountrycrafts.com.

Kids Knit

at Harborfields Library

Learn to make a colorful striped cotton scarf!
Beginner class meets four Wednesdays at 4:30 pm, beginning February 8th
Call the Harborfields Library, Children's Room. For registration info. 631 757-4200