Successful Knitting

Members and guests showed us some beautiful knitting at the May meeting.

Karen’s lab blanket

Joan’s sweater

Libbie’s stockings

Pretty poncho

Hitchhikers

The April visit to Makers’ Mercantile was a success. Maybe another visit in the future?

Note that meeting times are back to 9:30 a.m.

Members have received information about our July field trip to Edgewood Garden. Note that this field trip is a substitute for the regular July meeting.

All Tied Up

Sue L. shares this photo with guild members. What an elegant way to tie a long scarf! Thanks, Sue.

May Meeting

Tuesday, May 14
10:30 a.m. (note time!)

Discussion topics:

• Field trip to Makers’ Mercantile: Who went? What did you buy? Do you want to go again?
• South Sound Yarn Crawl: Who went? What did you buy? 

Our July meeting will be on the regular day, Tuesday, July 9, but at a special location, Edgewood Garden. 

• Arrive about 10 a.m.
• Lots of parking is available in the lot or at the house. Do not park in the street.
• We can stay at our leisure to enjoy the beautiful gardens.
• Bring your lunch and beverage if you want. 
• You do not need to bring your own chair. 
• Yarn is available for sale.

Support Your LYS!

Visiting Makers’ Mercantile was a fun outing for guild members. For many, it was their first visit to this new shop in Kent. General impressions of the shop:

• Great space, with good light, especially the classroom.
• Very helpful, friendly staff.
• Lots of pretty yarn (and buttons and knitting ideas and more).
• Yummy treats from Ryliecakes Bakery.

Yarn! More yarn!

Joan C. found a project.

Naomi and Lisa found yarn.

Snakes on a post!

Yipes! Stripes!

Those who participated suggested another trip to Makers’ Mercantile sometime in the future and, perhaps, to other shops. Just doing our part to support our local yarn shops!

Field Trip!

Puyallup Knitting Guild will travel to Makers’ Mercantile in Kent.

Thursday, April 25
10 a.m. 

18437 East Valley Hwy, Suite 102, Kent.

Bring your knitting and plan for a morning of knitting, shopping, and enjoying the tasty treats.

Nita’s Kona Hitchhiker

Many of the longest oooohs and aaaaahs at the April meeting were for Nita’s Hitchhiker scarf, which she calls her Kona Hitchhiker.

Nita and her scarf

Cary wants one too!

Nita said the scarf was an easy vacation knit that resulted in a beautiful, wearable scarf. She used Araucania Ranco Multy, a wool-nylon fingering weight yarn, and US4 needles. Lovely work, Nita!

Look on Ravelry at all of the beautiful Hitchhiker scarves.

April Flowers

It has been a blooming time for guild members, in terms of leadership, field trip, and knitting.

Leadership: Jeannie agreed to stay on as guild coordinator for the next year. Barb L. will take over responsibility for room reservations. And, Anne will be responsible for the membership list. Thank you! No doubt that everyone in the guild will be glad to help out when you need it. Just ask! And we extend our thanks to Jeannie, Joan C., and Sue L. for the excellent work they have done on our behalf during the last year.

Field trips: We will meet on Thursday, April 25, at 10 a.m., at Makers’ Mercantile in Kent. Visit the website for driving directions. We will meet at the store to knit, shop, and enjoy the yummies from the bakery.

On July 9, our regular meeting will be at Edgewood Garden. This will be a chance to see Ilga’s beautiful yarn and stunning garden. Plan to bring a sack lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. More details to come.

Next meeting: The May 14 meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. (note time change).

Now, knitting!

Joan D.’s socks

Jeannie’s doll sweater

Karin’s Ives sweater

One of Joy’s many FOs

Chris’s double-knit afghan