Crank-In

I just returned home with Bruno, Sue and Bonnie  from a wonderful Circular Sock Machine Crank-In hosted by the manufacturer, Erlbacher Gearhart Company in Cape Girardeau, MO.    Sue was kind enough to drive her van because we had so much stuff.  We realized when we got home that we didn't have to take half of what we brought, but I guess you all know how that goes.  It was a great learning experience for all that attended.  We met wonderful people and the Erlbachers made sure that we were all well taken care of.  There were over 100 attendees. 

 I did a demonstration at the beginning of the Crank-In

Cranking is fun

Sue's first sock!

Sandee, Sue and Bonnie wearing our new t-shirts…YWAT’S Sock Cranking Nerds

If you are interested in seeing this great sock machine…it's on display in the shop and I'll be happy to give you a demonstration.  

This is one of the socks I made on my machine out of Opal.

Talented Customer Projects...

Christiane Burkhard designed and knit this sweet sweater called Patches... using one skein of sock yarn.   This class is being offered September 29 at 7pm & Oct 2 at 9:30am 

This is a sample of the blanket that Sue P. is crocheting for a baby blanket class that she will be teaching October 2 at 9:30 am. 

Here is Ellyn Cooper in one of her new designs.

Ellyn Cooper wearing her new neck scarf design.

Ellyn designed this new neck scarf as well.

This stunning sweater was knit by Liz Sharon who took a class last year with Sheila in shadow knitting. She won this first place blue ribbon at Hebron Harvest Fair.  Congratulations Liz...what a beautiful job you did!

Liz did a gorgeous job with the seaming of this sweater.

Close up of this beautiful technique...

Liz also knit this beautiful sweater for her daughter.

Sue W. knit this gorgeous afghan out of Mission Falls Cotton. This is a baby blanket pattern called Patches in a Mission Falls booklet #3.  Sue made this afghan for herself and amended the pattern to make it wider and longer.  The little knit triangles along the edge of the afghan really finish off the blanket and give it that extra special touch.  This afghan has a terrific hand and feel to it...beautiful job Sue!

Linda S. crocheted this pretty scarf out of a hand-dye yarn.

Dave knit these arm cuffs for his daughter.  She tends to like the funk so he used varied buttons to funk it up some!

Renee M. knit this second pair of Queen Kahuna socks.  We watched her finishing up the cuff using a crochet hook so that there is a little more give in the finished sock.  Beautiful job Renee! Everyone that finishes these socks loves how perfectly they fit.

Friday Finale...

Casey B. knit these gorgeous socks.  I must apologize as I was so taken with this project that I forgot to ask her the name of the pattern as well as the yarn that she used.  This photo does not show off the vibrant green that they are.  If anyone is interested in more details about this project we can find out more for you if you'd like.

Sheila knit this beauty designed by herself, called...Simple Seed Stitch T Shirt.  This sweater looks like a Monet painting in person. The yarn used is a hand-dyed bamboo yarn by Ellyn Cooper called Mosa.  The simple lines of this sweater looks beautiful with its fluid drape.  Many types of yarn would suit this project.