Is IT A BIRD? IS IT A PLANE?

No, it's an umbrella swift that is now visiting the Ithaca Stich and Bitch meetings. Bring your hanks of yarn for it to wind!
It had a workout last Wed, wound 4 hanks in just a few minutes.

xmas ideas for knitters

1. DPNs (double pointed needles) for sock knitting in various sizes 1,2 ,3 ,4 . Buy your knitter 2 sets of 5 in one size so they can knit both socks of a pair at the same time.
2. Skeins of yarn from your local yarns store- find alpaca, cashmere, merino yarns at your local yarn store in beautiful colors and textures.
3.Tote to haul their knitting around to our stitch and bitch sessions.
4. Roll up yarn storage for needles- they look like travel jewlery bags made to hold various types of needles.
5. Pretty stich markers with beads or other decorations.
6. Gift certificate for the local yarn store so they can pick out their own patterns, yarns and supplies

Have fun shopping!

International Tote Exchange2

The International Tote Exchange2 ended Oct 31 and after and extra 4 weeks of anticipation I received my tote exchange from my secret pal in Singapore. The idea of the exchange is that you list your color, fabric preferences and you are paired up with someone to knit for and someone who knits for you (2 different people). Then you furiously knit away to meet the deadline and sendoff your tote.
Here is a picture of the tote I made.




























Here is a picture of the tote I received.