Looks like there might be a dual-hemisphere knitalong among me (representing the Northern Hemisphere) and Heather (guest-knitting from the Southern Hemisphere in Cochabamba, Bolivia) and our knitting friends and family this June. (A “knitalong,” BTW, is when a loosely connected group of people all work on knitting the same pattern in the same general timeframe.)
Anyone have any ideas for a project that is good for a fairly new knitter, fun to do in warm weather and only takes a month or so to complete? Leave a comment if you do!
Anyone can join in — just send email, leave a comment or check back in with the blog.
You MUST reside in either the Northern or Southern hemisphere to participate.
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May 9, 2008 at 6:38 pm
jennifersaylor
So far, I am leaning towards proposing the Everlasting Bagstopper:
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/PATTeverlasting.html
May 9, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Kate Smith
Hmm, I seem to recall that I bought hemp for just this project, once upon a time. I must root through the stash. (I dimly recall that the hemp I bought was not the correct weight. I’ll check. Worst case scenario, I’ll have to buy more yarn. Oh noes!) The Everlasting Bagstopper seems like it would be fun.
May 9, 2008 at 11:07 pm
jennifersaylor
I know Heather wants to make a string bag, too. I still want to run my idea by her, but I think this is a perfect project.
I am glad to have you aboard, my friend.
May 9, 2008 at 11:14 pm
jennifersaylor
Two other candidates:
Saturday market bag:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10913154@N00/215620509
Elisa’s Nest tote
http://www.purlbee.com/elisa-nest-tote/
May 11, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Kate Smith
Ha! I checked my stash - I have some fine gauge hemp AND the EB pattern together. Great minds think alike. I’ll show it to you on Tuesday. (I’m not married to the EB pattern, I just got the hemp thinking it would be a good thing to have.)
May 20, 2008 at 6:19 pm
heather
Hey lady, I thought you might like to know: twice now when I have been passing throught the city to my class I have seen a small group of women knitting. I think I might join them somtime! I need to find some yarn first. I found a store that sells lots of synthetic, but no alpaca yet….there´s still the market.
xo
May 24, 2008 at 10:31 am
Elizabeth
I could be up for this, we’re all going to need these bags and soon! I have a couple balls of Berocco Naturlin that I think would work. Great idea!