We will have a class on Saturday morning at 10:00 for approximately two hours. Kay Irwin will be teaching us how to make Trolls and Hulder (see pictures below). In 2007 Kay took a class at the first Nordic Knitting Conference (NW Nordic Museum in Ballard, Washington) from Annemor Sundbo for making these small figures. Arne and Carlos call her the "Knitting Detective". There is a cast on technique and double knitting for making them using finger weight yarn (all those stash bits ) and double pointed needles. They make great Christmas tree ornaments, and everyone will be able to finish one to take home. Kay will not be charging a fee but has asked that class participants make a donation to the Our Lady of Peace Retreat Center. There will be a donation jar for whatever amount you wish to give. You’ll be able to sign up for the class when you register so Kay knows how many to plan for.
There will be time for yarn shopping, taking walks on the retreat grounds, and lots of time for knitting and visiting with other guild members. We will also have a yarn swap so plan on bringing your de-stash items.
Saturday evening we will have a fashion show for the Sisters at Our Lady of Peace so plan on bringing two or three projects you want to share.
Also, if you'd like to make a shoulder cozy for sisters, here are the links to a couple of patterns
Cozy Shoulders Poncho
Ribbed Shoulder Cozy
Shoulder Cozy
Here are the details:
Location: Our Lady of Peace Retreat Center, 170th and TV Hwy, Beaverton
Date: Friday, October 6 to Sunday October 8, 2022
Check In: Noon on Friday (lunch not provided)
Departure: Sunday by noon
Cost: $233 (includes two nights, dinner Friday, three meals Saturday, brunch on Sunday)
Registration begins on July 14 and closes at midnight Friday September 29.
Please indicate on the registration form if you have any special food requirements or any allergies and if you require a handicap room. The retreat center has single rooms and they share a toilet and shower so please indicate if you have a preferred roommate.
If you have any questions, contact Lou Travis 503-806-0460, Debby Bryant 503-867-9938, or Sheri Pestka 503-849-1222.