My sister, Pamela Penney, has a studio in Oak Park, Illinois. This coming weekend is the Harrison Street Holiday Kick Off weekend.

41 Harrison Street
Oak Park, IL 60304
708-785-7782
www.pamelapenney.com

Friday November 16th, 6-10pm: Local author, Susan Strawn, will be discussing and signing copies of her recently published book Knitting America.

A recent review in the Yarn Market News states…
“This meticulously researched look at knitting America, from Colonial times to the present, earns an honored place on the bookshelf next to A History of Hand Knitting and No Idle hands. Thing is, it’s so visually interesting, you’re going to want to leave it out on the coffee table instead. The illustrations tell the story as vividly as the text…..It’s a must-have for fiber historians.”

Refreshments will be served, bring your knitting, come to relax and spend a fun evening with other knitting enthusiasts! Signed copies of the book will be available all weekend long.

Saturday November 17th, 12 noon-8pm: Bring your kids in to learn to “finger knit”. Kids will learn to create something that could be given as a holiday gift! (Santa is also available for pictures just down the street!)

Sunday November 18th, 12 noon-5pm: All day “knit-in”. Bring your project, relax and join the knitting circle. Free help will be available

If you are a Chicagoland knitter this is a great opportunity to get some one-of-a-kind gifts, inspiration, and pre-holiday relaxation all in one. Currently I’m planning to attend Friday evening but if my schedule changes I may end up there on Sunday. If any of you local readers would like to join me or carpool, leave me a comment, email or phone me and we can get organized.

I forgot that I also made these fingerless mitts last week.
Pattern:My own. I’ll try to write it out soon and post it in the Free Pattern section.
Yarn: Terra by The Fibre Company in Henna
Needles:US6 bamboo dpns. (Crystal Palace I think)
Other/Notes: The pattern is pretty straight forward. I wanted something plain because I love the *rustic* nature of this yarn and originally had intentions of embroidering them like my Knucks I started with a ribbed cuff and changed my mind part way through. I decided instead to go with a loose “gauntlet” cuff and then decreased at the wrist. I also chose the rolled edge because I like the raw, unfinished look it gave them. Again, the simple design helps showcase the texture and color of the yarn.

I haven’t decided the final destination for these. They may end up being a gift for some unnamed person on my Christmas list. Or they may end up for sale in my etsy shop. Or if all else fails, they will keep my hands warm while I drive or type (not at the same time!) this winter.

I have enough yarn left for a Calorimetry to match.