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I love warm weather bit if it isn't warm then
nothing is better than spending time in the
sunshine during the
winter months. It is one of the reasons I
like to ski. But getting completely away
from the cold weather and spending time
swimming in tropical waters during the
winter, that is PARADISE. The only thing
that would be better is sharing the fun with
a bunch of knitters!!
This January I have that chance and I am
hoping that you will be one of the knitters
that joins me! Forget
Me Not Tours is
hosting a "Beat the Winter Blahs" knitting
cruise January 27 - February 3 and I will be
teaching the Tons of Technique Tote. For a
limited time, place your deposit and
tell them that Gwen sent you and you can
receive $100 off your cruise rate.
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The holidays will be upon us before we know
it and it is never too early to begin
thinking about working on knitted gifts.
There are always more than we planned and
inevitably they take longer to create than
expected.
I am often asked if I knit sweaters for
everyone on my holiday list and the answer is
"almost NEVER". Sweaters take a lot of time
& materials and may not be truly appreciated
by the recipient. But I will often knit
gifts for people. They just need to fit a
few basic rules:
1. I should be able to complete the project
in 2 - 4 hours
2. Generally it should not be a "fitted" item
3. It needs to be something that has
potential to ACTUALLY be used.
No surprise, some of my favorite gifts, are
Knitability projects. Although the Felted
Socks are a fitted item, because they are
felted to fit, it is not quite so particular
and still meets criteria #2. The same is
true with the Hand
Jive Mittens and with three styles to
choose from, there is something for everyone.
Even though these projects take a bit longer,
purses and bags always make a good gift
because women almost always can use another
bag. Currently I am carrying the Grab
and Go Bag and inside I have the three
mini-cases found as part of the Three
Techniques for Color kit. Another very
popular bag both to knit and to use is the Textured
Tote. Remember, it is never too early to
get started on your holiday gift list!
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Knitting season is here. And whether you want to increase you knowledge with some classes or get started on your holiday gift list, we are here to help!
Sincerely,
![]() Gwen Bortner
Knitability, LLC
email:
gwen@knitability.com
phone:
866.564.8548
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