Were you born and raised in SC? If not, where and how did you end up here?
I was born in Modesto, CA. My dad served 32 years the Navy and Charleston was his last tour of duty. He retired here and I married a James Island boy and we just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in October.
How long have you been a member of the FKG?
Not sure, but the meetings were held in the Village Knittery's original location. I think Kaye Heins was one of the first people I knew in the group.
When did you learn to knit/crochet? Are you self taught? Who taught you?
I lived in England for 3 years and learned it in school - 7th grade. No one in my family knitted and I didn't knit again until 2007, when I bought a kit from Tuesday Morning. Picked it up and going strong ever since.
What was your first knit/crochet project? Do you still have it?
Don't remember and surely not.
What is the benefit of knitting/crocheting that you really enjoy?
One reason was I figured I couldn't knit and eat at the same time. I did learn to do both eventually.
What advice would you give a beginning knitter/crocheter?
Find groups to go to. One thing about most knitters and crocheters is that we are willing to share our knowledge and spread the joy. (Help you get addicted)
What are you most proud of when it comes to your craft?
I like to try new things and I sell items at craft shows. I would like to learn how to do some of the selling online.
What is a little known fun fact about you?
I want to get a class B RV and travel. Kind of tired of waiting for my husband to retire.
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I hope you enjoyed meeting Anita. I thought it was interesting that in England knitting was taught in school.
This week was our guild meeting and Joyce taught us how to knit cables without using cable needles. The class was a success with the ladies learning a lot. Cathy had 13 bears to be donated to the Summerville Police Dept so they could have in their cars in case they have to deal with children. She also received a few hats as well. We have several charities that we donate to and welcome anything you would like donate.
I shared my trip to the Carolina Fiber Fest in Raleigh, NC. It was a on a smaller scale than SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fest) but they had quite a few vendors and their classes were much more affordable then SAFF as well. After we left CFF, my friend and I went to 3 LYS - Warm & Fuzzy, Great Yarn and Admit Ewe Knit. Warm and Fuzzy had a whole wall of Hedgehog Fibers but the workers were not warm and fuzzy at all. Great Yarn was much better with a much better reception and Admit Ewe Knit was welcoming as well. All in all, it was a great day of yarn goodness!
Our next outing to Luna Lola in Columbia, SC is Saturday, April 21st. We will be leaving promptly from St. Luke's Lutheran church at 206 Central Ave, Summerville, SC at 10am. We will go to Luna Lola first and if time permits try and visit Copious Fibers in Irmo. Then we will stop for a bite to eat before heading back to Summerville. Please feel free to join us!!
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Introducing Ms. Lynn Dukes
Were you born and raised in SC? If not, where and how did you end up here?
Born and raised in Ohio. Moved here in 1976 and married a Charleston boy. We were married for 32 years, 6 months and 2 days before he went home to the Lord. We had 3 beautiful children. Our oldest, Jennie was with us for only 14 years, but we were blessed and thankful to have her that long. We were fortunate to adopt our daughter, Jessica and our son, Chris, when they were just days old. Now I have a handsome, amazing and wonderful grandson, Mel who is my heart!!
My mother, Edna, came to live with me in 2012 when her heart was suffering. My father had Alzheimer's. When it became to much for her, I brought both of them to Summerville, my dad to a local nursing home and my mom with me. My dad passed away 2 years ago.
How long have you been a member of the FKG?
Founding member
When did you learn to knit/crochet? Are you self taught? Who taught you?
Not exactly sure when I started, but I learned to crochet first when I was about 6, I think. Then hair pin lace, then knitting. My mom, my grandmother and a neighbor were my first teachers. I was fortunate to have a Recreational Center that had classes in lots of things and I took classes there. I would knit off and on over the years, but it's mostly been this last 20 years or so that I have really gotten into it. From that point on I have been mostly self taught. I love taking classes and look forward to taking more!
What was your first knit/crochet project? Do you still have it?
I don't have my very first ones. I do have my first sweater which was my home-ec project in 8th grade - a baby sweater bonnet and booties! all there of my children wore it!
What is one benefit of knit/crochet that you really enjoy?
I can't just sit still or just watch TV, I want/need to be doing something. Knitting and spinning are my happy place. They both bring me joy, peach and a calmness I need in this crazy, stressful world.
What advice would you give a beginning knitter/crocheter?
1st jump in - don't let anyone tell you that a pattern is too hard or you shouldn't try it. When I wanted to learn to quilt I picked out a beautiful pattern (a spinning star to be exact). The sales ladies tried to talk me out of it because it was very involved, very complicated design. I was determined because if I had only on quilt I would ever make - I wanted it to be one I loved. Did I finish it? Well, let's just say, I have the quilt top completed. Quilting will never happen! But that's ok - I have made many others since and I am happy with that!
So - if you see a pattern you love - go for it! Be fearless!! 2nd - buy the best you can afford! It doesn't have to be the most expensive - just get gold quality supplies. Knitting is a skill that takes time to learn and you don't want to fight with rough needles or poor quality yarn.
What are you most proud of when it comes to your craft?
I've never really considered that, but I have learned a lot, made a lot of items and love that I can share it with others. I enjoy making gifts for my family (mostly my grandson).
What is a little known fun fact about you?
Fun Fact.....I'm compulsive.
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Thank you for checking in this week and getting to know Lynn Dukes. I hope you enjoyed her crafter's journey.
Don't forget the FKG meeting this Tuesday. Joyce Stebbins will be teaching us how to knit cables without using cable needles. Please check either Facebook or Ravelry for the homework that you need to complete before the meeting.
Born and raised in Ohio. Moved here in 1976 and married a Charleston boy. We were married for 32 years, 6 months and 2 days before he went home to the Lord. We had 3 beautiful children. Our oldest, Jennie was with us for only 14 years, but we were blessed and thankful to have her that long. We were fortunate to adopt our daughter, Jessica and our son, Chris, when they were just days old. Now I have a handsome, amazing and wonderful grandson, Mel who is my heart!!
My mother, Edna, came to live with me in 2012 when her heart was suffering. My father had Alzheimer's. When it became to much for her, I brought both of them to Summerville, my dad to a local nursing home and my mom with me. My dad passed away 2 years ago.
How long have you been a member of the FKG?
Founding member
When did you learn to knit/crochet? Are you self taught? Who taught you?
Not exactly sure when I started, but I learned to crochet first when I was about 6, I think. Then hair pin lace, then knitting. My mom, my grandmother and a neighbor were my first teachers. I was fortunate to have a Recreational Center that had classes in lots of things and I took classes there. I would knit off and on over the years, but it's mostly been this last 20 years or so that I have really gotten into it. From that point on I have been mostly self taught. I love taking classes and look forward to taking more!
What was your first knit/crochet project? Do you still have it?
I don't have my very first ones. I do have my first sweater which was my home-ec project in 8th grade - a baby sweater bonnet and booties! all there of my children wore it!
What is one benefit of knit/crochet that you really enjoy?
I can't just sit still or just watch TV, I want/need to be doing something. Knitting and spinning are my happy place. They both bring me joy, peach and a calmness I need in this crazy, stressful world.
What advice would you give a beginning knitter/crocheter?
1st jump in - don't let anyone tell you that a pattern is too hard or you shouldn't try it. When I wanted to learn to quilt I picked out a beautiful pattern (a spinning star to be exact). The sales ladies tried to talk me out of it because it was very involved, very complicated design. I was determined because if I had only on quilt I would ever make - I wanted it to be one I loved. Did I finish it? Well, let's just say, I have the quilt top completed. Quilting will never happen! But that's ok - I have made many others since and I am happy with that!
So - if you see a pattern you love - go for it! Be fearless!! 2nd - buy the best you can afford! It doesn't have to be the most expensive - just get gold quality supplies. Knitting is a skill that takes time to learn and you don't want to fight with rough needles or poor quality yarn.
What are you most proud of when it comes to your craft?
I've never really considered that, but I have learned a lot, made a lot of items and love that I can share it with others. I enjoy making gifts for my family (mostly my grandson).
What is a little known fun fact about you?
Fun Fact.....I'm compulsive.
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Thank you for checking in this week and getting to know Lynn Dukes. I hope you enjoyed her crafter's journey.
Don't forget the FKG meeting this Tuesday. Joyce Stebbins will be teaching us how to knit cables without using cable needles. Please check either Facebook or Ravelry for the homework that you need to complete before the meeting.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Introducing Mrs. Christina Rice
Were you born and raised in SC? If not, where and how did you end up here?
No, I was born and raised in Cupertino, CA. I was stationed here for 5 years in the early 90's and loved it......wanted to come back when I retired.
How long have you been a member of the FKG?
2 months
When did you learn to knit/crochet? Are you self taught? Who taught you?
After I retired in 2010, I bought the Boye Learn to Knit book.
What was your first knit/crochet project? Do you still have it?
I think it was a pair of purse slippers. They didn't match and had dropped stitches and were crooked and not the same size and WAY TOO BIG. I was so proud of them......no, I don't have them. I threw them in the garbage because they were hideous.
What is one benefit of knit/crochet that you really enjoy?
Busy hands. Keeps me out of trouble
What advice would you give a beginning knitter/crocheter?
Be organized and when.....not if......you get frustrated and have to rip it all out, put it down for a hot second and do a stockinette beanie.
What are you most proud of when it comes to your craft?
Actually understanding what others are talking about and being able to see it in my head.
What is a little known fun fact about you?
I am a proud member of TWO Guilds: I am also a member of Nightmares in a video game called Neverwinter with a 15.3k Oath Bound Pally. And I know what that means too!
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Thanks for taking the time to get to know Christina! Christina has taken on the task of planning our out of town trips to various yarn shops and fiber festivals. I hope you will join us next month as we travel up to Columbia to Luna Lola for National Local Yarn Store Day.
Our trip yesterday to Knit~n~Purl was a huge success! They were super friendly and welcoming and they had a vast array of yarns to chose from. The various projects they had displayed around the shop had the yarn that was used either right below it or close at hand so you can see how it wore and draped. They were just finishing up a KAL so ladies were bringing in the Butterfly/Papillon shawls to take a group picture. Please go and check out there Facebook page for the pictures. Also check out the LIVE feed on the Flowertown Knitting Guild's Instagram account before it disappears as I gave a tour of the store. After shopping we stopped at Croissant Bistro & Bakery, everyone was really pleased with their meal. I had a Fried Green tomato and pimento cheese sandwich. Y'all that thing was so very good!
Enjoy your weekend and happy crafting! See y'all next week!
No, I was born and raised in Cupertino, CA. I was stationed here for 5 years in the early 90's and loved it......wanted to come back when I retired.
How long have you been a member of the FKG?
2 months
When did you learn to knit/crochet? Are you self taught? Who taught you?
After I retired in 2010, I bought the Boye Learn to Knit book.
What was your first knit/crochet project? Do you still have it?
I think it was a pair of purse slippers. They didn't match and had dropped stitches and were crooked and not the same size and WAY TOO BIG. I was so proud of them......no, I don't have them. I threw them in the garbage because they were hideous.
What is one benefit of knit/crochet that you really enjoy?
Busy hands. Keeps me out of trouble
What advice would you give a beginning knitter/crocheter?
Be organized and when.....not if......you get frustrated and have to rip it all out, put it down for a hot second and do a stockinette beanie.
What are you most proud of when it comes to your craft?
Actually understanding what others are talking about and being able to see it in my head.
What is a little known fun fact about you?
I am a proud member of TWO Guilds: I am also a member of Nightmares in a video game called Neverwinter with a 15.3k Oath Bound Pally. And I know what that means too!
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Thanks for taking the time to get to know Christina! Christina has taken on the task of planning our out of town trips to various yarn shops and fiber festivals. I hope you will join us next month as we travel up to Columbia to Luna Lola for National Local Yarn Store Day.
Our trip yesterday to Knit~n~Purl was a huge success! They were super friendly and welcoming and they had a vast array of yarns to chose from. The various projects they had displayed around the shop had the yarn that was used either right below it or close at hand so you can see how it wore and draped. They were just finishing up a KAL so ladies were bringing in the Butterfly/Papillon shawls to take a group picture. Please go and check out there Facebook page for the pictures. Also check out the LIVE feed on the Flowertown Knitting Guild's Instagram account before it disappears as I gave a tour of the store. After shopping we stopped at Croissant Bistro & Bakery, everyone was really pleased with their meal. I had a Fried Green tomato and pimento cheese sandwich. Y'all that thing was so very good!
Enjoy your weekend and happy crafting! See y'all next week!
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Introducing Mrs. Renee Wolfe
Were you born and raised in SC? If not, where and how did you end up here?
I was born in PA and moved to SC when I married by high school sweetheart who was in the Navy. We have never left.
How long have you been a member of the FKG?
I started knitting at Panera Bread in July of 2017.
When did you learn to knit/crochet? Are you self taught? Who taught you?
My mother-in-law taught me to crochet in 1976 and Joyce Stebbins taught me to knit in July 2017.
What was your first knit/crochet project? Do you still have it?
My first crochet project was a small doily. I might still have it somewhere. My first knit project was a scarf - I gave it to my niece for Christmas.
What is one benefit of knit/crochet that you really enjoy?
Both are very relaxing
What advice would you give a beginning knitter/crocheter?
Don't give up if you feel overwhelmed. It is very rewarding when you get the hang of it.
What are you most proud of when it comes to your craft?
That I made something useful or beautiful
What is a little known fun fact about you?
I learned to play guitar when I was in my 50's.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to meet Renee. I hope you enjoyed her recap of her crafting adventure.
Next up is a field trip to Knit n Purl in Myrtle Beach, Wednesday, March 14th. We are leaving promptly at 10am from St. Luke's Lutheran Church. We have at least 3 cars available so we would love to have you join us! Christina Rice has taken on the job of planning our road trips and we have a few in the works out of state to a few nearby fiber festivals. Stay tuned for those details.
I was born in PA and moved to SC when I married by high school sweetheart who was in the Navy. We have never left.
How long have you been a member of the FKG?
I started knitting at Panera Bread in July of 2017.
When did you learn to knit/crochet? Are you self taught? Who taught you?
My mother-in-law taught me to crochet in 1976 and Joyce Stebbins taught me to knit in July 2017.
What was your first knit/crochet project? Do you still have it?
My first crochet project was a small doily. I might still have it somewhere. My first knit project was a scarf - I gave it to my niece for Christmas.
What is one benefit of knit/crochet that you really enjoy?
Both are very relaxing
What advice would you give a beginning knitter/crocheter?
Don't give up if you feel overwhelmed. It is very rewarding when you get the hang of it.
What are you most proud of when it comes to your craft?
That I made something useful or beautiful
What is a little known fun fact about you?
I learned to play guitar when I was in my 50's.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to meet Renee. I hope you enjoyed her recap of her crafting adventure.
Next up is a field trip to Knit n Purl in Myrtle Beach, Wednesday, March 14th. We are leaving promptly at 10am from St. Luke's Lutheran Church. We have at least 3 cars available so we would love to have you join us! Christina Rice has taken on the job of planning our road trips and we have a few in the works out of state to a few nearby fiber festivals. Stay tuned for those details.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Introducing Mrs. Kaye Heins
Were you born and raised in SC? If not, how did you end up here?
I was born in Macon, GA. I moved with my mom, sister, stepfather and stepsisters to Charleston the week after I graduated from high school in 1965. I have moved in and out of the Charleston area about 4 to 5 times.
How long have you been a member of the FKG?
Tamara Goff and I discussed starting a guild about a year before she started the guild. I could not be a "charter member". I was an associate member for a couple of years while my husband and I traveled.
When did you learn to knit/crochet? Are you self taught? If not, who taught you?
I have always played with string. Probably I learned to crochet in order to earn a badge in Brownies or Girl Scouts. I was taught to crochet by my mother. I have made countless baby blankets and afghans. She could not knit but she taught me to sew and quilt in addition to embroidery and simple weaving. I learned to knit in the 70's. My husband's aunt taught me to cast on, knit and purl.
What was your first knit/crochet project? Do you still have it?
I made a feather and fan afghan as my first project. and it's long gone.
What is one benefit of knit/crochet that you really enjoy?
I enjoy learning how a particular stitch pattern is made. I am definitely a process knitter, not a product knitter. The running joke is that I never finish anything and that I need to focus. That's a tough task.
What advice would you give a beginning knitter/crocheter?
My advice is BEGIN. Knitting is loops on a stick, not anything life threatening. Make YouTube your best friend. But really, just begin. When I learned, I probably cast on and ripped out a miles worth of yarn.
What are you most proud of when it comes to your craft?
Honestly, the thing I am most proud of is the sisterhood of knitters.
What is a little know fun fact about you?
My dream is to sing like Janis Joplin or Bette Midler.
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Thank you for taking the time out to meet the next member of the FKG. Hope you enjoyed Kaye's recap.
If you missed our February 27th meeting, you missed a chance to knit Lynn Dukes' first knitted pattern for Dr. Suess hat bookmarks. The bookmarks were donated to the Flowertown Elementary School. In March Joyce will be teaching us how to knit cables without using a cable needle. Hope to see you there!
I was born in Macon, GA. I moved with my mom, sister, stepfather and stepsisters to Charleston the week after I graduated from high school in 1965. I have moved in and out of the Charleston area about 4 to 5 times.
How long have you been a member of the FKG?
Tamara Goff and I discussed starting a guild about a year before she started the guild. I could not be a "charter member". I was an associate member for a couple of years while my husband and I traveled.
When did you learn to knit/crochet? Are you self taught? If not, who taught you?
I have always played with string. Probably I learned to crochet in order to earn a badge in Brownies or Girl Scouts. I was taught to crochet by my mother. I have made countless baby blankets and afghans. She could not knit but she taught me to sew and quilt in addition to embroidery and simple weaving. I learned to knit in the 70's. My husband's aunt taught me to cast on, knit and purl.
What was your first knit/crochet project? Do you still have it?
I made a feather and fan afghan as my first project. and it's long gone.
What is one benefit of knit/crochet that you really enjoy?
I enjoy learning how a particular stitch pattern is made. I am definitely a process knitter, not a product knitter. The running joke is that I never finish anything and that I need to focus. That's a tough task.
What advice would you give a beginning knitter/crocheter?
My advice is BEGIN. Knitting is loops on a stick, not anything life threatening. Make YouTube your best friend. But really, just begin. When I learned, I probably cast on and ripped out a miles worth of yarn.
What are you most proud of when it comes to your craft?
Honestly, the thing I am most proud of is the sisterhood of knitters.
What is a little know fun fact about you?
My dream is to sing like Janis Joplin or Bette Midler.
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Thank you for taking the time out to meet the next member of the FKG. Hope you enjoyed Kaye's recap.
If you missed our February 27th meeting, you missed a chance to knit Lynn Dukes' first knitted pattern for Dr. Suess hat bookmarks. The bookmarks were donated to the Flowertown Elementary School. In March Joyce will be teaching us how to knit cables without using a cable needle. Hope to see you there!
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