March Meeting

Hey there all you Crocheters!!

We had 12 folks at last nights meeting!  That is awesome!  We tried a new technique last night.  It was learning how to do a cable in crochet.  Now this was more challenging than some of our previous projects but I am so happy to hear that you all gave it a try!  If you weren't able to attend but would like a copy of the pattern, email me at smcrocheters@yahoo.com and I will send it to you.

I wanted to share this photo from February's meeting.  This is one of the completed fingerless gloves sets from our January project.  This was the difficult level pattern and I think Tish did a fabulous job with them!  Just love the colors she chose, don't you?

 

On a personal note, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who thought of me yesterday.  The surprise birthday party for me was wonderful!!  I was so touched.  Thank you so much!  Here's a pic of the beautiful cake.

 So Thank you to Sandy and everyone else involved in this wonderful surprise!  It meant a lo!

See you all next month!!

Kristina

Meeting 1-29-13

Hello all you happy crocheters!!!

We had a great start to the new year with last nights meeting.  We tried our first mystery CAL (crochet-a-long).  Two patterns were available, one with an Easy level, and one Intermediate.  I have to say that I think everyone responded really well to giving the patterns a try.  Here's a few pics from last nights meeting:

Ronda showing off the hat Phillis made.

Great turnout!! 12 members showed last night

Tish working on the Intermediate Mystery CAL pattern

Showing off the Easy Mystery CAL as it took shape

Carol working on her beautiful Granny Square blanket

A first time member, Carol, working on the CAL

Ronda admiring the fingerless mitt

Ronda and Phillis

We also discussed our plans for the coming year.  A great suggestion was that for each meeting we do a project that teaches a new technique or stitch.  So for each meeting I will send out a supply list and technique we will work on during the meeting.  Of course, the group projects are always optional but it should be a lot of fun.

Also, we are going to be doing another hat drive as our charity event for this year.  We will be starting it early than last by holding it over the summer.  Most likely we will kick it off at our May meeting but I haven't finalized anything yet. 

Thanks for coming out everyone!!!!  For those of you who might like the Mystery CAL patterns, email me at smcrocheters@yahoo.com and I will be happy to send you copies!  See you all in February!!

Just something Neat!!

So how cool is this??  Halos of Hope's Facebook page has the picture of our hats as their header!  Isn't that neat?

http://www.facebook.com/halosofhope

Also, they were kind enough to send out a thank you to us on their website.  We are on their home page and if you click the link, they have shared a link to our blog here so others can see all the updates and progress as our hat drive went on.

http://www.halosofhope.org/

Anyway, I hope everyone is have a wonderful Holiday Season!!  See you all in January!!
Thanks,
Kristina

SMC in the Frederick News Post

Hey Everyone!
The Frederick News Post put our picture in the paper with a blurb about our 700 hats.  Here's an image of it from the Community News Section if you didn't get Sunday's edition.

Facebook Page

Hello everyone!
So I was thinking of another, easier way to keep you guys informed and up-to-date and I decided to start a South Mountain Crocheters Facebook page.  I figure this would be an easier way to share projects and updates.  Feel free to post messages and share pictures of your projects.  This will be a great place to post questions and information on events.  If you have a facebook id look us up.  Just type South Mountain Crocheters in the search field and we should pop right up!  I have placed some photos and a couple of updates on there.  I hope you enjoy!
Kristina