Hey! We did it! Our first ever Knit-Out and Crochet Too event.We received allot of complements from people who stopped in to check us out.It was a small event. Tiny in comparison to other Knit-Outs in our area.
Really, who cares? We had a GREAT TIME!
YarnBall members, Brook and her daughter Alexandria, greeted people as they entered the library. As people signed in they were given coupons to area stores and free door prize tickets. We had a Grand Door Prize drawing for a beautiful Native American Indian Doll with a $1.00 donation. A little girl named Gia won the doll. Grandma and Grandpa will give Gia her doll for Christmas when they visit her in Florida. Librarian Diana Joniec and her mother donated the doll to help support the event and it's expenses. THANK YOU!
We were able to give everyone who participated knitting needles, crochet hooks and free yarn. Our door prize give aways were a hit. Who wouldn't want light up knitting needles, brand new books, yarn, tote bags and free magazine subscriptions? Many thanks to those who came through for us. AC Moore, Caron International, Wild Fibers Magazine, DRG Publishing, Martingal & Company, Fiber Arts Yarn Shops and The Knitting Store.
Did I mention the free lessons? Anyone who stopped in and wanted to learn how to knit or crochet was treated to a free lesson!YarnBall members Barbara and Joanne, seen in the photo to the left, dispensed free advice and knowledge all day. Dolores, our left handed crocheter was a hit with one of young patrons who took to crochet like a fish to water. I don't have a picture of Dolores. It seems that she was able to avoid the camera.
As the day wore on more people stopped in and joined in on the fun. We even two women from Philadelphia stop in for awhile.
Thank You, that was quite an under taking because we do not have any public transportation in our area to the library. Yet, they managed to hop in their car and fly on down to the South County Regional Branch Library in Winslow Township. (remember the Ideal commercial?) Now that was a passion for the craft of knit and crochet. I hope that the one lady who picked up on the knitting very well was able to show her friend back home that she now knew a thing or two.
Let us not forget our spinners, for they make the yarn that we so love.
Inger Bullock( at left ) and Stacy Sundance ( at right ) were our guest fiber artists and demonstrated their craft, answered questions all day. I think a few people were inspired. Maybe they might have a few budding spinners join their guild.
Next year we may shoot for a 2008 Knit-Out and Crochet Too event in September. If you would like to volunteer, demonstrate a skill, donate materials or have a great idea.....email me or post your comment. Its never too early to start thinking about next year.
