I recently set up a knitalong group at work and was really pleased when 8 people where keen to join in.  We had our first meeting last Thursday and it was great to see the different projects people where working on - some crochet, some knitting.  It was also great to have 2 people new to knitting come along and learn how to knit and purl!

Here is a photo of the group, some members were not able to make it.  From left to right Caron, Lisa, Gemma, Me, Debbie and Charlotte.

Lisa is working on a crochet blanket, Caron is knitting a baby cardigan, Debbie has just started to knit a bag with some funky wool she has bought and Charlotte and Gemma are beginners and picked it up really quickly.  We are meeting up again this week and I am looking forward to seeing how everyone has progressed since.

If you attend a knitting group I would recommend a book called ‘Not Tonight Darling, I’m Knitting’ by Betsy Hosegood.  This fun and funky book is a celebration of the increasing popularity of this relaxing and creative craft.  It contains everything from knitter’s anecdotes, shopping advice and keen celebrity knitters, to a fascinating history of wonderful woolly fashions throughout the decades. Plus it is a bargain at only £9.99!

It would be great to see pictures of your knitting groups if you attend one.

Marie