BS Knitters Secret Santa GIft Exchange

We are having a Secret Santa gift exchange this year! It is completely optional if you want to sign-up.

Sign-ups will close on November 18th and you will be notified of your giftee via Rav or email or Facebook shortly thereafter to allow time to craft/buy items. The gift exchange will be at the December 16th knitting night. Please specify on the form if you are willing to be an angel. An angel is a person who is willing to be a backup Secret Santa in the event that someone cancels after signups and sorting.  

**Rules:**
* $10-$15 limit on item/items
* Regifting or gifting from your stash/library will be acceptable as long as the items are in like new condition. This means if you are gifting from your stash it is preferred that ball bands/tags are still on the yarn. *Exemption*: If you are hand dyeing or spinning yarn for your giftee, you can make your own tag showing fiber contents. 
* Remember, this is a gift for a fellow fiber lover so at least one of the items in your gift must be of interest for a fiber crafter (notions/yarn/handmade item/pattern/book/fiber)

Signups are closed.
 The information you provide will help your Secret Santa make your gift special for you.

The Schedule!

Here is the schedule, let me know of comments, suggestions, or if we need to move some things around.

Click here for the schedule

One more week!

Fiber Camp materials have arrived early from Knit Picks so everyone who ordered with the group can rest assured that their materials have arrived. If you missed out on ordering you can still observe the workshops or bring your own materials.

Registration is now closed so that plans can be made for the confirmed attendees. If you were a maybe and I haven't heard otherwise updating your status I am considering you a not-going-to-be-able-to-make-it instead of an attendee. Please let me know if you are going to be able to come.

A workshop schedule will be forthcoming this weekend. I can't wait to spend a whole week with friends and fiber!

-Christa

Meeting highlights or lowlights? You decide.

9/9/10 "Where exactly do you grab that?" "I'm ricocheting around in my own head." Penis count: 45+ (the + is for someone's comment about Old Penis'. We figured it was worth extra credit)

So, were you warned that this might not be your grandmother's prim & proper knitting circle?

Since some of us are already grandmothers and most of us had a grandmother or two who didn't fit the accepted definition of "prim" or "proper," the BS Knitters have set our own rules as to what is too crass or crude a topic for discussion in a public setting, namely the Starbucks located in the Blue Springs Target store. The consensus is that NOTHING is off limits unless small children or tape recorders should make their way into our audible zone. And by audible zone, I'm saying anywhere near the store entrance since we are a boisterous group of fiber junkies who are high on caffeine and raspberry swirl bread (and the gods help us if Kellie should touch someone's dairy product!)

For those of you who may have missed a snippet of conversation or are foolish enough to wonder what the heck we were talking about, I'll clue you in to the background of this week's meeting highlights.

"Where exactly do you grab that?" refers to an anatomically incorrect cup coozie pattern found on Ravelry. Not this tastefully done booby coozie http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/booby-coozy, or this adorable sock monkey coozie http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/george---sock-monkey-cup-cozy, or even this penis-shaped chapstick coozie--just what you need to keep your lips from chapping at those outdoor revival meetings. No, this coozie had it all, boobs, pubic hair and a penis. Unfortunately, I can't locate the pattern. I know, your disappointment runs deep, as does mine. Let's just allow our imaginations to run wild with this one, shall we?

"I'm ricocheting around in my own head." flew out of Celia's mouth. Need I say more?

The Weekly Penis Count is just what it sounds like because there's nothing that says knitting like a penis. Unless it's a testes.

Online Sign Up and Forms Download

If you missed the meetup last Thursday you can still get copies of everything that was handed out for the BS Knitters Fiber Camp.

Info about Fiber Camp is in this post.

Closed! Signup for the camp right here online!

Materials List for the Workshops (PDF format) updated to reflect changes as of 12:24pm 8/30/10

Closed! Printable order form for ordering materials for the workshops with the group & taking advantage of discount shipping. (PDF)

2010 BS Knitters Fiber Camp

When?
Friday, October 15th thru Sunday the 17th
Pop in and out, stay a night, or sleepover all weekend!
Workshop material fees (optional) are due by Oct. 5.

Where?         
Blue Springs. Maps and details coming soon.

What?
Think of it as Girl Scout camp for fiber lovers but with the modern conveniences of home! This is a weekend to spend some quality fiber time with each other, share skills, learn new things, swap & shop your old items for new, or just relax with a project or two!

Workshops!        
Participate in any, all or none! Just let us know in advance so we can plan appropriately.

• Learn to Crochet! Make a scrubbie or some other easy make it and take it project to learn the basics of crochet
• Reading Charts - If you get confused with chart symbols then this will help you learn to translate them to stitches you can work with
• Basic Cables - Learn how to knit cables
• Kool Aid Dyeing - Learn how to dye yarn with kool-aid and a crockpot!
• Sweater Recycling - Learn how to reclaim yarn for a new project from an old sweater
• Drop Spindling - Learn how to use a drop spindle to spin yarn.
• Getting the Most Out of Ravelry - Learn how to search for patterns, setup email notifications, get handy tips, and learn advanced features.
• Other ideas or volunteers welcome!

Activities!

• Swap & Shop: Bring your unwanted yarn, fiber tools, books and what-not for a swap and shop. Please make sure to note on each item with a sticker or sticky note if you are willing to give it away, trade for equal value (note the value please) or sell (again please note the price) as well as put your name on it so interested people know who to see about it.
• Educational Videos: Bring videos to share or take a gander at the ones others have.
• Try a wheel! Several members will be bringing their spinning wheels for you to try if you like.
• Movie/TV Marathon fiber crafting! Bring your favorite movies and TV shows on DVD to share.
• Learn to Knit Buddies! Want to learn to knit? Several of us will have extra supplies and needles to help you get through the basics. Already have supplies for a pattern you want to try? Bring them and we will help you get started!
• Sock Circle - Experienced sock knitters/crocheters and newbies are welcome to hang out, work on a sock project and discuss their favorite techniques and learn new ones!

Packing List
 Pack what you would need for a weekend away and in addition, please bring:

• Your own towel
• Your own pillow
• Items for special dietary needs (ie Lactose free milk, vegan cheese...)
• If you want to bring an air mattress please bring bedding to fit it along with a way to inflate it.
• Beverages. Iced tea, water, and coffee provided.
• Items for the swap and shop
• Projects, yarn, patterns, needles, hooks... anything you will need or want for a fiber weekend.
• Movies or television series on DVD to watch and share with each other.
• Snacks! You can bring some for yourself or bring some to share but don’t leave home without being prepared for a case of the munchies ;)
• Meal options and potlucks will be coordinated when it gets closer to the event.

More details about the workshop schedule and such as the date looms closer. RSVPs are REQUIRED for the Fiber Camp as well as workshops if you need to order materials. Email Christa at bsknitters@nerdgirlyarns.com with any questions or for more info. Please sign-up if you have interest in Fiber Camp and we can keep you up to date via email. Updates will also be posted here and on Ravelry in the BS Knitters group.

Welcome!

Welcome to the BS Knitters website! This blog will be used to keep the BS Knitting Group informed about upcoming events, sales, news, and more. Christa is the admin for the site and if you have trouble accessing anything or need something posted please email her at bsknitters at nerdgirlyarns dot com.