Hi knitters!

We had a great meet-up in July. It was delightful to sit and sip mint lemonade in the cool cafe instead of baking out in the heat. Thanks to those knitters who tried the morning time experiment with me... we met at 11:30 and found it is quite a bit more crowded that time of day. I'll be back to my usual schedule on Sundays in August, so we are back to the afternoon slot.

I hate to bring up the H word, but as of August, we begin the downhill slope to the holidays. If you want to get going on your gifts now, you are far more likely to finish with a smile on your face rather than angry wrists and no sleep.

We hope to see you in August!

**Also, I have had to start paying the Meet-up Fee for this group so I will have a little donation jar to cover this cost at the next meeting. Please give what you can... it's not a huge expense, but it does help if we all share it!**

****I am removing the ability to RSVP maybe, because this prevents people who know they want to come from getting a spot. Please check your calendar before RSVPing and make sure to write it down so that everyone who really wants to come is able to. If the list is full, we now do have a waiting list. Thanks!***

Happy crafting,
Caroline

NEW: I have been getting a lot of nervous requests from brand new knitters who are a bit shy about diving into a full group. IF YOU ARE A NEW KNITTER: please note this in the notes section of your RSVP and come at 3pm, instead of 3:30. If i get RSVPs from new knitters looking to learn, I am happy to come and get you started. I have taught people to knit for over 5 years, and am confident that we can get you working away on a beginning project by the time everyone else arrives.
ALSO NEW: I am assembling a list of potential class offerings to teach at 2pm before the meet up. The cost would be $25 per person and you would get to cover a topic like "cast-on techniques" "increases and decreases" "reading patterns" "cables" "lace patterns" or other fun topics. If there is a topic you are dying to see offered, please e-mail me.

One class in the works: basics and pattern reading
One advanced class: working patterns from a chart

Please note your interest in these classes when you RSVP.

Happy knitting!
Caroline
www.remabulouscoaching.com