Next meeting: Friday, March 21

The next In The Loop session is Friday, March 21 in the Winter Garden. Please visit the Arts Brookfield website for pattern and tool information: http://artsbrookfield.com/event/in-the-loop-6/.

 

To sign up for the enewletter to stay informed about In The Loop and other free Arts Brookfield events, http://artsbrookfield.com/signup/.

 

See you Friday!

Why Knit?

Two great articles about the benefits of knitting (same could be said about crocheting) by Katherine Martinko over at Treehugger.

• http://www.treehugger.com/culture/dont-stop-knitting-its-keeping-you-healthy.html
• http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-fashion/why-bother-knitting-scarf.html

All you amazing In The Loop participants - not only are you doing something good for those in need, you are doing something good for yourself!

Next Meeting: Friday, February 21

Arts Brookfield Presents

IN THE LOOP

Knitting and Crocheting for Charity

Next Meeting

Friday, February 21

12:00 - 2:00pm

Location

Brookfield Place Winter Garden

Announcements

This event, and all FREE Arts Brookfield events can be found on the newly redesigned Arts Brookfield website: artsbrookfield.com.

The February projects are knit and crochet cowls - perfect neck-warmers for the chilly winter months.

Please remember to bring back any past projects! We want to get our handmade goods to those in need in a timely manner. If you are unable to attend, you may send your completed project to:

Ina Braun
Tante Sophie avait un chien
21 Broadway
Denville, NJ 07834
201.910.0027



Patterns & Materials
We provide yarn, patterns and guidance; you bring the tools and skills.

 

Chain Loop Scarf (crochet)

Tool: 8mm OR 9mm OR 10mm crochet hook

 



Rainbow Twist Cowl (knit) 

Tool: US 13 (9mm) OR US 15 (10mm) straight needles

Charity Partnership
2014 projects will be donated to the Amethyst Women's Project, a non-profit organization whose mission is "to restore dignity and hope to the lives of women adversely impacted by substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence and to protect and preserve family systems in Brooklyn." Learn more about the organization's work at www.awp-ci.org. 

First Meeting of 2014: January 17

Arts Brookfield Presents

IN THE LOOP

Knitting and Crocheting for Charity

Next Meeting

Friday, January 17

12:00 - 2:00pm

Location

Brookfield Place Winter Garden

Announcements

Happy New Year! Join us on Friday, January 17 in the Winter Garden for the first In The Loop meeting of 2014.

New year, new partnership. We will be donating 2014 projects to the Amethyst Women's Project, a non-profit organization whose mission is "to restore dignity and hope to the lives of women adversely impacted by substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence and to protect and preserve family systems in Brooklyn." Learn more about the organization's work at www.awp-ci.org.

Please remember to bring back any past projects!

Patterns & Materials
We provide yarn, patterns and guidance; you bring the tools and skills.

 

Fingerless Gloves "Leaves" (Knit)

Tool: Size 7 double-pointed needles

Fingerless Gloves "Leaves" by ValKnitting



Crochet Openwork Handwarmers

Tool: Size G (4.0mm) crochet hook

Crochet Openwork Handwarmers by creativeyarn

See you on the 17th!