Submissions to New York Coral Reef Extended

Next Meeting: Thursday, April 10 from 6-8pm.
We'll meet near The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef exhibit, in the Winter Garden near the grand staircase.

The exhibit includes the New York Coral Reef, a collection of beautiful pieces made by the New York Crochet Guild, Harlem Knitting Circle and many more craftspeople. Because there's so much interest in continuing to make more coral pieces, In The Loop is coordinating the extension of the New York Coral Reef. This will be added to the display in May when the Toxic Reef leaves for it's next show in London.

In The Loop meeting

View of the Winter Garden

Getting to the World Financial Center Winter Garden is easy and worth the trip
Click here for Map and Directions

NOVEMBER 28 AFTER WORK SOCIAL

This Wednesday will be our last official After Work Social for the Fall Season. We will be meeting at the usual place - the World Financial Center Winter Garden - at the usual time - 5-8pm - but not in usual spot. When you arrive you'll notice the arts > World Financial Center production team busy setting up tables for a private event around the palm trees.

Our group will meet on the BALCONY LEVEL on the south side the WINTER GARDEN. That's the area above the Godiva store. Take the escalator or grand staircase to the upper level. You'll find us at in the public seating area outside Columbus Bakery and the GAP. You can't miss it.

See you there.

NOVEMBER 14 AFTER WORK SOCIAL

We meet again this Wednesday, November 14 for our second In The Loop After Work Social in the Winter Garden. Even if you stop by for just a little while, here's what you can create in one sitting (see pic below). This preemie cap was crocheted by one of Ina's students at last week's Brown Bag Social - quick, easy and so appreciated.

Bring your WIP (Work in Progress) or start a new preemie cap or sailor hat. We also enjoy seeing your other knitting or crochet projects. Now that it's getting really, really cold, wear one of your creations and inspire your fellow crafters.

FIRST AFTER WORK SOCIAL TONIGHT

We provide the yarn. You bring the knitting needles or crochet hooks.

The preemie cap and Christmas-at-Sea patterns use the following sizes:

Project Sunshine Simple Preemie Cap
Knitting Needles US4 and US5 double pointed needles or 2 circulars

Skein Attraction Preemie cap
Knitting Needle US 7
Crochet G Hook

Christmas-at-Sea Knitted helmet
Knitting Needle US8

Feel free to bring your own yarn if you prefer.

What: In the Loop After Work Social
When: Tuesday, October 30, 5pm - 8pm
Where: World Financial Center Winter Garden
Directions: Look to the left for link to directions and map

5 REASONS TO BE IN THE LOOP

You're invited to IN THE LOOP's First After Work Social.
Join us in the Winter Garden, Tuesday October 30, 5pm-8pm
while we knit and crochet for charity.

Feel the benefits of doing good for others.

1. Indulge your creative side.
Don't just manage a project. Make a project.
Shut down the computer and take up your needles and hooks.

2. Learn from our experience.
We're a mix of beginners and expert crafters.
Bring your questions. Share your talent.

3. Get great surfing tips.
Discover the best blogs and websites
for knitting and crocheting.
Learn where to find crafters podcasts
and free How-To video clips.

4. Shop the best yarn resources.
Get our list of places for the best yarn
and the best discounts, in Manhattan, outside New York,
or through the world wide web.

5. The best reason of all: Giving to others.
Two charities to benefit from our skills and time are
Project Sunshine's Project Knit and Christmas-at-Sea.
Make a cap for a preemie baby or for mariners far from home.


We provide the yarn and the patterns.
You bring your knitting needles and crochet hooks.
Swing by on your way to catching the bus or train.
Stay a few minutes. Stay a while.