Yesterday was the grand day at Yarn Today. We had the knitting loom demonstrations and the turnout was awesome! We had about 10 people show up for the demos and most of them stayed with us the entire day. We were there from 10am to 4:30pm. Some showed up around 10 and some a bit later, but most of them stayed for the duration of the event. So, I am thinking that the demo must have been interesting, or they fell asleep on their chairs, but I think it was the first one--thank goodness!
Of course, I was a bit scared and afraid of making a donkey out of myself, but Tina was there to help me out :). She was there to help me out and to dig me out the holes I dug myself into. If I ever become famous with my looming and I have to go on tour around the country to do demos, I would have to take Tina with me :).
The day started with a demo of the round looms, then we moved to flat panel knitting, and lastly, to a small intro to the knitting boards. I even spiced it a bit by showing them an advanced stitch-the popcorn stitch :). I think they enjoyed that one very much.
Most of the new loomers are coming back to Nite in Knots to start their "real" projects. Some want to start scarves on the knitting board, others want to make a felted bag, and others want to try making prayers shawls and triangle shawls.
Overall it was a terrific experience. It was a bit unnerving at the beginning but as the day progressed, I got in my loomy mode and my "gabbing" flowed easier. Now, I know what I would do differently if I had to do it again.I have gained experience and I am ready for a second try :).
Would I do it again? In a heartbeat! The joy of sharing the craft was exhilarating. Yeah, I was a bit tired, OK-I admit, I was pooped by the time I got home, but it was well worth it.
Joys of my Loomy Day:
- Foo learning how to wrap a round loom and a knitting board and all through out, she was full of smiles.
- Mary getting excited about making a felted bag and learning as fast as she could so that she could start her bag on Thursday
- Rita, although an avid knitter, picking up a board and learning the figure 8 stitch--with purple yarn :).
- Linda learning how to purl in under a minute!
- Rachel do 4 rows of popcorn stitch all by herself
For all these wonderful ladies, this was their first contact with looms. The excitement of seeing their first knitted swatches was evident and contagious.
The entire day was just fab! But it had to be, you see, my day started with a very tight hug from my hubby and the words of reassurance that I would do great. And, a little something to brighten my day and give me a smile.
I'm so glad the day went well. And that Sam sure is a sweetheart!
Posted by: Beckky | September 18, 2005 at 05:30 PM
It sounds like you did a great job, and had loads of fun enlisting new loomers. And what a nice husband to send you on your way with such a loving gesture, and the roses are beautiful too!
Posted by: Lori | September 18, 2005 at 07:34 PM
Awww, what a nice husband! Glad it went well!
Posted by: Kim/Chef Messy | September 18, 2005 at 09:41 PM