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!

Last Meeting of 2013: Friday, December 13!

Brookfield Presents

IN THE LOOP

Knitting and Crocheting for Hurricane Sandy Relief

Next Meeting

Friday, December 13

12:00 - 2:00pm

Location

Brookfield Place Winter Garden

Announcements

Hope you all had a restful and delicious Thanksgiving! For the last project of 2013, we offer a choice of three patterns. 

Please note that it will be a little busier in the Winter Garden than usual, as this meeting coincides with Santa’s annual visit to the Winter Garden (http://brookfieldplaceny.com/Santa13).

As always, please remember to bring back any past projects so we can send out the final parcel of baby items in a timely manner!

Patterns & Materials

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

Shells Baby Hat with Ear Flaps (crochet)

Tool: Size G (4.5mm) crochet hook

Smock Top Baby Booties (knit)
Tool: US #3 (3 or 3.25mm) double pointed needles












Bunny Nuggets (knit)
Tool: US #7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles

Charity Recipient
All 2013 IN THE LOOP projects will be donated to Staten Island communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Pieces completed in the summer and fall will be donated to the Richmond University Medical Center Auxiliary for their annual baby shower, to help replenish the items they distributed immediately following the storm.

2014 Meeting Dates

Our next meeting (the last in 2013!) is Friday, December 13.

Mark your calendars with these 2014 dates. We will continue to meet on the third Friday of each month from 12-2pm.

January 17
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 12 (2nd Friday)

Next Meeting: Friday, November 15

Brookfield Presents

IN THE LOOP

Knitting and Crocheting for Hurricane Sandy Relief

Next Meeting

Friday, November 15

12:00 - 2:00pm

Location

Brookfield Place Winter Garden

 



Announcements

The Richmond University Medical Center Auxiliary recently received our first parcel of handmade goodies. Thank you all for returning your projects in a timely manner!

Can you believe it's November already? We only have two more sessions to go in 2013. The last few projects of the year are easy, simple, and useful - this month it's baby burp cloths. As always, please remember to bring back any past projects.

Patterns & Materials

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Burp Cloth (Crochet)

Tools: G (4.5mm) or H (5.0mm) crochet hook

Plain and Simple Burp Cloth (Knit)

Tools: Size 6 (4.0mm) or 7 (4.5mm) knitting needle

Charity Recipient

All 2013 IN THE LOOP projects will be donated to Staten Island communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Pieces completed in the summer and fall will be donated to the Richmond University Medical Center Auxiliary for their annual baby shower, to help replenish the items they distributed immediately following the storm.