READY, SET, KNIT

Our new knitting class/group has kicked off. We met at mine and Ren's Church Fellowship Hall at Rogersville Presbyterian Church (http://rogersvillepresbyterian.com/). The class consists of beginners, almost-proficient and extremely proficient knitters, thus being a nice combination - the more help available, the better. We also attracted a nice age variety. The class was advertised in our local newspaper, along with our Church Newsletter and Sunday Bulletins. We were very pleased to have a visitor from Holland - Caroline. She has been visiting her Sister-in-Law, Heleen - also from Holland. They are both very experienced knitters and also very interesting to talk to about their knitting - both starting as young girls. Caroline, hopefully our group will still be in existence when you come to visit next year and you can come back and be simply amazed at our accomplishments!!!!

Ren is "The Teacher" and I'm "The Assistant" (limited, I might add). With the first class consisting of 15, some of the more experienced knitters graciously assisted those that had never held knitting needles. I think by the time we left, there were more than likely confused knitters as well as excited knitters, hopefully all with visions of completed knitting projects dancing in their heads. Also, hopefully anticipating the arrival of next Friday's next class to move forward with their attempted knitting achievements.

We started with welcoming everyone there and then one of the ladies from our Church, Shirley, kindly spoke for a minute telling some of the history of our Church. If you get a minute, go to the link above and read about, we think it's quite interesting. Better yet, why don't you come visit one Sunday - you may decide to stay!!

After we welcomed everyone, Ren started with showing some items she has completed over the years - she is VERY talented and such a joy to listen to. Ren always puts a lot of enthusiasm in everything she does. This in itself will help keep the group going.

I will try to post a weekly update of our accomplishments along with photos. So, sit back, relax and wait to see what our little group is up to next. I'll end with some pictures of our initial meeting - make sure to check back next week: