Bobbi Forsch The weather still tells us it’s summer but the calendar says it’s autumn so many of the Knit Wits are working on blankets, afghans, hats and sweaters for the cooler weather. There have been many hat donations for Kids’ Closet for the fall semester. Each child who visits Kids’ Closet to shop for…
Bobbi Forsch Mother Nature has really been busy here in the Brooke. First we had temperatures in August that felt like June, being over 100 degrees. Next came the downpours, hard enough to wash things away and cancel any outdoor activities. You would think all that weather might keep people home. Not so! The Knit…
Bobbi Forsch Even though it’s summer there are still many members of Knit Wits who spend their Wednesday mornings at HOA 1 Activity Center Room 3 chatting and creating wonderful projects. Some of our upcoming events include learning how to knit socks, knitting for charities and classes from Tucson Yarn Shop. We continue to share…
Some great knitting done by some shy knitters.
Bobbi Forsch The Knit Wits have been very busy during March. Our first Wednesday we had show and tell and many projects were displayed by proud knitters. Several of our members are working on their Tofutsee tee shirt from South West Trading Company and it was fun to see how far everyone has gotten. We…
Bobbi Forsch Happy 2015 from the Knit Wits. This great group meets every Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the SaddleBrooke One Arts and Crafts Center, Room No. 4, to knit and crochet. We welcome all skill levels and will even teach non knitters or crocheters the craft if you’re interested. Membership is…
Bobbi Forsch The Knit Wits are excited about their first class. Claudia Brust and her Program/Education committee are teaching how to make fingerless gloves and beaded cuffs. Classes are available for anyone interested. You might wonder why so many people knit or crochet. Crafting has so many advantages. Working with yarn can relieve anxiety by…
Helen Nack Knit Wits kicked off the holiday season with a potluck brunch, toy drive for Toys for Tots, and treats for the fire stations serving all of the SaddleBrooke communities. The brunch included both traditional Christmas and Hanukah fare: Christmas goodies and potato latkes with sour cream and apple sauce. Two antique menorahs were…
Carol Chiarello The Knit Wits do many things through the year. We are often knitting/crocheting lovely items for ourselves or our loved ones. We also do various projects for donation, such as children’s hats for Kids’ Closet, chemo hats for local cancer centers and baby blankets and hats for veterans, to name a few. With…