Above: she is a new knitter who really has found knitting to be a help to her in early recovery. She has only been here two weeks and she is already on scarves.Below: this is the blanket that we make here with bits and pieces of yarn. Each row is a different yarn. This client has cast on 125 and is doing it in a p1, p2tog, stitch and it is turning out to be just beautiful. It seems to go faster with this stitch than the garter stitch.
Above: Leslie our volunteer brought in a blanket she made for her daughter many years ago. she is showing the clients what intarsia is.Below: a client's first project! Everyone does a washcloth before moving on to yarn projects.
Above: I am into making dog clothing! It is a great way to learn different stitches and figure out patterns. And it is rewarding if you have a small dog because you see the results quicker. Guy, always needs a sweater for his two long walks a day.
Jean, our volunteer, is showing the clients slippers she made.
Above: Our client designed a pattern by mixing knitting and purling. Below: Maude who works here is joining us for some of our knitting group today!
Below: Michelle is showing the clients scarves she is making. Michelle is an intern here for this year.
Above: our client is trying all kinds of patterns from our pattern library! Below: another client is making a handbag.
Above: Lucia and below Zelphia and below Jean. Our volunteers come each week to knit with and teach the clients.
Above and Below: Our client (outpatient) four years clean and sober! (yeaaaa) completed her "Einstein" coat. It is absolutely beautiful.
Above: look at what our client did with bits and pieces of sock yarn. they are the very best socks. what a great idea. She is having such fun now that she is a sock expert.
Below: Stephanie is showing the clients a project she is working on. She is a volunteer.
Above and below: handbags that will be finished and felted.
Above: Lucia is working with a client on a child's sweater.Below: Our client finished her short row scarf. It is a gift for a friend. It is beautiful.
Above: we are watching for the mate.Below: almost ready for felting.
Above: another hat with beautiful pom pom yarn. Below: our client has worked so hard on socks, double pointed needles, and has loved this sock yarn. These socks will be very special she has worked so hard and consistently on them.
Below: a new knitter. This is her first lesson.
Thanks to everyone who has written and thank you for all of the very kind notes. I read the notes during the knitting group and I show the clients our blog. What a great way to learn about the world and computers for many of our clients who have not had this exposure. One of our clients was telling me that she was at an appointment waiting, having her knitting, and having people admire what she was knitting. She said someone began telling her how knitting helped her through tough times. And so many of our clients tell us how it helps them. Thanks to everyone and we appreciate your kindness to us here at Interim House.
