Chain Reaction Northern IL Chapter of CGOA September 2012 Volume 14, Issue 5 Inside this issue: President’s Letter Premie Caps 3 Notes from the Net 3 A Moment in Nic History 4 Warm Up Amer 4 Library Corner Vogue Knit. Live 5 5 Upcoming 2012 Meetings & Events 1 2 Chapter Challenge Our Clones lace workshop with Marie Treanor was an overall success. Everyone who attended had a great time and learned a lot about Irish Crochet! We also learned that the “language of crochet” is universal and we have a new friend in Ireland! Thanks, also, to the Crocheters of the Lakes Chapter who joined us. Each year we enjoy sharing our skills at Irish Fest when we reveal the uniqueness and elegance of Irish crochet to the Celtophiles! 2 Sept 8: Chapter Challenge; WUA Sept 7-9: WI Sheep & Wool Fest Oct 12: I Love Yarn Day Oct 13: Bead Necklace Oct 26-28: Chapter Retreat President’s Letter Amy Steinmetz OFFICERS: President Amy Steinmetz Vice-President Terese Conway I find it somewhat hard to believe, but autumn is fast approaching. Summer has flown past as we’ve been busy participating in some wonderful crochet-related activities like attending the CGOA national conference in Manchester, NH, attending festivals and conferences in our own area, and studying traditional Irish lace crochet techniques in our chapter workshop. Hard as it is to think about, we’re in the phase now of putting aside our lightweight fibers we love for summer, and picking up more substantial projects geared for the fast-approaching cooler weather. As the summer hustle and bustle ebbs and the kids get back to school, it becomes a bit easier to find some time here or there for our crochet work. This is such a special time, when we’re coming down off the feast of new experiences with fibers, meeting other crocheters, and learning new techniques; we find ourselves drawn back into our crochet projects and tackling new projects inspired by what we’ve experienced. Our months ahead are still going to be busy and crochet-focused, with chapter events and planning going on for the next year. Whether you are planning to pull out a UFO item and turn it into a completed project, working on pieces for some of the many charitable organizations who distribute crocheted goods in our community, or looking ahead to our upcoming chapter retreat, there is much to do. But as the autumn weather gives us a breather from the summer heat, overall the pace of activity in the chapter gives us a bit of a breather too. It’s still wonderful and engaging, just not quite as frantic. So sit down with your favorite beverage close at hand, pick up your yarns, threads, and hooks, and enjoy the relaxation and the satisfaction of seeing that piece of thread or yarn turn into a beautiful and functional object through the work of your hands. Secretary Karen Angel Treasurer Nancy Reil NIC Committees Historian Diana Passarelli Hospitality Mary Allenspach Library Janie Lonnroth Membership Robyn Schoessow Newsletter Gwen Blakley Kinsler Nominating Sheila Oman Jeanne Webster Sindy Gentile Photography Premie Caps for Northwest Community Hospital Many thanks to Susan Venn who has been a faithful contributor of caps for the premie babies at our local hospital. To date, she has contributed well over 100 caps! If you would like to crochet for this great cause, ask Gwen for a free pattern. 2 Policy & Procedures Sheila Oman Publicity/Public Relations Website & Website Historian Pam Oddi Welcoming Nancy Clark Notes from the Net: 2012 by Diane Jaffe ...an ecclectic compilation of current crochet tidbits and happenings from around the internet Crochet-World’s latest free pattern is a fun, fast, Retro Wrap designed by Carrie Carpenter. You can download this pattern from http://www.crochet-world.com/featured_pattern.php. Baby afghans are such a welcome gift for new mothers. You can access the free crochet pattern link directory at Crochet Pattern Central http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/baby_afghans.php. Crochetme www.crochetme.com, sponsored by Interweave, offers free crochet patterns, blogs, and chat forums. Their CALs (crochet a-longs) are structured, well organized, and easy to follow. As long as you have an internet connection you can ask questions, watch step-by-step progress, and offer comments when you sign in to their website. The photo galleries at their site display beautiful color pictures of completed CAL projects. The CGOA Fall 2012 Conference, in Reno, Nevada http://www.crochet.org/confrpts.html is fast approaching. It runs from September 14 -16, 2012. You can download a preview brochure, a schedule of events, travel information, and class details. Access the entire schedule here: http://www.knitandcrochetshow.com/fall-schedule.asp?i3s2 and discounted travel information here: http://www.knitandcrochetshow.com/fall-travel-hotel.asp?i9s2. Also, you can view great pictures of the CGOA Summer 2012 Conference in Manchester, NH at http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/24204882_S7GSWZ#!i=1968916555&k=GHwkbkw. Here are a few YouTube videos: 1) Easy to Crochet Little Fan Stitch Pattern by Yolanda Lopez, offered in both English and Spanish has written comments overlaying the actual video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmhOyXFPxA0 2) Crocodile Stitch Crochet Lessons by Catalina offers clear, concise, and very detailed step- by-step instructions. It contains 7 parts, but none run longer than 10 minutes. That’s a matter of her computer storage space, rather than complicated stitch directions. 1 of 7 2 of 7 3 of 7 4 of 7 5 of 7 6 of 7 7 of 7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDSt2QvstE4&feature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xma9tu5vb-U&feature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BMWlo8jwXk&feature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1SJvK35TmM&feature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap_HoVFz4e0&feature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UZ5Ly0Gx6E&feature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4Y7Pc4hkkc Crochet items for sale on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/category/crochet are perfect for getting those creative juices flowing: Ultimate Bearded 2-Stripe Beanie for kids. The crocheted beanie with the attached beard is just adorable. http://www.etsy.com/listing/85188644/sale-kids-ultimate-bb-greymix?ref=fp_recently_viewed_14; The Peter Pan Crochet Lace Collar http://www.etsy.com/listing/92372152/peter-pan-crochet-lace-collar-detachable?ref=fp is a sweet way to embellish dresses and plain tees; Crochet Adult Slippers http://www.etsy.com/listing/99635336/extra-thicksimply-slippers-crochet?ref=fp have a beautiful flower adorning the top. 3 4 4 A Moment in NIC History The Northern IL Chapter has become an important part of the CGOA mission “to promote the art & skill of crochet through exhibitions, continuing education and seminars.” Our booth this year at Stitches Midwest was well received. Thanks to all who participated! We meet at the Rolling Meadows Library, located at 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, on the second Saturday of each month, 1:30-4:30 P.M. For more info and time exceptions, visit our web site at www.nicrochet.com. Visitors are welcome to attend one complimentary meeting. The next two meetings (per year) are $3. If you would like to join the Northern Illinois Chapter of CGOA, dues are $15.00/ year. We encourage members to join CGOA. Warm Up America Blankets Be sure to be stitching away on your 7” X 9” squares for Warm Up America. They will be collected at our December meeting. Our Mission is to share our crochet talents with each other and our communities, continually planting crochet seeds wherever we go. 4 Library Corner: Check-It-Out! By Janice Lonnroth New Books in the Library, Part One As you may know, we have had the good fortune to have guild member Dorothy Schmidt recently donate her large collection of crochet books to our chapter library. I thought I would take this opportunity to highlight the new editions to our bead and jewelry category since we will be focusing on bead crochet during our upcoming September meeting. Bead Crochet Basics; Beaded Bracelets, Necklaces, Jewelry and More! By Mary Libby Neiman, 2004 Bead Crochet by Bethany Barry, 2004 Bead Crochet Ropes by Judith Bertoglio-Giffin, 2002 Beaded Crochet Designs by Ann Benson, 2005 Beadwrangler’s Hands On Crochet with Beads and Fiber by Lydia Borin, 1997 (autographed) Crocheting with Beads by Kate Coburn, 1995 Easy Beaded Crochet by Carol Meldrum, 2006 Jewlery with a Hook; Crocheted Fiber Necklaces, Bracelets and More by Terry Taylor, 2007 Knit and Crochet with Beads by Lily Chin, 2004 (autographed) 1 I will bring these nine new books as well as a few other bead and jewelry books to the next meeting for you to peruse and possibly choose to borrow but one of these particularly catches your eye feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] before the meeting and reserve it. Also, I’m always happy to bring you any of our other library gems; just let me know! Vogue Knitting Live: October 26-28, 2012 Three Chicago land chapters of CGOA have been invited to assist knitters and anyone who wants to know more about crochet at “The Crochet Doctor” booth in the marketplace of this event sponsored by Vogue Knitting. Many thanks to the Crocheters of the Lakes and the Chicago Connection Chapters. 5
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