Knit Your Ass Off In November

the yarn monkey

Hello knitters and hookers,

Say hello to fall! Knit PH meets at Prospect Perk Café every 2nd Tuesday each month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Knit PH also meets at Freddy's Bar every 3rd Sunday each month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. To RSVP join our MeetUp, group. It's FREE!
http://MeetUp.com/KnitPH



In November we ask you to dig deep into your stash and hearts for a good cause, the Afghans for Afghans (A4A) charity blanket drive. Knit PH co-pilot Eliza Brown will be organizing this winter charity.

Game Plan:
1. Make knit or crochet squares that are 8" X 8"; use any patern or the FREE pattern we provide. Squares will be sewn together at a later date (TBA)
2. A4A asks that you use 100% wool/natural fibers (not man-made).
3. You can drop off your squares at Prospect Perk Cafe for Tony (that's me)

For a FREE crochet or knit square pattern click on this link:
http://www.meetup.com/KnitPH/files/

For more about Afghans for Afghans click on this link:
http://www.afghansforafghans.org/

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Knit PH at Prospect Perk Café
Tuesday November 10 '09
from7:00 to 9:00 PM

Prospect Perk Cafe
183 Sterling Pl (Sterling Pl & Flatbush ave.)
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 783-7375
http://www.prospectpeckcafe.com

On this night we start our A4A charity blanket drive. Prospect Perk is a cozy café that seats 12 people. The "RSVP MAYBE" feature is disabled to ensure that we have enough seating, so please be sure to RSVP as "Yes" or "No" for Knit PH at Prospect Perk Café.

Prospect Perk Café is conveniently located between the 7th Av "Q" stop and the G.A.P. "2/3" stop on the corner of Sterling Place and Flatbush. They have hot-pressed and cold sandwiches, fine teas, hot cocoa, coffee, pastries... and of course, knitting.

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Knit PH at Freddy's Bar
Sunday November 15 '09
from 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Freddy's Bar
485 Dean St (Dean st & 6th ave.)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 622-7035
http://freddysbackroom.com

On this night we are organizing a left-over yarn exchange, so cleanse your hoarded treasure and make room for someone else's new-old collection. Yarn left over from this exchange will be used for A4A charity.

Freddy's Bar has Frosty beer, martinis, wine, wine from a box, and interesting decor — always available on this night: swift, wool winder, yardage counter and good conversation. Crocheters are welcome and men are encouraged. Freddy's Bar is located at the corner of Dean Street and 6th Avenue, near Pacific/Atlantic Station and Bergen 2/3 stop, right down the street from the 78th Precinct. Getting there is easier than getting arrested.

Reminder: Next month Knit PH will meet at Freddy's on Sunday, December 6 '09. That's the first Sunday that month.

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the yarn monkey

A4A coordinator Eliza Brown advises that in order to respect Islamic tradition, patterns that you might use should not represent:
- human or animal likenesses (faces in particular)
- religious symbols
- national symbols

This might include squares that look like bacon (watch those colors people). Instead, use abstract or geometric designs like stripes, dots, hearts, moons, clovers, diamonds..etc.

Although it's not a requirement, use bold bright colors in your patterns. Green is the symbolic color of Islam. Believed to have been the prophet Muhammad's favorite color, and the color of the first Islamic flag.