Today was our Mini Retreat and the new Knitting Ministry was introduced, "Purls of Grace." During the time that the ladies as walked around to the various ministry tables I handed out information sheets and answered a lot of questions. The most common question was "Will you teach me to knit?" I had about 10 people sign up, which was a lot more than I expected. Several people commented that they didn't know how to knit, but knew how to crochet. I told them that they could come and welcome to crochet too!
I added a few more catalogs and books this morning before we started to my display. On the table is two shawls I knitted, and one I started to show the ladies what we would start with. I had a couple of other examples of yarn projects. The most asked about project...My Booga Bag! I must have explained it a dozen times. One of my friends loves my bag so much that I decided that I am going to give it to her tomorrow. She offered to pay for it, but I just can't bring myself to let her do that!
I still have the work out the details of day and time. I asked the ladies to write down when they would be able to come to the meetings and most of them wrote down evening. I am glad so many were interested in coming. I will let you know how it goes!
Updated 9/23/07
After I thought about I wrapped up the booga bag (in the picture) and gave it to my friend, she was so thrilled and couldn't believe it. I hadn't really used it and I knew she would really appreciate it. Better for her to be able to enjoy it and use it, than to sit in my closet. Plus I bought some Noro Yarn awhile back to make another!
2 comments:
Great that there was so much interest! You bag IS very cute! I really like the colors.
I love the name "Purls of Grace"! Sounds like you are off to a great start.
Robin
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