November meeting

Hi everyone,

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, November 8 from 3:00 to 4:30 at the Meadows branch of the Boulder Public Library. We will be making a hat. You will need to bring approximately 120 yards of worsted weight yarn in 3 colors (1 main and 2 contrast), or just bring what you have and stripe it however you like! You will also need a 16 inch circular needle and DPNs in US#7 or 8 (4.5-5mm). The pattern is posted below - click on it to enlarge. There will also be printed patterns at the meeting.

Reminder: The final drop-off before the holiday donation is November 29 from 2:00 to 3:00, also at the Meadows library branch. You can drop off any knitted items, donations of new or gently used children's books, and/or cash donations to purchase children's books.

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