Take a Look at This!

Believe it or not! These are Hats!
Chris A designed and made these hats to be worn at a comicon. Chris is at her best when she is thinking up designs but she never writes out instructions. Please, don't ask for any. I find these hysterically funny and outrageously good designs. I'm a bit jealous because I'm never able to execute facial designs very well.
Maybe I will find it hard to enjoy corn on the cob ever again! 

What Karen Made

Jeannie really likes the things that Karen can make. Jeannie describes what she would like and then Karen makes it. Sometimes Karen makes her own design or searches until she finds the right pattern. I don't think that's an easy thing to do: meeting a person's request and actually having them pleased.

But as you can see here Jeannie seems quite pleased with her poncho and her hat. I really liked both designs and the yarn Karen chose to make them.

Jeannie shows up at our holiday charity sale and always seem to find something she likes. We really appreciate Jeannie's support!

Local Linus Project

The Linus Project is alive and well in Southwestern Pa. There is a project office in Caste Village and there are times when items can be dropped off or materials are available to work on making blankets. Many different sizes can be donated for many needy situations.

Carol took pictures at one of the gatherings where people were learning the latest news, turning in items and working on items.

Yarn Enthusiasts Are Everywhere

In an interesting aside, occasionally people send me photos of where they discovered someone knitting, crocheting or yarn bombing.
This summer Randy found this artwork at the Prado in Spain.

3RC Hasn't Disappeared

I know it has been a long time without an entry. That was due to my being so busy with other  things not to mention the holidays.

Just one of the things I was doing was making a tunic for Robyn Chachula. Another great design and I don't even know where it will show up! But here is a sneak peek.

In the midst of the Holiday Yarn Sales we had the annual Yarn Ball. We get together and wear the latest items we've made, purchased, or still love. Becky and Jonathon threw a great party and we are all so so grateful for their holiday generosity. See the Yarn Ball Album for 2012.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/threeriverscrochet/

Three Rivers Crochet Holiday Charity Event

Three Rivers Crochet is having its annual holiday sales to support VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and Rwanda Knits. It will be at Wilkins School Community Center in Regent Square.
 Place WSCC
           7604 Charleston Ave.
           Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Times: Nov 30 7-9 pm
            Dec 1-9
            Mon - Fri 12 - 8 pm
            Sat - Sun 10 -5 pm

This year we have uploaded pictures of all the available items.
https://picasaweb.google.com/106104342018760110559/YarnSaleItems?authkey=Gv1sRgCOD7-9HPufXcCw
  Again the total amount asked in donation goes to the selected charity. Three Rivers Crochet donates their time. Materials may have been purchased, from our stash or donated yarn. No one in the group is ever reimbursed.
We look forward to seeing you soon.

Carol's Latest Design

Since Carol has been involved with crochet after retiring, she set herself a goal of making bed size afghans for each of her grandsons. The first 4 are already documented in the blog. This is the final one.
Carol asked each grandson what color he would like the cover to be. After that it was all creativity. Different shapes or different designs.
This afghan was to be red. Carol used red, black and white in a hexagon shape. She worked hard at making sure each hexagon was different, no repeats.
You can tell her grandson really liked his present. As a graphic, modern design pattern, this one is outstanding.