Rochester's South Wedge Neighborhood Social Network

Knitting on the Porch

I've got the perfect porch to sit around and knit on--maybe a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in a couple of weeks? (Let's get through next week's much cooler weather first!) Anybody interested? Kind of a get acquainted/show and tell thing?

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Permalink Reply by Kristin on April 28, 2008 at 4:10pm: What are you doing Sunday May 11th? Could we knit on your porch then? Maybe we should have a backup plan in case of inclement weather?

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Permalink Reply by Julie White on May 8, 2008 at 8:36pm: I'm interested, one I get through the next 1-2 hectic weeks at work!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Marta on May 25, 2008 at 7:04pm: Sorry for the very delayed posts--my crazy times kicked in! I was just looking at the plans on the web for wwkip day--that's World Wide Knitting in Public Day, which is June 14. (It's a Saturday). Any takers? Check out wwkipday on the web. Is there a way to add links to posts? If there isn't there should be!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kristin on May 25, 2008 at 10:26pm: YEAH!! I'm definitely going to try to recruit others for this historic knitting event... Eliza will be out of town by then, but I know I will find others!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Eilleen Thomas on May 26, 2008 at 7:13pm: I'd love to sit on Marta's porch and knit on June 14th!

I had an idea this weekend that I'd like to toss out there for everyone's feedback. Bob Boyd's been working with the Somali community a lot recently. One thing that came out is that the boys play soccer (which is good) but the girls are not allowed to. Also, I almost never see the women around. Some of this is a cultural difference, which we have to respect, but I was wondering if some of us could work with the women and girls on learning to crochet and knit? If anyone is interested, I'll talk to Bob about how to approach the Somali folks.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Marta on May 27, 2008 at 6:54pm: Cool! I figure the porch can hold a half dozen or so--if it looks like a big group, we might want to join the event at the church at the corner of Monroe and Rosedale St. (I think their event is from 11 to 2--we'll need to check the web site). Also like the idea of knitting or crochet with the Somali ladies. I might not be able to participate much, but I'll bet I can donate some practice yarn.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Marta on May 31, 2008 at 10:38am: Another option would be to spend a bit of time at various Wedge venues, like the coffee shops etc--kind of a "knit crawl". This would be a more expensive option, what with buying a refreshment or two--but we could alternate "Pay" venues with free ones, like the park at South and Alexander (I personally think we should get a photo of Mr. Rochester with a lap robe--or a hat on his head!) and of course various porches, so it's not killer expensive.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Julie White on May 27, 2008 at 7:48pm: I would like to go to the WWKIP day event at the church you mentioned, and I don't think I can make it to both in the same day!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Marta on May 28, 2008 at 7:34pm: Let's see what the consensus is--I can go to the church instead, or everybody can go to the event they prefer.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Marta on June 12, 2008 at 6:58pm: OK, Saturday is the big day--are you guys still up for the wwkip? Let me know 'cause I want to make cookies for the porch ;-); ▶ Reply to This