Knit Your Ass Off in January 2010

the yarn monkey

Knit Your Ass Off In January '10
It's too cold to snow, but never too cold to knit.
Warm up the New Year with a new project.

Announcement:
Starting this month in this new Year Knit PH will be charging members a suggested $1 fee per meet up to pay for MeetUp.com subscribership. The total cost for MeetUp services is $177.00 a year. Yes, the recession has even taken it's toll on crafts!
http://MeetUp.com/KnitPH

Find us on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knit-ph

A4A Granny Square Workshop
I (The Yarn Monkey) will be available to give free crochet instruction at our MeetUps to make Granny Squares for those who would like to participate in the Afghans for Afghans charity drive. A4A requests that you use 100% wool or blends of animal fiber such as alpaca. The finished squares should be 8" X 8". Bring some medium weight wool yarns, your hook (size F or G), and print the FREE instructions:
http://www.meetup.com/KnitPH/files

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Knit PH at Prospect Perk Café
Tuesday January 12, 2009
7:00 - 9:00 PM

Knit PH meets at Prospect Perk Café every 2nd Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. 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.

Prospect Perk Café
183 Sterling Place (@ Flatbush Ave.), Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 783-7375
http://www.prospectperkcafe.com

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Knit PH at Freddy's Bar
Sunday January 17, 2009
From 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Knit PH dares to knit in the face of Eminent Domain Abuse at Freddy's Bar every 3rd Sunday... frosty beer, martinis, wine, wine from a box, interesting decor, and of course, knitting. 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.

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

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Be sure to check out these fine craft groups:

Park Slope Knitting Circle
http://www.meetup.com/parkslope

Flatbush Stitch 'n' Bitch
http://www.meetup.com/Flatbush-Stitch-n-Bitch

Sit 'n' Knit New York
http://www.meetup.com/sitnknitnyc

Brooklyn Kraft Haus
http://www.brooklynkrafthaus.com