Imagine my complete and utter shock and amazement when proposing birthday celebration ideas to my daughter, turning 12, I happened to toss out there the idea of a knitting party at the very cool shop where I've been teaching, and I got, in response, a "that sounds good...what would we DO?..." 

Why, make up these perfect little bags, with needles and some Encore, and some cool yarn to make a cool belt, to be finished off with some cool beads, followed by a cool lunch at a cool restaurant, of course!  Specifically, I will teach them all to knit with the Encore, and then we will make a belt with some fun Berroco Cotton Twist in hot pink and orange - 6 stitches on a size 9 needle, knit every row.  Fringe and add beads, if we get that far before lunch.

The shop owner has been so generous to me in the past few weeks.  She gave use of the space for the party, and the bags and beads, too.  I worked up this sample in blue, but the girls will make it in pink.  Saturday, 11 a.m., 8 girls - WISH ME LUCK! 

Comments

[Kathy]

Sounds like a great party -- much better than painting plaster molds! Love the hot pink and orange yarn. Have fun!

[Donna]

LOL! I think I'd like to have that party ;)

[Lauren]

That's so adorable! I will try to refrain from crashing it.

[Chris]

You don't need luck, you need sanity! Sending sane thoughts your way. May all their knits be knit and all those purls be learned later! Have fun.

[Norma]

Can I have one of those bags? Please? PLEEEEEEEEEASE?!

[Cassie]

Kids are so much sharper than we give them credit for. I'm sure it will be a lot of fun! Get 'em young, that's the way to go! Enjoy it.

[jody]

Oh it sounds great! Have fun. I think you picked a great project too. Easy, (relatively) quick, and the colors and beads should entice them all.

[Kathleen]

Wow, Mary Beth. Fab idea. Can't wait to hear how it went!

[Kerstin]

Good luck! Love the colors, too. Man, you'll be wiped by the end, eh? Have fun. :)

[Jackie]

WOW!! That sounds like so much fun. i hope you all have a great time - looking forward to pictures! :)

[Vicki]

Wow, very cool! I love those bags, too!! I bet it'll be a blast -- here's to quick learners. And Happy Birthday!!!

[Annie]

What a cool, cool party! I can't wait to get the details. Sounds perfect for my Madeline. Have fun.

[Suzanne]

That sounds like a great idea. I love the colors of the bag and the yarn. My 7-year old daughter has been knitting on and off since she was 4. She is currently on a "I don't like knitting anymore, Mommy" phase, so I am envious of you. I just tell her, "o.k., you don't have to like it because I do, but I secretly pray she will change her mind some day." :)

[lynette]

that is so cool! i'm very happy that your daughter wants a knitting party. those bags are absolutely gorgeous.

[Bliss]

Good luck - sounds like great fun! The bags alone are attendance worthy.

[Shar]

What an awesome idea. Hmmm I have a daughter....she'll be 13 in Sept.....wonder what she'd say......let me find out.
thanks for the great idea

[Maureen]

What a wonderful idea... I guess you are just getting started with the party. Can't wait to hear how everything turned out. What a great Mom you are!!!

[sUsAn]

How fun! Must tuck this idea away for future use-thx! Those bags are adorable! Hope all went well!

[Cara]

I hope it went well! What a fabulous birthday idea!

[Siow Chin]

That's really cool!

[Tracy]

You are going to have a great time! Those girls will always remember the party and who knows, it might spur on a few new ones.

[Kim]

Getting caught up :-). What a cool idea for a party!! I love the bags and the little belts are just what girls that age would love (can you tell I have a daughter that age?).

Have fun!!