K  I  S  S

Knitting in Service Society

KISS is a group of girls and women who knit to benefit those in need.  It meets monthly to knit together and provide peer support.  Some members knit at home during the month as they are able.  See Boston Globe article:  http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2008/05/15/their_knitting_fulfills_a_passion_and_a_need/

We are working on two types of projects that can each range from easy to more advanced – your choice.  They are:

• Scarves and hats for Boston’s homeless through Common Cathedral – given as Christmas presents, to be turned in November 9, 2008.  For info on their needs and a pattern, see http://www.ecclesia-ministries.org/howto.html .  Dark colors work best as most congregants are male.
• Scarves, hats and slippers for Boston’s poor and homeless women at the Women’s Lunch Place – given monthly for birthday presents and also as winter holiday presents, to be turned in several times a year.  For info on  their needs, see http://www.womenslunchplace.org/news/index.html#bday
• Donations of knitted goods can be dropped off at the KISS poster/display basket in the entryway of FRS.  Please feel free to go to the FRS website to access this document in electronic form so you can follow the links.  Questions, call FRS at 978-369-5180.

RESOURCES:

• A great resource for patterns (knitting and crochet) and inspiration is the Lion Brand website :  http://cache.lionbrand.com/   This is a source for over 1,000 patterns (most are free) and lots of great info.  You can sign up for their free e-newsletter; they even have a separate free subscription option for their fun kids’ monthly e-newsletter.
• And finally, another resource if you ever get stuck.  It has online videos:  http://www.knittinghelp.com/

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

• The group meets Tuesday nights at 7:30 in Union Hall, in the third floor conference room.  Enter the building through back door on the right.  Bring your own needles and yarn.  And by all means, feel free to invite friends.  Note that the March 2009 involves a special guest speaker and will be held at the Gleason Public Library.
• Here is the schedule for 2008 - 2009.  You might want to mark your calendar now:

June 10, 2008

Sept 16, 2008

Oct 21, 2008

Nov 18, 2008

Dec 9, 2008

Jan 20, 2009

Feb 24, 2009

Mar 17, 2009 * NOTE:This meeting will be at the Gleason Public Library, see below

Apr 28, 2009

May 19, 2009

June 16, 2009

* The March 2009 meeting, held at the GPL, features The Stories of Knitting by Knitting Out Loud publisher Kathy Goldner.  “Stories teach us new things, show us who we are and bind us together,” says Kathy.  This hour-long presentation, illustrated with photographs, knitted items and antiques from Kathy’s collection, explores the world of knitting past and present through stories.  For more about Kathy and Knitting Out Loud, check out www.knittingoutloud.com .  Bring your knitting and bring a friend for this special treat!