Becky's gloves are a quick knit and great for gift giving.  I'm teaching a class on how to make them at Full Thread Ahead, 169 Main St., Los Altos.  I'll help you with color choices.  You need two different yarns and beads.  I'll also help you make sure your color choices work well for you or for your gift recipient.  Sign up online at www.fullthreadahead.com for either the Wednesday, Dec. 3, evening class or the Saturday, Dec. 6, afternoon class. 

One of the things I like to do is knit. I can make items in the exact size, color and fiber that I want. I work partime at Full Thread Ahead in downtown Los Altos. Not only does it help pay for my addiction (beautiful yarns), but I also get to help others with their projects. I help you pick out your yarns, make sure the color goes well on you (if the project is for you), and if there is more than one color, make sure the colors go together well. I also teach classes there. I give private lessons, as well as group classes.

The United Nations has declared 2009 as the International Year of Natural Fibres. What is a natural fiber? One that is derived from renewable sources, such as, animals and plants, and can be made into a yarn. Some examples are wool, alpaca, silk, cotton, and hemp. Some of the more unusual sources are soy, sea weed, bamboo, and corn.

In upcoming post, I'll be letting you know more about these different fibers.

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