official publication of the downtown knit collective VOLUME 15 • ISSUE 5 JANUARY 2011 knitting Yarns JANUARY 19 : ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN CELEBRATION Elizabeth Zimmermann—Knitting Genius “I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in A proponent of circular needles and the Continental whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned style, Elizabeth Zimmerman’s designs and techniques from experience that the greater part of our happiness or revolutionized knitting as we know it today. misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.” Since 2010 was the 100th anniversary of EZ’s birth, this –Martha Washington, first lady seems like a good time to take a look at her life, her designs, and her influence on modern knitters and “Extend to each person, no matter how trivial that knitting designers. Denise Powell will present a slide contact, all the care and kindness and understanding show and talk about her. and love that you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again.” We hope that members who have knitted one of EZ’s –Og Nadine, Author designs, or a design inspired by her, will bring in a garment for a special show and tell. Please contact “Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of Denise if you are interested in participating: kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical
[email protected] end.” –Scott Adams, Cartoonist Looking forward to 2011, Carole Adams, DKC President Upcoming Meeting Dates Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Location Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave.