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JOIN THE AFGHAN-A-LONG

A bit different from Afghan-a-go-go but the same rules apply. Afghan-a-long participants creat a family heirloom using the Great American Afghan, Great Aran Afghan or Great North American Afghan pattern books. Group meets every Tuesday evening. Can't make the meetings? No problem. Stop in for help as needed and to show off your work!

Yarn and pattern book must be purchased at Cast On Cafe.

AFGHAN-A-GO-GO

Here’s how it works (A.K.A. rules): READ THE RULES AND UNDERSTAND THEM BEFORE JOINING! NO EXCEPTIONS!
1. NO complaining, whining, moaning or other unbecoming behavior allowed.

2. NO returns or exchanges. If you receive a pattern you don’t care for, make something else. Otherwise, see rule 1.

3. NO refunds. Once you are a paid member, you are a paid member. If this is a problem, see rule 1.

4. Patterns will be given on the last Tuesday of each month. If you can’t come to the meetings, pick-up your package AFTER the LAST Tuesday. If this is a problem, see rule 1.

5. Yarn, pattern and all other selections are at the sole discretion of Cast On Café. Don’t like this? By now you should know to see rule 1.

6. Know how to knit before joining the club. If you don’t know how to knit, TAKE THE CLASS! What part of rule 1 don’t you understand!? (This is a rhetorical question – answer only to yourself.)

7. If you want to take advantage of the club but cannot attend the scheduled meetings, join anyway. Free assistance is always available, except during scheduled class times. At this point, there should be no need to mention rule 1.

8. HAVE FUN!!!! Rule 1 should make this possible.

Knit-A-Long Voting AND THE WINNER IS . . . A TIE! Join the next Knit-a-long to be entered in a drawing to win a gift basket from Classic Elite Yarns valued at $200.00! Stop in the shop to register! This knit-a-long must be made with Classic Elite yarn purchased at Cast On Cafe You many select from the Drop Stitch Top or the Strappy Tank and use the pattern by Classic Elite purchased at Cast On cafe The Knit-a-long group will meet on Saturdays from 3-5 p.m. Can't make that time? Knit-a-long during open knit hours: Tuesday Noon-8 p.m. and Thursday 11-5 p.m. Still can't fit this into your schedule? Don't worry. Just knit-a-long and stop in when convenient to get help and/or to show your work!
Drop Stitch Top in Katydid WINNER #1	Strappy Tank in Firefly Winner #2	"Beth" Bag	"Beth" Bag
Spring & Summer Bag Contest MAY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS MAKE PURCAHSES TOTALLING $400.00 AND RECEIVE A JAJAJA “BETH” BAG FREE! (A $72.00 value) SPEND $800.00, GET TWO BAGS FREE! (Items purchased by redeeming a gift certificate not included. Sales tax not included.) EACH JAJAJA BAG IS CREATED USING RECYCLED FABRICS EACH BAG IS UNIQUE EACH BAG IS HANDCRAFTED IN THE U.S.A. (Sorry, can’t honor color requests – we’ll all be surprised!) STOP IN THE SHOP TO SEE “BETH” BAG SAMPLES! The “Beth” bag is a great project bag: approximately 11”X11”, magnetic closure, two shoulder straps, three outside pockets, two inside pockets, opens wide, fully lined. (Bags will be presented to winners in October.)
Free Pattern from Cast On Café! CHARITY KNIT Knit a baby or security blanket for charity. Blankets will be donated to Providence House, a shelter for children in need. This pattern is quick and simple. Use leftover yarn or stop in Cast On Cafe to pick up some donated yarn for the project. A big THANKS! to Jean Stokes for sharing the pattern. If you are searching for other charity knitting projects, try Faith, Hope and Charity Stitches. Bernice Rhode is collecting scarves, hats and mittens for children (and adults) on the near-westside of Cleveland. If you'd rather knit for this charity, that would be great! Just drop off your creations at Cast On Cafe. I'll make sure Bernice receives them all. Gently worn toys will also be put to good use!
Baby or Security Blanket Needles: Size for yarn being used - a long circular needle is suggested as the blanket can get large Tapestry Needle Yarn:  Any CO 4 sts. K2, YO, K to end. Repeat this row until blanket is as wide as desired. On my blanket, I used sized 10-1/2 needles and knit until I had 125 sts. I also used a variety of yarns and colors, often holding two strands of yarn together. K1, K2tog, YO, K2tog, K to end. Repeat this row until 4 sts. remain. BO Weave in ends. Optional: Weave lengths of coordinating colored ribbon through the eyelets around the perimeter of the blanket.

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