Harlem Knit Circle Rocks--Lacewise
Saturday, March 17, a sunny morning bro
ught out an overflow crowd to the first session of "High Tea in Lace," free class at the popular HARLEM KNITTING CIRCLE.
Lisa Daehlin, left, knitter/opera singer, famous for lacy designs in Vogue and Interweave magazines (check out the knit 
wire bracelets on her left arm), and HKC regular, had High Tea notion.
Njoya, right, dynamo who began HKC a few years ago, thought it would work--but was amazed by the crowd--59 women, one man. Like Lisa, she is full of ideas for stretching fibers' boundaries. The week before, Njoya arranged HKC participation in an environmental crochet extraganza to raise awareness about endangered coral reefs... article HERE in New York Times.
Click on images below for overview beginning with a knitter who has shared expertise with me in the past and is pleased with her lace skills, Adeline from Big Apple Knit Guild, token male...
Mysteries of symbols used on charted knit patterns, guy answering crocheter's question, books to browse...
Unusual Njoya moment-- she takes time to sit and knit. Many are intrigued by the way Lisa stashes yarn while teaching--a signature style that led to design of her Breast Pouch Condom Amulet. Her new website is http://www.delisa.us/.
Did I mention that New York's new Governor, David Paterson, is from Harlem? Get acquainted...come to uptown Manhattan and knit or crochet with Njoya's friendly group (Saturdays weekly around the corner from me at the George Bruce branch of the New York Public Library, West 125th). Session II of "High Tea in Lace" is March 29. Please bring a little food to share...and plan a visit to the Harlem Studio Museum a few blocks east on 125th Street.
My symbol for post written one-handed. Fell down a short flight stairs just before High Tea. Took photos, then visited the local ER. Left hand awaits verdict of orthopedic surgeon on March 19....same day is 5th anniversary of invasion of Iraq. Met a woman at High Tea who said she will knit at protest by Grandmothers Against the War.
So sorry about your fall, Naomi. I'll keep you in my thoughts until the verdict comes in on Wednesday. Best, Marianne
Posted by: marianne | March 18, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Naomi, how does one knit with one hand? You'll never cease to amaze me. Hope everything will turn out alright for the hand
Posted by: Claude | March 19, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Be careful, Naomi!!!!! I hope the doctor had positive news today. I'm keeping good thoughts that you mend quickly!
Posted by: Kay Dennison | March 19, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Great post! Ancestors! I hope you hear good news about your hands. I'll pray and meditate for you.
Posted by: sahara | March 21, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Dear Naomi,
You--and Ron--are wonderfully resilient--unstoppable. You are an inspiration. (The glove "wardrobe" is delightful!)
Bethene
Posted by: Bethene LeMahieu | March 30, 2008 at 11:48 AM