4th Saturday meetup: January 28th Barnes & Noble HarMar

Our next meet-up is January 28th at the Barnes and Noble at HarMar Mall in Roseville.

The meetup will be from 9 AM (when the store opens) until  noon - the cafe is in the center of the store and we'll be the crowd with the crochet hooks.

Meetups are our informal gathering each month - open to all crocheters with no fee for attending - with a special welcome extended to new crocheters. Bring a project to work on - or not, if you just want to chat or ask questions - and come when you can and stay as long as you're able.

We hope to see you there!

More About Yarn Twist

At our meeting on Saturday, Joy gave us some great information about thread crochet. One topic that was new to many was the concept of yarn "twist." The way the yarn is twisted will make a difference in your crochet tension and end product.  Maxine has provided some additional resources.


Full description and lots of information by designer Doris Chan
Doris Chan Crochet, yarn-twist

Designer Vashti Braha’s specially designed Z-twist yarn
DesigningVashti.com, Lotus-Z-Twisted-Sport-Weight-Fashion-Yarn

Nice discussion here on Ravely
www.ravelry.com, S & Z Twist

To add comments or questions, see our Ravelry thread
www.ravelry.com, More information about yarn twist

January 14 Meeting Preview: Hooks & Threads (Correction)

At our meeting on January 14th we'll take a look at crochet hooks and thread crochet.  We'll learn some tips and techniques for working with thread and look at the best tools for the job.

The meeting will be held Saturday, January 14th, at the Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, with the following schedule:

• 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Open Crochet
• 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM - Announcements and Show and Tell
• 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM - Education Session
• 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM – Open Crochet

To get the most out of this meeting please bring:

• Cotton crochet thread 
• Corresponding Crochet Hook

If you're new to Crochet Twin Cities, you can join us by downloading our  membership form and bringing the amount shown on the form to the meeting, or you can pay the non-member fee of $5 for attending one meeting. New members/visitors are encouraged to arrive between 10:30 and 11 a.m.