Don't fall victim to CROMO - Join CTC and experience CROJO

Thermal Crochet 

I really suffered from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) knowing that I would not be able to attend the February 10 Crochet Twin Cities meeting.  And even though the conference I attended instead was very valuable, I am still struggling with ROMO (Regret of Missing Out).  I guess it's really just an overall symptom of my constant CROMO - fear of missing out on crochet!  

I've heard rave reviews of the excellent education on thermal crochet provided by Tony and will admit to being envious of all those who were able to attend.  Check out the reel from the February 10th meeting on the CTC Instagram. 

Instead of CROMO, you can experience CROJO - crochet joy, by joining us at a meeting or meet up. Check out our calendar for the details for the February meet up at the Mall of America, and the March meeting and meet up.

Looking ahead: March's education topic is surface crochet with Marissa instructing us. In April, we'll be yarn shop hopping, email ctclist@gmail.com to sign up for the hop, or if you are interested in planning an alternative meeting for those who won't be participating in the Yarn Shop Hop.  Visit the Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop website for general details the hop.  In May, we'll meet at the Wescott Library in Eagan.  Our topic will be granny squares, and Gloria will share her experience with Red Heart's new granny square yarn.  For June, we'll be road-tripping to Isanti for a potluck at Susi's. Carpooling information will be available closer to June. 

I am working on recovering from my CROMO and experiencing CROJO by participating in Marly Bird's Game Day Make-A-Long.  Enjoy the Super Bowl, commercials, half-time show or whatever brings you joy today!  See you at the Mall!  Theresa

Thermal Crochet to Warm your Heart and Head

Reversible Thermal Stitch Hat w/ Ponytail Hole by Mountain Fiber Works 

You are in for an especially sweet treat on February 10.  Tony will teaching thermal stitch using a pattern for a reversible hat, with (or without) a hole for a ponytail at the Maplewood Library There will be a virtual option available, see our calendar for details.  The pattern is being sent to members via the newsletter.  Guests and friends of CTC can find a copy of the pattern in Ravelry: Thermal Beanie w/ Ponytail Hole pattern by Mountain Fiber Works.

2023 MN Yarn Shop Hop

The Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop will be taking place April 11-14.  Last year's hop was so much fun, that Crochet Twin Cities will be hopping together again on Friday & Saturday.  If you missed it last year, you can read all about it in our blog archive Crochet Twin Cities: April 2023,  We would love to have you join us for either or both days. Our route will be planned out to incorporate all of the shops over the course of 2 days, plus a stop for lunch (plan to bring or buy your own lunch).  To ride along in Brenda's 14 passenger van, send an email to ctclist@gmail.com to reserve your space; plan to contribute $5.00 to help cover the cost of gas, to be collected on the day of the hop.   

I've been wondering if members would be interested in forming a "hospitality" committee. The committee's role would be to create ways of celebrating and supporting members. One of our members gave me the perfect way to test out the idea. Sara is expecting a baby in July. I would like to ask all interested members to make a 4" x 4" (approx.) square in a dk weight (size 3) yarn and get it to me by the end of May.  I will assemble the squares into a blanket for baby & mom. Be creative, make a square in your favorite color(s), team colors, use your favorite motif, or a new stitch or technique you want to learn. The only limit is your imagination (and a modicum of good taste)! If you have ideas, suggestions or questions, please let me know.

See you soon! Theresa