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make a lot of purses and hats.” Auction
buyers opt to keep the items or donate
them to a women’s shelter.
Other women were knitting scarves.
“I have a 22 year old daughter who
talked me into making eight of these for
presents this Christmas; her friends love
them,” said Clackamas County Media-
tor Amy Cleary. She started knitting
during her mother’s serious illness and
later found Northwest Wools. “A girl-
friend of mine asked if I wanted to take
a class. We decided to do the sampler
scarf. I’ve gotten such a kick out of the
way the men in my family have taken
an interest in what I knit.”
Meanwhile, the Hillsdale Library
offers a treat for those ready to take up
knitting or crochet. Once a month two
experts offer free instruction and help.
Called the No 1 Hillsdale Knitting Soci-
ety, others show up to work on existing
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projects and chat. Children and adults
are encouraged to bring their own sup-
plies and give knitting a try.
Both retired librarians, instructors
Darlene Wheeler and Flora Persons
sometimes knit under a sign in the
main reading room to drum up interest.
They often remember how they started
the hobby they’ve enjoyed throughout
the years. “I locked myself up for a
weekend with a knitting book with
pictures and came out with something
that looked like knitting,” Persons said.
Now, she makes it easier for others to
enjoy the craft.
Southwest Knitting Groups
Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
Laughing Planet, 4405 SW Vermont St.
To contact, go to www.ravelry.com,
select groups, enter “SW PDX Stitch ’N’
Bitch,” and click Search.
Every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
Wendy Lee founded her Southwest Portland knitting group more than two years
ago. (Post photo by Polina Olsen)
Northwest Wools, 3524 SW Troy St.,
503.244.5024. Join the Knitwits meetup.
First Saturday of each month, 1 p.m.,
Northwest Wools, 3524 SW Troy St.,
503.244.5024. Call to confirm.
One morning per month, Hills-
dale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.,
503.988.5388. The No. 1 Hillsdale
Knitting Society sets up in the meeting
room. Check the schedule at www.
multcolib.org/events/knitting.html or
pick up an events flyer at the library.
First and third Friday of each month,
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Fulton Park Communi-
ty Center, 68 SW Miles St., 503.823.3180.
A room is available, and all crafts are
welcome. Call to confirm.
First and third Wednesday each
month, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sip D’Vine,
7829 SW Capitol Hwy, 503.977.9463.
Call to confirm.
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