Knit One, Purl One
Our resident knitting fanatic, Collection Development Librarian Lori Gluckman, has arranged an innovative and fun idea for this year's conference: an ongoing knitting lounge*!
Don't worry if you've never even picked up a pair of needles before or if you think "casting on" has to do with broken bones. If you are interested in a knitting lesson while attending, please let Lori know by e-mailing her at lgluckman@sunymaritime.edu. If there is enough interest, she may set up lessons.
From expert to beginner, we invite you to stop by the knitting lounge when you have a few spare moments. You can unwind after a long day's worth of sessions, puzzle out your problems with a fellow knitter from another campus perhaps, or trade some of your unused yarn for a new find in our knitting lounge stash.
The lounge will be in a common area of the dormitory and open to all throughout the conference.
Don't forget to sign in when you come by -- otherwise you won't be eligible for any of the fantastic prizes we've got for you. I'm not kidding about the fantastic part -- soft Berroco yarn, craft gloves, lace kits, an ultimate sweater machine, etc. You won't want to miss out!
* Crocheters are more than welcome as well -- we just all happen to be knitters around here. Show us what you've got!
3 comments:
I'm not a librarian (though mother to one), but I am envious. Why don't the conferences I go to have knitting lounges?
I'm not certain that having a knitting lounge does anything for The Librarian Stereotype, but I'll totally be there, working on my seemingly endless Tatami sweater. Stereotyping be damned!
I know what you mean Jenica, but I must admit that I'm addicted to the craft. When I had an opportunity to incorporate a knitting activity into the conference, I jumped at it. By the way, the sweater looks awesome!
I've gotten a few e-mails and positive feedback. So far though, no one seems interested in lessons. Please don't be shy! E-mail me at lgluckman@sunymaritime.
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