Fall/ Winter 2013

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Commuknity

uchicago

About Us Commuknity is the

University of Chicago’s Knitting

and Crochet RSO.

Our meetings are Mondays

from 8-9 in Stuart Rm 102 and

Wednesday, from 8-9pm in the

South Lounge of the Reynold's

Club.

We invite people to come to

our meetings who have learned

to knit or crochet in the past or

who would like to learn. Feel

free to stop by one of our

meetings to relax and reduce

stress after classes and create

something beautiful and make

something unique. Email us at

Commuknity.uofc@gmail.com

We take trips within the year

to Loopy Yarns and participate

in projects like yarn bombing

and knitathons.

The Fall Quarter Sale will be

Monday December 2, Tuesday

December 3rd and Wednesday Dec

4th from 11am-2:30pm in

Reynold’s Club. Our proceeds will

be donated to Heartland Alliance.

Please stop by to view our sale

items. They are perfect for the Fall

and Winter weather and perfect

for Holiday gifts.

Like us on Facebook and Find

us on Pinterest to view our

projects and latest activities

http://www.pinterest.com/commuknity/uchicago-commuknity-fall-2013/

Rachel Markley

President

Kimberly Chin

Vice President

Chloe Saddler

Public Relations

Representative

Katalina Kimball

Treasurer

Fall 2013

Contributors

Michelle

Rodriguez

2012 Look Book

Photographer

Kwambata Ngatia

2013 Look Book

Photographer

Fall Quarter

Sale

Rachel Markley

Year in School: 3rd year Major: Economics Hometown: Navy Dependent Needlework Style: knit and crochet How did you learn? I've been crafting since early elementary school, adding new fiber arts as the years go by. Though I knit and crochet most often, I also spin, tat, weave, make hairpin lace, and try my hand at whatever else comes along. Favorite thing about knitting, crocheting, or yarn: The act of creation. Regardless of whether it's a simple pattern that looks beautiful in repetition, or a complicated pattern that comes together in an intricate way, it's an adventure to build something from the bottom up.. Most difficult thing you’ve made: The Lorenz Manifold! A tiny hook and an exacting pattern meant the manifold took ages to make and it was very repetitive. But it's a really nifty mathematical object!

A Web of her

Own Making

Seeking Warmth,

not Comfort

Chloe Saddler

Year in School: 3rd year Major: History Hometown: McLean, VA Needlework Style: Crochet How did you learn ? My grandmother gave me a book called I Taught Myself How to Crochet, when I was in the 3rd grade. I was able to learn through the diagrams, and I have been hooked (yes, pun intended) ever since. Favorite thing about, knitting, crocheting or yarn: I love discovering yarn stores when I am abroad and when I crochet in airports. I always love the reactions I get from people whenever I am crocheting really fast. Most difficult thing you’ve made: A Bavarian Blanket. It took me the entire winter quarter my first year to make. A Divine Hat

Baubles and

Bold Red

Kimberly Chin

Year in School: 3rd year Major: Classics Hometown: Brooklyn, NY! Needlework Style: Both Knit and Crochet How did you learn? I learned to crochet from my aunt when I was seven or eight and learned how to knit a few years later. I prefer knitting. Favorite thing about knitting, crocheting, or yarn: For me, knitting is a way to both create something and destroy stress. Most difficult thing you’ve made: Maybe "difficult" isn't the right word, but I'm most proud of a pair of gloves I made two years ago.

A fit like a glove

The Lady

in Maroon

A Colorful

Collection

Katalina Kimball

Year in School: 2nd year Major: Biology Hometown: Tucson, AZ Needlework Style: Crochet How did you learn? Uhhhhh... Most difficult thing you have made: A scarf. Lol. I have problems making things that take more than a few hours...

Bountiful

Bows

Year in School: 1st year Major: Economics Hometown: Northbrook, Il Needlework Style: Knit How did you learn ? I learned to knit when I was 9 years old from my mother and her co-workers at a local knitting store. Favorite thing about knitting, crocheting, or yarn: My favorite thing about knitting is when a project comes out just the way you want it to. Knowing you put in the effort and spent the time to create a piece for yourself or for another person is very rewarding. Most difficult thing you have made: The hardest thing I've knit is an English driving cap.

Louis Levin

Cool Cables for

Cold Weather

Studious

Accessories

Year in School: 2nd year Major: Computer Science & Mathematics Hometown: Miami, FL Needlework Style: Both Knit and Crochet How did you learn? I learned through the knitting club at my middle school. Favorite thing about knitting, crocheting, or yarn: It's a great way to relax and create warm, fun things to gift or wear in the winter. Most difficult thing you’ve made: A knitted doll.

Megan Renshaw

Subtle Pops

of Color

Swirls and

a Circular Scarf

Looking Through

Our Lens

Matroshka

Inspiration

The Everyday

Scarf

The Beloved

Beret

Fashion

Scarves

Quit

monkeying

around and

see what is

available for

sale.

Items Available

for the

Fall Quarter

Sale

Divine Hats

Bauble scarves

Cable scarves

Infinity scarves

Beret hats

Men’s hats

Men’s scarves

Headbands

Adorable Pigs!!!

Casual “Everyday” Scarves

Additional accessories

THIS IS NOT YOUR

GRANDMOTHER’S KNITTING CIRCLE.

WE ARE A MIX OF MODERN AND

TRADITION.

WE ARE THE EXTROVERTED

INTROVERTS.

WE MEASURE SUCCESS BY HARD

WORK IN AN HOUR.

WE OBSESS OVER TEA, STRESS

RELIEF, AND HAPPINESS.

WE APPRECIATE IT WHEN THE

PROCESS OF MAKING YARN IS IN

OUR COURSE READINGS.

SKIPPING STITCHES IS THINKING

OUTSIDE OF THE BOX.

WE PRODUCTIVELY PROCRASTINATE.

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