With Hurricane Irene fast approaching Connecticut evacuation may be required in some areas. Here are suggested items for your emergency knit/crochet/spinning kit:
Emergency knitting bag - don't leave home without it Bottle of water
Energy Bars and snacks Cell phone (iphone with apps) and charger (call a friend in case of a knitting question)
Computer and charger (to listen to fiber podcasts)
Flashlight (Knitting in the dark only results in mistakes)
Eyeglasses (extra pair)
Aspirins (in case you need to frog your work)
Hand lotion, baby wipes and tissues
Pillow & blanket (unless you knit fast and are making an afghan)
Paper and pencil, tape measure
Pattern book, current knitting/crochet/spinning magazine
Drop spindle and roving
Yarn -several balls for the project you are working on, extra yarn for another project
Yarn stash - teach a newbie to knit - a great way to take their mind off the situation teach the young children finger knitting
Needles & crochet hooks- various sizes and several sets for teaching other evacuees knitting
Row counter, row markers, yarn needle, folding scissors
Creative Fibers LLC located at 645A Poquonock Ave. Windsor, CT 06095, 860.687.9931 has a "Hurricane Irene" update; open Saturday, closed on Sunday. So hurry in to pick up your last minute essentials.
In all seriousness, please be careful and stay informed. Hopefully Connecticut will come out of this with little damage.
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