Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County Knitters and Crocheters meets each Monday from 11:00 to 12:30 in the meeting room of the library.  There are usually 15 ladies there and they many different types of crocheting or knitting.

 Recently, the group made hats for Butler County Cancer Assistance to give to chemo patients. They have made and sold dishcloths and scrubbies giving the profits to the American Cancer Society and the Butler County Cancer Association. Several months ago, they made booties, hats and sweaters for babies at Fort Campbell.  Other classes they have been mini classes in tatting, card making, Swedish embroidery, the new Knook, mending, polymer clay jewelry; they will try anything.
Charlotte Hunt from the Extension Office demonstrated an easy Tunisian stitch.  Individual projects include socks, scarves, baby blankets, booties, guest towels and shawls in knitting, crocheting and huck toweling (or Swedish embroidery). Everyone has their favorites, but we all like to try something new too.
Tracy Cowles at the Extension Office is a big help with things none of us know how to do. We have enough experienced needlewomen that we can teach several newcomers at a time, and figuring out a difficult pattern is a challenge we share. Anyone who knows absolutely nothing, or even doesn’t know what they would like to try, is always welcome and we have a supply of needles, hooks and yarn to get you started, donated by the ladies and people in the community. We do not charge for any lessons because we believe strongly that if this needlework isn’t taught it will soon die out.
For more information, contact the Butler County Extension Office at 113 East G L Smith Street, Morgantown or call 526-3767. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. 

Submitted By:  Tracy M. Cowles, County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
Source:  Christine Bratcher