NLVK's Annual Retreat

One can never have enough pouches.

With the arrival of October, comes the 3rd Annual Retreat.  Each of our past retreats have been themed and have been enjoyed by all.  This year's theme is Caribbean Cruise.  The yarn will be specially dyed in bright colors and will coordinate with the exclusive bag.  Our menu has several Caribbean dishes and the Signature Cocktail will have rum!!!!

Markers & Tags!!!

For the details on the agenda, click here.  A favorite part of the weekend is the S.W.A.P.. What is a S.W.A.P.?  As a verb, swap is to take part in an exchange.  As a noun, swap is an act of exchanging one thing for another.  If you have participated in Scouts or Guides, SWAP is part of the scouting history. (Check out the explanation at GSUSA and this super awesome website that can make a leader's life easier!)  The idea is to make a set number of items in advance of a meeting or special event.  Participants then SWAP their item for another's item.  The creativity is awesome and I have ziplock bags full of Scout SWAPS!!!  For our purposes, the idea is the same yet targeted to fiber & knitting.  Ideas are endless, even keeping the costs low.

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Here are some super easy, 'I just need to have something to SWAP' ideas
Small post it notes (marking places in patterns, magazines, books, etc...)
Small packets of soak or Eucalan
Neat buttons
Plastic Sleeves for patterns (pick up a box at Costco & give everyone about 6-8)

The important thing to remember, don't break the bank and everyone has different talents and spare time.  I myself am leaning towards the super easy ideas this year. 

Your own flock of mini sheep