Irene LaBranche
Gresham, Oregon
Started cranking: 2005
How did you learn about CSMs? Friends visited Troutdale, Oregon to attend a CSM Seminar.
How did you learn to use a CSM? By attending seminars at Lacy, Washington. Twice a year.
Ribber preference: I don’t rib.
What do you like most about this pastime? Challenging, fascinating, and meeting interesting people at seminars and online.
Favorite item to make? Socks and scarves.
What is your favorite sock yarn? Pat Fly’s hand-dyed multi-colors.
Advice? Where to place weights for knitting heels and toes.
Do you know how to knit with sticks? Yes
Have you attended a local or regional crank-in? Yes
Pet peeves/Turn ons? Just purchased a new 60 slot cylinder with an equal slot ribber. Trying different ribbing combinations. A new challenge.
Tell us more…
When I’m not cranking I’m gardening with native plants, creating a bird sanctuary, and raising Mason Bees.