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January 27, 2023 knittingguild Santa Cruz

February Program

You’re in for a TREAT, in more ways than one…….A yarn swap of FREE yarn!An intriguing book, knitting or not, also FREE.A TREAT for your tummy! Please peruse the yarn/book table before the meeting starts but don’t claim your prize yet. We’ll be sending up groups to make a yarn and book selection. Once everyone … Continue reading February Program

January 16, 2023 knittingguild Santa Cruz

Elizabeth Zimmerman Program Postponed

The Program Committee has decided to POSTPONE the Elizabeth Zimmerman program until March when both the night and day meeting groups can participate.  Please hold off bringing any EZ projects for sharing until then. Choose yarn and appropriate needle size for a stitch session and  your FOs and UFOs to share with others.  It has been … Continue reading Elizabeth Zimmerman Program Postponed

January 4, 2023 knittingguild Santa Cruz

January 2023 Program: EZ

A revered woman exists in our knitting world. She no longer knits or breathes but she still has a great influence on knitting. If you haven't heard of her, she is Elizabeth Zimmerman. She changed the way everyday knitters look at themselves and how the knitting industry looked at knitting. She fought a hard battle … Continue reading January 2023 Program: EZ

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 knittingguild Santa Cruz

December: HOLIDAY PARTY

Gift Exchange, Potluck, Election of Board, and General Merriment Tuesday, December 13. Setup-6:00. Party-6:30 St. Stephan's Lutheran Church, 2500 Soquel Avenue. Bring your plate, silverware, and cup. Let’s be green! Bring any dish to share. Remember a serving spoon. Bring your recipe, if you like. If you want to participate in the gift exchange, $15-20 … Continue reading December: HOLIDAY PARTY

November 2, 2022 knittingguild Santa Cruz

November Program: Cochineal Dyeing

The program for November features Kris Nardello, secretary of the SC Textile Arts Guild, spinner, weaver, knitter, and expert in natural dyeing. Her topic is Reds, Glorious Reds: the cultivation and use of Cochineal for dye in Oaxaca, Mexico. In addition to her presentation she will bring a small amount of natural dyed yarns for … Continue reading November Program: Cochineal Dyeing

October 2, 2022 knittingguild Santa Cruz

October Program: Bobbin Lace with Valerie Sims

Have you ever heard of bobbin lace? Would you like to know what it is or how to make it? Come to the October meetings and find out! Valerie Sims has been making bobbin lace for over 35 years and teaching it for 10 years. She will share a little lace history, show some of … Continue reading October Program: Bobbin Lace with Valerie Sims

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 knittingguild Santa Cruz

September Program: Brioche

An in-person class with Heather Arnold teaching 2 Color Brioche. Think beautiful, fluffy, double-sided scarf, warm and squishy hats and mitts. Heather's recommended supplies for the 2 Color Brioche class: DK weigh yarn and US 4 circular needles, 16" is best. Two colors of yarn in hight contrast. Hanging stitch markers. Fix-it-stick is helpful but … Continue reading September Program: Brioche

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 knittingguild Santa Cruz

August Program–Carson Demers

Need to know why your neck or shoulders hurt? And why your wrists are sore, as well as your aching back? Woohoo!!! We have the knitting ergonomics expert, Carson Demers, to explain why and what to do! In video, that is. (You won't be disappointed). Along with Carson's practices, our humble Program Committee will endeavor … Continue reading August Program–Carson Demers

July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 knittingguild Santa Cruz

July Program-Norwegian Knitting

"Hallo" is hello in Norwegian so please say hallo to our guest speaker and new member, Bruce Fihe, who will enlighten us with his extensive knowledge of Norwegian knitting. He has taught numerous Norwegian crafts and skills at the Sons of Norway Language and Culture camps. In addition to knitting, Bruce is skilled in nålbinding, … Continue reading July Program-Norwegian Knitting

June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 knittingguild Santa Cruz

June Programs

June Gloom? No, not on our watch!! You'll be bursting with ideas to keep your knitting fun and make your days bright even when the sun doesn't shine. I Want to Know What You Know all the little knitty tricks and hacks that get you through rough spots and awkward movements. We ask you to … Continue reading June Programs

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