by Heddi Craft Ravelry has 818,992 knitting patterns and 580,503 crochet patterns! How does one decide? Ravelry's search feature lets you get right to the perfect pattern. Search options include yarn weight, needle size, free vs. purchase and so many more options. Local pattern designer and long time Guild member, Heddi will share her expertise!
May Program-Old to New
by Gene Radcliff Gene will share her expertise in taking apart old garments and turning them into something new. This is also known as up cycling. Gene is a former Guild member and a knitter. May Events 1st Wednesday Meet Up - May 7, 2025, 10:30am- 12:00pm Simpkins Swim Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz … Continue reading May Program-Old to New
April Program
Action Packed Program-- Craft Swap & De-Stash-- How to wind a flat bottom yarn ball demo-- Book sale-proceeds go to the Guild-- Knit & Crochet along kickoff-Baby Surprise Jacket
March Program: Knit a … make a…
(the first an ongoing series) Knit a tube to make a stress ball, no stuffing required. Or knit a rectangle to form a tube. Members should bring: • A knitted tube (longer than its width)• A yarn or darning needle• About a yard of yarn for assembly• Optional items to bring for decorating the ball
February Program-Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
Who knew?! Do you know the healthy benefits of knitting or crochet? Did you know that you can knit your way to a healthy mind? Come find out the healthy and positive benefits of knitting and crocheting. Let's start the new year in a healthy way. Just bring your smile, your knitting or crochet and … Continue reading February Program-Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
January 2025 Program
Happy New Year! This month's program is Two-Color Decorative Bind-Off. Please bring something to bind off. Meeting and Events News for January, 2025:1st Wednesday Meet Up - New Year’s Day, 10:30-12People’s Coffee, 1200 17th Ave, SC2nd Wednesday Meet Up - January 8, 1:30-3:30Pacific Coffee Roasting, 7554 Soquel Dr., AptosEvening Guild Meeting- January 14, 6:30–8:30 pmSt. … Continue reading January 2025 Program
December Program
Annual Knitting Guild Holiday Party --Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 6:30–8:30 pm --St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 2500 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. POT LUCK: Please bring a main dish (ready to serve), a salad, or dessert to share. Also bring a place setting and silverware. The guild will provide non-alcoholic beverages, napkins and cups. GIFT EXCHANGE: Something … Continue reading December Program
November Program: PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY
KGSC member CHERYL VANDEVEER has been teaching pine needle basket making at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park for 10 years. Ponderosa Pine Needles are gathered in the Santa Cruz mountains. Her wish is to pass on an appreciation of all baskets as they are all created by human hands.
OCTOBER PROGRAMS
Evening Guild Meeting October 8 DON'T GO TO SHETLAND WOOL WEEK....before you see our pictorial expedition of Shetland Wool Week 2023. Some of us have been to wool festivals, but SWW is truly unique. We want to help you feel like you were part of it, too. We traveled to the Islands, meeting hundreds of … Continue reading OCTOBER PROGRAMS
September Program
September 10, evening guild meeting: Color Theory, presented by Dorothy Mayeda. Please bring any color work you have to share (doesn't need to be your work) and anything else you can share on the subject (books, exercises, vaiegated yarn, and such). Let's have fun with this. September 19, day guild meeting: Don't go to Shetland … Continue reading September Program
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