Category: Santa Cruz

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

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

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

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

"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 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

Here’s a clue: rib + cable. And what does that make? A reversible cable. Think scarves, blankets and the fronts of open jackets that allow the reverse side to show. Never knit a cable? Don’t be timid. We’ll divide into groups with hands on help for all levels. For this knitting adventure, CO 16 stitches. … Continue reading May: Ever Knit a Ribble?

Polish your needles and fluff your yarn because we are headin' for a good ole time at the Grange and you can feel the excitement in the air!!! Meet-ups have been fun but couldn't take the place of our regular Guild meetings, especially in cold and windy weather. You've had two years to accumulate more … Continue reading Big Yarn Giveaway

What do YOU call it? That stuff you cram under the bed or hide in the freezer so it will go undetected to the roaming eye?  Do you have a stash?  Or do you have a SABLE???  The March meeting will begin our Stitch Every Month program to alleviate you of your excess yarn baggage and elevate your knitting to a premiere level. Yeah, … Continue reading March – Stitch Every Month

Knit Alongs are everywhere and for good reason.  They're fun, interesting and often informative especially when you knit along with a group of friends.  That's the program inspiration for choosing a KAL as our first presentation of the year. The Knit Along delves into Slip Stitch and Mosaic knitting techniques.  Two delightful, but quick, videos … Continue reading February Knit Along