BUST IT! with the guild’s Sea Glass Knit-A-Long for a fanciful foray into color and texture. We’ve chosen the Sea Glass pattern for its vibrant colors and stash-busting benefits. To make the event more exciting, local knitter Jourdan Rivas will showcase her Sea Glass sweaters and share her process. You can choose from five projects … Continue reading June Program: DON’T TRASH YOUR STASH!
May Program: So Many Ways to Join Yarn
Knitting a one skein project, simple, no yarn to join. BUT take on a striped sweater, a colorwork hat or a mosaic cowl, and you’ve made yourself some extra work. Doubtless, it will be attractive but at the cost to you of figuring out how you are going to join new balls of yarn. Our … Continue reading May Program: So Many Ways to Join Yarn
April Program: Technique Faire
This will be a very exciting Technique Faire. Put it on your calendar and plan to come to both meetings, so you can enjoy all the wonderful techniques presented. Technique Faire Schedule Tues. April 9, 6:30 PMSelecting Colors: CarinSequence Knitting: JoanneMagic Knot: KrisI Cord: SarahDressing Stuffies: Ann Marieand Gwen Thurs. April 18, 10:00 AMSequence Knitting: … Continue reading April Program: Technique Faire
March Program
Dorothy is planning a fun, surprise project that will be a good addition to your knitting bag. All materials are provided, so come and create with Dorothy.
February Progam
What is sandwiched between both the evening and day guild meetings in February? Did you guess? It’s Valentine’s Day, and Programs is trying to make your Valentine’s Day special. And what do we have planned for your Valentine? A fabulous collection of books donated by Shay Barsabe to be included in a Book Sale/Give-away. When … Continue reading February Progam
January, 2024, Program-Crochet Extravaganza
Crochet is the oft neglected–even undervalued–stepsister of knitting. But really the only difference is that it uses one hook rather than two sticks to pull loops through loops to make a fabric. Knowing how to crochet is definitely an asset to knitters. So come to our January program (There will be slight differences due to … Continue reading January, 2024, Program-Crochet Extravaganza
December Program: Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 12th, 6:30PM The Silent Auction is On!!!!! with tons of lovely items to be claimed with a little cash or a check. Proceeds go to the Guild. And in keeping with the spirit of giving … This year instead of a gift exchange between members, the Program Committee is asking that you make … Continue reading December Program: Holiday Party
November Program
WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES A NEEDLE MAKE? Do you think about the needle you will use when you start a new project? Not just the size to get gauge, but the physical characteristics of that needle. How do the needles work with the yarn you have chosen. Does the size and shape of the needle-tip suit … Continue reading November Program
October Program-Everything you always wanted to know… about Sheep!
Did you know there are over 1000 breeds of sheep worldwide? There are sheep defined by their wool, meat sheep, and even sheep defined by their tails: fat-tailed sheep and rat-tailed sheep! There are prolific breeds and primitive breeds. Join us at our October meetings to learn more about different breeds and their wools from … Continue reading October Program-Everything you always wanted to know… about Sheep!
September Program-September Surprise
So, you’ve seen it and probably LOVED it, but thought, My, that’s too hard! Well, it’s NOT. The September stitch is a happy surprise, but a little preparation ahead of time is needed if you want to participate. We’re not telling you what the stitch is, but trust us, you’ll find it more complicated looking … Continue reading September Program-September Surprise
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