This month, we will sit, knit, crochet, and discuss the future of Chix. We have only one month, this August meeting, to elect a President for our chapter or we will no longer be supported by KANG. Please, please, please think about it. See you at the next meeting.
Join us in making Pocket Peace Pals with Kate Wilson! Using scrap worsted weight yarn, cast on 32 stitches and knit 50 rows in a stripe pattern. Then sew it up, stuff it, add a few details, and you have a Pocket Peace Pal! See the pattern here. Bring in your Peace Pal ready to […]
Join us for two activities to "cast on" the new KNIT year. We have six members demonstrating unique knitting stitches with swatches and pattern applications. Come learn something fun from our own talented knitters. Also, everyone can participate as we survey the group for potential program activitities for the upcoming year - from KALs to […]
Did you ever want to know how knitting started? At the August meeting we will have an exciting presentation by Elizabeth Spies on the history of knitting. I know I am anxious to learn our history. Come join us!
The next Executive Board Meeting will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 20 at the Trini Mendenhall Sosa Community Center,1414 Wirt Rd., Houston.
Tips and Tricks - Come share a Knitting tip or trick. We will also have a "garage sale" table where excess supplies and yarn can be yours at bargain prices.
Fade Away in August! Fades are still a fun trend in the knitting world. Join us at our August meeting where we'll discuss several ways to transition between different colors or values in your knitting. To sample one or more fade methods, bring yarn in at least 2 colors that are close to each other […]
Our very own Crystal Smith will present a program on using beads with knitting. The program covers information for beginners as well as advanced knitters. Those with more experience are encouraged to bring their projects to show and discuss. If you want to practice the techniques discussed, bring fingering weight yarn (solid, lighter colors are […]
Drop it like it's hot... We will be dropping stitches in our knitting and crochet. Come and join us to learn how and why. Supplies: Sport or worsted yarn Size 8 knitting needle Size 15 knitting needle 5mm crochet hook Normal supplies If you have any dropped stitch items, bring for show and share. I […]
Have you heard of Shadow Knitting, or Illusion Knitting? Join SoCK this month with Andrea Conrad from KIK. She will be presenting this technique. Bring two colors of yarn, contrasting is better, a dark color and a lighter one. You will also need to bring appropriate needles. We will be working on a coaster