KNOW Meeting – Amigurumi
2023-01-30 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Spring Creek Barbeque, 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
KNOW’s January meeting will be on Amigurumi, presented by our Guild’s very own Marie Knappenberger.
Amigurumi is the Japanese craft of crocheting small stuffed toys, such as animals, play food, or dolls. This will be a fun way to try out a new craft or share any items you have already made.

Visitors and members from other chapters are always welcome. We’re looking forward to seeing you on January 30th!

CHH Spinners – Spin-In
2023-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Guild House, 1425 Blalock, #202, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
The Contemporary Handweavers of Houston (CHH) is scheduled to meet on Saturday, February 4th from 10a-12p at the CHH Guild House, 1425 Blalock, 2nd floor.

If you are a spinner, bring your wheel, drop spindle or e-spinner and check out our group and the guild. For more information, see the CHH website: http://www.weavehouston.org and for questions email programs@weavehouston.org

Katy Lace Knitters – Grandmother's Flower Garden (Finishing!)
2023-02-07 11:00 | Luby’s, 485 S. Mason Rd., Katy, TX, 77450, United States
Katy Lace Knitters will meet at 11 am on Tuesday, February 7th at Luby’s. The address is: 485 S. Mason Rd., Katy, TX 77450
Cathy Drake will present the final pattern for “Grandmother’s Flower Garden” by quiltercaroline. Be ready to suggest ideas for our next education series. Come and knit, then stay for lunch.
We hope you can stay after the meeting for lunch. Please let me know if you can attend at joshanmom@aol.com because the restaurant needs a head count.

SoCK Meeting – Intro to Spinning
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, 77433, United States
This month SoCK is delving into the art of Spinning. Join us as we learn from Roxanne Rump and Lauren Levy about the what and whys of spinning, some history and terminology. Come explore and play with various fiber and fiber content as we demonstrate hands-on how to use a drop spindle, e-spinner, and wheels.

Materials/What to Bring:

Your own drop spindle, if desired
Any roving/fiber you want to use, if desired

Looking forward to seeing you!

KNIT Meeting – Peyton Heart Project
2023-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW MEETING TIME!!!
For our Valentine’s Day meeting, knit a heart for Peyton Heart Project (charity yarn will be available) or bring your favorite heart knit or crochet project to work on at the meeting.

An email with quick pattern ideas was sent to KNIT members. The details and pattern links for Peyton’s Hearts are available at http://www.thepeytonheartproject.org/making-the-hearts/.
Email kdfern@gmail.com

If you would like to attend from another chapter, let us know and the pattern suggestions will be forwarded to you.
We will also have a show and share of current and/or completed projects!

KIND Meeting – Knitting in the Round
2023-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, TX, 77074, United States
The KIND group will look at the various methods of knitting in the round for small-diameter projects like socks, mittens, and cosy koozies.
All are encouraged to bring fingering-weight yarn and appropriate needles, and we’ll collectively demo and share what we like about using our tools, whether it be circulars (short, extra-long for magic loop, or in pairs), cool new flexi-flips, or good old double-pointed straights.

Executive Board Meeting
2023-02-16 18:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM and Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd., Cypress, TX 77433, 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, TX, 77433, United States
The Executive Board will have their quarterly meeting on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30pm

KIK Meeting – Open Knitting
2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Harris County Public Library, Kingwood Branch, 4400 Bens View Ln, Kingwood, TX, 77339, United States
BACK TO OUR REGULAR MEETING ROOM FOR FEBRUARY

This month we will have Open Knitting

A demo of the crocheted potholder pattern – for those interested bring an H or 7 crochet hook and a ball of yarn similar to Lily Sugar and Cream.
A pretty free Hearts square pattern for a dishcloth for Valentine’s Day / February fun!

Bring your finished projects for the ongoing Charity Challenge and don’t forget your Show and Share!

Meeting Schedule for 2023:
March 18 — Welcome Spring Celebration!
April 15

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

Charity Knit-Together Event
2023-02-26 12:00 - 15:00 | No Label Brewing Co., 5351 1st St, Katy, TX, 77493, United States
Our next charity knit-together will be at No Label Brewery in old Katy on Sunday 26 February from Noon to 3 PM.

No Label Brewing
5351 1st St, Katy, TX 77493
26 February 2023
Noon – 3 PM

It is winter, so same rules as last time apply. If it is less than 55 degrees or raining; we will cancel. If it is above 55 degrees and not raining, we will be there; dress for the weather.

Is this your first-time coming out to a Knit-together? Wondering how you will find us and if you will know anyone?
Here are some answers…

Sarah and Marie usually arrive about 10-15 minutes prior.
You will find us by the big Teal suitcase full of charity yarn. (we are usually the only people in the brewery with a suitcase)
We welcome knitters who are new to KANG, or have not attended a Knit-together before.
We are all a little shy and socially awkward in our own way, but you will find that conversation comes easy when we talk about our knitting projects.
You can come out to drop off completed work and pick up more yarn, only
You can drop off your completed work and sit and knit (or crochet, or needle point, or weave) with us for a bit
You don’t need to finish your project in 3 hours. Take it home, finish it, and show up at our next Knit-Together to drop it off

What to bring?

Your tools (needles, hooks, markers, hoops, looms, etc).
(optional) a chair. Some folks don’t like sitting at the picnic tables.
(optional) a pattern. We have a few patterns printed, but feel free to work whatever pattern you like.

What to make:

hats
gloves/mittens
scarves/cowls
Peyton hearts
Warm-up America squares
blankets
slippers
stuffed toys
socks
sweaters (especially baby and child, which are much faster to make)

Questions: email us knitatnightguildcharity@gmail.com

KNOW Meeting – Upcycling
2023-02-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Spring Creek Barbeque, 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
The February meeting of KNOW will feature a program on Upcycling by Nancy.

Join us as we discuss what is upcycling, the impact of the textile industry on the environment, and things we can do as fiber artists/enthusiasts to change our impact. Let’s not be part of the problem, but part of the solution!

Members are also invited to show and share any of your completed projects.

Members often arrive early to visit over dinner and show their support to the restaurant for their generosity in allowing us to meet there. Visitors and members from other chapters are always welcome.

CHH Spinners – Spin-In
2023-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Guild House, 1425 Blalock, #202, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
The Contemporary Handweavers of Houston (CHH) is scheduled to meet on Saturday, March 4th from 10a-12p at the CHH Guild House, 1425 Blalock, 2nd floor.

If you are a spinner, bring your wheel, drop spindle or e-spinner and check out our group and the guild. For more information, see the CHH website: http://www.weavehouston.org and for questions email programs@weavehouston.org

Katy Lace Knitters – Grandmother’s Flower Garden
2023-03-07 11:00 | Luby’s, 485 S. Mason Rd., Katy, TX, 77450, United States
Katy Lace Knitters will meet Tuesday, March 7th, at 11 am at the Luby’s on S. Mason Road.

Everyone will continue to work on Grandmothers Flower Garden. Be sure to bring any ideas for our next education series.
Stay after the meeting to knit, visit and eat lunch. Hope to see y’all there. -Cynthia Long

SoCK Meeting – All About Shawls
2023-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, 77433, United States
If our recent lace program piqued your interest in lace knitting, our March program will introduce you to common shawl shapes and how they incorporate lace patterns in their designs. Come see some fabulous shawls by Roxanne Rump and get inspired to make one of your own!

KNIT Meeting – Purling Techniques
2023-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW MEETING TIME!!!
Hands-on opportunity for members to learn different Purl Techniques.
Bring scrap yarn and needles to practice the different methods of purling!!
Also bring completed projects to show/share with members.

KIND Meeting – Fair Isle (pt. 1)
2023-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, TX, 77074, United States
KIND will begin a 2-part project where we knit a Fair Isle cozy.
In March, we will learn and practice techniques for stranded knitting in the round.
Details for the project will be sent ahead of the meeting; if you wish to attend and you are not a KIND member, please email Barbara Haas, KIND president.

KIK Meeting – Spring Celebration!!
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Harris County Public Library, Kingwood Branch, 4400 Bens View Ln, Kingwood, TX, 77339, United States
WELCOME SPRING CELEBRATION!

Everyone make a dishcloth to bring for our exchange (knit or crochet your choice);
10″x10″ is a good size…….
ALSO some cookies to share. (Bake or Buy) I’ll bring drinks.

As always – Open Knitting and sharing ideas!

Bring your finished projects for the ongoing Charity Challenge and don’t forget your Show and Share!

Meeting Schedule for 2023:
March 18 — Welcome Spring Celebration!
April 15 — Beaded eyeglass chain

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

KNOW Meeting – Knitting for Babies
2023-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Spring Creek Barbeque, 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
The March meeting of KNOW will feature a program on Knitting for Babies by Amy Rodgers. There are so many great ideas for adorable and useful baby gifts, and since they’re small, what a great way to try a new pattern or technique. Join us as we discuss patterns, yarn, stroller blankets, car seat blankets, hats, booties, and of course baby sweaters. Bring any items you’ve made, recommendations for patterns and any new knitters who would be interested in knitting or crocheting for babies. We love visitors!

We’ll have 2 patterns for knitting simple baby booties made on 2 straight needles and if you’re ready, a simple sock pattern with a turned heel. An extra DPN, crochet hook and a tapestry needle for sewing may be helpful.

Members are also invited to show and share any of your completed projects.

Members often arrive early to visit over dinner and show their support to the restaurant for their generosity in allowing us to meet there. Visitors and members from other chapters are always welcome.

We’re looking forward to seeing you on March 27th!

CHH Spinners – Spin-In
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Guild House, 1425 Blalock, #202, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
The Contemporary Handweavers of Houston (CHH) is scheduled to meet on Saturday, April 1st from 10a-12p at the CHH Guild House, 1425 Blalock, 2nd floor.

If you are a spinner, bring your wheel, drop spindle or e-spinner and check out our group and the guild. For more information, see the CHH website: http://www.weavehouston.org and for questions email programs@weavehouston.org

SoCK Meeting – Prayer Shawls
2023-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Yarn Store Boutique, 8900 Eastlock Drive, Spring, TX, 77379, United States
Meeting Location Change (April only):
SoCK will meet at Yarn Store Boutique (8900 Eastloch Dr Suite #230, Spring, TX 77379).
The community center is closed for Easter weekend.

Prayer Shawls
Ever wanted to do something for that special friend that’s going through a rough time? That is exactly the idea around prayer shawls. With the correct intent you can turn any shawl pattern into a prayer shawl. Additionally, many organizations have prayer shawl ministries. Come join us at SoCK to find out more.

If you are interested in making a prayer shawl to share with a stranger, please bring straight or round needles in a size 13 to 17 (you choose what you are most comfortable knitting with) and two skeins of Lion Brand Homespun Yarn. Priscilla will share an easy pattern and tell you how to find a place to donate your completed shawl.

Katy Lace Knitters – Lace Knitting
2023-04-11 11:00 | Luby’s, 485 S. Mason Rd., Katy, TX, 77450, United States
Katy Lace Knitters will me on Tuesday, April 4th, at 11 am at Luby’s on South Mason Road.

Bring your lace knitting and any knitting problems and we will try to help.
We will discuss the next education series. Bring your ideas.
Stay after the meeting to visit and have lunch. See y’all there.

KNIT Meeting – Guided Help
2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW MEETING TIME!!!
Have a project you are eager to finish, but need assistance with a technique, instructions, or fixing a knitting error?
Bring the project to the April meeting for help from another member.
Also bring completed projects to show/share with members

KIK Meeting – Beaded Eyeglass Chain
2023-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Harris County Public Library, Kingwood Branch, 4400 Bens View Ln, Kingwood, TX, 77339, United States
Our program for April will be a Beaded Eyeglass Chain presented by Connie.

Please bring:
Approximately 20 yards of fingering weight yarn
2 Size 1 double points
We will provide the beads and eyeglass grips…and any other “tools”
****Skill Level is Easy!***

As always – Open Knitting and sharing ideas!

Bring your finished projects for the ongoing Charity Challenge and don’t forget your Show and Share!

Meeting Schedule for 2023:
April 15 — Beaded eyeglass chain
May 20 — Sharing of our own tips and tricks or tools to make our making easier!

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

Cynthia Hansen
KIK President

KIND Meeting – Fair Isle (pt. 2)
2023-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, TX, 77074, United States
At the April KIND meeting we will discuss 3 ways to secure a steek.
For those who have done the Fair Isle portion of the “Steek This Coffee Cozy“, you can choose one of these options for your piece.
If you secure your steek at the meeting, you can join us in cutting through the knitting (!!) and then add a cardigan button band.
If you wish to attend and you are not a KIND member, please email Barbara Haas, KIND president.

KNOW Meeting – Repairing Socks
2023-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Spring Creek Barbeque, 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
The title of our April meeting of KNOW will be Repair Your Hand Knit Socks.
Introduce yourself to darning needles, eggs, and mushrooms. We will also learn to knit a patch to cover a bigger hole.
Please bring an assortment of your socks, similar yarn, darning needles and your sock double points.

Members are also invited to show and share any of your completed projects.
Members often arrive early to visit over dinner and show their support to the restaurant for their generosity in allowing us to meet there.
Visitors and members from other chapters are always welcome!!

We’re looking forward to seeing you on April 24th!

We also hope to see you on Saturday April 29th 1-4 for our Knitted Knockers gathering at the same location. We will be knitting “knockers” for this organization, and we plan to have a few volunteers who have some experience with these patterns to help us out. Check out the Knitted Knockers event that is covered in the Charity announcement and join us!

Charity Knit-Together Event
2023-04-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Spring Creek Barbeque, 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Our next charity knit-together will be at Spring Creek BBQ in old Katy (I-1o & Westgreen) on Saturday 29 April from 1 to 4 PM.

The KNOW (Knitters Out West) Chapter will be sponsoring the next Charity event. They will be making Knitted Knockers. Come on out and work with the KNOW chapter to create knockers for breast cancer survivors. Approved knocker yarn is available but if you want to bring your own, check the website (link above). The Knitted Knockers organization is very particular about which yarn is used for knockers.

When: April 29th 1-4 PM
Where: Spring Creek BBQ on I-10 and Westgreen
What to bring: your knitting tools and your appetite and a couple of bucks (if you want to come early or stay late and support our hosts, Spring Creek BBQ)

Questions: email us knitatnightguildcharity@gmail.com

CHH Spinners – Spin-In
2023-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Guild House, 1425 Blalock, #202, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
The Contemporary Handweavers of Houston (CHH) is scheduled to meet on Saturday, May 6th from 10a-12p at the CHH Guild House, 1425 Blalock, 2nd floor.

If you are a spinner, bring your wheel, drop spindle or e-spinner and check out our group and the guild. For more information, see the CHH website: http://www.weavehouston.org and for questions email programs@weavehouston.org

Katy Lace Knitters – Lace Knitting
2023-05-09 11:00 | Luby’s, 485 S. Mason Rd., Katy, TX, 77450, United States
Katy Lace Knitters will meet on Tuesday, May 9th, at 11 am at the Luby’s on South Mason Road.
Bring your lace projects to discuss.
Stay after the meeting to visit and enjoy lunch See y’all there.

KNIT Meeting – Knitted Edging
2023-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Kathy Wells will lead a hands-on program on knitted edging.

Homework:

Using long tail cast on and a standard bindoff, knit a swatch at least 4″ X 4″ (a dishcloth without a border can be used)
Knit the swatch using a basic pattern stitch such as Double Moss , Broken Rib, or Ridged Rib

Bring to meeting:

Knitted swatch
Needles used to knit swatch
A second set of needles 1 to 3 sizes smaller than swatch needles
Contrast color yarn

Please bring completed projects to show/share with members.

SoCK Meeting – Knitted Knockers
2023-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, 77433, United States
SoCK will meet back at our usual spot at the Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center

Join SoCK as Debbie Smith teaches us to make crocheted or knitted knockers.
The approved yarn list, patterns and videos are available on the official website: https://www.knittedknockers.org/

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

KIND Meeting – Yarn Tasting
2023-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, TX, 77074, United States
KIND members will get a taste of the retreat while tasting yarn!
Members will split into groups to see and feel yarns made from different fibers and manufacturing methods.
The samples were created by Penny Nelson of Sky Loom Weavers and presented by her at the recent retreat; members will get a chance to experience the samples brought home by KIND’s retreat attendees.
Thanks to Penny Nelson for allowing us to use her handout.
