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KNOW Mtg – Fair Isle

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United States

We will be having a program on Fair Isle.This program has been cancelled due to inclement weather and expected flooding. As the following Monday is Labor Day, there is no make-up meeting scheduled. We will see you for the regularly scheduled September meeting on the 25th. Stay safe and dry everyone!

KNOW Mtg – An Introduction to Fair Isle

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United States

This month's program is called, "An Introduction to Fair Isle." Through the use of book illustrations and some beautiful samples, we will learn about the history and technique of Fair Isle knitting, as well as have a chance to try it. If you would like to knit a 4x4 sample you can use as a […]

KNOW Mtg – Hand Dyeing w/ Natural Dye

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United States

This month's program on Hand-Dying Yarn With Natural Dyes is being presented by Penny and Peggy of Sky Loom Weavers in Cat Springs, Texas.  Penny and Peggy will talk about the process they use to create beautiful yarn using flowers, plants, and other natural materials, and show us how we can do it at home. […]

KNOW Mtg – Lace Knitting Tips and Tricks

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United States

This month, KNOW Member and lace knitter extraordinaire Janet Lauland will present a program for us called, "Lace Knitting Tips and Tricks."  Topics to be covered include choosing appropriate yarn and needles, lifelines, working with charts, and more. This particular program was written by our lace designer-in-residence and CHIX member Rose Williams, so you won't […]

KNOW Mtg – Holiday Party

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United States

Please plan to join us for a festive, fun-filled evening of seasonal games, terrific prizes, and a luscious dessert at KNOW's annual Holiday Party.  Be sure to bring a gift-wrapped, like-new, non-acrylic skein of yarn if you'd like to participate in Santa's One-Skein Swap and go home with a new ball of yarn!  Arrive early […]

KNOW Mtg – Special Pals

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United States

Exciting news!  This month's KNOW meeting will be a benefit for the Special Pals animal shelter in Katy.  In association with the The Snuggles Project, we will be knitting and crocheting therapy blankets for the homeless pets at the shelter.  Considering the unusually cold winter we're having, Special Pals is delighted to be receiving our […]

KNOW Mtg – Tips and Tricks For a Better Cabling Experience

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United States

This month’s KNOW meeting promises to be an invaluable learning opportunity. Who doesn't love the look of perfect cables?  Longtime KNOW member and knitting expert Cathy Drake will demonstrate how to achieve them when she presents her program, "Tips and Tricks For a Better Cabling Experience."  Plan to join us as we learn about basic […]

KNOW Meeting – Cookie Cutter Washcloths

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United States

Celebrate the arrival of Spring with KNOW as we learn to knit "Cookie Cutter Washcloths For Every Occasion."  Have you ever knit a cotton washcloth?  They make beautiful gifts for friends and loved ones. Sybil Koempel will present our program, where we will be using cookie cutters to create lovely motifs we can add to […]

KNOW Meeting – Pattern swap

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United States

At this month’s KNOW meeting, we will have fun swapping patterns by way of our “Free Pattern Exchange.” What’s your favorite free pattern? Is it a go-to project when it comes to gifts for others? Your most-often-used stash buster? Whatever it may be, bring an example of a finished project to the meeting, along with […]

KNOW meeting – Four Corners Skills Workshop

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United States

Please join us on May 21, 2018 at our  Four-Corners Skills Workshop, where we will be offering members their choice of four classes to be taught by some of our most generous and talented knitters.  Most members will be able to participate in two 30-minute classes each.  The topics and instructors are:Provisional Cast-on:  Janet LaulandJapanese […]