KNOW
KNOW Mtg – Knit-A-Long
Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United StatesWe begin our annual KAL this month. This will be a short 1 month KAL. We will be knitting hats for charity, and have plenty of donated yarn for this purpose. Please bring needles in the 9 to 11 range to start a hat at the meeting. Pick out some of the donated yarn and start […]
KNOW Mtg – Reading Charts for Colorwork
Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United StatesSybil Koempel will present a program on using charts for knitting colorwork. We will learn how to use and read colorwork charts. She will present examples of project knit from charts. There will be an exercise on making your own colorwork charts.
KNOW Mtg – Spring Flowers
Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United StatesSpring has arrived in Houston so it's time for spring flowers. Bring your bits and bobs of leftover yarn and the knitting needles and crochet hooks in the appropriate sizes to the March meeting. You may even want to bring dpns as some patterns are knit in the round. We will provide knit and crochet […]
KNOW Mtg – Hack Your Knitting
Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United StatesThe KNOW meeting will be on May 22 to avoid conflict with Memorial Day. Knitting Hacks. We will present some knitting hacks -- those helpful tips and techniques that are a little outside the knitting norms. Do you have a favorite knitting hack? Please be prepared to share with the group.
KNOW Mtg – FiberFest Recap
Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United StatesHouston Fiber Fest Recap. Please bring all the goodies that you purchased at the Houston Fiber Fest. We will have a show and share. We would also like to hear about any classes you took.
KNOW Mtg – Make Your Own Stitch Markers
Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United StatesJust about every knitter has used stitch markers at some point. Tonight we will be making stitch markers. All materials will be provided.
KNOW Mtg – Fair Isle
Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United StatesWe 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 StatesThis 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 StatesThis 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 StatesThis 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 […]