KNIT Mtg – Shawls in History and Fashion

Trini Mendenhall Community Center 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, United States

"Shawls in History and Fashion" is a presentation prepared and performed by Ukrainian fiber artist Madlyen Suprun (Maddie from Yarntopia). In this hour Maddie will guide you through the history of shawl as a part of high fashion and daily life. You will hear about different kinds of shawls and their significance in different cultures. […]

CHIX Mtg – Vertical Stranding

Tracy Gee Community Center 3599 Westcenter Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Come join us and learn another technique for adding color to your work. We will be exploring Lorilee Beltman's technique of vertical stranding. This technique appeared in Vogue knitting spring/summer 2015.Materials:A ball of yarn for your main color2 to 4 high contrasting yarns (at least 4-8 feet of each color)A darning-needleAll yarn (main and contrasting […]

SoCK Mtg – EDIT: Roundtable Lace Discussion

Taqueria Arandas 13802 Fleur De Lis Blvd A, Cypress, TX, United States

It's a new year, so it's time for SoCK's Annual New Year, New Technique! Craftsy Class.  This year we will be learning about making lace shawls.  For the next four months (January - April), we'll be watching the "My First Lace Shawl" class, taught by Anna Dalvi.  You do not need to purchase the class […]

KIK Mtg – New Year’s Resolutions

Kingwood Medical Center 22999 US 59, Kingwood, TX, United States

It's the start of the new year which means it's resolution setting time! While you've probably set your 2017 personal and professional goals by now; join us in setting some craftier knitting and crochet goals.

KNOT Mtg – Cast-on, Bind-off

Immanuel United Church of Christ 26501 Border Street, Spring, TX, United States

The KNOT January meeting will focus on cast-on and bind-off pairs. This will be a member-led session featuring techniques that work well together. This is part 1 of 2.