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SoCK Meeting – Kool Aid Yarn Dyeing

Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United States

Summer is here and it is HOT! What better way to cool off than with some Kool Aid? Instead of drinking it, SoCK members will head to the kitchen and do some yarn dyeing in the microwave with Kool Aid! Dyeing with food dyes is an easy, fun, and safe way to become an indie […]

KIK Meeting – My Favorite Shawl

R. B. Tullis Branch Library 21569 US-59, New Caney, TX, United States

*NOTE: There is a change in date this month!! Most of us have knitted a shawl or two, so let’s show off our work and compare notes. Bring your favorite shawl to show and share!! Also, please bring the pattern, yarn, and needle size you used. We can all get some ideas for future projects.

KNIT Meeting – KAL “Multi-directional Scarf”

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

Jan Clark will provide the June program - a knit-along for the Multi-directional Diagonal Scarf (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/multidirectional-diagonal-scarf). This scarf looks great with variegated or self-striping yarn. You can use the same yarn throughout or different yarns in the sections of the scarf - this project may provide a use for some of your leftover stash yarn. […]

KIND Meeting – Sock Clinic

Bayland Community Center 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, TX, United States

The June meeting of the KIND chapter will be a "Sock Clinic". Those who are proficient in sock knitting are going to help those who aren't with tricks to help all be more successful sock knitters.

KNOW Meeting – Crewel Embroidery

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

KNOW's June program will be an "Introduction to Crewel Embroidery on Hand Knits". We’ll be exploring the very hot trend of visible mending on garments and learning how to add embellishments to our hand knitted items. The visible mending movement has been driven by people interested in sustainability and who are concerned by the environmental […]

SoCK Meeting – Needle Felting

Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United States

Sock member, Ann Wohn, will present a program on “Fun Fiber Crafts” with a focus this month on needle felting. Come learn about supplies, cathartic techniques, and how to get started with a simple clump of wool or felt sheets!   While we hope to see you in-person for, there will also be a zoom […]

KNIT Meeting – Bead Knitting

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

KNIT's July program: Crystal Smith will lead the July program - the topic is "Knitting with Beads". Any materials needed or homework will be supplied in an email to KNIT members. Also, be sure to bring your recently completed projects for Show & Share!   A zoom option is available for those unable to attend in […]

Katy Lace Knitters – Lace Motifs

Toasted Yolk 98 W Grand Parkway S #100, Katy, TX, United States

Due to the 4th of July holiday and travel plans, (yes, we can travel again) Katy Lace Knitters will meet on Tuesday, July 12th at The Toasted Yolk on the southwest corner of 99 and I10, starting at 10am. We will be choosing a lace sampler project for this year's "Education Series". Each month we […]

KIK Meeting – Afterthought Sock Heel

R. B. Tullis Branch Library 21569 US-59, New Caney, TX, United States

The afterthought heel is a term coined by the late Elizabeth Zimmerman in her “Knitting Without Tears” book. The heel is knitted after the leg and foot of your sock are completed. It’s a great technique to know for working heels in a contrasting color. At our July meeting, Irene Piatek will teach us how […]

KIND Meeting – Vacay Social

Bayland Community Center 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, TX, United States

For the July meeting of the KIND chapter, we will take a vacation from an organized program and just sit and knit and enjoy each other's company. It will also be a chance to ask for help with any knitting or crochet projects.