Knit at Night Guild

SoCK Meeting – Stitch Markers
2023-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, 77433, United States
Let’s Talk Stitch Markers!

Join us at SoCK’s June meeting as we will discuss the various types of stitch markers, and how to make them. Time permitting, we might be able to make a couple.

Homework: If you have needle nose pliers for jewelry, please bring them with you.

Hope to see you at the June meeting (in-person or on Zoom)!!

Katy Lace Knitters – Lace Knitting
2023-06-06 11:00 | Luby’s, 485 S. Mason Rd., Katy, TX, 77450, United States
Katy Lace Knitters will meet on Tuesday, June 6th, at 11 am at the Luby’s on South Mason Road.

We will discuss topics for our new education series. Bring your ideas of what you would like to learn about lace knitting and how to make your projects more successful.

Stay after the meeting to join us for lunch!

CHH Spinners – Spin-In
2023-06-03 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, June 3rd 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

KNOW Meeting – Grafting
2023-05-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Spring Creek Barbeque, 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
NOTE CHANGE IN DATE!

The May meeting of KNOW will be on grafting.
Grafting can be the solution to a number of knitting issues.
We will learn about standard grafting and discuss non-standard situations where grafting is useful.

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 May 22nd!

We would like to say thank-you to everyone who came to our Knitted Knockers event in April!
We’d like to remind you that you can bring your completed Knockers, with the yarn label, to Houston Fiber Festival, June 23-25.
For each pair you donate, you will receive one raffle ticket to enter to win an exclusive gift basket only for charity participants!

One donation is a pair (2) of knockers. In a ziploc bag, including the following:

A pair of unstuffed knockers
The skein label from the yarn used
Paper or index card with your first name and size knocker made

Thanks again for your generosity!

KIK Meeting – Tips & Tricks
2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Harris County Public Library, Kingwood Branch, 4400 Bens View Ln, Kingwood, TX, 77339, United States
Our May meeting will be in the upstairs Conference Room

Open Knitting and sharing our TIPS AND TRICKS!
Round table discussion ….
Bring your favorite ideas to make your knitting more enjoyable and also any tools you’ve found helpful!

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

Meeting Schedule for 2023:
May 20 — MEETING UPSTAIRS IN CONFERENCE ROOM

DATE CHANGE!!!! June 10th. Second Saturday!
Library closed for the Juneteenth weekend. Also in the CONFERENCE ROOM!!!

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

Yellow Rose Fiber Fiesta
2023-04-28 - 2023-04-29 | Seguin-Guadalupe County Coliseum, 810 S Guadalupe St., Seguin, TX, 78155, United States
Welcome to the 13th Annual Show
Friday April 28, 2023 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday April 29, 2023 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
At the Coliseum at the Seguin Events Complex
Seguin, Texas
Admission is Free!!

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

2023 Camp Lone Star Retreat
2023-03-16 13:30 - 2023-03-19 11:00 | Camp Lone Star, 2016 Camp Lone Star Rd, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
Registration for Camp Lone Star will open on January 16, 2023. A link to the registration form will be on the web home page. Be sure you have the password on your membership card in order to access the registration form as it is limited to KANG members only.

For details, see the Camp Lone Star Retreat page.

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.

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.

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!

Bandera Fiber & Arts Week
2023-03-10 - 2023-03-11 | The Sheepwalk Ranch, 5305 Hwy 173 North, Bandera, TX, 78003, United States

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

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

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.

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
