KNOW Meeting – Fades
Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United StatesFade Away in August! Fades are still a fun trend in the knitting world. Join us at our August meeting where we'll discuss several ways to transition between different colors or values in your knitting. To sample one or more fade methods, bring yarn in at least 2 colors that are close to each other […]
KNIT Meeting – Using Beads
Trini Mendenhall Community Center 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, United StatesOur very own Crystal Smith will present a program on using beads with knitting. The program covers information for beginners as well as advanced knitters. Those with more experience are encouraged to bring their projects to show and discuss. If you want to practice the techniques discussed, bring fingering weight yarn (solid, lighter colors are […]
CHIX Meeting – Dropped stitches
Tracy Gee Community Center 3599 Westcenter Dr, Houston, TX, United StatesDrop it like it's hot... We will be dropping stitches in our knitting and crochet. Come and join us to learn how and why. Supplies: Sport or worsted yarn Size 8 knitting needle Size 15 knitting needle 5mm crochet hook Normal supplies If you have any dropped stitch items, bring for show and share. I […]
SoCK Meeting – Shadow Knitting
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesHave you heard of Shadow Knitting, or Illusion Knitting? Join SoCK this month with Andrea Conrad from KIK. She will be presenting this technique. Bring two colors of yarn, contrasting is better, a dark color and a lighter one. You will also need to bring appropriate needles. We will be working on a coaster
KIND Meeting – Yarn Substitution
Bayland Community Center 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, TX, United StatesDo you have a pattern you like but don’t want to use the yarn the pattern calls for? Sandy Zeringue, formerly of Knitting in the Loop, will talk about what to look for when substituting yarn. The KIND chapter meets on the third Friday of each month from 10am to noon at the Bayland Community […]
KIK Meeting – Reading charts
Kingwood Medical Center 22999 US 59, Kingwood, TX, United StatesHave you missed a ,*( ) in reading a pattern? A chart can be a visable way to read patterns. They are available with a lot of patterns and can save you time. KIK's program this month will be “Taking the Mystery out of Reading Charts”, presented by Connie Blakeley of the KIK Chapter.
Stitches, S’Mores & More
Crossroads Retreat 255 Cross Road, Caldwell, TX, United StatesStitches, S'Mores & More began in 2008 and was originally sponsored by the Brazos Valley Knitting Guild. After 2017 the retreat became staffed by former attendees who volunteer their time and energy to share their love of all things fiber. See our website for a list of classes: http://www.texasknitcamps.com/ Regular registration is $450 and includes […]
KNOT Meeting – What is Yarn?
Immanuel United Church of Christ 26501 Border Street, Spring, TX, United StatesYarn by definition is a continuous often plied strand composed of either natural or man made fibers or filaments and used in weaving and knitting to form cloth. Have you wondered what ply is or what fiber options are available? Join KNOT for a discussion on yarn lead by Dolores Rose.
KNOW Meeting – Needle Tasting!
Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, United StatesKnitter's Night Out West (KNOW) meets from 6:30-8:30pm on the last Monday of each month (except in May and December) at Spring Creek Barbeque, 21000 Katy Freeway, I-10 at Westgreen Blvd in Katy. Many of our members arrive early to have dinner and socialize before the meeting. Everyone is welcome! Join us in September for a Needle tasting! Tools […]
KNIT Meeting – Tawashi Knots
Trini Mendenhall Community Center 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, United StatesOctober is busy. Come and join us as we learn how to knit a Tawashi Knot. Using a combination of knitting and origami to make little scrubbies, the Tawashi Knots pattern is free on Ravelry for knit and crochet. Bring a worsted weight cotton of one color, 5 stitch markers, and yarn needle for sewing […]