Program will be presented by Connie Blakley The KIK program for June will be a demonstration of the Chinese Waitress cast on and bind off stitches. This technique produces a lovely edge that looks the same on the right side and wrong side of your fabric and also looks the same on the cast-on and […]
As fiber artists, you most likely have noticed knitted or crocheted garments while watching movies, but have you ever thought about trying to recreate one of those garments? KIK member Connie Blakley, a fan of period movies and an avid knitter, recently decided it would be fun to do some research about knitwear seen in […]
In August, our program will be “Pandemic Projects.” We all did a lot of kitting during the pandemic, so bring some of your favorite completed projects to share with members. *Note: KIK resumes in-person meetings this month, temporarily meeting at the R. B. Tullis Library, located on the US-59 northbound feeder road, just north of […]
For September's program, we are starting a Knit-A-Long!! KAL – Boar Hunt Capelet, Part 1 We will begin to knit the Boar Hunt Capelet from the TV series Outlander. This lovely capelet is easy to knit using bulky yarn and features a seed stitch collar and left- and right-leaning increases for the shoulder shaping. The […]
In October, we will continue our Outlander KAL! KAL – Boar Hunt Capelet, Part 2 We will finish knitting the Boar Hunt Capelet from the TV series Outlander. Bring your questions; there will be a short Q&A session to help with problems you may have encountered. We will also work the bind-off and learn the Chinese […]
November is our annual knitting & yarn Christmas Celebration with Gloria Stafford! Bring a tapestry needle and yarn in two different colors. Gloria will provide card stock for the project. Advisement: Covid restrictions at the library require social distancing. Due to the current Covid-19 threat level, we will follow current CDC & local guidelines and recommend […]
Christmas Party We’re having our annual Christmas party! Bring a snack to share – simple finger food, please, nothing elaborate. Tableware and drinks will be provided. We will also have a “stash” yarn exchange. Bring a skein (100 gr or less) of new, unopened yarn from your stash, wrapped or in a gift bag. We […]
The Mysteries of Yarn We will discuss the characteristics of yarn, including weights, the numbering system for yarn weights, how to determine the weight of your yarn in case you’ve lost the label, and tips for determining the fiber content. We will also learn how to determine the amount of yarn needed for a project […]
Lu Ann will teach us how to knit the "Broomstick Lace" pattern. This pattern is really pretty with yarn that has fairly short repeats. Materials: You will need any weight yarn with the appropriate needle size. *NOTE: Using yarn that's fuzzy or doesn’t have good stitch definition is not recommended. Homework: Cast on, […]
*NOTE: There is a change in date this month!! Learn how to knit different sizes and styles of baskets and bowls depending on your choice of yarn. Andrea Conrad will share her knowledge and experience using several patterns which she will bring to the meeting. Some are simple and some are more complicated; all are […]