If you like brioche stitch, the knit-one-below stitch (K1B) achieves a similar effect but involves no yarn overs, burps or barks. All you need to know is how to knit and purl. You can create a dense brioche-like texture with a single color or columns of 2-colors in stockinette. HOMEWORK:For the first sample, you […]
Get the wool truth! SoCK will gather for the final program in our series dedicated to understanding different fiber types and the best use for each type of wool. Knit while you watch and jot down things you've learned for future reference! If you haven't joined us for the first two programs, don't fret! You're […]
Everyone needs a break! Join us Tuesday, March 13 during Spring Break Week. There is no program in March and we will use this time to knit and socialize. What were your best Spring Break getaways and where would you like to go next? Bring your stories and memories, and share them with the group.
Spinning on Spindles & Wheels. Now that you've learned all about wool, learn to spin it! Jessica Myers and Cadence Myers will teach you how to spin on a spindle and on a spinning wheel. If you have a spindle or wheel, feel free to bring it.
The next Executive Board Meeting will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 20 at the Trini Mendenhall Sosa Community Center,1414 Wirt Rd., Houston.
At our next KNOW meeting, Flash Your Stash! Send in 1-3 photos. We'll put all your photos on a single PowerPoint slide - but without your name. We'll have some fun trying to guess which slide belongs to which member. If you get the most answers right, you will get bragging rights! We will also […]
Chix is having a Zoom Knit-a-Long hosted by Shelly Martella of Threads & Ewe. We will knit Black Light Cowl by Shaina Billow. It is a free pattern on Ravelry and is worked in the round using slip-stitch Mosaic knitting. The cowl features a crisp chevron against a bold backdrop. Black Light requires 2 skeins of worsted weight yarn. 1 […]
The link for our ZOOM meeting will be sent to the email address you used when you joined KANG. Our next KAL will be a beaded cowl, Intermezzo, a free pattern on Ravelry. Be ready to start on Saturday.
Zoom through the summer with KNIT as we have a Summer of Socks. Our own Natalie is presenting Two At A Time * Toe Up Socks. Choose between Vanilla Socks with Gusset, Beginner Toe Up Socks - Worsted Weight (pattern Knit Freedom), or Ann's Five Gauge Socks. Natalie will use the worsted weight pattern (https://knitfreedom.com/free-pattern/toe-up-socks-beginner-magic-loop-worsted/) […]
KIND will meet via Zoom on Thursday, July 16 at 10am. We will learn two different ways of purling: Portuguese purling and purling backwards. We will also continue the KAL that was announced at the June meeting. The pattern is Workday Scarf (for knitters) or Merino Ruffle Scarf (for crocheters).