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July 2024 Programs

Posted on June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 by KANGWebmaster

KIK – Summer Break: Sit & Socialize
KIND – Norwegian Purl
KNIT – Think Cool: Holiday Gifts & Decorations
KNOW – Summer Break: Sit & Socialize
SoCK – Planning for the Coming Year

For more information regarding the latest chapter programs, please visit our CALENDAR page! Here you will find exact dates for upcoming guild chapter meetings, including full program descriptions for each meeting.

On the Calendar page you will also find various guild-wide events (charity knit-ins, affiliate sales and the like) and up-coming events in the yarn community / Houston area (FiberFests, conventions, etc.).

Please visit the KANG Chapters page to find your nearest chapter.

From Our President – July 2024

Posted on June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 by KANGWebmaster

Summer is definitely here with this heat and the ever-persistent mosquitoes! June was filled with lots of birthdays in my family—so lots of cake and ice cream, good times and water events! My knitting has accompanied me to all of these celebrations as I continue to work on the blankie for my niece. I participated in a summer bead-along using peyote techniques and size 11/0 Delica beads. Although I am not quite done, the final project will be a spherical ornament with scenes of summer: palm trees, ocean, sailboats, and a sunset. This has been an enjoyable project to work on a little at a time!

This month, I decided to start the ADVENT-ageous shawl since I have the kit in autumn colors and will hopefully finish it by this fall season. This pattern is not particularly difficult, but it has been trying my patience as I fail to count the stitches correctly before moving on. Tip of the Day: Lifelines are friends! With almost three sections done, we will see how it goes! Also, will any of you be coming along for Sharon’s Road Trip by Casapinka? This MKAL starts July 12th! I have a set of four beautiful yarn colors by Miss Babs. I am excited to cast-on!!

A reminder that our Membership renewal is live on the website and our dues for the 2024-2025 cycle can be paid via website, mail, or in-person. We are still seeking a volunteer willing to Chair the Retreat position on the Executive Board! A committee is already ready to assist, just need a figurehead! Lastly, the Handover Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 27^th at 8:30a-11:30a at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center!

Have a safe Independence Day!

Until next time,

Lauren Levy
Executive Board President
knitatnightguild@gmail.com

June 2024 Programs

Posted on June 2, 2024June 30, 2024 by KANGWebmaster

KIK – Sit & Socialize
KIND – Knitting with Wire
KNIT – Perfect Newborn Socks
KNOW – Welcome to the World of Stitch Markers!
SoCK – Year-long Challenge Wrap-up

Please visit the KANG Chapters page to find your nearest chapter.

From Our President – June 2024

Posted on June 1, 2024June 30, 2024 by KANGWebmaster

The month of May has flown by! Between celebrating all the graduates and moms in my life, dealing with the aftermath of the storms that came through mid-month (thankfully just some down branches and yard cleanup), and taking care of my pupper, I have little to update about my ongoing projects. I have had multiple opportunities to practice fixing my seed stitches on this ‘simple’ blanket. Simply not paying attention has resulted in ribbing or garter, but certainly not the intended seed stitch!!

The SoCK chapter had a wonderful program on tips and tricks for amigurumi. It is astounding what a difference different yarn will have on the size and density of a final project. I popped in on the KNIT chapter too! Their program in April on knitting with wire (and beads) lead to some amazing and beautiful finished show-and-shares at their meeting this month. It was a lovely meeting to sit and socialize, and to ooh and ahh at all the projects that everyone was working on!

The fourth quarterly Executive Board meeting was held this past month. Our new slate of candidates has been revealed!

President: Kate Wilson

Social Media: Cass Hall (incumbent)

Secretary: Amy Rogers

Charity: Julie Wheeler & Deanne Nirider (incumbents)

Treasurer: Frances Burt

Retreats: open

Membership: Andrea Conrad

Workshops: open

Newsletter: Sparrow Lena

Webmaster: Lauren Levy

Remember that you will vote on this slate at your home chapter in the next chapter meeting. As you can see, we do have two positions still available that need a Chairperson: Retreats and Workshops. We already have volunteers to serve on the committee but need a person to lead the group and have a presence on the Executive Board. Please note that the Retreat dates are already set for next year and there are two workshops already in the works—one coming up in July with Patricia Vela and another slated for the Fall with Melissa Leapman. If you are interested in Chairing either of these positions, please let me know and send an email to knitatnightguild@gmail.com!

A reminder that the Handover Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 27^th at 8:30a-11:30a at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center!

Other topics that were discussed at the Board Meeting included: new KANG and Charity cards are available with our QR code linked to the website! They will be distributed to chapters and charity, as well as to our local yarn shops. We have new membership badge holders available once again! For any new members who have joined us and haven’t received your KANG badge holder, please see your chapter president or membership person. For any current members who have lost or misplaced their badge holder, a replacement can be purchased for $5. On the note of membership, our Membership renewal time is here! Starting this month, our dues for the 2024-2025 cycle can be paid via website, mail, or in-person.

Lastly, our next Charity event will be indoors on Saturday, June 29^th at the Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, from 12 noon to 3:30pm! Can’t wait to see you there!

Until next time,

Lauren Levy
Executive Board President
knitatnightguild@gmail.com

April 2024 Programs

Posted on April 2, 2024June 30, 2024 by KANGWebmaster

KIK – Trip to The Modern Skein; discussion of the dying process of Red Stag Fibers
KIND – Stash-Busting
KNIT – Knitting with Wire
KNOW – Discuss shaping issues and short rows
SoCK – Release your inner geek! Explore Ravelry and KnitCompanion

Please visit the KANG Chapters page to find your nearest chapter.

From the President — April 2024

Posted on April 2, 2024June 30, 2024 by KANGWebmaster

Were you able to attend the KANG Retreat last month? What fun we had! I appreciated getting away from the mundane to enjoy the classes, the puzzles, the food, and the fellowship we shared. I think there were five puzzles completed that weekend, ranging from 300-1000 pieces! I enjoyed learning the Japanese short-row stitch in our garment knitting class. Who knew it was such an easy stitch?! Our goody bag came with a Tunisian crochet hook, so we were able to cast-on, practice some different stitches, and then bind-off! I have a little swatch of Tunisian crochet to show for my efforts! Although the weather was finicky, we were able to have a couple of nights outside by the firepit! I cannot wait for next year’s Retreat!

My quest to complete already started projects continues. I am still working on a cable poncho I started over a year (maybe two) ago. It is pieced together with two long panels. One panel is complete, and I am about halfway done with the second panel! Meanwhile, I finished a request for a yellow blankie and pillow from my youngest nephew. He wanted to make sure his plush lamb was warm at night. 😊

While visiting my sister’s family in February, my eldest niece picked out a couple balls of pink and multicolored pastel yarn at Hobby Lobby and asked me, “Auntie Lolo, can you make me a blanket from this yarn?”. Who am I to turn down the request of my darling niece? So, this is the project I have decided to work on as the hubby and I venture off to Japan for some vacation and to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom! Surely there will be time on the trains to do some knitting, right?

Coming up this month, The Modern Skein will be having a launch party for the new “Manor Collection” yarn they will carry. The party starts at 1pm on April 5^th, so I hope to see you there! Later in the month, Yarn Store Boutique will be showcasing Theodora’s Pearls Yarn for a trunk show happening April 26-27^th. That is a busy weekend as Yellow Rose Fiber Fiesta will be happening Friday and Saturday only in Seguin! All the while, Saturday, April 27^th is Local Yarn Store Day! Be sure to keep an eye on their socials and get out there to visit all of our local yarn shops!

Until next time,

Lauren Levy
Executive Board President
knitatnightguild@gmail.com

January 2024 Programs

Posted on December 4, 2023February 13, 2024 by KANGWebmaster

KIK – Needle Felting an Owl
KIND – New Year – New Beginnings
KNIT – So Many UFOs!! What to do??
KNOW – Adventure in Sweater Knitting
SoCK – EEK! Let’s Steek!

Please visit the KANG Chapters page to find your nearest chapter.