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April 2026 Programs

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KIK – Sit ‘n Knit
KIND – Retreat Reflections
KNIT – Junk In Yer Trunk
KNOW – Sit ‘n Knit
SoCK – Knitting with Wire

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.

Charity Knitting – Apr 2026

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We had a wonderful time at the recent KANG retreat in La Grange, and it was such a joy to connect, create, and support our shared mission.

I’m happy to report that we received two beautiful blankets and six Head Start hats during the retreat. This brings our current Head Start hat count to nine.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and talent—your work truly makes a difference.

Every item we receive helps us continue supporting those in need, and we appreciate each and every donation.

As always, we welcome continued contributions of hats, blankets, and other handmade items. Thank you for your generosity and dedication!


Linda Currie 
Charity Chair
knitatnightguildcharity@gmail.com

From Our President – April 2026

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Last weekend was our annual retreat at Camp Lone Star in La Grange, TX. It was a great weekend where we learned some new fiber arts skills. Friday we dyed bandanas using flowers and dried bugs! (Who knew that dried bugs make bright pink spots on cloth!) We sprinkled the wet bandanas with pieces of flowers and/or bugs, wrapped them tightly and steamed them.  On Saturday, we learned how to embroider on top of a knitted swatch. In addition, we had lots of prizes, games, puzzles, as well as time to just sit and knit. I’m looking forward to next year’s retreat!

Kate Wilson
KANG President
knitatnightguild@gmail.com

Charity Challenge: Mar-Apr

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We’re launching a Head Start Hat Challenge for March and April — and our goal is 60 Hats in 60 Days!
Let’s see how much we can create together during this two-month challenge to bless local Head Start children.

One suggested pattern that many of you have enjoyed is the Scrap Happy Celebration Hat. If you choose to use a different hat pattern, please make sure it is preschool size, fitting an average three- to five-year-old child.

Please bring your completed hats to meetings through the end of April. Let’s fill — and overflow — the basket!

For any questions, please reach out to our Charity Chairperson, Linda Currie, at knitatnightguildcharity@gmail.com

March 2026 Programs

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KIK – Seaming
KIND – WIPs & More
KNIT – Mending Your Knits
KNOW – Finishing Flowers
SoCK – Sweater Construction

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.

Charity Knitting – Mar 2026

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Our stitches continue to make a difference! I’m happy to report that 20 handmade hats have been donated to Star of Hope. Thank you to everyone who contributed your time and talent!!

Now, let’s build on that generosity! We’re launching a Head Start Hat Challenge for March and April — and our goal is 60 Hats in 60 Days! Let’s see how much we can create together during this two-month challenge to bless local Head Start children.

One suggested pattern many of you have enjoyed is the Scrap Happy Celebration Hat. If you choose to use a different hat pattern, please make sure it is preschool size, fitting an average three- to five-year-old child.

Please bring your completed hats to meetings through the end of April. Let’s fill — and overflow — the basket!

If your chapter has donated any items on your own, please email the KANG charity team so we can be sure to include them in the monthly total.


Linda Currie 
Charity Chair
knitatnightguildcharity@gmail.com

From Our President – March 2026

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It’s getting close to the time when we change officers for the upcoming year. The chapter presidents will be talking about this at your next monthly meeting and asking for volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee. This is NOT asking for you to be an officer, just to be on the committee who looks for new officers. The committee usually meets via Zoom, and the commitment is only for a couple of months. If you are willing to do this, please let your chapter president know.

On the needles: I finished a Forester sweater for my husband. It fits well, and he likes it – the only thing I wish I’d done differently is to use a lighter weight yarn. It’s wool and alpaca and would be great if we lived in Alaska! But then, he’s always cold anyway.

Now I’m working on a Sempervirens cardigan for myself. I made one a couple of years ago and love it. It’s lightweight and lacy and a fun pattern to make.

Kate Wilson
KANG President
knitatnightguild@gmail.com

February 2026 Programs

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KIK – Pick-up & Knit
KIND – Knitting in the Arts
KNIT – Fix It, Finish It, or Frog It February!
KNOW – KAL Show & Share (2/2) & Crafting Critters & Flowers (2/23)
SoCK – [CANCELLED]

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.

Charity Knitting – Feb 2026

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We’ve had lots of donations come in this month! The SoCK chapter hosted the January charity knit-in, and we had 14 attendees.

We collected 24 items, including: a blanket, hats, Knitted Knockers, Warm Up America blocks, and toiletry bags.

Donations Made:
150 handmade items were delivered to The Landing, Methodist hospital, and Tiny Homes for Veterans – including knitted pouches, scarves, cowls, headbands, hats, a sweater, toiletry bags, and 6 baby blankets.

Below: hats and items donated at the January charity knit-in

Charity Patterns:
Just a quick reminder – if you are looking for something to make, we have a great list of free and easy-to-use patterns for charity knitting projects available on the KANG website!

We are happy to continue receiving donations of handmade items throughout the year. Thank you so much for your time and skill!

– Linda Currie (KIK) & Nancy Smith (KNOW)
Charity Co-Chairs

From Our President – February 2026

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Knitters protest ICE presence in Minnesota with red hats, inspired by another historic act of resistance

I grew up close to Minneapolis and still have close ties there. The horrible actions of ICE in this beautiful city have affected me deeply and when I saw this article, I felt like I had to say something. Knitters in Minneapolis are making the “Melt the ICE” hat with proceeds going to immigration aid organizations. I encourage you do purchase this pattern (it’s only $5) and make a hat in support of the citizens who are impacted by the actions of ICE.

Kate Wilson
KANG President
knitatnightguild@gmail.com

 

Editor’s Note: Fiber arts have been a tool of political resistance since the 1760s – before both the American and French Revolutions. Here is a great article from PBS (from 2017) about the history of knitting activism.

We are proud to carry on this tradition and rally support for social change. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to hit reply directly on this newsletter email. – Sparrow