Knitter’s Night Out West (KNOW) – Monday, July 27th,. 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Knitter’s Night Out West meets from 6:30 pm – 8:30pm on the last Monday of each month (except in May and December). While we normally meet at Spring Creek Barbeque, 21000 Katy Freeway, I-10 at Westgreen Blvd in Katy at the moment we are holding Zoom meetings. Please watch your email for a Zoom invitation.
At our July meeting we will be discussing ways to use up your stash.
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 hold our typical show and share of projects. Don’t be shy; proudly show off your stash, and know that, no matter how big, someone always has more yarn than you! Directions for submitting your photos will follow via email.
Knitter’s Night Out West meets from 6:30 pm – 8:30pm on the last Monday of each month (except in May and December). Please watch your email for a Zoom invitation around June 23rd.
Knitter’s Night Out West meets from 6:30 pm – 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!
For our March meeting Amelia Speck will give KNOW attendees an overview of the linen stitch and its cousin, the half-linen stitch. These versatile stitches are lovely in solid yarns but can be magical when used with multi-colored yarns. The resulting fabric looks and acts woven. Please bring a selection of yarns: one multi and two complementary solids and needles to try it out for yourself!
Also, I would like KNOW members to think about the upcoming WorldWide Knit in Public Day, Saturday, June 13, 2020. This event was mention at the last Executive Board Meeting and I would like to get a feel for how KNOW members view this event. It may be that the KANG will organize something Guild wide but if not, I think it would be great if KNOW could do something. I look forward to hearing your thoughts either at our upcoming meeting or by email.
Jan Clark will introduce us to Sequence Knitting — repeating a given sequence of knit and purl stitches to create patterns and textures that are often reversible. Jan will cover the three types of sequences:
Bring Worsted or DK yarn and appropriate size needles and join us!
Join us at our January meeting where Roxanne Rump will lead an interactive discussion on some common sweater types, focusing on design considerations as well as pros and cons of each type of construction. Examples and patterns will be available to demonstrate the concepts discussed.
Knitter’s Night Out West normally meets from 6:30 pm – 8:30pm on the last Monday of each month except for May and December. This month is one of those exceptions.
We will still be meeting at Spring Creek Barbeque, 21000 Katy Freeway, I-10 at Westgreen Blvd in Katy but please take note of the date – December 9th.
Many of our members arrive early to have dinner before the meeting. Everyone is welcome!
This month we will be celebrating the holidays and sharing our love of fiber crafts but there will be no formal program.
For our October program Penny Nelson and Peggy Barnette of Sky Loom Weavers will be taking us for a spin! Penny and Peggy will present a program on spinning, that magical process that creates yarn from fiber. They will cover the history of spinning and demonstrate some special techniques; you will even get a chance to spin if you wish! They will bring a selection of wheels and spindles, an array of different fiber preparations, and a sampling of their luscious handspun for show and sale. Whether you are an experienced spinner or just curious about how yarn is made, come join us for this fun event!
If you still have any preemie hats to turn in from our August charity effort, please bring them along to the meeting and we will be sure they are delivered to Texas Children’s Hospital.
Knitter’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 can make a difference in the quality, enjoyment and speed of our knitting. However, they can be pricey, especially if purchased in a set. Our Program Chair, Gloria Chuckman, will be leading us in trying out a variety of needles, from trendy tips to bent shorties.
Fade 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 in value or hue, and bring 1 color that contrasts, along with the appropriate needles and the usual knitting tools. And bring any projects with a fade to share!
On Monday, July 29, we at KNOW are hosting a benefit for the NICU at Texas Children’s Hospital in Katy. We will be knitting and crocheting preemie hats, so bring your soft, brightly-colored yarn scraps and appropriate needles. Leftover, superwash sock yarn is perfect for these tiny hats. The NICU is also accepting baby blankets for those of you who are so inclined.
We will be providing patterns for both knitted and crocheted versions of preemie hats. These patterns are written in the round using fingering/sport-weight yarn and size 4 needles/size 7 hooks. You are also welcome to bring your favorite patterns, bearing in mind that your hats should fit anywhere from a lemon to an orange.
Please join us so that we can have a robust response to the needs of the babies at Texas Children’s. See you there!