Tag: Meeting

SoCK Meeting – Shadow Knitting

Have you heard of Shadow Knitting, or Illusion Knitting?  Join SoCK this month with Andrea Conrad from KIK. She will be presenting this technique.

Bring two colors of yarn, contrasting is better, a dark color and a lighter one.  You will also need to bring appropriate needles.  We will be working on a coaster

KNIT Meeting – Using Beads

Our very own Crystal Smith will present a program on using beads with knitting. The program covers information for beginners as well as advanced knitters. Those with more experience are encouraged to bring their projects to show and discuss.
If you want to practice the techniques discussed, bring fingering weight yarn (solid, lighter colors are best), size 6 or 8 beads, and some type of beading tool (a 1.25mm crochet hook will work.) If you do not have a 1.25mm hook or a beading tool, Crystal will bring other options as a substitute.

CHIX Meeting – Dropped stitches

Drop it like it’s hot…

We will be dropping stitches in our knitting and crochet. Come and join us to learn how and why.
Supplies: 
  • Sport or worsted yarn
  • Size 8 knitting needle
  • Size 15 knitting needle
  • 5mm crochet hook
  • Normal supplies
If you have any dropped stitch items, bring for show and share. I will have samples.

KIK Meeting – Reading charts

Have you missed a ,*( ) in reading a pattern?  A chart can be a visable way to read patterns.  They are available with a lot of patterns and can save you time.   KIK’s  program this month will be “Taking the Mystery out of Reading Charts”, presented by Connie Blakeley of the KIK Chapter.

KIND Meeting – Yarn Substitution

Do you have a pattern you like but don’t want to use the yarn the pattern calls for?  Sandy Zeringue, formerly of Knitting in the Loop, will talk about what to look for when substituting yarn.
The KIND chapter meets on the third Friday of each month from 10am to noon at the Bayland Community Center.  The Center is located at 6400 Bissonnet, near Bissonnet and Hillcroft.

KNOW Meeting – Fades

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!

KNOT Meeting – Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks – Come share a Knitting tip or trick.  We will also have a  “garage sale” table where excess supplies and yarn can be yours at bargain prices.

KIK Meeting – History of Knitting

Did you ever want to know how knitting started?  At the August meeting we will have an exciting presentation by Elizabeth Spies on the history of knitting.  I know I am anxious to learn our history. Come join us!

KNIT Meeting – Unique knitting stitches

Join us for two activities to “cast on” the new KNIT year.  We have six members demonstrating unique knitting stitches with swatches and pattern applications.  Come learn something fun from our own talented knitters.  Also, everyone can participate as we survey the group for potential program activitities for the upcoming year – from KALs to skills and techniques.  We really want your input.  As usual, show and share is a favorite way to end the meeting, so bring your completed projects for all the “ohs and ahs!”

SoCK Meeting – Peace Pals

Join us in making Pocket Peace Pals with Kate Wilson!  Using scrap worsted weight yarn, cast on 32 stitches and knit 50 rows in a stripe pattern.  Then sew it up, stuff it,  add a few details, and you have a Pocket Peace Pal!  See the pattern here.

Bring in your Peace Pal ready to sew up, or bring scrap yarn and we’ll knit them up in the meeting.  Either way, we’ll have some great Pals to forward to children in global areas of conflict.

Please make the face area medium or dark brown.