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KNOW Meeting – Familiar Stitch Patterns (Pt. 1)

KNOW’s February program will be the first in a series covering “Familiar Stitch Patterns”.

This month we will focus on a traditional lace pattern called “Old Shale”, presented by Amy Rodgers.  Old Shale is an 18-stitch repeat pattern and very adaptable to baby blankets, scarves, and shawls. Members are also invited to show and share any of your completed projects.

 

Members often arrive early to visit over dinner and show their support to the restaurant for their generosity in allowing us to meet there.  Visitors and members from other chapters are always welcome.

KIK Meeting – Broomstick Lace

Lu Ann will teach us how to knit the “Broomstick Lace” pattern. This pattern is really pretty with yarn that has fairly short repeats.

 

Materials:

You will need any weight yarn with the appropriate needle size.

*NOTE: Using yarn that’s fuzzy or doesn’t have good stitch definition is not recommended.

 

Homework:  

Cast on, in multiples of 5, enough stitches to make an approximately 5-7 inch width scarf.

For example, for fingering weight yarn cast on 35 stitches.

Knit the first 2 rows.

Row 3. ” knit 1, yo 2 times” repeat until the last stitch, knit 1.

–>We will be starting with row 4 in class.

KIND Meeting – “Swift” Magic

Do you have a device for winding hanks of yarn into balls? Jane will lead this program and help us learn all about this “swift”.

 

HOMEWORK: Bring your swift and yarn that needs winding!

SoCK Meeting – Knitting Ergonomics

SoCK Member, Ann, will present a program on Exercise While Knitting, showing us the importance of ergonomics for your hands!

Note: HYBRID Meeting

  • For those comfortable and wanting to meet in-person, the meeting will be held in the Richard and Meg Weekly Community Center
  • For those wishing to stay on Zoom, the meeting also will be hosted virtually
  • If you need an invite, please email knitatnightguildsock@gmail.com

 

KNIT Meeting – Mattress Stitch

February’s program will feature the “Mattress Stitch”.

Don’t forget about your “Homework“!! Details for this program have been sent in an email to KNIT members. Guests are welcome and should email KNIT’s President for the program details. If time permits, additional finishing techniques may be covered.

Also, be sure to bring your recently completed projects for Show & Share!

 

If you are not a KNIT member but would like to join the meeting via Zoom or need the homework information, contact Karen and Natalie at knitatnightguildknit@gmail.com

KNOW Meeting – Slip Stitch Edge

KNOW’s January meeting will be a program called “Tricks with a Slip Stitch Edge” presented by Amy Rodgers.

The topic is the first and last stitches when knitting flat with single point needles. If you would like to stitch along bring two colors of DK or Worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles. Members are also invited to show and share any knitting gifts they received. As always, we’d love to see any of your completed projects.

Visitors and members from other chapters are always welcome. Members often arrive early to visit over dinner and show their support to the restaurant for their generosity in allowing us to meet there.

We’re looking forward to seeing you on January 31st!

KIK Meeting – Yarn Mysteries

The Mysteries of Yarn

We will discuss the characteristics of yarn, including weights, the numbering system for yarn weights, how to determine the weight of your yarn in case you’ve lost the label, and tips for determining the fiber content. We will also learn how to determine the amount of yarn needed for a project if you are using a different yarn than specified in the pattern, and how to estimate yarn amounts for a pattern you are creating. Bring some scrap yarn and appropriate size needles for knitting a swatch.

KIND Meeting – Duplicate Knitting

Marsha Smith will show us how to do duplicate knitting.

In preparation, please knit a small swatch, using these instructions:

  • Using a smooth yarn, solid color, worsted or DK weight and appropriately sized needles, cast on 18 stitches.
  • Row 1 and 2: Knit
  • Row 3: Knit 18
  • Row 4: K2, P14, K2
  • Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until you have completed 14 rows.
  • Row 15 and 16: Knit
  • Bind off and block swatch

Also, bring scissors, embroidery floss in a contrasting color (if you have any) and a blunt tipped tapestry needle. If you don’t have floss or tapestry needles, there will be extra to use.

KNIT Meeting – All About Charts

January’s program will provide insight into reading and understanding charts.

Also, be sure to bring your recently completed projects for Show & Share!

While we hope to see you all in person, there will be a zoom option also available for those who unable to make it.  Just send a note to knitatnightguildknit@gmail.com and we will forward you the dial-in information if you are not on our chapter mailing list.

SoCK Meeting – Double Knitting

SoCK Member, Priscilla, will present a program on double knitting, showing us how to work both sides of the fabric at once! We will be making a sample bookmark to demonstrate the techniques of double knitting!
Materials to Bring:
– Yarn: need two highly contrasting colors
– Needles: size 8, double pointed
– Pattern: download the color chart here:
https://lattesandllamas.com/…/double-knitting-bookmark.pdf

Note: HYBRID Meeting

  • For those comfortable and wanting to meet in-person, the meeting will be held in the Richard and Meg Weekly Community Center
  • For those wishing to stay on Zoom, the meeting also will be hosted virtually
  • If you need an invite, please email knitatnightguildsock@gmail.com