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KIK Meeting – Substituting Yarn

Have you ever wondered why the yarn you chose for a project didn’t seem to work?  Sometimes we substitute yarn for what the pattern recommends.  Come to the KIK meeting Saturday October 19th.  Our program will be “The Difference Fiber and Weight Make To Your Project” presented by Doris Scott, owner of The Yarn Store Boutique.

SoCK Meeting – Swatching

Join us as we talk about KNITTING DANGEROUSLY!! Wait, what? Dangerously? I’m talking about jumping into that new project with that yummy yarn without knitting a GAUGE SWATCH! Let’s bring it out of the shadows and talk about why you should be swatching and when you can get away with not swatching. Bring a swatch you’ve made up and we’ll talk about what it’s telling us. Don’t worry if you don’t have a swatch, there will be extras to share.

CHIX Meeting – Plaid Scarf

It’s Fall, so think plaid. Let’s make an easy and quick scarf using aran or worsted weight yarn.

Supplies:

Normal knitting supplies (stitch markers, scissors, etc.)

NEEDLE:  Size 8

YARN:  One slow striping and one solid. OR you may use one ball of slow striping.

Skills:

knit, purl, slip stitches, tubular cast on and tubular bind off.

KNIT Meeting – Tawashi Knots

October is busy.  Come and join us as we learn how to knit a Tawashi Knot.  Using a
combination of knitting and origami to make little scrubbies, the Tawashi Knots pattern is free
on Ravelry for knit and crochet. Bring a worsted weight cotton of one color, 5 stitch markers,
and yarn needle for sewing in ends.  Knitters – size 6 needles.  Crocheters – size G hook.
AND then we will measure.  After Christmas gifts, it’s time to knit for yourself … maybe that
means a sweater, cardigan, or some other garment where gauge and size actually matter.  The
first decison is always “what size do I make?”  Bring your flexible measuring tape, and we’ll help
each other get all the essential measurements.  No judgements, just numbers. We’ll provide
information about what to measure and how; you will need to wear something that is form
fitting.

KIND Meeting – Blocking

DATE CHANGE FOR KIND OCTOBER MEETING!

Due to a conflict at the Bayland Center, the October KIND meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 22.  Time is 10am-noon, as usual.

Please join us to learn what a difference blocking can make to your finished items.  Marsha Smith will have the same patterns, blocked and unblocked, for comparison, and will demonstrate how to block a small face cloth.

KNOT Meeting – What is Yarn?

Yarn by definition is a continuous often plied strand composed of either natural or man made fibers or filaments and used in weaving and knitting to form cloth.  Have you wondered what ply is or what fiber options are available?  Join KNOT for a discussion on yarn lead by Dolores Rose.

KNOW Meeting – Needle Tasting!

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.

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.