Drop it like it’s hot…
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!”
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.
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!
We have an exciting program for our July 20th meeting in Kingwood. Crystal Smith from the KNIT chapter will be presenting a program on using beads with knitting. The program will cover information for beginners as well as advanced knitters. Those with more experience are encouraged to bring their projects to show and discuss. Materials needed are fingering weight yarn (solid, lighter colors are best) and size 6 or 8 beads. You will also need a beading tool. a size 1.25 mm crochet hook will work. She will bring other materials to use if you do not have the tool.
KIK meets at the Kingwood Medical Center in the Kingwood Room from 10:00 am to 12:00. We meet on the 3rd Saturday. The address is 22999 Hwy 59 N. Kingwood, TX 77339 Hope to see you there.