Dishcloth Swap!

Grr by Alice Bell (pattern available at Knitty)

The November Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will feature a dishcloth (or facecloth!) swap. Participation is voluntary. If you would like to participate, knit a dishcloth using any pattern of your choosing and bring the finished dishcloth to the meeting in a brown paper bag, along with a copy of the pattern you used.

Sources of free dishcloth patterns:
Dishcloth Pattern Corner
Knitting Pattern Central
Knitting on the Net
Knitty

October Guild Meeting

October's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. The program for the meeting will feature an introduction to multi-directional knitting using short rows. Bring a variegated yarn, and you'll be able to learn the technique as you cast on for a scarf during the meeting!

As always, newcomers are welcome! For more information, contact Vicki Katz at vickik2tog@att.net.

knitting workshop

Blueberry Hill, by Heritage Yarns

Save the date! Saturday, August 8 will mark the guild's first-ever knitting workshop! Hosted at the home of Vicki Katz, a full day of activities are planned, starting at 9am and concluding at 4pm.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

• Light breakfast of donuts, fruit, coffee, juice, etc.


• MARGARET PITTMAN of HERITAGE YARNS will present her yarns and a program on hand dyeing.


• Potluck salad luncheon and game of Knitters' BINGO created by Amy Crumpton for this special event. Prizes will be awarded.


• Betsy Mulligan will present a brief program on I-Cords. ***Note that it is recommended you prepare for the I-Cord program by bringing a ball of worsted weight scrap yarn, appropriate size double point needles, and a 20 stitch swatch. It is helpful if you slip the stitches on the swatch edges.***
  
• Clay button making


• Emily Marett will present a program on "Knitted on Sleeves."
  
  *** schedule of events subject to change

Cost is $5 per person, no refunds. The $5 registration fee will cover the entire day's events, but you are welcome to come and go as needed. Fees collected will cover the cost of workshop (paper goods, drinks, etc.). Jane Dollar is accepting the $5 registration fee for the workshop. Please give her an idea of what you plan to bring to the potluck luncheon when you register. Susan - "the Bag Lady" has promised to bring bags for sale (please contact Vicki Katz at vickik2tog@att.net with requests for style and/or colors).

Don't forget to bring your knitting, a dish for the salad luncheon and your NAME TAG to the workshop!

June Guild Meeting

Wool Classica by Manos del Uruguay

June's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, June 25 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. The program for the meeting will feature an introduction to chart knitting by Jane Dollar. Work will continue on the Scrappy Lengthwise Scarf if you have chosen to participate in the guild's first knit-a-long!

As always, newcomers are welcome! For more information, contact Vicki Katz at vickik2tog@att.net.

knit-a-long!

Scrappy Lengthwise Scarf, by TwirlGirlFibers

Lots of knitters are participating in the guild's first knit-a-long and the results should be fun to see. The pattern we are using is the SCRAPPY LENGTHWISE SCARF found on Ravelry (Ravelry link, regular weblink for non-Ravelers). It is a terrific stash buster, easy to knit and utilizes the linen or woven stitch pattern. Some people are starting the project in sock yarn, others aran weight and everything in between. Very colorful results. You can create a thin scarf or a blanket as the width and length are all under your control.

Here are some hints for the scarf we shared at the last guild meeting:
1. Put a marker or safety pin on one side, so you know that is THE KNIT SIDE.
2. Do not cut off your knitted ball until you start the next yarn choice. Both ends are alike and it is just easier to identify your finish/start point by having some kind of marking at the point you finish the row.
3. Finish the scarf with fringe or braided fringe because all those ends make the scarf bulky at the ends if you try to weave each end in.
4. Consider using a varigated yarn.
5. Consider changing your yarn every row. Your stitches will form alternate colors on the needle. 6. Bind off loosely.

We will work on this knit-a-long project for a few months at the guild meetings. If you have questions, come to the Tuesday night knitting gathering at MSU's Barnes & Noble (5:30 - 8pm). Several people working on the project attend that group meeting. It is a very relaxed atmosphere and you are welcome to pop in!

May Guild Meeting

May's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, May 28 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204, First United Methodist Church @ 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. The program for the meeting will include a wrap up of STITCHES South. Those that attended STITCHES will share their experiences, and discuss new techniques and methods learned in their classes. Vicki collected some good stuff from the yarn market, and will have goodie bags for everyone.

We'll also continue to make plans for the August workshop, and Susan, the Bag Lady, will be back with more great bags available for purchase! As always, newcomers are welcome! For more information, contact Vicki Katz at vickik2tog@att.net.

ETA: The guild will be starting our first Knit-A-Long project this month, a stash busting scarf knit in linen stitch. This month we will discuss yarn selection and everyone interested in participating will recieve instructions.

Membership Information

There are many benefits of joining the Golden Triangle Knitting Guild! Annual dues are a low $15, and members enjoy:

• a monthly newsletter
• 10% discount at the Golden Triangle Fabric Center
• eligible for door prizes at GTKG meetings
• priority registration for workshops or events sponsored by the guild
• the camraderie of sharing the joy of knitting and learning new skills with fellow knitters at monthly meetings

Knitters of ALL skill levels (including novice!) are welcome to join. For more information, contact GTKG President Vicki Katz at vickik2tog@att.net.