Golden Triangle Knitting Guild

September Guild Meeting

2011-08-26T11:52:00.002-05:00

The Golden Triangle Knitting Guild will hold its September meeting on Thursday, September 22 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in Room #204 of the First United Methodist Church in Starkville (200 Lampkin Street). Bring your finished mystery knit-a-long squares! As always, newcomers are welcome!

yarn crawl across mississippi: oxford

2011-08-24T09:13:00.002-05:00

Where are the great local yarn shops in Mississippi? Emily is on a mission to find them all. Her first profile of Mississippi's yarn shops is Knit1 Oxford. To read her review of Knit1 Oxford, visit her blog, Snapdragon Crafts.

Mystery KAL Clue #3

2011-08-21T21:54:00.003-05:00

Row 42: K9, P4, K2, P7, K2, P4, K9

Row 43: Knit

Row 44: K9, P19, K9

Row 45: Knit

Row 46: K10, P17, K10

Row 47: Knit

Row 48: K11, P15, K11

Row 49: Knit

Row 50: K12, P13, K12

Row 51: Knit

Row 52: K14, P9, K14

Knit 9 rows. Cast off on 10th row (Rows 53-62).

Mystery KAL Clue #2

2011-08-21T21:50:00.003-05:00

Row 22: K8, P4, K3, P7, K3, P4, K8

Row 23: Knit

Row 24: K8, P4, K2, P9, K2, P4, K8

Row 25: Knit

Row 26: K7, P5, K2, P9, K2, P5, K7

Row 27: Knit

Row 28: K7, P5, K2, P9, K2, P5, K7

Row 29: Knit

Row 30: K7, P23, K7

Row 31: Knit

Row 32: K7, P23, K7

Row 33: Knit

Row 34: K7, P23, K7

Row 35: Knit

Row 36: K7, P6, K2, P7, K2, P6, K7

Row 37: Knit

Row 38: K8, P4, K4, P5, K4, P4, K8

Row 39: Knit

Row 40: K8, P4, K4, P5, K4, P4, K8

Row 41: Knit

Mystery KAL Clue #1

2011-08-21T21:42:00.007-05:00

Using size 8 needles

CO 37 stitches

Rows 1-9: Knit

Row 10: K14, P9, K14

Row 11: Knit

Row 12: K12, P13, K12

Row 13: Knit

Row 14: K11, P15, K11

Row 15: Knit

Row 16: K10, P5, K7, P5, K10

Row 17: Knit

Row 18: K9, P5, K9, P5, K9

Row 19: Knit

Row 20: K9, P4, K3, P5, K3, P4, K9

Row 21: Knit

August's Guild Meeting

2011-08-21T21:42:00.006-05:00

August's guild meeting will be held on Thursday, August 25th from 5:30 to 7 pm in Room 204 of the First United Methodist Church in Starkville, MS. Bring size 8 needles so that you can cast on for the guild's latest mystery knit-a-long! We'll be making another dishcloth blanket for charity, in summery colors. As always, newcomers are welcome!

July's Guild Meeting

2011-07-25T18:39:00.001-05:00

July's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, July 28 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. We will discuss knitting with alternative materials and the guild's latest charity project, scarves for the Special Olympics. As always, newcomers are welcome!

June's Guild Meeting

2011-05-27T12:49:00.001-05:00

June's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, June 23rd from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. This month's meeting will be a work session to finish assembling charity blankets. As always, newcomers are welcome!

May's Guild Meeting

2011-05-25T15:43:00.001-05:00

May's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. This month we'll explore vertical stiches! Bring scrap yarn, needles, and a crochet hook to learn some new techniques. As always, newcomers are welcome!

April Guild Meeting

2011-04-24T23:03:00.002-05:00

April's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, April 28 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. Those who attended Stitches South in Atlanta earlier this month will share their experiences and the tips and tricks learned in the classes they attended. As always, newcomers are welcome!

March Guild Meeting

2011-03-06T11:01:00.002-06:00

The March meeting of the Golden Triangle Knitting Guild will be a charity sit-and-knit at Jane Dollar's home held on Saturday, March 26th. Meet at the First United Methodist Church parking lot at 9:30 am to carpool to Jane's home. Plan on knitting from 10 am to 2 pm, and bring a snack to share! The guild will be knitting chemo caps and red scarves for heart disease survivors.

January Guild Meeting

2011-01-24T13:37:00.001-06:00

January's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, January 27 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. Phyllis Miller will present "The Hole Truth: Placing and Spacing Fasteners." And if you're looking to minimize your unwanted stash this year, be sure to bring your unwanted yarn to trade! As always, newcomers are welcome!

Mini Stockings!

2010-12-21T22:47:00.002-06:00

Perfect for using up your scrap sock yarn, mini stockings make great Christmas tree ornaments. Or fill them with small candy canes and give them with your Christmas cards to co-workers! I've even seen some ambitious knitters using them as a creative advent calendar (one mini-stocking per day). Regardless of your purpose, knitting mini-stockings is just plain fun. And addictive. You'll find that they are almost instant gratification projects that leave you ready to cast on another the minute you cast-off.

Pictured are two of my favorite mini-stocking patterns. Pictured above (with the fair isle pattern) is a pattern by Julie of the blog Little Cotton Rabbits. Her pattern, Knitted Mini Christmas Stockings, is knitted flat and seamed. Pictured below is the Alpaca Socks Mini-Sox pattern by Classic Elite Yarns. It is knit in the round, and has all the elements of a full-size sock (except grafting the toe using kitchener stitch). For speed, I prefer the mini-sox pattern (no seaming!). But for adorableness, you can't beat the tiny fair isle patterns. Merry holiday knitting!

Upcoming Guild Meeting

2010-09-14T12:35:00.001-05:00

September's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, September 23 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. Lori Miller will teach the group how to complete crochet edgings for your knitted projects. Be sure to bring crochet hooks, scrap yarn and knitted squares to practice on! As always, newcomers are welcome!

Challenge Knit-a-Long: Complete Pattern!

2010-09-11T11:34:00.001-05:00

Using size 7 needles
Cast on 37 sts
Rows 1-4: Knit
Row 5: K4, k1, *yo, k2tog, k3tog, (yo ,k1)x3, yo, k3togtbl, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 6: k4, *p*, k4
Row 7: k4 ,k1, *yo, k3tog, yo, k7, yo, k3togtbl, yo, k1* k4
Row 8: k4, *p*, k4
Row 9: k4, k1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, k2, yo, k1, yo, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 10: k4, *p*, k4
Row 11: k4, k1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, k1, yo, k3, yo, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 12: k4, *p*, k4
Row 13: k4, k1, *yo, (k2tog)x2, k3, yo, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k3, (sl1-k1psso)x2, yo, k1*, k4
Row 14: k4, *p*, k4
Row 15: K4, K1, *yo, (k2tog)x3, k1, (yo, k1)x2, (sl1-k1-psso)x3, yo, k1* k4
Row 16: k4, *p*, k4
Row 17: K4, k1, *yo, k2tog, k3tog, (yo ,k1)x3, yo, k3togtbl, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 18: k4, *p*, k4
Row 19: k4 ,k1, *yo, k3tog, yo, k7, yo, k3togtbl, yo, k1* k4
Row 20: k4, *p*, k4
Row 21: k4, k1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, k2, yo, k1, yo, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 22: k4, *p*, k4
Row 23: k4, k1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, k1, yo, k3, yo, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 24: k4, *p*, k4
Row 25: k4, k1, *yo, (k2tog)x2, k3, yo, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k3, (sl1-k1psso)x2, yo, k1*, k4
Row 26: k4, *p*, k4
Row 27: K4, K1, *yo, (k2tog)x3, k1, (yo, k1)x2, (sl1-k1-psso)x3, yo, k1* k4
Row 28: k4, *p*, k4
Row 29: K4, k1, *yo, k2tog, k3tog, (yo ,k1)x3, yo, k3togtbl, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 30: k4, *p*, k4
Row 31: k4 ,k1, *yo, k3tog, yo, k7, yo, k3togtbl, yo, k1* k4
Row 32: k4, *p*, k4
Row 33: k4, k1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, k2, yo, k1, yo, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 34: k4, *p*, k4
Row 35: k4, k1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, k1, yo, k3, yo, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 36: k4, *p*, k4
Row 37: k4, k1, *yo, (k2tog)x2, k3, yo, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k3, (sl1-k1psso)x2, yo, k1*, k4
Row 38: k4, *p*, k4
Row 39: K4, K1, *yo, (k2tog)x3, k1, (yo, k1)x2, (sl1-k1-psso)x3, yo, k1* k4
Row 40: k4, *p*, k4
Row 41: K4, k1, *yo, k2tog, k3tog, (yo ,k1)x3, yo, k3togtbl, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 42: k4, *p*, k4
Row 43: k4 ,k1, *yo, k3tog, yo, k7, yo, k3togtbl, yo, k1* k4
Row 44: k4, *p*, k4
Row 45: k4, k1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, k2, yo, k1, yo, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 46: k4, *p*, k4
Row 47: k4, k1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, k1, yo, k3, yo, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 48: k4, *p*, k4
Row 49: k4, k1, *yo, (k2tog)x2, k3, yo, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k3, (sl1-k1psso)x2, yo, k1*, k4
Row 50: k4, *p*, k4
Row 51: K4, K1, *yo, (k2tog)x3, k1, (yo, k1)x2, (sl1-k1-psso)x3, yo, k1* k4
Row 52-55: knit
Bind Off

Personal note: I found it much easier to use a life line at end of each row repeat (row #17) and place a stitch marker between the pattern repeat which I carried up each row.

yo= yarn over
k2tog= knit two sts together
k3tog= knit three sts together
k3togtbl= knit 3 sts together through the back loop
sl= slip stitch from left needle to right needle (as if to knit)
sl2tog= pass 2 stitches from the left needle to the right needle at the same time
psso: pass slipped stitch over the stitch just knitted and off the right needle
p2sso: pass the two slipped stitches over the stitch just knitted and off the right needle

Basic Knit-a-Long: Complete Pattern!

2010-09-11T11:33:00.002-05:00

Basic (corrected)
Using size 7 needles
Cast on 38 sts
Rows 1-4: Knit
Row 5: K3, p 32, k3
Row 6: and all remaining even numbered rows; Knit
Row 7: k3, p9, k8, p6, k4, p5, k3
Row 9: k3, p9, k9, p4, k2, p1, k3, p4, k3
Row 11: k3, p9, k9, p3, k2, p3, k3, p3, k3
Row 13: k3, p5, k13, p3, k2, p3, k3, p3, k3
Row 15: k3, p1, k17, p7, k3, p4, k3
Row 17: k3, p1, k17, p5, k4, p5, k3
Row 19: k3, p1, k17, p4, k3, p7, k3
Row 21: k3, p1, k17, p4, k3, p1, k2, p4, k3
Row 23: k3, p2, k16, p5, k5, p4, k3
Row 25: k3, p3, k15, p6, k3, p5, k3
Row 27: k3, p3, k15, p14, k3
Row 29: k3, p3, 15, p14, k3
Row 31: k3, p3, k15, p3, k2, p5, k2, p2, k3
Row 33: k3, p3, k16, p2, k2, p5, k2, p2, k3
Row 35: k3, p3, k16, p2, k2, p5, k2, p2, k3
Row 37: k3, p3, k16, p2, k2, p2, k1, p2, k2, p2, k3
Row 39: k3, p3, k16, p2, k2, p2, k1, p2, k2, p2, k3
Row 41: k3, p3, k16, p2, k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p2, k3
Row 43: k3, p4, k15, p2, k9, p2, k3
Row 45: k3, p5, k14, p2, k4, p1, k4, p2, k3
Row 47: k3, p6, k13, p2, k3, p3, k3, p2, k3
Row 49: k3, p7 k12, p2, k2, p5, k2, p2, k3
Row 51: k3, p8, k10, p14, k3
Row 53: k3, p32, k3
Rows 55-57: knit
Bind Off

Clue #1: Challenge Version

2010-08-31T10:06:00.002-05:00

Using cotton yarn in yellow, brown, green, or maroon.

Using size 7 needles
Cast on 37 sts
Rows 1-4: Knit
Row 5: K4, k1, *yo, k2tog, k3tog, (yo ,k1)x3, yo, k3togtbl, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 6: and all remaining even numbered rows; k4, *p*, k4
Row 7: k4 ,k1, *yo, k3tog, yo, k7, yo, k3togtbl, yo, k1* k4

Row 9: k4, k1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, k2, yo, k1, yo, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 11: k4, k1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, k1, yo, k3, yo, sl1-k1-psso, yo, k1*, k4
Row 13: k4, k1, *yo, (k2tog)x2, k3, yo, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k3, (sl1-k1psso)x2, yo, k1*, k4
Row 15: K4, K1, *yo, (k2tog)x3, k1, (yo, k1)x2, (sl1-k1-psso)x3, yo, k1* k4

yo= yarn over

k2tog= knit two sts together

k3tog= knit three sts together

k3togtbl= knit 3 sts together through the back loop

sl= slip stitch from left needle to right needle (as if to knit)

sl2tog= pass 2 stitches from the left needle to the right needle at the same time

psso: pass slipped stitch over the stitch just knitted and off the right needle

p2sso: pass the two slipped stitches over the stitch just knitted and off the right needle.

Clue #1: Basic Version

2010-08-31T10:04:00.003-05:00

Select a cotton yarn in yellow, green, brown, or maroon.

Using size 7 needles
Cast on 38 sts
Rows 1-4: Knit
Row 5: K3, p 32, k3
Row 6: and all remaining even numbered rows; Knit
Row 7: k3, p9, k8, p6, k4, p5, k3
Row 9: k3, p9, k9, p4, k2, p1, k3, p4, k3
Row 11: k3, p9, k9, p3, k2, p3, k3, p3, k3
Row 13: k3, p5, k13, p3, k2, p3, k3, p3, k3
Row 15: k3, p1, k17, p7, k3, p4, k3
Row 17: k3, p1, k17, p5, k4, p5, k3

August Guild Meeting

2010-08-19T14:27:00.000-05:00

August's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, August 26 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. Amy Crumpton will teach the group how to do the provisional cast-on in preparation for the beaded knitting workshop. Susan Kuykendall and Jacque Deeds will also teach the group how to make easy knitted flowers. For the provisional cast on, bring worsted weight scrap yarn, an appropriate crochet hook (G or H), size 4 or 5 knitting needles and some scrap sock yarn. For the knitted flowers, bring some small knitting needles and scrap yarn. As always, newcomers are welcome!

Great Resources: Free Vintage Knitting Patterns

2010-07-14T14:27:00.003-05:00

Do you love all things vintage? Then you'll enjoy Glamarama! The website offers a brief, but fabulous, listing of free vintage knitting patterns posted as pdf files for your knitting enjoyment. For example, this chic little number seen below.

July Guild Meeting

2010-07-12T18:10:00.003-05:00

July's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, July 22 at 5:30 pm at Fabriholics, located at 108 Hwy 12 East in Starkville (next to Giggleswick). Fabriholics store owner, Lynda Nuzzo, will introduce the guild to her store's inventory and knitting class offerings. We will also discuss the details of the upcoming beaded knitting workshop. As always, newcomers are welcome!

Final Clue: Mystery Dishcloth Knit-a-Long

2010-07-12T15:29:00.000-05:00

Here's clue # 4:

Remember all odd rows (rows 7 – 65): K3, P31, K3
Row 56: K7, P3, K1, P5, K1, P3, K8, P3, K6
Row 58, K11, P5, K13, P2, K6
Row 60: K11, P5, K13, P2, K6
Row 62: K12, P3, K14, P1, K7
Rows 64, 66-71: Knit
Row 72: Bind off knitwise Cut yarn, weave in ends

Great Resources: Classic Elite Yarns Web-Letter

2010-07-11T15:11:00.004-05:00

Our next great resource is another free newsletter from a yarn manufacturer--Classic Elite Yarns' Web-Letter. In contrast with some of the other Great Resources we've profiled, this electronic newsletter is singular in focus: it only features free patterns and the Classic Elite Yarn used to make them. No tips, no commentary, nothing else--just a free pattern in your e-mail inbox, every week. Which is kind of nice, because isn't that what we really care about the most? The free pattern! And CEY has an all-star roster of designers that contribute the free patterns: Ann Budd, Jared Flood, Pam Allen, Cecily Glowik MacDonald, Leigh Radford, Cookie A, Jil Eaton, and Veronik Avery, among others. To view the archive of past Web-Letters, visit the Classic Elite Yarns' website. There you can subscribe to the newsletter by entering your e-mail address in the box at the very bottom of the page and then selecting the "Go" button.

Great Resources: Berroco KnitBits Newsletter

2010-07-09T17:39:00.005-05:00

Yarn manufacturers are another phenomenal source of free patterns ... giving us free patterns for fabulous knitted items made from their yarns is really just a sneaky way of tempting us to buy more of their yarns! But who's complaining--free patterns are free patterns! Generally, these patterns are accessed on the yarn manufacturer's website, but some companies have developed free electronic newsletters you can subscribe to as well. That's exactly what Berroco has done with its Berroco KnitBits Newsletter. Every Friday, subscribers receive "... tips, techniques and free patterns from the Berroco Design Team." I've found that the content is a good mix of technique videos, promotion of new Berroco yarns, promotion of new Berroco pattern booklets (for purchase), but best of all--each week there is a link to a new free pattern. And considering that Norah Gaughan is Berroco's Design Director, these aren't fugly, fuddy-duddy free patterns we're talking about. Some of them are just plain gorgeous. For example, check out this week's free pattern, Concur. I know I've already added it to my Ravelry queue! To subscribe to the Berroco KnitBits Newsletter, visit the Berroco website, and enter your e-mail address in the box near the top of the page and hit the "subscribe" button. You won't regret it!

Clue #3--Mystery Dishcloth Knit-a-Long

2010-07-08T19:21:00.002-05:00

Here's clue # 3, just in time for the weekend!

Remember all odd rows (Rows 7 – 65): K3, P31, K3

Row 38: K6, P5, K1, P3, K1, P5, K3, P4, K9
Row 40: K6, P15, K3, P5, K8
Row 42: K6, P6, K3, P6, K3, P5, K8
Row 44: K7, P4, K5, P4, K4, P6, K7
Row 46: K9, P2, K5, P2, K7, P5, K7
Row 48: K7, P5, K3, P5, K5, P5, K7
Row 50: K6, P15, K5, P4, K7
Row 52: K6, P15, K5, P5, K6
Row 54: K6, P5, K1, P3, K1, P5, K6, P4, K6

Great Resources: Twist Collective

2010-07-08T18:11:00.006-05:00

The inaugral issue of the Twist Collective was launched Fall 2008. Although this online knitting magazine is free, the patterns it features are not. Led by Kate Gilbert as Creative Director, the creation of the Twist Collective was driven by creating a publication outlet that provided fair terms and compensation for designers: "The idea of Twist Collective came from our shared desire to bring talented designers and writers together, to give them a beautiful showcase for their work, and pay them fairly." Published quarterly, the magazine features stunning designs that are available as instant downloads at an average cost of $7 each. Each issue features approximately 22-25 different patterns on average. In addition to patterns, the Twist Collective also includes several feature articles and a hilarious "Dear Abby"-style column written by Ann Shayne and Kay Gardiner of Mason-Dixon Knitting fame. The back issues of the Twist Collective are easy to browse, and sure to instantly add to your already long list of "patterns I must knit someday"!

Clue #2--Mystery Dishcloth Knit-a-Long

2010-07-07T21:55:00.003-05:00

Here's clue # 2
Remember all odd rows
Rows 7 – 65 (all odd numbered rows): K3, P31, K3

Row 20: K12, P9, K4, P1, K11

Row 22: K14, P5, K5, P2, K11

Row 24: K24, P2, K11

Row 26: K23, P3, K11

Row 28: K22, P2, K1, P1, K11

Row 30: K12, P3, K5, P3, K2, P1, K11

Row 32: K11, P5, K1, P4, K4, P1, K11

Row 34: K11, P7, K7, P2, K10

Row 36: K7, P3, K1, P5, K1, P3, K4, P3, K10

Great Resources: Petite Purls

2010-07-03T13:11:00.006-05:00

Are you looking for a great pattern to knit for the 10 and under set? Then this great resource is for you! Petite Purls is an online knitting magazine that publishes free patterns focused on children. Petite Purls was founded by Brandy Fortune and Allegra Wermuth, when after having their first daughters, they both bemused the lack of great children's knitting patterns.

According to the site founders, "Our vision for Petite Purls is to offer exquisitely crafted, fashion forward, quality knitting patterns accompanied by beautiful photography." The inaugral issue of Petite Purls was published Summer 2009, and the online magazine is published each March, June, August and November. At Petite Purls you'll find tons of great baby and toddler cardigans and pullovers (both boy's and girl's designs), tops, pants, dresses, and adorable dolls and toys.

Clue #1--Mystery Dishcloth Knit-a-Long

2010-06-28T09:03:00.004-05:00

That's right, we're starting another one! Using the yarn you received at the June guild meeting, follow these instructions to create your block of the blanket we'll create from our finished dishcloths! If you weren't at the meeting, select a worsted weight cotton yarn in a yellow, tan, or green color to match the current color scheme. The finished blanket will be donated to charity.

SIZE: Approximate dimensions: 9" wide x10" tall after washing and drying
GAUGE: In Stockenette: 18 st per 4 inches.
Needle size 8 or size needed to get gauge

CO 37 st.
Rows 1-5: Knit
Row 6: K29, P3, K5
Rows 7 – 65 (all odd numbered rows): K3, P31, K3
Row 8: K28, P3, K6
Row 10: K27, P3, K7
Row 12: K24, P5, K8
Row 14: K16, P4, K2, P3, K1, P2, K9
Row 16: K14, P9, K3, P2, K9
Row 18: K13, P9, K3, P2, K10

Next clue coming soon!

June Guild Meeting

2010-06-22T22:27:00.003-05:00

June's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, June 24 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. Kristen Campbell will teach everyone how to crochet with beads. If you are interested in participating in the lesson, be sure to bring a crochet hook to the meeting. Any size between 6 through 12 will work. As always, newcomers are welcome!

Great Resources: Knitty.com

2010-06-22T21:37:00.008-05:00

Welcome to the first installment in a series of posts that will profile the Golden Triangle Knitting Guild members' favorite online (and offline) resources for great knitting information, technique tutorials, and patterns.

This installment will feature Knitty.com, a free online knitting magazine. Knitty was founded by Amy Singer in 2002, and is now published four times a year: January, April, July, and October. Knitty is a web-only publication, meaning that it does not publish a print-format of its content. The patterns they publish are free for personal, individual use (no selling items made from their patterns). Its contributors range from big-name knitting designers like Kate Gilbert, Veronik Avery, Bonne Marie Burns, Annie Modesitt, Helene Rush, Cookie A, Vickie Howell and others, to first-time designers and anonymous knitting bloggers.

Each issue includes almost 20 knitting patterns, and some specifically designed for handspun yarn. The patterns cover a diverse range of project types, including both adult and children's knits, bags, toys, sweaters, socks, accessories, and shawls. Knitty also has an affinity for the quirky--you'll find patterns for "duck feet" for your toddler, or you can knit yourself your very own crustacean. Knitty also publishes excellent articles covering knitting techniques and reviews of the latest knitting gear and gadgets.

You can easily browse all of Knitty's back issues and their extensive pattern gallery, so if you haven't already checked out this great resource, visit Knitty.com today!

February Guild Meeting

2010-02-16T10:46:00.001-06:00

February's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, February 25 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. Our February program will be a presentation by LaTrell Stocker, a representative from 4-H. We will discuss opportunities for the Golden Triangle Knitting Guild to teach knitting to 4-H members. As always, newcomers are welcome! For more information, contact Vicki Katz at vickik2tog@att.net.

January Guild Meeting

2010-01-12T13:47:00.001-06:00

Learn a new cast on!

January's Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in room #204 of the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Lampkin Road in Starkville. The program will be presented by Susan Kuykendall and the topic will be "Exploring Various Cast On Methods." Everyone is encouraged to bring a skein of scrap yarn and the appropriate size of needles to practice. As always, newcomers are welcome! For more information, contact Vicki Katz at vickik2tog@att.net.

Dishcloth Swap!

2009-10-08T13:49:00.003-05:00

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

2009-10-08T12:09:00.003-05:00

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

2009-06-18T16:21:00.004-05:00

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

2009-06-18T15:11:00.004-05:00

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!

2009-06-18T14:45:00.005-05:00

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

2009-05-20T16:44:00.005-05:00

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

2009-05-20T15:48:00.006-05:00

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 Amy Crumpton at acrumpton@yahoo.com.

HeartScarves for WomenHeart

2009-05-20T15:26:00.000-05:00

The Golden Triangle Knitting Guild is knitting and crocheting scarves for WomenHeart's HeartScarves project. WomenHeart, the national coalition for women with heart disease, presents handmade, red scarves to women with heart disease. According to WomenHeart, the scarves act "as a way of showing them the support and caring from their communities. HeartScarves touches the hearts of both the givers and receivers, and provides an excellent vehicle for carrying out both the education of women and heart disease and introducing WomenHeart to the patient. The heart scarves can also be presented to people who are advancing the awareness of women’s heart health."

The scarves knitted by the GTKG will be donated to St. Dominic's Mississippi Heart Institute and will be received by women who are undergoing cardiac procedures or cardiac rehab at their facility.

Project guidelines:

Scarves should be made with yarn in red colorways.
Scarves should be approximately 3-4 inches wide, and 50-54 inches long.
WomenHeart seeks light weight and soft scarves. The scarves are symbolic and not made for warmth. Frequently, women will wear their scarves while having procedures as a source of comfort.

To participate, bring your completed scarf to the next Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting.

knitting for newborns

2009-05-20T15:02:00.000-05:00

The Golden Triangle Knitting Guild is knitting and crocheting caps for newborns delivered at Oktibbeha County Hospital. The hospital staff hasn't made any specific requests in terms of preferred fiber (wool, acrylic, cotton, blends, etc.), but we have been asked to wash the caps prior to donating them. To participate, simply bring your finished caps to the next Golden Triangle Knitting Guild meeting.

Cute free patterns:

*** Find many more pattern ideas at Knitting Pattern Central and Ravelry.