Guild Meeting
October Minnesota Knitters’ Guild Meeting
Virtual Via ZoomEstonian Inlay/Roosimine with Tanis Gray Join Tanis Gray virtually hosted by the Minnesota Knitters' Guild and learn the art of Estonian Inlay, or Roosimine, in this hat workshop! Originating from the western Estonian island Muhu, this stranding technique has been used for centuries to embellish knitting. Sharing similar characteristics of stranded colorwork, intarsia, and embroidery, ... Read more
November Minnesota Knitters’ Guild Meeting
Virtual Via ZoomDeveloping Color Confidence with Janine Bajus I have been teaching knitters around the world how to develop their own personal Fair Isle designs for 18 years—Fair Isle knitting is my passion, so much so that I wrote a book entitled The Joy of Color: Fair Isle Knitting Your Way. The most common thing I hear ... Read more
March Minnesota Knitters’ Guild Meeting
Virtual Via ZoomOn the Bubble with Melissa Leapman Explore the fun and easy ways colorful bubble techniques can elevate your knitting. Learn a couple of variations of the popular (and super easy!) bubble stitch. This meeting is a workshop where we will be learning a new skill and knitting along. To participate please have the following supplies ... Read more
April MKG Meeting
Virtual Via ZoomDevelopment and use of Polwarth Wool With Tom Dennis of Tarndwarncoort in Victoria, Australia Australia is known in broad terms for fine wool. It has become synonymous with Merino sheep and the luxurious cloth espoused by the Woolmark brand. While Merino accounts for the overwhelming majority of fine wool production in the dry Australian interior, ... Read more
May MKG Meeting
Virtual Via ZoomMain presentation by Paola Vanzo of myak yarns - Born in Tibet, crafted in Italy. The mYak journey from the Tibetan Plateau to the foothills of the Italian Alps. How two Italian friends embarked on a fiber journey to support communities of nomadic herders on the Plateau at 7:00pm CT. Whilst working for non-profit organizations ... Read more
June MKG Meeting
Virtual Via Zoom6:30pm CT Trunk Show - Bumblebee Acres Fiber Farm 7:00pm CT Main Presentation - Joining Yarns: Tie or Die? with Kate Atherley Oh no! You’re coming to the end of your yarn! What to do? We’ll talk about all sorts of different ways to attach the next ball of yarn – from splicing to (gasp!) ... Read more