Did you miss this month’s meeting? Here’s a short wrap up.
Program Recap
Jody Richards, editor and founder of Knotions Magazine, joined us this month to share about their focus on knitting and crochet, and their ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion in both their global designers and their models.
Members – check your dashboard for a link for an exclusive offer shared by Jody in appreciation to our membership. This offer will expire at the end of 2023.
Thanks to everyone who donated to the Guild on Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s annual day of giving for non-profits and schools. The Guild raised $765, which will be used for need based Yarnover 2024 grants.
Is your account up to date?
The next time you log into your member dashboard, take a minute to check your contact information under the My Account icon. If we need to mail you something, we want to make sure it gets to you!
You can continue to drop off your completed service items at the Sip and Knit and Knitting Around Town events.
For details about this year’s service partners and what they need see: https://knitters.org/service-knitting
Library Update
Guild members will need to fill out this form: https://textilecentermn.org/librarycheckout/ to check out books from this point forward. This will not only help the Guild know how many members are utilizing the library, but will also help the Textile Center with their database. If you forget to fill out the form before visiting the Textile Center, they will have copies available.
New books and journals added to the library:
- Pompom, number 47 (number 48 will be the final issue!)
- Grand Shetland Adventure Knits by Gudrun Johnston and Mary Jane Mucklestone
- Embroidery on Knits by Judit Gummlich
- Icelandic Knits by multiple designers
- Knitovation Stitch Dictionary by Andrea Rangel
- Knitting California by Nancy Bates
- Knitting Almanac by Sophie Martin
- The Fellowship of the Knits by Tanis Gray
- The Nightmare before Christmas by Tanis Gray
- The Lopapeysa Sweater by Toni Carr and Kyle Cassidy
No Fair Awards 2023
The No Fair Awards are back!
This year’s categories are:
1 – Single sock or mitten
2 – Oldest unfinished project
3 – Fan club (pop culture & sports)
4 – Hangin’ with the Gnomes
5 – Thinking of Spring
6 – Silliest Hat (bonus points if you wear it to the January meeting!)
7 – Other crafts
Submit your entries by January 3 to Nikky at membership@knitters.org
Upcoming Events
Remember to check the Guild’s calendar for all upcoming events!
Sip and Knit
Come and join us December 02 from 10:00am to noon for coffee, beer, donuts, and crafting with friends!
Food & Drink: Venn has espresso drinks, coffee, tea, soda, and juice, as well as beer for purchase. You can bring in your own water. The Guild will be bringing donuts. You are welcome to bring other food as well.
Getting There: The Blue Line 46th Street Station is just outside the brewery. It just down Hwy 55 from Minnehaha Falls and the Grand Rounds bike path. There are Venn specific parking spots to the north of the building and on-street parking.
You can also park at the Fort Snelling Park and Ride and take the Blue Line north 3 stops.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome.
Thanks to Venn Brewing for hosting us!
Knitting Around Town
Guild members on the move! Let’s visit a new library in the metro area each month to get together and knit!
December 11th- Eden Prairie Public Library, 5:30 to 8:00 pm
565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie
January 11th – Ramsey County Library, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Questions or want to suggest a location? Email Meg, vicepresident@knitters.org
Save the date!
Great Guild Getaway
Planning has started for a Guild retreat at Woodland Ridge Retreat Center, Menomonie, WI
The retreat will be March 1, 2 and 3rd, 2024
We are looking for volunteers to be on the planning committee – email vicepresident@knitters.org
Yarn Auction
The service committee has been working hard to prepare for this year’s Yarn Auction, which will be January 16-19, 2024.
Next Month
Member Cori Eichelberger will be hosting her Skeins to Skeins game for the December meeting. Come join us for a fun, final meeting of 2023!
There is no trunk show in December, so plan to join us for the program at 7 pm CST followed by the business meeting.
Take care and see you next month!