Did you miss our fantastic speaker for the October meeting? Here is a brief recap and upcoming events and volunteer opportunities:
Knitting Toward Your Goals with Joji Locatelli
Joji shared her personal story and journey into knitting with the members of the guild. She is a very open and caring person, eager to help others while she uses her talents to create such beautiful knitwear designs! Goals for Joji included lifetime goals towards wellness and selfcare. Such a wonderful and passionate person for others to learn from.
Check out https://knitters.org/service-knitting/ for everything you need to know about our 2024 partners, items we’re knitting, and where to drop off your finished items.
Upcoming Events
Remember to check the Guild’s calendar for all upcoming events!
Sip and Knit
Come and join us December 7th 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!
Thursday, November 14th from 6 to 8 pm
Roseville/Ramsey County Public Library
2180 Hamline Avenue North, Roseville, MN
Friday, December 6th from 1 pm to 4 pm
Textile Center, 3000 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN
November Yarn Shop of the Month: Yarn Tales 1 in Anoka, MN
This month we are featuring Yarn Tales 1 in Anoka. Visit them in the store Wednesday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm or online at yarntales1.com
2024 Give to the Max Day
November 21st is Minnesota Give to the Max Day! Take this time for end of the year giving to your favorite non-profit organization. The Minnesota Knitters’ Guild has goals to include even more programming in 2025 for members. Meet great yarn companies, gather and meet new knitting friends, learn from designers and other influential people in knitting world. We work hard to find awesome opportunities for members. Please consider giving an additional donation.
Meg Duncan
President
Minnesota Knitters Guild
president@knitters.org