Thursday, December 26, 2013

Friday Knit and Chat

12/26/2013 03:28:00 PM
The fourth Friday knitting is usually for charity, but we did a phenomenal job on the charity front; the mitten trees are done and the yearly donations have been sent out so now it the time to slow down a bit.

Christmas is past, so come relax, knit and chat.  This is the perfect time to start a new project for you!  No mad rushing to complete a gift, just time to slow down, breath, relax and chat!

Hope you can join us.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Annual Cookie Exchange

12/13/2013 01:18:00 PM
Once again Shauneen has graciously offered her home for the annual cookie exchange.  Please join us for this festive event to give and share a variety of cookies for the holiday season.  All guild members are welcome to join us for cookie samples, hot chocolate, holiday music and, of course, knitting. 

Bring three dozen of your Christmas favorite cookies to exchange, and at approximately 3:00, we will share our goods by gathering a handful of each variety and filling an empty container (please bring your own).  Bring one type of cookie; Leave with many; lots to share with friends and family around the busy holiday season!

Even if you don't bake or run out of time, come knit and socialize with us anyway.

When:  December 14 (Saturday)
Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Shauneen's home at 1503 Center St., Des Moines, IA 50314 



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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Knit and Chats on Thursday and Friday

12/10/2013 04:39:00 PM
Stop in at the South Side Library to knit & chat on Thursday December 12 from 3-5.  There is still time to finish those Christmas items, even if mailing them out!  Come get in some knitting and meet the gals!

Knit and Chat at the Urbandale Library on Friday December 13 from 10-noon.  Use the time to visit with friends, finish Christmas gifts or mittens for the Urbandale mitten tree.  The mitten tree was decorated last week, but there is still time to add mittens, hats and scarves.   Hope to see you there.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Monday knit & chat

12/07/2013 05:05:00 PM
Do you need to take a break from your shopping?  Do you need time to knit on some Christmas gifts?  Then why not stop in at the Franklin Ave Library between 10 and noon on Monday December 9 to knit, chat and relax.  We look forward to your company!

PS look for more knit & chats on Thursday and Friday!  Stay tuned for info.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Let us decorate

12/03/2013 10:10:00 PM
Join us on Friday December 6 at the Urbandale Library to decorate the mitten tree.  We will meet at 10 am in the coffee shop. After decorating, stay and knit at the coffee shop with us.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Annual Christmas Party

12/02/2013 03:04:00 PM
It is time to enjoy a holiday gathering of the guild.  Bring a dish to share, the guild will provide beverages, plates, silverware, etc. and a main dish.

We will have gifts for all and drawings for gifts from local shops.  We also do a gift exchange for those who care to participate. For this bring a gift valued about $15 to exchange.

Also, bring any mittens you have for the mitten tree at the church and we will decorate it before the party!

It is a pleasant time to visit and relax during the holiday season.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Knit and Chat time

11/07/2013 02:12:00 PM
Join us this Friday November 9 to knit, chat, laugh and share ideas.  We meet at the Urbandale library conference room from 10-noon.  Guests always welcome.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

November Meeting

10/30/2013 05:21:00 PM
Join us Tuesday November 5 for our monthly meeting.

This time we will learn and practice some exercises to keep your hands limbered up so you can do MORE knitting!

We will also learn how to knit backwards.  So bring any yarn and needles to knit along.  Worsted weight and size 8 needles recommended.

There will be a yarn sale of wool yarn from New Hope.  We will be giving them the money made from this sale.  Please bring cash, no checks accepted for this special sale.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. followed by the program and sale.  We will have someone there by 6:30 if you need help with any knitting issues.


Friday, October 18, 2013

Fall is in the air

10/18/2013 03:23:00 PM
As the temperatures drop and there  is a nip in the air, our thoughts turn to knitting, spinning, weaving, basically all things fiber.  Check out our calendar of events to see upcoming retreats and knitting events to participate in.  They can often give you new ideas, new techniques and new yarns.  Just meeting with others can really get the creativity juices flowing!

If going on the road is not something you can do, maybe a local guild event,  Remember we have several knit and chats each month, maybe one will fit your life and calendar.

Next up is our 4th Friday knit and chat where we knit exclusively on charity items.   Join the group at the Urbandale Library on Friday October 25 from 10-noon.  Hope you join us.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Knit Chats this week

10/10/2013 11:19:00 AM
Are you looking for some knitting and chatting time with other Guild members? Why not try out these groups this week!

THURSDAY 10-10:
Knit at South Side Library from 3-5

FRIDAY 10-11: 
We will have Knit and Chat this Friday, Oct 11 at the Urbandale Library at 10:00 a.m. Bring whatever you are working on and join us.

MONDAY 10-14: 
Franklin Library Knit and Chat from 10-noon.

Monday, September 30, 2013

This week with the Des Moines Knitting Guild - Monthly Meeting

9/30/2013 06:58:00 AM
Tuesday, October 1st from 7-9 pm at Grace Lutheran Church - Monthly Meeting

We will have our regular business meeting, our program, extras from Ellen and MJ's knitting adventures and travels and Show and Tell.

Dues are Due!

And don't forget your homework!

Our program is the kitchener stitch.  Homework for the program = 2 swatches of 20 stitches about 3" long.  One should be stockinette and the other 2 x 2 rib.  Use worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles. Also please bring a yarn needle.  You will be kitchener stitching these.



Monday, September 23, 2013

This week with the Des Moines Knitting Guild - Charity Knit & Chat, Alpaca Days and Homework

9/23/2013 07:45:00 AM
Friday, September 27th - Charity Knit & Chat

Please join us for charity knitting at the Urbandale Library from 10-12 am.


Saturday and Sunday. September 29 & 30 from 10-3 - Alpaca Days

Join the guild for Alpaca Days at C& M Acres south of Maxwell.  There will be alpacas galore and an opportunity to tour the new fiber mill! Bring a chair, lunch and beverages and of course your knitting or spinning! A tent will be provided.  It should be a nice weekend weather-wise.  

Here is the address:

C & M Acres
33707 663rd Ave
Maxwell, Iowa
Website: www.cmacres.com

Google Map: http://g.co/maps/j9b58
It takes about 45 minutes to get there


Tuesday, October 1st  - Homework

Program is the kitchener stitch.  Homework for the program = 2 swatches of 20 stitches and about 3" long.  One should be stockinette and the other 2 x 2 rib.  Use worsted weight yarn and appropriate needles.  Also please bring a yarn needle.  You will be kitchener stitching these.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Lots of Knit and Chat Opportunities this week

9/05/2013 06:56:00 PM
There are lots of opportunities to knit and chat this week.  Come for one or all!

Monday September 9 from 10 to noon at the Franklin Library west conference room

Thursday September 12 from 3 to 5 at the south side Library

Friday September 13 from 10 to noon at the Urbandale Library conference room

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Show off your State Fair entries

8/31/2013 12:24:00 PM
Come to the September meeting and see all the fabulous state fair entries of our members.
If you entered items in the state fair, please bring them to share with the other members.  They don't have to be ribbon winners, just fair entries.  We love to see all the creativity!

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Make It & Take It at the Fair

8/15/2013 09:03:00 AM
Come to the Iowa State Fair this Saturday 8-17 and join the Guild.  If a member, come help teach knitting.  If you want to learn, sign up for a class.  The cost is $10 and you will get 2 hours with Des Moines Knitting Guild members to learn to knit.  Classes are at 9 a.m and noon.
It is a lot of fun. Stop by and say "Hi."

Monday, August 5, 2013

August 7-17 we are Busy, Busy, Busy!!

8/05/2013 11:31:00 AM
We have a busy week to 10 days ahead.  Join the Guild for some or all of these events.

Wednesday August 7, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Preview of display for all Fabric and Threads Exhibitors at the Varied Industries building  at the Iowa State Fair grounds.

Thursday August 8, 3:00-5:00 - Knit and Chat at the South Side Library

Friday August 9, 10:00-noon - Knit and Chat at the Urbandale Library.

Sunday August 11, 9:30-3:00 - Spin & Knit in the Sheep Barn at the Iowa State Fair.

Monday August 12, 10:00-noon - Knit and Chat at the Franklin Library.

Saturday August 17, 9:00 & 12:30 - Fiber & Threads in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fair.


Go Tubular

8/05/2013 11:19:00 AM
Join us Tuesday night for out monthly Guild meeting and learn Tubular cast-on and bind-off.  There will be a demo and if you bring yarn, waste yarn, knitting needles and a darning needle you can join in the fun.
August 6 from 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Charity Knitting at the Library

7/24/2013 04:27:00 PM
Come join us to do charity knitting and chatting, of course, at the Urbandale Library.  Friday July 26 from 10 to noon.  There will be be purple yarn for knitting Click For Babies hats.

Also don't forget that fair entry items are due THIS Saturday!!  Good luck to all who enter.  We look forward to seeing all your hard work on display.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Busy week ahead, Plan now!

6/09/2013 07:37:00 PM
There are lots of opportunities to knit and chat this week.  Come for one or all!

Monday June 10 from 10 to noon at the Franklin Library west conference room

Thursday June 13 from 3 to 5 at the south side Library

Friday June 14 from 10 to noon at the Urbandale Library conference room

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013

Happenings the week of May 7-13

5/06/2013 12:21:00 PM
Tuesday May 7
Guild meeting.  Come share your experiences taking designer classes; what you have made, learned and liked.

Friday May 10
Knit and Chat at the Urbandale Library between 10 and noon.

Monday May 13
Franklin Library Knit and Chat from 10-noon in the west conference room.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Friday, March 22, 2013

Designer Workshop spaces still available

3/22/2013 12:24:00 PM
Dear Knitters:

On April 20th and 21st the Des Moines Knitting Guild is hosting Icelandic knitting designer Ragga Eiriksdottir http://www.raggaknits.com/ a.k.a.Raggaknits on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/people/Raggaknits.  This is an exciting opportunity for all of us to learn new knitting techniques.  The classes will be held at the Urbandale Senior Center, 7305 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA.  There are four classes and each class is 3 hours in length.  Each one is limited to 25 students.  Materials will be provided or available from your own stash.  Please click this link for Class Descriptions

The classes are as follows:
  1. Saturday, 4/20 from 8:30-11:30 - Top Down Raglan Cardigan
  2. Saturday, 4/20 from 12:30-3:30 - Groovy Garter Stitch
  3. Sunday, 4/21 from 8:30-11:30 - Iceland Upside Down Yoke Sweater
  4. Sunday, 4/21 from 12:30-3:30 - Icelandic Chevron Mitten          
It is now time for you to select your classes.   The fee is $45 per class.  Lunch will be provided for those registered for the whole day. 

To make your reservation, please email Chris Shelton, Treasurer, at shelton7@q.com (subject line: Ragga workshop) or call 515-279-3368.  PLEASE BE SPECIFIC ON THE CLASSES YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE (CLASS # AND NAME).  Please follow up with payment as soon as possible and send to the following address:

Chris Shelton
DMKG Treasurer
625 40th St.
Des Moines, IA 50312

If you have additional questions or need more information contact Diane Leigh at dianeleigh@q.com or call 515-278-2540. 

Thank you.
DMKG Board Members 




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Thursday, March 7, 2013

March Knit and Chats

3/07/2013 10:56:00 AM
Friday March 8 at the Urbandale library conference room from 10-noon.

Monday March 11 at the Franklin library west conference room from 10-noon.

Friday March 22 at the Urbandale library conference room from 10-noon.  This is the charity knit and chat.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

March Meeting

2/27/2013 10:55:00 AM
This month we welcome Lorraine Bailey of Hedgeapple Farms, Earlham Iowa to speak on her experiences raising Icelandic sheep, both the personalities of the sheep and the characteristics of their fleece.  This will tie in nicely with our Icelandic designer, Ragga, coming in April.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Knitting Opportunities Galore this Weekend

2/07/2013 02:46:00 PM
Knit and Chat Friday Feb. 8
Join us for knitting and chatting at the Urbandale Library from 10-noon on Friday Feb. 8

Annual Retreat
Join us at the Wildwood Lodge in Clive for our annual retreat.  Bring food and beverages along with you knitting.  We will have 3 mini workshops; Mobius cast-on for a cowl, Crochet necklace, and Steeking. 
Needs: 
Mobius: 100-200 yards worsted weight yarn and a size 8-10 circular needle at least 36" long.
Necklace:  Bring a crochet hook sized H or larger.  Yarn will be provided.
Steeking:  Bring a sample of color work to steek.  Some of us have knit a teddy bear sweater.

Knit and Chat Monday Feb 11
Join us at the Franklin Library for knit and chat on Monday Feb. 11 from 10-noon.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

February Guild Meeting

1/29/2013 09:39:00 PM
Tuesday February 5 from 7-9 p.m. is the monthly meeting. 

This month's program will be some tips and tricks; twist proof joining in the round on DPNs, Russian join, and a modified cast off.  Join us to learn these tips.

Got skeins of yarn to wind?  There will be a yarn swift and ball-winder available before the meeting.

Need help with your knitting?  Come early for help.  Someone will be there by 6:30.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Lots to do this weekend...

1/10/2013 10:55:00 PM
Friday 1-11
Knit & Chat at the Urbandale Library.  !0-noon.

Saturday 1-12 
Color Stranding KAL to prepare for the steeking workshop at the February retreat.  If you have never done color stranding we will help you get started.  Check out the links, get your yarn and needles and join us at Shauneen's house from 10-noon. 
Pattern links: 
 


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Monday 1-14
Knit & Chat at the Franklin Ave. Library.  West Conference room from 10-noon.
Hope you can find the time to join in to knit.