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.