The block of the month for March is Basketwaeve, designed by Ellie Hahn. The block of the month can be used to create blocks for charity blankets collected by the Guild. For the pattern click here.
February meeting – 2019
The February meeting featured the annual Stash Sale. The deadline for the ‘New Logo Contest” is March 1. Criteria for the logo: Must include the full name of the organization: Knitting Guild of the Desert Can also include KGOD or KG Can also include Coachella Valley Any size is acceptable Submit: Attach to an email,…
Charity hats
Here is a small sample of charity hats donated by Gilda Taigman. These were made using a hat machine.
Book of the Month – February, 2019
The Book of the Month, Cast On, Bind Off: 211 Ways to Begin and End Your Knitting, was presented by Joanne Hunt. She found the book to be a constant reference for her knitting projects.
Block of the Month – February, 2019
The block of the month for February is Roman Rib, designed by Ellie Hahn. The block of the month can be used to create blocks for charity blankets collected by the Guild. For the pattern click here.
January meeting – 2019
Yarn donations for the stash sale at the February meeting is needed. Gilda Taigman can pick up yarn or the yarn can be delivered to the Knitter’s Haven. The theme for the March fashion show is ‘It’s A French Thing. Suggestions for raffle donations were shared, e.g. gift cards, wine, Lotto tickets. There is a…
Block of the Month – January, 2019
The block of the month for January is Double Parallelogram, designed by Ellie Hahn. The block of the month can be used to create blocks for charity blankets collected by the Guild. For the pattern click here.
December meeting – 2018
Cecilia Campochiaro, author of Sequence Knitting, will be a guest speaker in January 7-8, 2019 and will conduct a 1 1/2 day workshop. The stash sale will be in February and the Fashion Show will be in March. Donations for the stash sale can be dropped of at the meeting. Community knitting: Completed blankets made…
Designer and Book of the Month – December, 2018
The Designer of the Month, Cecilia Campochiaro, was presented by Bea Soila. Cecilia resides in Silicon Valley. Her Ravelry name is campo and has a website Sequenceknitting.com. She published the book Sequence knitting and created a Field Guide eBook to Sequence knitting in collaboration with Mason-Dixon knitting. Her patterns can be seen in the following…
Twiddlemuffs for dementia
Twiddlemuffs are designed for dementia patients to provide tactile stimulation, as well as a method to soothe their agitation. The muffs are great stash busters and are great for any types of yarn. Adding ribbons, buttons, flaps, and ruffles just enhance the tactile qualities of the muffs. Its great to be inventive! Twiddle muff pattern…
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