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A Knitted Gift That Keeps on Giving February 11, 2026 - By Genevieve Chornenki When I sat down in the salon chair at a recent appointment, my stylist was all smiles. “I’ve got a compliment for you,” he said. “A compliment? “ “Yes. From a recent house guest.” “Huh?” “Remember your mermaid?” “Of course I do,”… read more . . .
Member Spotlight: Yun-Suk Kang February 11, 2026 - Yun-Suk Kang wearing her favourite hat This month's member spotlight features Yun-Suk Kang, a long-standing member of the TKG. Read on to get to know her better. How long have you been a member of the Toronto Knitters Guild? What prompted you to join? What… read more . . .
Debbie and Elizabeth, co-owners of Sweet Paprika Sponsor Spotlight: Sweet Paprika February 11, 2026 - Debbie and Elizabeth, co-owners of Sweet Paprika This month's sponsor spotlight features Sweet Paprika Designs in Montreal, run by two sisters, Debbie and Elizabeth. Sweet Paprika Designs sells high-quality materials for knitters and crocheters, with a focus on locally-sourced and sustainable products, and hand dyes… read more . . .
Sponsor Spotlight: Pretty Little Yarns December 1, 2025 - For our first sponsor spotlight of the year, we've asked Marisa Veri of Pretty Little Yarns to choose 5 questions to answer so we can learn more about her family-run yarn business and her passion for the local GTA fibre community. Tell us about your… read more . . .
Member Spotlight: Jill Hoffman December 1, 2025 - This month's member spotlight features Jill Hoffman, a new member of the TKG. Read on to get to know her better. How long have you been a member of the Toronto Knitters Guild? What prompted you to join? What is it that the Guild satisfies… read more . . .
Knitter, Beware! November 10, 2025 - By Genevieve Chornenki “Not allowed!” The airport screening officer in São Miguel (population 140,000) pointed to knitting needles in my clear, Ziplock bag. “Not allowed.” “But I just flew across the Atlantic,” I said, “Six hours, and I knit with the bag in full view… read more . . .