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Author: Vivian
November Show+Tell
member: Trish (Trishd)
pattern: Modified Modular Vest
yarn: Tosh Sock, Manos Alegria
member: Susan & Kathleen
pattern: Simply Knitting Cardigan
yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes, Patons Country Garden
member: Cindy (castalot)
pattern: Sallah Cowl by Bristol Ivy
yarn: Richard Devries sock
member: Patricia
pattern: Hedgehog Baby Blanket
yarn: various
member: Patricia
pattern: fish lips kiss heel
yarn: Patons stretch sock
member: Wendy
pattern: Yokohama Shawl by Ann Thomsen
yarn: Tosh Merino Light
member: Alison (icify)
pattern: Batad by Stephen West
yarn: Julie Asselin Milis
Knitted Knockers
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. These soft, comfortable, lightweight prosthesis are available for FREE. Nancy Thompson, Founder of Knitted Knockers of Canada, was at the November 18th meeting to tell us more about this organization that promotes the making and distribution of the Knitted Knockers. The organization connects volunteer knitters with breast cancer survivors, and provides them with Knitted Knockers free of charge.
If you are looking for something different in terms of charity knitting, this could be for you.
The knockers are very quick to knit up and can be knit on a set of double pointed needles or using magic loop method on circular needles. There are also patterns for knitting on straight needles and then seaming, as well as a crocheted and a loom version. The most requested colours are neutral, but all colours are acceptable. Preferred yarn is Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima, but other similar smooth soft cotton yarns would work.
Knitted Knocker pattern – dpn version
Knitted Knocker pattern – circular needles
Other patterns available on Knitted Knockers USA
Completed knockers — unfilled — can be dropped off at these locations or brought to the next TKG meeting.
website: www.knittedknockerscanada.com
Call for Frolic 2016 Workshop Proposals
TKG is calling for workshop proposals for the 2016 Toronto Knitters Frolic.
Workshops will be offered on
- Saturday, April 30, 2016 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 1, 2016 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
We are looking for proposals for workshops that are one, two and three hours in length with a preference for those at the Advanced Beginner to Advanced level. It is assumed that all students can cast on, cast off, knit and purl.
The classrooms are well lit, spacious and wheelchair accessible.
Deadline for submissions is 10 December 2015.
October Show+Tell
member: Susan & Kathleen
pattern: Entrelac Jackets
member: Marg
pattern: Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki
yarn: Cascade Heritage Silk Prints
member: Alison (coilycurly) Iceland souvenir
pattern: Thingvellir by Linea Ornstein
yarn: Istex Lett-lopi
Guest speaker: Kate Atherley
pattern: Lemon Difficult by Kate Atherley
yarn: Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock
member: Debra
pattern: Wavedeck by Kate Atherley
member: Christine
pattern: No Boundaries shawl
yarn: Wolfram & Heart by CSDye
member: Rita
pattern: Stria by Bristol Ivy
yarn: Indigo Dragonfly MCN fingering
member: Vivian (viv-id) No possums at Rhinebeck
pattern: Chalkstone by Isabell Kraemer
yarn: Naturally Amuri DK
Ugly Sweater Contest Announced for December 16th
Ugly sweaters may be intentional or accidental. In either case, you may as well have some fun with them and they could win prizes!
There are 2 Categories:
A: OOPS
This category is open to all show and tell items, images, or stories about your errors in knitting. Whether in sizing, misread patterns, dropped or added stitches, extra sleeves or who knows what, we’ve all made mistakes, so lets celebrate and laugh about them!
B: UGLY SWEATER
This category is for the awful, the silly, the over-the-top, the hideous and the ridiculous. Whether unintentionally ugly, or made ugly and worn with pride. Maybe a traditional “ugly Christmas sweater” or something passed down from Aunt Mabel, this category requires a show and tell item to enter. Images and stories are welcomed too, but will not be included in the judging.
To enter, bring your items to the December 16th meeting. If you would like images of your entry on the big screen, please email them by December 9, 2015 to programme@torontoknittersguild.
This is a personal best contest. Those who participate are given a ticket and numbers are drawn for a selection of prizes. Ugly items can be displayed at the Frolic at participant’s discretion.
Are you ready to compete? LET’s GET UGLY!
Try before you buy in September and October
Curious about TKG meetings? Come to a meeting as a visitor and if you decide to join, your visitor fee will be credited against the purchase of your membership.
Membership has its privileges, including free attendance at all Guild meetings, and discounts at most Toronto area yarn stores.
Visitor fee – $8
Annual membership $50
Offer is valid only on memberships purchased same day as the meeting you attend. Come see the Registrar after the meeting.
New Membership Cards
New Membership cards will be available for pick up on September 16 at the first TKG meeting of the season. Back of card includes a handy list of meeting dates.
Present your card at participating LYS to be eligible for discounts. See here for more details.
Patrick Madden in November
Patrick Madden of Signature Yarns in Toronto will be presenting about the life/work balance of running a small business, the importance of volunteering and making time for creativity. Patrick will also have an assortment of his hand knitting yarn collections for sale at the meeting.
Kate Atherley in October
Kate Atherley on Math for Knitters.
She’ll be sharing tips and techniques for handling the numbers problems that come up in knitting: from yarn requirements to buttonhole spacing and instructions like “increase 12 sts evenly across”, to questions of and issues around gauge. And if you’d rather knit than spend time with a calculator, she’ll also talk about ways to avoid the numbers entirely!
