Get out there and get social — world wide knit in public day is about sharing the experience of knitting with knitters and non-knitters.
It’s an annual international celebration of knitting and other fibre arts with thousands of separate events around the world.
Where will you be knitting?
Check the TKG ravelry thread or the WWKIP Toronto thread to find events in your area.
member: Greta
pattern: Pop Spots by Jojo Vail
yarn: Isager Alpaca
member: Ramona (ramonafirehorse)
pattern: Then Comes Spring by Francoise Danoy
yarn: Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock
member: Daphne
pattern: Colour Play Mohair Wrap by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
yarn: Rowan Kid Silk Haze Stripe, Debbie Bliss Angel Prints, Online Linie 253 Hommage Color
pattern: Everyday Shawl by SweaterFreak Knits
yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Metalico
pattern: Dissent by Lisa Mutch
yarn: Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal
pattern: Waiting for Rain by Sylvia Bo Bilvia
yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles
member: Trish (TrishD)
pattern: Vertices United by Stephen West
yarn: various sock yarns
member: Marilyn
pattern: Twiddle Mitt or Muff
yarn: various
guest: Sandra
pattern: little cotton rabbits
member: Christine (knobknitter)
pattern: Askews Me Dickey by Stephen West
yarn: xxx
member: Cindy (castalot)
pattern: Henley Perfected by Connie Chang
yarn: Tristan
member: Cindy (castalot)
pattern: Wave by Kristen Finlay
yarn: Blue Heron Metallic
Thanks to Nadine for the on-site photos this month!
Toronto’s premiere fibre event of the season takes place April 30 & May 1.
. The Saturday Marketplace features over 50 vendors
. Two days of workshops with fabulous instructors
Find out all the details: Toronto Knitters Frolic
member: Cindy (castalot)
pattern: Liz Stole by Dee O’Keefe
yarn: Madeline Tosh Mulberry Silk Lace
member: Daphne (demw)
pattern: LOOP by Casapinka
yarn: Peppino by Rhichard Devreize
member: Daphne (demw)
pattern: Hellebore Shawl by Prairie Girl Designs
yarn: Mrs. Crosby Hatbox
member: Kim (ideasdept)
pattern: Harmonia’s Rings tunic by Sivia Harding
yarn: Wellington Fibres
member: Patricia
pattern: Brightness and Contrast
yarn: Cascade Sunseeker & Laines du Nord Kidaly Print
member: Danyse (darlingest)
pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli
yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
You’ll have the opportunity to learn a number of useful techniques in three 20-minute sessions. It will be a fun and social evening with valuable skills shared by our volunteer teachers. Continue reading
Join TKG at a discounted rate!
Annual membership is discounted to $30 for the remainder of the 2015/16 season.
Annual WORK OF OUR HANDS member fashion show.
All are welcome and encouraged to participate with their knitted or crocheted items, be it big small, fancy or basic. Inspire, and be inspired.
To participate, please download and complete the submission form (WORD doc) and
email it Bree Zorel programme@torontoknittersguild.ca
Deadline for submissions: 10 February
Instead of downloading the form, you may also email Bree with the following information:
. Project Name
. Knitters Name
. Model’s name (if not modeled by Knitter)
. Designer
. Pattern Name
. Pattern source
. Yarn (brand and quantity)
. Why this project?
. Any advice you would give to someone undertaking this project (max 200 words)?
. Any other notes or comments about the project?
member: Suzie
pattern: Bulky Cardi with zipper (personal pattern)
yarn: Sweet Georgia in Purple Purl anniversary colour
member: Lois
pattern: French Cancan shawl
yarn: silk / linen blend
member: Alison (coilycurly)
pattern: After the rain (top-down raglan)
yarn: Noro ShiraIto cashmere blend
member: Yun (zenknitting)
pattern: Sonnensegel (Sunny Sails)
yarn: Kidsilk Haze & Noro silk garden sock
member: Sue (gustavi)
pattern: Whoa Nellie
yarn: green mountain spinnery sock yarn
member: Valentina
pattern: Still Light tunic by Veera Valimaki
yarn: Noro something 6 skeins
member: Terri
pattern: Belvedere wrap by Robin Hunter
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 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
