Toronto Knitters Guild

TKG Summer KIP Day - August 4
2018-08-04 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
TKG Summer KIP Day (FREE Admission!)

We had so much fun at WWKIP Day that we’re going to keep it going! We’ll meet in the “Orchard”, at the Northwest corner of the Artscape Wychwood Barns property, 601 Christie St.
This event takes place during the Farmers Market, so there’s lots of opportunity for shopping. Goodies and treats are available for purchase, or you may bring your own snacks/beverage. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit upon, if possible.
Weather Permitting. Please check the website or Guild’s Ravelry page for up-to-date information.

Remaining Dates: (Weather Permitting)

August 4
August 18

Time: 8am – 1pm

TKG Summer KIP Day - August 18
2018-08-18 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
TKG Summer KIP Day (FREE Admission!)

We had so much fun at WWKIP Day that we’re going to keep it going! We’ll meet in the “Orchard”, at the Northwest corner of the Artscape Wychwood Barns property, 601 Christie St.
This event takes place during the Farmers Market, so there’s lots of opportunity for shopping. Goodies and treats are available for purchase, or you may bring your own snacks/beverage. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit upon, if possible.
Weather Permitting. Please check the website or Guild’s Ravelry page for up-to-date information.

Remaining Date: (Weather Permitting)

August 18

Time: 8am – 1pm

Toronto Knitters Frolic 2019
2019-04-27 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5, Canada
The Toronto Knitters Frolic is an annual fibre lovers’ extravaganza with 50 vendors from Canada offering yarn, fibre and related goodies and notions. Meet with other fibre enthusiasts and be inspired!

See frolic.torontoknittersguild.ca for all the details.

Annual General Meeting
2020-10-28 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Online via Videoconference
Please join us for our online AGM, open to all 2019-20 and/or 2020-21 members of the Toronto Knitters Guild.
This AGM is related to the first year of incorporation which ended January 31, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Corporations Canada gave us some leeway in scheduling this meeting, and in our case extended the usual deadline to December 31, 2020.
Dates & Deadlines
Nominations due – Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 5:00 pm
Submission of questions and member proposed modifications to bylaws due – Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Voting packages sent by email to all members – Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Annual General Meeting and Voting via Zoom – Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 7:30 pm
Questions and Member-proposed Revisions to Bylaws
Where possible, we ask that members submit any questions for the Board or any member of the Board no later than Wednesday, October 21. You will also have the ability to submit questions via Zoom during the meeting. If you, a member, would like to propose a modification to the Bylaws, we ask that also be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 21, so we can prepare for voting. In both cases, submissions should be made by email to president [at] torontoknittersguild.ca.

March Madness Knit Night
2021-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Our virtual knit nights as part of the Knitty Make-Along have been such a fun time that we have decided to offer monthly knit nights for the rest of the Guild year!
We will be starting with a March Madness Knit Night, Thursday, March 11th from 7-9 PM via Zoom. Bring your latest WIP, a fun beverage, and join fellow Guild members for some chit chat! Members are welcome to activate their microphones and/or cameras if they would like to see and/or hear each other (it is not required, just encouraged). We will also dedicate some time to a Show & Share for your Knitty Make-Along FO, if you have one.
Please click here to register for this event.
Note: These virtual knit nights will take place in addition to our monthly Guild meetings.

Faux Frolic
2021-07-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Toronto Knitters Frolic has been the premier fibre event of the season for nearly 20 years. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so many things, but our love of yarn and our fibre community remains as strong as ever.
So this year, we hope you will join us for a virtual Frolic! We have an amazing weekend prepared of talks, workshops, and, of course, our wonderful vendors during our Faux Frolic weekend July 23-25!
Full details on the Frolic website

Kirk Dunn's Stitched Glass Film Screening and Knitting Social
2022-10-23 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Aga Khan Museum
Sit down with fibre artist, performer, and writer Kirk Dunn, Toronto-based filmmaker, Ian Daffern, and award-winning director, editor, and producer, Omar Majeed for a special screening of Stitched Glass followed by a Q&A.
Audiences will be provided with a darning needle and thread to contribute to a Stitched Glass installation.
Price: $20 Regular, $18 Friends, $15 Students/Seniors
Tickets include screening, Q&A, and Museum entry

Annual General Meeting
2023-05-08 07:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Annual review of the Guild’s activities, financial position and plans for 2023/24.

Art Gallery of Ontario - Guided Tour of Pacita Abad Textile Exhibit
2024-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Pre-registration by email to president@torontoknittersguild.ca by November 30th
Pricing: Participants without an AGO annual membership will need to buy a day pass ($30).
Our tour guide, Rhonda Katz, is donating her services to the Guild , so no additional fee.
Meet outside, under the Elephant Sculpture, east of the AGO entrance at 317 Dundas St W.

Steeped Skeins: Tea Party & Yarn Swap!
2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Elliott Hall at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4T1Z8, Canada
Steeped Skeins: Tea Party & Yarn Swap!
open to members and non-members
Join us for a delightful afternoon of creativity, community, and cozy sips at Steeped Skeins: A Tea Party and Yarn Swap. Whether you’re a seasoned fiber artist or a beginner, gather with fellow yarn enthusiasts to swap skeins, share projects, and indulge in the relaxing atmosphere of tea and conversation.
Event Details

Location: Elliot Hall in Christ Church Deer Park at 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M4T 1Z8
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 2–4 pm
Door prize draws: after 3:30 pm
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible space and washroom
Open to all skill levels
Advance tickets: $22 per person, available until May 2 https://torontoknittersguild.ca/product/steeped_skeins_advance_ticket/
At the door: $25 per person (card only)

Bring to Swap

Yarn (must be in a sealed Ziploc bag)

Please include as much information as possible on the bag, especially if the ball is missing a label (e.g. weight, grams, name, content etc.)
Partial balls are permitted

Knitting Needles & Crochet Hooks
Knitting & Crochet Notions, Accessories
Books

ARNE & CARLOS are coming back to Toronto!
2026-04-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | George Brown Culinary School, 290 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1N1, Canada
Sit and Knit for a Bit LIVE with Arne & Carlos
The Toronto Knitters Guild is thrilled to welcome the iconic Norwegian design duo ARNE & CARLOS for an unforgettable evening of knitting, creativity, and connection.
Ticket holders gain access to:

An exclusive lecture and evening social with Arne & Carlos
15% Off In-Store at Toronto’s must-visit LYS, The Knitting Loft
Giveaway opportunities sponsored by The Knitting Loft and Estelle Yarns

Join us for an engaging and connective night with ARNE & CARLOS, where you’ll be invited into their creative universe as they share their stories, inspiration, colour, tradition, and the slow evolution of their designs.
This is not a class — it’s an experience. Knit or crochet along as you listen, laugh, and soak in their ideas in an atmosphere that feels more like a cozy gathering than a formal lecture.
The evening continues with an exclusive meet-and-greet, where you’ll have time for conversation, questions, and personal interaction with ARNE & CARLOS.
Event Details

When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 7:00–10:00 PM
Where: George Brown Culinary School | 290 Adelaide Street E. Toronto, ON | Auditorium SJC 406

For $75, ticket holders receive:

3-Hour Event Access to Lecture and Exclusive Arne & Carlos Meet & Greet
15% Off at The Knitting Loft (In-Store Only April 10th – April 12th)
Opportunities to win sponsored door prizes from The Knitting Loft and Estelle Yarns

Tickets are first come, first serve with limited seating and high demand!
Be sure to grab your tickets while they’re available, as this is a rare opportunity to spend an evening with two of the most influential designers of today’s fibre world,
The event takes place at the stylish, fully accessible Auditorium SJC406 at George Brown Culinary School in Toronto’s historic Old Town — a bright, comfortable venue with tables for your work and easy access by transit or car.

Space is limited, and demand will be high.

A Design & Inspiration Evening with ARNE & CARLOS
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 7:00–10:00 PM
$75.00 CAD per person
George Brown Culinary School
Auditorium SJC 406
290 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, Ontario

SECURE YOUR SPOT

*No ticket refunds after March 11, 2026. Tickets may be transferred to another attendee after that date by sending an email no later than April 4th to info@torontoknittersguild.ca providing ticket confirmation number and name and email address of transferee.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2026-05-26 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
