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Brightly coloured floral patches on grey felt Glerups No-Apology Knitted Patches March 2, 2026 - By Genevieve Chornenki “Visible Mending” by Arounna Khounnoraj (the topic of our November 19, 2025 meeting) was an eye-opener. I’d often struggled to repair woolen goods or avoided repairs altogether because I just couldn’t make things look right. My attempts were always obvious, my stitches… read more . . .
Maria Thomas wearing her Midnight Mountain Capelet and holding her pet Siamese cat. Member Spotlight: Maria Thomas March 2, 2026 - Maria wearing her latest project, a capelet knit using Spincycle yarn, and holding her Siamese cat This month's member spotlight features Maria Thomas, a relatively new member of the TKG. Her attitude towards diving in head-first from her very first knitting project is sure to… read more . . .
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 . . .