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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 . . .
Kim Hume at an old phone booth Member Spotlight: Kim Hume November 10, 2025 - This month's member spotlight focuses on Kim Hume, who many of you may have seen as our official photographer at in-person meetings, but probably don't know much about. Read on to get to know her better. How long have you been a member of the… read more . . .
Knit on the Tips! October 7, 2025 - By Twisted Cord Look at these two raw swatches—same yarn, same needles. Same knitter? You wouldn’t think so. Even in an unblocked state, swatch A is superior to B. A’s stitches are more or less regular. By contrast, B’s stitches look like the hind end… read more . . .
Mamie wearing Lento by Jonna Helin Member Spotlight: Mamie Armaly October 7, 2025 - For our first Member Spotlight of the 2025-2026 Guild Year, we'd like to introduce you to Mamie Armaly, a longstanding TKG member so that you can get to know her better. How long have you been a member of the Toronto Knitters Guild? What is… read more . . .
Several of the tables with attendees at them Steeped Skeins—More fun! June 10, 2025 - Our yarn exchange and tea on May 3, 2025, was a great success. Thank you to everyone who helped organize the event as well as to those who attended. Here’s what people said: WOW!! You have gathered a huge gang of knitters and crochet, etc.… read more . . .
A white gown with blue florals LOUVRE COUTURE—Art and Fashion: Statement Pieces June 10, 2025 - by Janine MacDonald Early in 2025, I slipped away from visiting family in Holland to spend some personal time in Paris. There, in the national museum and art gallery of France, I indulged myself in Louvre Couture, an exhibition that explores how the past influences… read more . . .