The Knitting Guild of Greater Buffalo fosters the highest standards of excellence in the practice of knitting through an active program of education and study, promoting interest, appreciation, and skill in knitting.
Finishing instructions for the knit-along are HERE
Directions for this year’s knit-along are still available! KAL-2017
Almost here: Buffalo Yarn Fest on Thursday May 10, at Hyatt Place. Want to see who will be there? Here’s a sneak peek!
And have you signed up for our May weekend seminar? All knitters welcome, and there are classes for all levels.
May 11, Heather Lodinsky
A designer and author for almost 20 years (check out her Central Park Hoodie), Heather’s classes will focus on color knitting; knitters of all levels will learn something new!
MATERIALS:
Mosaic Knitting: Worsted weight yarn from your stash or leftovers from projects. Bring a few colors that contrast – and size US 7 or 8 needles.2
Color Reversible Knitting; Same as above, but the needles should be a set (4 or 5) of double-pointed needles in either size US 7 or 8. There isn’t any homework for either of the two classes.
No Homework for either class, just bring your materials.
May 12-13, Patty Lyons
Patty is a nationally recognized knitting technique expert. Click HERE for background information about Patty, and if you want to hear her thoughts on the mindful knitter, this podcast from the Sweet Georgia Show is a delight.
HOMEWORK:
Improve Your Knitting Technique – materials
Reading Between The Lines – materials
Secrets of the Sleeve Cap – materials
Seriously Sassy Stripes – materials
All classes at the Hyatt Place, 5020 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226
Registration information: 2018 KGGB Seminar Registration Form
June 7
Yarn Culture’s trunk show
Photo: Award-winning Buffalo Creek llama at Fiber Fest, Oct. 2015, Emery State Park
