Kitchener-Waterloo  Knitters’  Guild   Newsletter Meeting Date: November 12, 2013 Designing Accessories

Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters’ Guild Newsletter
November 2013
November Programme: Designing
Accessories with Laura Chau
Welcome to the beginning of winter, knitters! The
time when we wear all of these accessories we've been
talking about knitting has come; it's time for mitts &
hats & scarves & a chance to show off our knitting to
the world.
This month we have Laura Chau coming to talk to us
about some of her beautiful accessory patterns, as seen
in Knitty and on laurachau.com, and give us some tools
to start designing our own. She'll cover things such as
pattern standards, sizing, and using spreadsheets that
will come in handy if you chose to design and/or write
your own accessory patterns.
Meeting Date: November 12, 2013
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
First United Church
William & King Streets, Waterloo
Designing Accessories
KWKG Executive 2013-2014
These are the people who volunteer their time to
make your Guild the best it can be.
President: Dee-Anne Shillinglaw,
president@kwknittersguild.ca
Vice President: Carol Moogk-Soulis
vicepresident@kwknittersguild.ca
Past President: Victoria Lewin,
pastpresident@kwknittersguild.ca
Membership: Alison Ellett,
membership@kwknittersguild.ca
Treasurer: Sylvie Spraakman,
treasurer@kwknittersguild.ca
Secretary: Ellen Lovell,
secretary@kwknittersguild.ca
Programme: Cheryl McLeod ,
programming@kwknittersguild.ca
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Goodwill: info@kwknittersguild.ca
Library: Toni Peter,
library@kwknittersguild.ca
Volunteer Coordinator: Erin McKee,
volunteer@kwknittersguild.ca
Would you like to be a knitwear model? Are you
organized and interested in seeing behind the scenes?
The Adjudicated Show this June is put on by volunteers,
and we need your help! If you can assist in any way on
the night of the show, please contact Catherine at
adjudicatedshow@kwknittersguild.ca.
Adjudicated Show: Catherine Williams
adjudicatedshow@kwknittersguild.ca
Raffle Table: Alfie Galda and Susan Caskey
Yarn Table: Ada Meyers, Maria Kelly, and
Jennifer Prosser
Newsletter: Jennifer Dellow,
newsletter@kwknittersguild.ca
Communications: Johanna Botari,
info@kwknittersguild.ca
Fair Coordinator: Jennifer Dellow,
knittersfair@kwknittersguild.ca
A Word from the President:
Wow, snow! I was hoping that I could go another month without seeing it, but I guess I’m stuck bringing out all the winter accessories early ;) I seem to have collected a number of knitted accessories over the
years, and I have a lot to choose from. Turns out, the one that is working best for me this year (so far) is
a nice plain ribbed scarf. Accessories don’t always have to be fancy in order for people to like them. I get
a lot of compliments on just a plain scarf.  With the cost of hydro being more expensive, little
accessories like scarves, shawls, and hand warmers can be really useful. I plan to make a number of
accessories this winter for myself and my daughter so that we can stay toasty in the house without
having to turn the heat up.
Here are a few patterns I’m hoping to get done before the spring hits:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/together-in-tweed---wristwarmers-for-mums-and-their-kids
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hue-and-value-shawl
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/proposition---entrelac-gloves
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bermuda-scarf
The fabulous thing is, not only do I get to warm myself up when I finish these projects, but I also get free
entries into the adjudicated show this year ;)
Happy Knitting everyone!
Dee-Anne
Here is one more pretty project: your newsletterist’s favourite fall accessory that I didn’t keep! These are the Recess for Grownups mittens, and the next thing on my knitting list (after Christmas presents) will
be another pair of these for myself.
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Library
A few reminders:
• Please bring back anything you borrow the next month, especially new arrivals! There are people
waiting for books that are out.
• The library is usually closed for the December meeting, so anything you borrow in November will stay
with you until January.
• Have you come across a book you think should be in our collection? Let me know!
This month’s theme is family wear. Men’s, women’s, children, and babies. Obviously, a good part of what
we knit is for other people, especially little people. Since Rowan has a good collection of patterns for kids
and babies, I’ve picked up a bunch of books to update that section of the library. Knits Men Want by Bruce Weinstein
I might have to buy another copy for my personal collection. I think every pattern in this book is fabulous
and my very picky husband would actually wear them all. The author also has lots of tips on how to pick
and make something that the man you’re knitting for will like and wear. Lots of sweaters, and some accessories, with fairly simple patterns.
Boyfriend Sweaters by Bruce Weinstein
19 designs that are geared towards men, but include sizing for women too, making the patterns very
versatile. Lots of sweaters, and some accessories as well.
Boys’ Knits by Katya Frankel
A good sized collection of 16 patterns for boys sweaters and vests/cardigans. These patterns should appeal
to many boys and even girls who are looking for less “girly” knits. Sizes 4-14.
Knit with me - a mother-daughter collection by Gudrun Johnston
Beautiful matching patterns in women’s and young lady’s sizes. Two sections: sweaters and accessories.
Very current and wearable!
Rowan Kids by Sarah Hatton & Lisa Richardson
Patterns for ages 5-12
Little Rowan by Martin Storey
Patterns for babies and toddlers
Summer Baby by Marie Wallin, Martin Storey, Grace Melville, Lisa Richardson, & Janice Anderson
Patterns for newborns to 4 years
Just Baby by Lisa Richardson
Patterns for babies
Needles and Artifice by The Ladies of Mischief
Some interesting and beautiful patterns of a Victorian punk flare with a story woven throughout the book.
I hadn’t even heard of steampunk before this book was suggested, and it doesn’t necessarily fit the family theme, but the whole book is a fun diversion with nice patterns for stockings, corsets, and lots of
accessories. Worth a look.
Toni
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Knitter Search
Is there anyone who could
knit a man’s Aran sweater for
Christmas? If you do
knitting on consignment,
please contact Johanna for
details, at
info@kwknittersguild.ca
Volunteer Corner
There are a couple of open volunteer positions with the Guild, if you are
interested in getting involved, but don’t want a large job just yet! We need people to help with the Raffle Table and the Membership Table
during Guild meetings.
If you are able to help out, please contact Erin McKee, the volunteer
coordinator, during a meeting or at volunteer@kwknittersguild.ca.
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Translator Search Other Stuff
Do we have any Portuguese
speakers in the Guild?
Christine is looking for
someone to translate a
pattern from Portuguese to
English. Please contact csthomas@sympatico.ca
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Yarn Table
The yarn table is a great way
to get rid of any yarns you
don't want anymore, and to
make room in the new year
for new stash. Just set prices
and bring a list of your
yarns/quantities/prices with
your name on it.
Don’t forget to scope out the yarn table for new-to-you
bargains, too!
The website team is working on a members-only section of the website.
In this section, you will be able to find executive meeting minutes,
budgets, and year end reports. This information will also be available
in a binder at the library. It is important for the members to have access
this information, but it is not information that needs to be posted for
the general public. All of the information that you are used to seeing on
the website—newsletters, meeting information, etc.—will still be
publically available.
Newsletter
Have you ever wanted to submit a piece to be published in the
newsletter? Send any inquiries or entries to
newsletter@kwknittersguild.ca.
All entries must be sub-mitted by 2 weeks before the next Guild meeting
date. The next submission deadline will be for the December
Newsletter: November 26, 2013.
Every time you send something in to be printed in the newsletter, you
get a chance to win a gift certificate in May.
I would like to remind everyone to not park in the church parking lot. It
is very tiny, many meetings run concurrently with our own, and there is
not enough space for everyone. The Town Square lot that is right beside
the church is free and spacious. Please park there.
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Raffle Notes
The speaker or a volunteer
draws the first winner, then
each winner will draw the
next name until all the
prizes are drawn.
Purchase three tickets for $1.
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Show and Tell
Bring in an item or two and
tell us all about it!
We’re always excited to hear about your firsts for
projects! What did you learn
making your items?
What funny stories can you
tell us about the items you
are showing us? Get the
praise and attention you
deserve for all your hard
work!
Goodwill
Do you know of a Guild member with recent news, good or bad? The
Guild would like to hear about them, to send our congratulations or
our condolences. Please email info@kwknittersguild.ca or speak to any
member of the executive with the news of the Guild.
October Meeting – Raffle Winners
Caroline Simpson – Purple notion bag
Heather McCullough – Stitch markers
Carol Moogk-Soulis – Purple needle case
Hennie Lloyd – Knitting Brioche book
Lianne Tanner – Wooden stick pin
Lina Forner – Tape measure
Mel Biggs – Sock yarn
Shelly Cheeseman – Shawls Two book
Caroline Simpson – Yarn cutter
Cheryl M – Journal and pen
Lina Forner – Large stitch holders
Jennie Brown – Needle gauge/ruler
October Meeting – Show & Tell
Leah McKeen – My Little Slugs/octopus/squid
Elizabeth Winfield – Super-size mitered squares afghan
Alfie Galda – “Monet” designer jackets with exotic buttons
Susan Johnson – Pink owl
Barbara Dares – Fingerless mitts
Anne Blayney – Afterlight sweater by Amy Herzog in Shalimar
Breathless yarn
Toni Peter – Peerie Flooers hat by Kate Davies
Christopher Thomas – Sweater I haven’t been able to duplicate; Scarf of Rassilon (WIP); Shawl claimed as property by the cat
Ada Meyers – Scarf and special neckwear
JoAnn Hayter – Cardigan in Kid Silk Haze with examples of
“fix-its”
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Words from your
Local Yarn Stores
(LYS)
Alpaca Acres welcomes
visitors to our farm and
store. Call 519-625-1064 or
visit www.alpacaacres.ca
All Strung Out,
www.allstrungout.ca is at
36 Quebec St., Guelph
with Ashley Reid.
Shall We Knit? Can be
found at 11 Willow St.,
Waterloo
www.shallweknit.com
Needle Beetle - For
original colourwork,
intarsia, lace & texture
knitting patterns, please
visit
www.needlebeetle.com
Knit and Chats
Tuesday
4th Tuesday evening of the month from 7 pm to 9 pm at the
Region of Waterloo Public Health and Social Services Building in
room 210/211 located on the second floor. Diehard chatters meet
every week.
Knit Night at Chapters Waterloo, 2nd Tuesday of every month in
the store at Chapters.
Knit & Chat in Cambridge at the Java Garden from 7 – 9pm every
Tuesday night. The Java Garden is at 2 Queen Street East.
Parking is free: either on the street or in parking lots. For more
information, contact Wendy at Millpond Records & Books 519658-9641.
Wednesday
All Strung Out 11 am to 2 pm at 36 Quebec St., Guelph (226-8203766).
Downtownknitmob: informal meetings, 6:30-9pm, Queen St.
Commons in Kitchener. See Ravelry for details.
Thursday
All Strung Out 6-9 pm at 36 Quebec St., Guelph (226-820-3766).
Uptownknitmob: informal meetings, 6-9 pm, in various Uptown
Waterloo locations. See Ravelry for details.
Friday
Shall We Knit? from early afternoon until closing in Waterloo.
Contact for dates: Make Your Mark Studio, Guelph, 7pm to 9pm,
all textile arts welcome! www.makeyourmarkstudio.ca
Saturday
All Strung Out 1-3 pm at 36 Quebec St., Guelph (226-820-3766).
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