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This is the event you have all been waiting for! In just a few short weeks — Saturday, April 17, to be exact — knitting royalty from around the country will be converging at Hopkins High School for a day of learning, fun, and stash enhancement. This is the MKG's 24th annual Yarnover, and for many members it kicks off the spring. The most difficult choice is which of the three- to six-hour classes to take. If workshops aren’t your thing, be sure to check out our ever-popular market, where wonderful goodies await your perusal. New this year, you can come and just see the keynote speaker for $5 (exact change please), if you do not wish to take any classes.
The random drawing for class registrations for current MKG members (those who paid their dues before December 31, 2009), was on February 6, but many classes are still available so send in your registration soon. There is always something for everyone. Tell all your friends to join you and us for a fabulous day of knitting bliss. There are some classes that don’t have homework required. As we did last year, these classes (provided there is still space available) will be open until the last minute the day of Yarnover.
If you have any questions you can reach Anna Blomster (Yarnover Registration) at abknitter at Comcast.net or 612-867-8125.
The Travel, Trips and Retreat Committee has planned another event for MKG members! Come and join us for a weekend of knitting in a cozy lodge atmosphere just north of Brainerd.
Cost: $130.00. Includes lodging and 5 meals payable with registration
Please make your check out to the Minnesota Knitters’ Guild
Registration: Registrations must be postmarked January 6, 7, or 8, 2010. Any registration postmarked before or after these dates will be processed if spaces are still available. Registration will be based on a random lottery of members, similar to the process for Yarnover. A waiting list will be created if registrations exceed the space available at Knutson Point. You can indicate a roommate on your registration form and we suggest you mail your registrations together.
Registration Form:
Mail your registration and check to:
Jane Sander
3432 Yates Ave N
Crystal, MN 55422
Cancellations: Before February 15 – ½ of the cost is refunded, After February 15 - no refund
Lodging: Bring your own bedding, towels and a comfortable lawn chair to sit in. There are three lodges available for housing. Two of the lodges have rooms for two with a private bathroom. The other lodge has rooms for up to four with bunk beds and a large shared bathroom for the lodge. We will reserve spaces for the retreat, filling up the rooms with bunk beds last. Meals are served buffet style in the main lodge. The five meals included are dinner Friday, breakfast Sunday and all meals Saturday. We will knit together as a group in the main lodge.
Questions: Contact Shelley Monitor - smonitor1731 at hotmail.com or Jane Sander - jane.sander at comcast.net
Better knit fast. Your knitted leaves are due to the International Fiber Collaborative by March 15 if you want to participate in this ambitious national project.
