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Kate Atherley - Yarnover 2018 Teacher Snapshot

Posted in News by Kate Westlund on Dec 10th, 2017

Kate Atherley is knitty.com’s Managing Technical Editor and a seasoned designer and teacher. She’s written five books and has a sixth forthcoming in 2018.

Kate is known for her mathematical approach in her patterns, and her “small start” approach to teaching.

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Kate is teaching “Introduction to Gloves” and “Beginning Brioche” at Yarnover 2018. Both classes are designed for intermediate knitters who are newer to glove and brioche territories.

In her gloves class, you’ll learn about proper fit, the best fibers to use, and how to tackle trouble areas. In her brioche class, you’ll come away with all the skills to complete a one-of-a-kind shawl (pictured in the center).

    

Renew or join by 12/31 so you can be eligible for early bird registration on January 6! For full Yarnover details, see the brochure.

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Saint Paul Cozy

Posted in News by Kathy Lewinski on Nov 30th, 2017

Help bring color and cheer to Saint Paul this winter by making a cozy for one of the 158 lampposts along twelve blocks of 4th St. 

Saint Paul Cozy, a project led by Rage to Order Artist Initiative of Lowertown and the Saint Paul Saints Art Program, is looking for Minnesota makers to knit, crochet, quilt, and weave handmade cozies. Cozies need to be done by January 17, 2018 and the installation will be up January 25th - March 4th. Each cozy will have a "Made By" label on it and will be inspected throughout the installation. They will also be pictured on the Saint Paul Cozy website.

Signing up is easy through their website. You'll be assigned a post and given its dimensions. There are a few rules to what can't be on your post, but other than that you can let you imagination run wild. I'm busily planning what will be on my post between Sibley and Jackson.

There are Meet and Makes on Wednesdays and Saturdays through January 17th for makers who want to get together and work on their cozies. Saint Paul Cozy will have tools and supplies available and also welcome the donation of more. 

So, why not grab some needles and a couple friends to help Saint Paul get cozy!

 

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Give a Gift Membership

Posted in News by Kathy Lewinski on Nov 21st, 2017

Want to give someone the gift of membership in the Minnesota Knitters' Guild?

Contact Susanna at treasurermkg@gmail.com. She will provide you with payment information and a gift certificate you can give the recipient. 

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The Yarnover 2018 Brochure is live!

Posted in News by Kathy Lewinski on Nov 14th, 2017

It’s time to start planning your Yarnover 2018 weekend, the Yarnover 2018 brochure is now available! (Note: There was a change to one of Denise Bell's classes and the brochure was updated on 11/15/17.)

2018 has everything you love about Yarnover: fabulous teachers from near and far, a free marketplace full of fiber related goodies, and inspiring speakers.

We’ve also been working on some new things to make Yarnover even better…

  • Two hours to shop at lunch 
  • All attendees will receive the official Yarnover 2018 Pattern designed by Cori Eichelberger
  • Yarn Bingo on Saturday evening

Registration for Guild members who have paid their 2018 dues by 12/31/17 opens on 1/6/18. Open registration begins on 1/13/18. 

We have more fun things in the works, so keep an eye out for more information here.

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Yarnover 2018 News

Posted in News by Kathy Lewinski on Oct 18th, 2017

Planning is well underway for Yarnover 2018 which will be Friday, April 27th - Sunday, April 29th at the Marriott Minneapolis Northwest.

Friday Night - Meet the Teachers Dinner

     Keynote Speaker - Bristol Ivy - Camera Roll of Sweaters: Finding Inspiration and Turning it into Reality.

Saturday - Classes and Free Marketplace

     Yarnover 2018 Teachers

  • Kate Atherley 
  • Janine Bajus 
  • Denise Bell 
  • Gwen Bortner 
  • JC Briar 
  • Bristol Ivy 
  • Melissa Leapman 
  • Patty Lyons 
  • Sally Melville 
  • Brooke Nico 
  • Alasdair Post-Quinn 
  • Lars Rains 
  • Roxanne Richardson 
  • Josh Ryks-Robinsky 
  • Carol J. Sulcoski 
  • Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton

Sunday - April Minnesota Knitters' Guild Meeting

     Keynote Speaker - Sally Melville - Why We Knit and What It Does For Us

     This meeting is free an open to the public.

You can now reserve your rooms at the Marriott with our group rate of $119 a night. 

     Book your room here.

Remember if you join the Guild or renew your membership by 12/31/17, you will get to register for classes a week before anyone else! 

Watch for more information and the Yarnover 2018 brochure coming soon.

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Fall Sheep Shearing Event

Posted in News by Kathy Lewinski on Sep 19th, 2017
The Farm of Lydia's Flock in Harris, MN (about 1 hour north of Minneapolis), will be shearing their flock of forty Icelandic sheep on Saturday, September 30th from 8am to approximately 12:30pm, rain or shine.
Minnesota Knitters' Guild members, friends, and family, aged 14 and over, are welcome to attend and have the opportunity to observe the initial step in processing of raw fleece. There will also be a chance to assist with fleece skirting and bagging. Raw fleeces will be offered for sale; you can even pick your sheep, watch it being sheared and we will assist you in skirting your fleece before before taking it home. 
 
This event is no-cost however space at the farm is limited so you must R.S.V.P. to attend; contact the farm at lydiastrand@gmail.com with the number of attendees in your party, further information and any questions you might have. No pets are allowed.   
 
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