For 2026 we will be working from Patty Lyons' books: Knitting Bag of Tricks. We will be using both the book and workbook.
Program:
We'll be working through the exercises in Lesson 1 of the workbook
Materials to bring:
Swatch #1 still on the needles with the yarn
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A writing utensil
How to prepare:
Read the intro in both books
Read Chapter 1 in both books
Using a non-super wash wool, knit Swatch #1 following the instructions on pg 14 of the workbook. Do not cut the yarn and leave the swatch on the needles.
Program: Math time!
Materials to bring:
Swatch #2
Ruler rather than a measuring tape
Calculator (the one on your phone is fine)
Books
How to prepare:
Read Chapter 2 and pages 142-143 from Chapter 6 in the book
Knit Swatch #2 (directions are found on page 11 - and as you knit through the exercises below)
Swatch #2 will be knit as you work through the first three exercises of Lesson 2.
Measuring Cup (page 30)
The Space Between (page 31)
Flat Versus in-the-Round Swatch (page 32)
Complete Swatchservation on page 33.
Answer the questions on pages 34-35
Measure and record guage before and after blocking Swatch #2
Program: Patterns
How to prepare:
Read Chapter 3 in the book.
Knit Swatch #3, #4, and #5 as described on page 44 of the workbook (you will need 3 different fibers)
Block each swatch as directed
Measure size (length and width of each swatch before and after hanging overnight
Work through Test Drive Your Fabric and complete Swatchservations on pages 44 and 45 of the workbook
Materials to bring to the meeting:
Swatch #3, #4, #5
Ball bands of your three yarns
Cloth/plastic measuring tape for measuring yourself and/or your sweater
Sweater that fits you well
Scale for weighing yarn and swatches (optional)
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Program: Chapter 4
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Program: Chapter 5
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Program: Chapter 6
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Program: Continue Chapter 6
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Program: Chapter 7
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Program: This is our annual membership meeting. What fun will we get up to this year?
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Program: Continue Chapter 7
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Program: Continue Chapter 7
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Program: Chapter 8; Annual Holiday Gathering
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