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
Books
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: Chapter 3
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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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