Inner City Group

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Next meeting Saturday 13 September

Topic: Lace Knitting and Blocking Techniques

Are you interested in Lace Knitting - scarves, shawls, sweaters, edgings and trims? This is a must attend meeting for novice to experienced knitters. Come and hear about the history and various styles of lace knitting; learn about finishing and blocking techniques that will put the expert touch to your garment. Bring along a garment or favourite lace knitting reference book for show-and-tell sharing. If you have a problem with your lace knitting - bring the item along for problem solving discussion.

Visiting Guild Members and Visitors welcome.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Next Meeting Saturday 9 August

Topic: Healthy Hands for Knitting

Are you an enthusiastic knitter or crocheter? Do you sometimes get aches and pains in your hands? Come and listen to our speaker and learn how to keep your hands healthy and happy while you enjoy your knitting and crochet. Members of the Guild Executive will be visiting - come and meet them and join us for morning tea.

Visiting Guild Members and Visitors welcome

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Next meeting Saturday 12 July

Topic: Fair Isle and Mosaic Knitting Techniques

Stranded colour knitting using the Fair Isle method or slip-stitch Mosaic knitting technique. Which do you prefer? Can you work with two colours - one in either hand? These interesting and well known techniques will be demonstrated, tips and hints shared, and with show-and-tell.

And did we enjoy Saturday 14 June?? Who went to the Sydney Quilt and Craft Fair and/or to World Wide Knit in Public Day? It was knitting (and crochet) bliss. Hear our reports at the July meeting.

Visiting Guild Members and Visitors welcome

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Saturday, May 10, 2008

Next meeting Saturday June 14

Topic: Hats, gloves, mittens and slippers

Think small, portable projects and think of socks and scarves ... but what about hats, gloves, mittens and slippers? Come and join us as we share the options, techniques and new ideas for hats, gloves, mittens and slippers.

Saturday June 14 is a knitting extravaganza day - the Inner City Guild Group meeting 10:00 am to 12 noon - then down to Darling Harbour for the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair and some look, feel, and stash purchase.

And .... it is World Wide Knit in Public Day .... the Sydney venue is Bayside Lounge, the Harbourside end of the Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, commencing at 2:00 pm - just a short walk from the Craft Fair.

Come and join us - be knitted out - on Saturday June 14.

Visitors and visiting Guild members welcome

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Sunday, April 27, 2008

Next Meeting Saturday 10 May

Topic: Aran and Cable techniques

Aran knitting - the facts and fiction of traditional Aran style and origin. Come to our next meeting to learn about the patterns, cables, yarns and styles that make an Aran garment. Share your experience with Aran knitting, bring along an example for show-and-tell - hear about the tips and techniques used other knitters.

Visitors and visiting Guild members welcome

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Monday, March 24, 2008

Next meeting Saturday April 12

Topic: Seamless sweaters and design

Knit from the bottom up - knit from the top down - round and round - the challenge is a seamless (or nearly) sweater that looks good and fits perfectly. Learn about gauge, measuring, proportion and specific tips and tricks for knitting seamless garments.

Visitors amd visting Guild members welcome

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