Programs
2023 to 2024 Program Schedule
The Mid-Michigan Knitters Guild exists as a place for knitters of all skill levels to gather together, to learn from each other and to give back to the community. We meet the 3rd Tuesday evening of every month from September to May at the Haslett Administration Building located at 5593 Franklin St; Haslett, MI 48840
General Information
The front doors are open from 6:30 to 7:00pm. After 7:00pm there will be a phone number posted on the door to call to be let in.
Social time starts at 6:30, business meeting at 7:00pm and the formal presentation starts at 7:30. We are usually done by about 9:00pm.
We have a year of great programs planned! We'll hear wonderful speakers, be inspired by each other's projects and learn new skills.
Next Up...
November 19, 2024
Combining Colors with Lynn Hershberger
Lynn is known as “ColorJoy” for a reason. Color is her passion and she has some great tips for how to combine different colors and bring out the best in your projects.
Charity: Warm hats and scarves for the Emergency Room.
October 15, 2024
Mosaic Crochet with Debbie Warnaar
Last year Debbie taught us mosaic knitting; this year she’ll show us mosaic crochet! Please bring scissors and size G, H, or I crochet hooks if you have them. Also please remember to pay your dues of $30 for this year, thanks.
Charity: Preemie hats and sweaters for Sparrow’s NICU.
December 17, 2024
Holiday Fun
Join us for our annual winter potluck and charity knitting contest. Bring a dish to pass; table service will be provided.
Charity: Bring hats and pairs of mittens you’ve made to donate to Haslett Elementary Schools. Donations earn you a raffle ticket for goodies.
January 21, 2025
Knit Companion with Lindsay Potter
Lindsay will give us an overview of Knit Companion.
Charity: Chemo caps (made with soft, lighter weight yarn) for all ages, both male and female, for Sparrow’s Cancer Center.
February 18, 2025
History of Knitting with Meg Croft
Meg will present part 3 of her popular History of Knitting series.
Charity: Warm hats and scarves for the Emergency Room.
March 18, 2025
Circular Knitting Techniques with Irene Armock
Irene will give us a chance to try out different methods for knitting in the round - double pointed needles, magic loop, or two circular needles.
Charity: Octopi for preemies.
April 15, 2025
Ladder Back Jacquard with Elizabeth Basala
Elizabeth will teach us a new way of carrying the “floats” on the back of stranded knitting.
Charity: Turn in lap robes or strips.
May 20, 2025
Summer Send-Off
We will end this program year with our annual spring potluck. Bring a dish to pass; table service will be provided. Elections and all end-of-the-year business will also be addressed at this meeting.
Charity: Completing the lap robes. Bring your tapestry needles and size H crochet hooks to help put lap robes together.
Just Missed...
September 17, 2024
Guild Kick-Off!
You won’t want to miss this meeting! We’ll have our announcements about the coming year, summer Show-and-Tell, and down time for catching up with friends.
Charity: Please bring in any charity projects you have completed over the summer.
May 21, 2024
Summer Send-Off
Elections and all end-of-the-year business will be addressed at this meeting.
Charity: Completing the lap robes. Bring your tapestry needles and size H crochet hooks to help put lap robes together.
April 16, 2024
Combining Yarns with Irene Armock
Irene will talk about how to combine different types of yarn in the same project.
Charity: Turn in lap robes or strips
March 19, 2024
History of Knitting with Meg Croft
Meg, owner of Woven Art, may present part 2 of her popular History of Knitting series, or she may surprise us with something new! She hasn't decided yet.
Charity: Octopi for preemies.
February 20, 2024
Replacing Heels, Toes and Sometimes Soles with Rita Berens
Rita will be showing some methods for replacing (not darning) worn or holey parts of socks, and methods for knitting socks to make such repair easier
Charity: Warm hats and scarves for the Emergency Room
January 16, 2024
Mosaic Knitting with Debbie Warmaar
Debbie will cover the basics of mosaic knitting and the type of projects it is suited for. PLEASE BRING:
Ideal: 2 solid colors of worsted-weight or DK-weight cotton yarn (10+ yards each of leftovers will do!) and a set of needles to match.
No cotton at home? No problem! Just bring 2 solid colors of the identical weight yarn and a set of needles to match.
Charity: Chemo caps (made with soft, lighter weight yarn) for all ages, both male and female, for Sparrow's Cancer Center
December 19, 2023
Mid Michigan knitters Guild December Meeting
Hats & Mittens for Haslett. Our way of thanking the Haslett Schools for letting us use their facility. There will be prizes and gift certificates for knitting hats and mittens. The more you knit, the more chances at prizes. (mittens count as 2 items).
Pot luck dinner. Bring a dish to pass. Plates and tableware provided.
Hope to see you.
November 21, 2023
Fix and Finesse with Lynn Hershberger
Lynn has lots of secretes to share for finishing projects more neatly and fix mistakes (often without ripping out!) You will feel more empowered and in control of your knitting once you've learned some of these basic tips.
Charity: Warm hats and scarves for the Emergency Room
October 17, 2023
Using Ravelry with Karen Colins
Karen will educate us on the ins and outs of Ravelry. Whether you're new to Ravelry or have been using it for years, there are always new things to learn.
Charity: Preemie hats and sweaters for Sparrow's NICU
September 19, 2023
Guild Kick-Off!
You won't want to meiss this meeting! We'll have our announcements about the coming year, summer show-and-tell and down time for catching up with friends.
Charity: Please bring in any charity projects you have completed over the summer