The Theme for 2026 is Some of Our Most Requested Topics.
January 13th: Eileen will be demonstrating pie crust trims.
February 3rd: Michelle will be doing top down short row set in sleeves.
March 3rd: Lena will be showing single bed cables.
April 7th: Elizabeth and Nicole will be showing how to convert hand knit to machine knit patterns.
May 5th: TBA. Our Small Challenge projects will be due.
June 2nd: Our Mid-Year Party and Silent Auction.
July 7th: TBA.
August 4th: TBA.
September 1st: TBA. The Medium Challenge projects are due at this meeting.
October 6th: TBA.
November 3rd: TBA.
December 1st: Christmas Pot Luck and our Large Challenge projects are due.
The 2026 challenges are personal best contests with three categories, each with a choice of projects to knit. Enter for your chance to win prizes drawn for each challenge. The projects must be made in 2026, be completely finished and made to the specified sizes. The executive has the final decision on whether a project complies.
Small Challenge
Due at our May meeting, must include at least one of the techniques being covered in this year’s program and the technique must cover 10% of the project. Choose a Small blanket, Shawl or Large Scarf, Mittens or Gloves, Hat, Pillow or a small decorative item.
Medium Challenge
Due in September, must include at least two of the techniques covered in our 2026 program and they must cover at least 20% of the project. Choose either a Medium Blanket, Large Shawl, Child’s Sweater or Dress, Adult Summer Top, Pair of Socks or a medium sized decorative item.
Large Challenge
Due in December, must include at least three of the techniques covered in our 2026 program and they must cover 40% of the project. Choose either a Large Blanket, an Adult clothing item or a decorative item with multiple sections.