Posted in News & Events on July 7th, 2010 1 Comment »
We do not have a meeting at our usual place in August BUT have a meeting in Stanley Park, see details below:
West Coast Knitters’ Guild
KNIT IN THE PARK
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 9:00 am to 4:00
Where: covered picnic shelter (near the Miniature Railway and the Bus loop and former petting zoo)
What to bring: your […]
Posted in News & Events, WCKG on July 7th, 2010 No Comments »
WCKG National Knit in the Park
Gather in Stanley Park at the covered picnic area near the miniature train. Bring your knitting, bagged lunch and a chair to sit in the shade or sun and enjoy the company of other knitters. Exchange ideas, techniques and information about the passion we all enjoy. All day from 9:00 a.m. […]
Posted in News & Events on February 27th, 2010 No Comments »
****ALL WELCOME****
The West Coast Knitters’ Guild will be hosting
8 workshops on
Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd
Saturday morning:
Holli Yeoh - Modular Magic: Knit a cell phone, Blackberry or I-pod cosy in three modular strips, using self-patterning sock yarn. Skills needed: knit, purl, cast on and bind off, advanced beginner. Materials: two 3mm double pointed needles, removable […]
Posted in News & Events on November 4th, 2009 No Comments »
We’re lucky to have Sivia Harding teaching two workshops for us the weekend of November 20 to 22nd.
Friday, November 20, 7 to 9 p.m.
River Rock Scarf
This luxurious scarf makes use of a large number of prestrung beads in a design that creates an illusion of natural beaded “rocks” that are embedded in a flowing knitted […]
Posted in News & Events on October 27th, 2009 No Comments »
The West Coast Knitters’ Guild will be participating in the Dunbar Community Centre Christmas Sale. This will be the final sale of this year for the Guild so hope that you can come and see the many wonderful items that the Guild members have knitted and donated for this sale. Hope to see you there.
November […]
Posted in News & Events on October 12th, 2009 No Comments »
The West Coast Knitters’ Guild is participating in the Wilson Height United Church Christmas sale. We will have many knitted items for sale (socks, hats, mittens, sweaters, baby items, etc.). The proceeds from this sale goes to Nova House (a transition house for women and children in need). Please come and see the many wonderful […]
Posted in News & Events on September 17th, 2009 No Comments »
The West Coast Knitters’ Guild is having a very,
very large sale of yarn at greatly reduced prices
Douglas Park Community Centre
801 W. 22nd Avenue at Willow, Vancouver
Saturday, October 17th
12:00-2:30 pm
Cotton, Acrylics, Wool & blends in all gauges
Most Yarn will be 50 cents a ball
Sold by the bag only
Posted in News & Events on August 31st, 2009 1 Comment »
For their most recent collection, the Norwegian company OLEANA looked to China for inspiration - an ancient culture with strong design and ornamentation traditions that has left its mark on the west from as long ago as the early Viking explorations.
OLEANA gathers new inspiration along the silk route and then takes it back home to […]
Posted in News & Events on August 11th, 2009 No Comments »
Please come and join us August 15th to knit in the beautiful surroundings of Stanley Park.
Enjoy the company of friends, meet new people, exchange ideas, methods, patterns and share knitting tips with each other. We gather at the covered picnic area near the miniature train anytime after 9:00 a.m. Bring your knitting, a chair and a bagged […]
Originally scheduled for the April WCKG meeting, Tom’s talk has been postponed to our May meeting (May 5, 2009). Everyone is welcome.
In the 1950s and 1960s Mary Maxim sweaters were one of the most popular Canadian fashion statements. All over the country home knitters were creating heavy sweater-coats featuring flying Canada geese, crossed curling […]