November Meeting and Stitches, S'mores & More Update

BVKG Monthly Meeting

Tonight will be our monthly meeting for the Brazos Valley Knitting Guild.  We will meet from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Larry J. Ringer Library in College Station.  The program tonight will be making items with fimo clay. Join us as we learn how to make buttons, stitch markers, shawl pins and any other item you can think of.  You will leave with a few completed items and directions on how to bake them.

Stitches, S'Mores & More Update


Many BVKG members attended the first annual Stitches, S'mores & More Knitting Retreat at the end of October.  They took classes in knitting with beads, taught by guild member Rhonda Lance, fair isle knitting and how to dye a silk scarf.  The retreat was held at Camp Allen and the weather was beautiful.  Attendees also got to work on mini-projects where they learned how to knit with a silk hankie, make chart markers, mini pom poms, a sugar scrub and how to work with clay among other things.  Below are a few pictures from the weekend.  Enjoy!

Our view at Camp Allen

Bead knitting with Rhonda.

Members knitting in the main cabin.

BVKG members at the final lunch.

For information on the 2012 camp, visit http://www.texasknitcamp.com/.  It will be updated when information becomes available.

September Guild Meeting

Rhonda taught a wonderful class called Crochet for Knitters.  Those in attendance learned a provisional cast-on, how to crochet a border around a knitted garment and a quick floral embellishment.  Thank you Rhonda for the information.  If you would like the handouts, please email bvknits@yahoo.com.

Our next meeting will be held on October 13th at 6:30 pm at the Larry J. Ringer Library in College Station.  We will be learning how to craft our own stitch markers.  Be sure to join us.  

Mystery Knit Along Update

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our monthly meeting, Thursday, August 11th at 6:30 pm at the Larry J. Ringer Library.  Remember if you complete clue one by the meeting and bring your work you will be entered to win a prize.  

Here is the progress of some member so far.

BVKG Shirt and Bag Information

The designs have been finalized and we will be accepting shirt orders starting at the meeting this week through the Knit at Night on Thursday, July 28^th.  Order forms will be provided at the meeting, will be posted on the yahoo group and can be emailed out.   The finalized logo appears below and will be the same for both shirts styles and the bag.  Please note that the text for the logo will be black when placed on a white/natural background.   If you have any questions, let us know on Ravelry.

To view all available colors for each item, click on view in gallery once you have clicked on one of the links.

T-shirts

Two styles were chosen: a regular t-shirt by Gildan in a 50/50 blend that will be $12.00 each and will be available in size S – 5XL, and a fitted shirt by Bella that will be $16.00 each and available in size S - 2XL.  To see pictures and colors, click on the links below.  

For the Gildan t-shirt colors, click the following link.

http://www.monograms-more.com/cmspri/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=76

For the fitted Bella shirt colors, click the following link.

http://www.monograms-more.com/cmspri/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=76

Bags

One type of tote bag was chosen.  Bags are available with the main color in canvas and the side panels and handles in turquoise, fuchsia, red, navy, or mocha.  Bags will be $18.00 each and will have the same logo as the shirts. 

http://www.monograms-more.com/cmspri/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=76 

BVKG July 14th Meeting

It was great seeing everyone at the knit at night on Thursday at Hastings.  It is always fun to catch up in between meetings and hopefully we will see some of the new faces that joined us again.  

Our next Guild meeting will be held on Thursday, July 14th from 6:30-8:30 at the Larry J. Ringer Library in College Station.  The program will include exercises that we can use to prevent fatigue while knitting/crocheting/spinning/weaving.

Remember, we will be getting the first clue for the mystery knit-a-long.  If you can't make the meeting, the clue will be posted here on the blog and in our Ravelry group.

Until then Peace, Love and Knit!

WWKIP Day Fun

BVKG had a blast celebrating WWKIP day at the mall this Saturday.  We got a few interested looks, but no takers on knitting lessons.  Members brainstormed ways to increase visibility next year.

Our next event is Knit at Night on June 23rd at 6:30 pm at the Hastings in College Station.  Join us for knitting and chatting.  Plus, Hastings has 2 for 1 drink specials.

For more information contact us at bvknits@yahoo.com or find our group on Ravelry.com - Brazos Valley Knitting Guild.

Worldwide Knit in Public Day with BVKG (June 11th)

We're celebrating WWKIP day and want you to join us.  Saturday, June 11th from 11:30 until ??? at the Post Oak Mall food court members of the guild will be knitting in public.  Come and knit (or crochet or spin) with us.  We will have yarn and needles for anyone who wants to learn how to knit.  Hope to see you there.

June 2011 Meeting

The June 2011 Meeting will be held Thursday, June 9th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Jean's house.  There will not be a program this month, but we will be electing officers.  Positions include President, Vice President/Programs, Secretary, and Treasurer.  If you are interested in attending, Jean's Ravelry ID is flourgirlsweets.  Message her on for her address.

Please join us for a nice evening of knitting and socializing.

Welcome to the Brazos Valley Knitting Guild Blog!

The Brazos Valley Knitting Guild is an avid group of knitters that meet the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in the Bryan/College Station area to sit and knit, learn about fiber arts, and socialize.  Each meeting includes a monthly educational program on various techniques.    Most meetings are held at the Larry J. Ringer Library in College Station depending on availability.  Check the blog to determine the meeting location.  We have a yahoo group called bvknitters and a group on Ravelry called Brazos Valley Knitting Guild where we discuss all things knitting.  We recently started a Knit at Night the 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm until ??.  Location of the Knit at Night will be posted on the blog or Ravelry.  While we are the Knitting Guild we do welcome any type of fiber artist to join our meetings.  Beginners are also welcome to join us as there is always someone willing to spread our love of knitting.  The Guild does have membership dues of $12.00 per year, due on the second month of attendance, which helps fund the guild and guild-related activities.    If you have any questions, please email bvknits@yahoo.com.

Ravelry: www.ravelry.com

The Knitting Guild Association: www.tkga.com