OUR NEXT MEETING:
Introduction to Illusion Knitting
by Jacki B.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
10:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Joslyn Center
Recreation Park, El Segundo
339 Sheldon St.
El Segundo 90245
(310-524-2705)
From Gillian B., Vice President
We had a great time at our Birthday Pot Luck. Thank you to everyone for all the yummy dishes. I know I ate
too much and I’m sure I wasn’t alone...
Thank you also to everyone who brought their Easter Egg Dyed yarn to show off. Thanks to Mary Beth, you can find the group photo on the Gallery Page.
August Program: Illusion Knitting
For our August program, Jacki B. will introduce us to Illusion Knitting (also called Shadow
Knitting). This technique allows you to put a “picture” in your knitting when viewed from the
right angle. When looked at straight on, you see a stripe pattern but when you look at it from the
side your picture appears. (Usually the picture appears when viewed from the side but
depending on how it is knit, you might view it from the top or bottom). You can use this method
to make a wall hanging or to add some interest to a pillow, shawl, sweater—this can pretty much
be used for any item.
This is a lecture demo not hands on. The knitting is quite simple, just knits and purls, the trick is
where to put those knits and purls. Jacki will include a link to a practice piece in her handout.
You may choose to work on it during the program or wait until you get home and can
concentrate. If you choose to participate at the meeting, please bring two colors of yarn with
good contrast and appropriate needles for your yarn.
I hope to see a lot of you there!
2026 Programs:
(subject to change)
(program notes--available for programs underlined below. To view notes for these programs, click here)
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January 17- Brainstorming Programs for 2026
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February 21 - Circular Knitting Machines Demo, Cathy M.
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March 21 - Magic Loop, Tonya B.
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April 18 - Reading Knitting Charts, Joan W.
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May 16 - I-cord Shawl Cast-on and Edging, Mary Beth K.
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June 20 - Yarn Dyeing with Easter Egg Dyes, Eliza S.
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July 18 - 35th Birthday Celebration
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August 15 - Introduction to Illusion Knitting, Jacki B.
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September 19 - Visit to Trendsetters Yarns
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October 17 - Organizing Crafting Stuff, Laura S.
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November 21 - Breakaway Crochet, Luisa N.
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December 19 - Holiday Celebration
2025 Programs:
(program notes--available for programs underlined below. To view notes for these programs, click here)
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January 18- Brainstorming Programs for 2025
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February 15 - Corner to Corner Crochet Granny Squares, Sandra S. AND Envelopes from Calendar Pages, Laura S.
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March 16 - Projector Demonstration and Tiny Toe Up Sock, Joan W.
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April 19 - 10 Stitch Blanket, Mary Beth K.
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May 17 - Brioche, Kim B.
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June 21 - Pattern Tasting, Gillian B.
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July 19 - 34th Birthday Celebration
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August 16 - Fleece Blanket with Crochet Edging, Cathy M.
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September 20 - Stretchy Cast-ons Revisited, Gillian B.
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October 18 - Fleece Blanket with Crochet Edging Continuation, Cathy M.
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November 15 - Program cancelled due to teacher illness
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December 20 - Holiday Celebration
Note: Some presenters have not been confirmed--list will be updated as new information becomes available.
As always, programs are subject to change.