OUR NEXT MEETING:
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Reading Knitting Charts
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Joan W.
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00 noon to 1:00 pm
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Joslyn Center
Recreation Park, El Segundo
339 Sheldon St.
El Segundo 90245
(310-524-2705)
Contributed by our Vice President – Gillian B.
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A few updates: We are waiting for confirmation from Trendsetter for a field trip later this year. Possible dates are either August 15 or September 19. There will be more details at the next meeting, including a sign-up sheet, since Trendsetter would like a headcount.
We need to pre-order supplies for our June 20 “Yarn Dyeing with Easter Egg Dyes” program; so there will be a sign-up
sheet for that at the April meeting as well. If you won’t be at the April meeting, but know you want to do the dyeing, it would be very helpful if you could ask someone else to sign up for you.
No new updates on arranging a Natural Dyeing workshop with Griffin Dyeworks. I hope to have more info at the next
meeting.
At our March meeting, Tonya B. gave us a great Introduction to the Magic Loop Method. She gave a very clear demonstration, had several poster board exhibits, and also provided a great handout. Looking round the room, I could see that there were several members who obviously either hadn’t tried Magic Loop before or who had struggled with it. They really appreciated Tonya’s presentation and assistance. It’s a reminder to me that we need to have programs at all different experience levels when we decide our schedule. Thank you Tonya for all your hard work, you really stepped up!
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​April Program: Reading Knitting Charts
For our April program, Joan W. will be teaching “Reading Knitting Charts”. Along with the basics of working from charts, she will also be sharing some methods for keeping track of your place. That’s always important and sometimes a challenge!
There is no homework. If you have problems with a particular chart, please bring that to the meeting along with any other questions.
Also note: Joan’s handout isn’t ready at time of going to press. You may receive it by email, along with the Agenda for the next meeting. If so, it’ll be up to you to print your own copy.
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 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, TBD
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July 18 - 35th Birthday Celebration
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August 15 - Illusion Knitting, Jacki B.
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September 19 - Craft Supplies Organization/Knitting Help, TBD/group
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October 17 - Reading Crochet Charts, Laura S.
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November 21 - Breakaway Crochet, Luisa N.
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December 19 - Holiday Celebration
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 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
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Note: Some presenters have not been confirmed--list will be updated as new information becomes available.
As always, programs are subject to change.