October meeting

Reminder that the next Fleet knitting club meeting is on Tuesday. It will start with our AGM which will include voting in the new committee, and discussing  topics or themes for meetings this year. We will have a knit and natter, or crochet and chatter, depending on your crafting preference. Plan to try having the tables laid out this time, so people have a surface for their work in progress.

Look forward to seeing you at the meeting - Tuesday 4th October, 8pm at Fleet Methodist Church, 72 Reading Road South, Fleet GU52 7TF

September 2022 - Autumn knit and crochet catch-up

First meeting of the club year. 8 people navigated the cooler damp autumnal weather to join in a post-summer knit/crochet and catch-up. Topics included issues interpreting charity patterns (some are easier to understand than others!), and comparing experiences of knitting on circular needles with straight needles.

Shows and events

The next Unravel show at Farnham Maltings is happening at the weekend 9-10 September https://farnhammaltings.com/artists-and-makers/craft/festivals/unravel

The Knitting and Crochet Guild collection will be open on Tuesday 13th September as part of Heritage Open Days 2022 https://kcguild.org.uk/events/heritage-open-days-2022

The Knitting and Crochet Guild convention takes place 16-18th September https://kcguild.org.uk/events/convention-2022

The Craft 4 Crafters Show is taking place at the Bath & West Showground from 20 September to 1st October https://kcguild.org.uk/events/craft-4-crafters-bath-west

The Knitting & Stitching Show takes place at Alexandra Palace 6th to 9th October 2022 https://kcguild.org.uk/events/knitting-stitching-show-london-6-9-october-2022

Show and tell

Most people were working on active projects during the evening. There were 2 crocheted blankets brought along for show and tell. There were several comments about the beautiful consistency of the stitches, and the vibrant colour, so there is a close-up included below.

September meeting on Tuesday 6th

The next Fleet Knitting Club meeting is on Tuesday 6th September 2022. We usually start the club year with the AGM, but with both the outgoing Chair and the incoming Chair on holiday, this first meeting will be a knit/crochet and natter, and a show and tell, to catch up with your crafting and creations over the summer.

We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month (not Jan or Aug) at Fleet Methodist Church, 72 Reading Road South, Fleet GU52 7TF. 8pm -10pm.

As has been mentioned a few times over the last year the membership subs will need to go up this year to cover the cost of hiring the hall. The subs have stayed at £15 since 2003. I think the new subs will be £25 for the year (for all 10 meetings) or £4 per meeting.