We are now meeting at the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 3530 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek. Here is a map for this location. Park in the back. Enter at the red awning. Pull hard on the door to open or push the handicap button.
Please note: If Wright-Patt Airforce base is closed the DKG meeting is cancelled.
Be aware that Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church is closed on Federal Holidays. Since our guild meetings in January and February fall on Federal holidays, we will meet on the 4th Monday in January and February. Other programs may have had adjusted dates too.
Hanne Falkenberg Knit-A-Long (KAL) Learn more here.
Sept. 15: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 10:00-12:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Craft as Fine Art with Elisha Frontz
Elisha will share her perspective on “Craft as Fine Art”, give us a glimpse into her studio practice, her artistic style, and the many ways she incorporates fiber into her work. Join us for this inspiring program and discover how knitting and fiber arts can transform from craft to art.
NOTE: Guild meeting at 7:00 pm. The above program will be recorded and played by a moderator from our program committee.
Sept 20 & 21: Youngs Jersey Dairy, Yellow Springs, OH 29th Annual Woolgathering
Come join us at our event booth under the tent. We will be knitting and talking to passers-by who may wish to become future members. If you’d like to help with our outreach either (or both) days, please call Lynn McCown, (937-266-3110) or sign up at the September meeting.
Oct 15: Yesterday’s Ewes Knit-In Gather at 11:00 am
Location: Yesterday’s Ewes, 100 S. Main St., London, Ohio 43140
Website: http://www.yesterdaysewes.com
For more details about this event, please click here.
Our venue, with its charming stone fireplace and protective shelter, ensures that we can enjoy this event come rain or shine. So, no matter what the weather brings, we’ll be there to knit, chat, and make new memories.
If you’d like, bring along a snack to share, keeping in mind that our buzzing bee friends might also be eager to join us! And if the weather cooperates, we’ll be roasting hot dogs over the fire—a delicious way to embrace the cooler temperatures.
**Mark your calendars for October 26th** and prepare to spend a delightful afternoon in the company of fellow knitters, wrapped in the warmth of our shared passion for all things woolen.
Oct 27: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Note: This is the 4th Monday) 10:00-12:00pm 7:00-9:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Exploring Fiber-Shed with Lisa Heinz
We’re excited to welcome Lisa Heinz as our guest speaker. She will Introduce us to the concept of Fiber-Shed, a movement that connects fiber farmers, makers, and sustainability. She’ll share why regional fiber systems matter, how they support the environment, and what choices we, as knitters, can make to be part of a climate-conscious future. Lisa will also bring locally sourced wool, display boards, and loads of knowledge to share with us. Be sure to bring your questions, and maybe a little cash, in case you need some beautiful wool to bring home. This promises to be and inspiring and eye-opening program you won’t want to miss.
NOTE: Guild meeting at 7:00 pm. The above program will be recorded and played by a moderator from our program committee
Nov 17: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 10:00-12:00pm 7:00-9:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Needle Felting with Esther Bechler
Learn all about needle felting- basic techniques, materials and tools, even a few surprising facts! Did you know you can needle felt cotton?
Looking for the perfect Christmas present? Then get your jingle bells on and join us for our meeting and mini workshop.
At the morning and evening meetings Ester Bechler, who is an extremely talented artisan, will bring us up to speed on the basic techniques, materials and tools of needle felting.
Felted Christmas Ornament WORKSHOP with Esther 1:00-4:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of hands-on learning to create your own felted Christmas ornament. All materials supplied- $25.
Esther will conduct a hands-on mini workshop to create a beautiful, felted Christmas ornament. Esther will pre-felt the base color of the ornament for you in your choice of red, blue or green and then she will instruct you on how to needle felt your own beautiful ornament. Base ornament, materials, tools and pattern are all included! We hope to have samples to show you at the October meeting where you can sign up for the workshop and pre-pay with cash or check payable to the Dayton Knitting Guild.
Here are some examples of Esther’s work.
Participation based on Paid sign-ups.
Dec. 6 (Saturday): Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 11:00-3:00pm Fellowship Hall
Holiday Gathering
The Programs Committee has been busy planning a special holiday gathering just for you! Join us for a festive afternoon filled with good food, good company, and plenty of holiday cheer. This year, the Guild will provide a main dish with a vegetarian option and a dessert with a gluten-free option, all catered by Current Cuisine. Bringing food to share is completely optional — only bring something if you have the time and would enjoy contributing a dish you truly love or think others would, too! Enjoy live seasonal music and take part in a knitterly gift exchange. If you’d like to participate, please bring a well-chosen gift ($20–$25 range) — something you think most knitters would truly enjoy receiving. Aim for something thoughtful and high-quality rather than a filler or last-minute find.
We look forward to celebrating with you — and seeing everyone in their favorite holiday knitwear!
Please note: If Wright-Patt Airforce base is closed due to weather related issues the DKG meeting is cancelled.
Jan. 10: Saturday – LYFT Event at Yarnies and Swag in Englewood
Join us in visiting a new yarn store in Englewood. For more information, click here.
Jan. 26: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 10:00-12:00pm 7:00-9:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Note: This is the 4th Monday of the month
Join us in January for a fun and hands-on knitting adventure as we explore the history and tradition of the Chullo, the colorful earflap hat originating in the Andes. We’ll take a quick look at where this iconic style comes from, how it’s been used for centuries, and why it continues to inspire knitters around the world today.
Then it’s needles up! We’ll dive right into starting an earflap hat of our own using a simple top-down pattern suitable for a wide range of sizes—from newborn to kids. There will be a couple of different colorwork motifs to choose from, so feel free to bring your favorite colors and make your hat uniquely yours.
Please bring:
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Worsted or DK-weight yarn in two different colors if you want to do colorwork
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US 7 double-pointed needles (and circulars if you prefer)
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Stitch markers (one in a contrasting color)
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Tapestry needle
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Any other tools you like to use
We’ll cast on together and get those first rounds underway during the meeting, so you’ll go home with real progress on your project.
Whether you’re new to DPNs or an experienced earflap-knitting pro, come join the fun! And who knows—maybe your finished hat could even become a donation for Warm Up the Community.
Feb. 23: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 10:00-12:00pm 7:00-9:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Note: This is the 4th Monday of the month
KnitCompanion: A Guided Demo with Elizabeth McDonough
Don’t miss the February meeting for a demonstration of KnitCompanion, the must-have app for every knitter! See how it helps you organize patterns, track your progress, and keep your projects on course—no more lost rows or messy notes. You’ll wonder how you ever knit without it!
KnitCompanion Workshop: Learn It, Practice It, Use It
February 23, 2026 1 pm – 4 pm
Ready to take your knitting to the next level? Join us for a fun, hands-on, three-hour workshop exploring KnitCompanion, the app that helps you keep track of patterns, charts, and rows without a pile of sticky notes or highlighters. We’ll walk through the basics of setting up projects, using markers and counters, and exploring some of the app’s clever tools that make knitting easier and more enjoyable.
This session will focus only on the iOs version of KnitCompanion; the Android version will not be covered.
Whether you’re brand new to KnitCompanion or already dabbling with it, you’ll pick up tips and tricks to make it truly work for you. Bring your iPad with the paid full version of the app installed to get the most benefit from the workshop.
Come ready to knit, tap, and say “Oh wow—I didn’t know it could do that!”
Participation in the workshop is based on paid signups. The cost for DKG members is $10, non-members $20. DKG members do get priority for available slots for the program.
Mar, 16: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 10:00-12:00pm 7:00-9:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Hanne Falkenberg KAL with Monica MacFarland
Our guild’s Hanne Falkenberg Knit-Along (KAL) has become wildly popular, with thirty enthusiastic participants taking part. The project will culminate at the March 16th meetings with a special “All Things Hanne Falkenberg” presentation, where Monica MacFarland will share insights into Falkenberg’s life and artistic journey. The program will explore what makes her designs so distinctive—their striking colorwork, structural ingenuity, and remarkable variety—highlighting the genius behind her timeless patterns. The meeting will also celebrate Falkenberg’s Scandinavian heritage with a bringing together knitting, culture, and community in a truly inspiring event. The highlight will be the fashion show! All those participating will wear their garments or share their in progress projects.
April 17-19 DKG Retreat with Laura Nelkin
Classes Laura will be teaching for our retreat:
- Shetland Lace Knitting
- Beading 101
- Fixing Lace Mistakes
- A Cowl Design
If you would like a downloadable information sheet to learn more about Laura and the retreat, please click here. Also, be aware that when submitting your application for the 2026 retreat that only one application is permitted per envelope. Read more about the change here.
April 27: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 10:00-12:00pm 7:00-9:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Note: This is the 4th Monday of the month
All About Alpacas with Laurel Shouvlin
Laurel Robertson Shouvlin is a certified alpaca fleece and halter judge who has raised alpacas since 1998. She enjoys weaving, felting, knitting, crocheting, and dyeing natural fibers. She will be presenting on alpaca fleece, the two different fleece types (Suri and Huacaya), their attributes, and what determines good alpaca fleece and yarn. Her talk will include a brief slide presentation and hands-on experience with alpaca fleeces, yarns, and products.
May 18: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 10:00-12:00pm 7:00-9:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Mosaic Knitting with Kristin Bailey of Infinity Fibers
Mosaic knitting isn’t as well-known as the more famous colorwork cousins – Fair Isle and Intarsia – but creates beautiful projects using only one color at a time. Come and try the surprisingly straight-forward magic of slipped stitches as we start a small sampler and learn how to read mosaic patterns and charts and look at some different stitch variations.
Please bring two contrasting colors of worsted or DK weight yarn, and needles to match.
May 23 Saturday – LYFT EVENT – 10 a.m. – Noon
Wooly Bully Yarn Company
135 South Main Street
Springboro, Ohio 45066
Come join us as we visit another one of our great local yarn shops. You will find a wide range of top brand name yarns as well as a selection of locally-sourced yarns and plenty of knitting supplies to keep any knitter happy.
There is on-street parking in front as well as some spaces behind the building. Car pooling is encouraged. There is a ramp entry at the back door only.
Lunch location considerations:
Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery
TBC – The Breakfast Club
Heather’s Cafe
and many more …
Worldwide Knit in Public Day Celebration
Saturday, June 13, 2026
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
The Silos | 810 E. First Street, Dayton
For our June 2026 meeting, the Dayton Knitting Guild will celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day with a large, social knitting gathering at The Silos in Dayton.
The Venue: The Silos is excited to host the Guild and knitters from across the Dayton area. This centrally located venue offers:
- Indoor and outdoor seating on multiple levels
- Covered outdoor areas, excellent lighting, and ample parking
- A wide variety of food options and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- ADA-compliant, mobility-friendly access
About the Event:
This will be a relaxed, highly social knitting gathering welcoming:
- Dayton Knitting Guild members
- Knitters from other local guilds and meet-up groups
- The wider Dayton knitting community
The focus is community outreach and connection, showcasing the Dayton Knitting Guild in a friendly, public setting while strengthening relationships with local yarn shops. Flyers will be distributed at area yarn shops to promote the event.
The Vibe:
Bring your knitting, plan to stay awhile, and enjoy good conversation and community. Festive yarn bombing will help make the event feel distinctly ours.
This gathering will serve as the Guild’s June 2026 meeting, replacing the traditional picnic.
Learn more about the venue: https://www.silosdayton.com
When you, as a member in good standing, arrive at this gathering you will receive $10 for food or beverage
I want to thank the board and each one of you in advance for helping making this event a success. Please spread the word and let’s make WWKIP Day in Dayton memorable.
Woolgathering 2026 will be:
Saturday September 19 10:00am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, September 20 10:00am to 4:00 pm
Tentative Retreat Dates for 2027: April 23-25 Mark it on your calendar now!
We will send out an e-mail if things change. Make sure we have your e-mail address so that you will receive any updates.
If you have an idea for a future program, please Contact Us.