Programs & Workshops

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.

 

 

Sept. 16: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church      10:00-12:00 pm     7:00-9:00 pm          Fellowship Hall

Five Tips to Elevate Your Knitting  with Kristin Bailey

Come and learn five knitting tips. These tricks will make your knitting more even, your cables pop, and your colorwork sing! Please bring some scrap yarn and needles if you would like to follow along.

 

Sept 21 & 22:  Youngs Jersey Dairy,  Yellow Springs, OH   27th 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 would like to volunteer to help, please contact Monica MacFarland.

 

Oct 21: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Note: This is the 4th Monday)  10:00-12:00pm     7:00-9:00 pm     Fellowship Hall    

Mosaic Knitting with Karen Cassedy

 
Oct 27:  Troy Community Park in the Large Brick Shelter   12:00pm-4:00pm
Welcoming of the Sweaters
 
As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, it’s the perfect time to bring out your coziest knitwear and join friends by the warmth of a crackling fire. Whether you’ve attended before or this will be your first time, I promise an afternoon filled with laughter, creativity, and the joy of knitting together.

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 27th** 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.
 
Troy Community Park, 200 Adams Street Troy Ohio   Located across the street from Hobart Arena.  Enter on Riverside Drive near the tennis courts.
Bring:  Lawn Chair, maybe a snack to share, knitwear to show and tell, any friends who may enjoy this event, and your current project of course!
 

Nov 18: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church      10:00-12:00pm     7:00-9:00 pm     Fellowship Hall

Loom Knitting with Louise Guglielmetti

Louise will share loom knitting projects that you can do with your children or grandchildren. Loom knitting is a great introduction to working with yarn for children.  Children can use this knitting method for making Christmas gifts. 

 

Dec. 14 (Saturday): Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church      10:00-2:00pm      Fellowship Hall

Holiday Celebration

Join us for a Holiday celebration with your knitting family.  Please bring a dish to share and your choice of beverage. The guild will supply plates,  cutlery, etc.

Bring a small, wrapped gift if you want to participate in our annual gift exchange. For show and share bring some of the projects you finished in 2024.

A drawing will be held for a free retreat during the gathering.  All who came to last year’s retreat will be in the drawing.  If you did not attend and want to be in the drawing or if you don’t want to be in the drawing, please contact Monica MacFarland.

 

Please note:  If Wright-Patt Airforce base is closed due to weather related issues the DKG meeting is cancelled.

 

Jan. 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

Spinning 101 with Becky Jarvi and Shelley Stevens

Becky with her drop spindle and distaff and Shelley with her table top electric spinner are teaming up to demonstrate the how’s and why’s of spinning.  They will elaborate on spinning’s unique terminology and techniques so you can better understand the process of going from fiber to the yarn in your knitting bag.

 

Feb. 24: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church      10:00-12:00pm    7:00-9:00 pm    Fellowship Hall

Note:  This is the 4th Monday of the month

Log Cabin Knitting       Elizabeth McDonough

Arrive at the class ready to roll by knitting the first square:

  • With size 7 or 8 needles, cast on 10 stitches with worsted weight yarn. 
  • Knit 20 rows.  There should be 10 garter ridges.
  • Bind off using the traditional method of knit 2, pass first stitch on right needle over second stitch, knit 1, pass first stitch over the stitch just knit, and continue.  DO NO BIND OFF THE LAST STITCH.  Leave the last stitch on your needle.

 

Mar 17: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church      10:00-12:00pm   7:00-9:00 pm   Fellowship Hall

Fitting Necks, Shoulders and Armholes         Ann Davis

A brief overview of relevant fit principles.  Common fit challenges and some simple solutions.

Mini Workshop 1-4     Why and How to fit necks, shoulders and armholes.  Exploring fit solutions and customizing to your gauge and size. There is a $10 charge when you register for this workshop. There will be signup sheets at the meeting or contact Monica MacFarland to register.

 

April 21: Easter Monday

Meeting cancelled due to non-availability of Peace Lutheran for the holiday and also because the retreat falls on the following weekend.

 

April 25, 26, 27    DKG Retreat at Bergamo Center with Kate Atherley

More details to follow

 

May 19: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church      10:00-12:00pm   7:00-9:00 pm   Fellowship Hall

Jacobsburg Mitten          Katherine Misegades

In her presentation Katherine will introduce both texture and color knitting.  Come to knit along. 

Bring a lunch so we can knit on into the afternoon from 1-4

The pattern Katherine will use for this presentation will provide practice in both texture and two-color (stranded) knitting.  It can be knit in the child’s size in about four hours, but an adult size will also be provided.  Learn chart reading, two-color knitting, texture knitting and shaping

Bring: Two colors of DK-weight yarn (a light color and a dark color), US size 2 or 3 needles, tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers.  Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride and US size 3 needles will work for adult mittens. 

www.atimetoknit.design

 

June 14: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church      10:00-2:00pm      Fellowship Hall

Note:  June 14 is a SATURDAY

Guild Potluck and Yarn Sale or Exchange

Please bring covered dish, soup, salad or dessert to share. Bring the beverage of your choice. Please come even if you don’t have time to bring something to share.

This is your chance to sell, trade, or share your yarn, books, UFOs and other knitting paraphernalia. Please label items for sale with your name and the price. If you do not know the person who is selling an item – just ask one of the board members, they will be happy to point out the seller. DKG merchandise may also be available for sale. Stock up if you missed it at the Yarn Market. Evening meeting attendees are encouraged to come early – have lunch, visit, and knit. It’s also a good time to renew your membership – save time and a stamp.

 

Retreat Dates for 2026:  April ??    Put 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.