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
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.
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 11:00-3:00pm 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
Didn’t the designer figure everything out for you? The lecture will address why you might want to make anatomical adjustments to your sweater knitting. We will discuss common fit issues and a couple quick and dirty solutions that will get you one step closer to custom.
Mini Workshop 1-4 Why and How to fit necks, shoulders and Armholes. Exploring fit solutions and customizing to your gauge and size.
There will be a $10 charge for this class. A sign-up sheet will be passed around at the February meetings otherwise contact Monica MacFarland to reserve your spot. Bring a lunch so that you can stay in the building and enjoy each other’s company.
The workshop will further explore fit options, discuss how to evaluate an existing pattern for modifications, and create a working spec sheet based on your own body’s measurements. We’ll take each other’s measurements, then create a customized basic pattern on graph paper unique to each participant.
There is no knitting in this workshop- we are focused purely on bringing personalized fit into your sweaters. Bring a sweater that fits great, and one that needs help. Also bring a notepad, pencil, and a calculator! Basic commercial pattern, custom graph paper, measurement chart and sized templates will be provided. Plan to bring a lunch since the workshop will start soon after the morning meeting.
Instructor bio: Ann Davis has worked in the Los Angeles garment industry for 38 years as a production patternmaker. Her work experience focused on fitting garments for high volume mass production in domestic and overseas factories. Ann currently works as a remote 3D digital artist, illustrating product for a store she knows you’ve shopped in recently.
April 21: Easter Monday
Meeting cancelled (Easter Monday) because of it being around Holy Week and Easter and because the Retreat falls on the fourth weekend.
April 25, 26, 27 DKG Retreat at Bergamo Center with Kate Atherley
Hopefully you have sent in your registrations. Look for acceptance letters at the end of March.
Click here for more details about the retreat.
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 present how to chart basic color and texture designs to apply to a basic knitting pattern.
Bring a lunch so you can get started on a mitten in the afternoon.
To knit this mitten you will need: 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.
June 14: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 11:00-3:00pm Fellowship Hall
Note: June 14 is a SATURDAY and we begin at 11:00 am
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.
Tentative Retreat Dates for 2026: April 17-19 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.
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