{"id":28415,"date":"2024-09-03T12:41:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/?page_id=28415"},"modified":"2024-09-03T12:43:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:43:30","slug":"28415-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/?page_id=28415","title":{"rendered":"DKG Programs 2023-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28377 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ModularKnitting-e1707332403486.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"377\" height=\"502\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">We are now meeting at the <strong>Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 3530 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek.<\/strong> Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Peace+Evangelical+Lutheran+Church\/@39.7331349,-84.067415,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88409b71489b30b7:0xddc5866350d1cca2!8m2!3d39.7331349!4d-84.0652263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a> for this location.\u00a0 Park in the back. Enter at the red awning. Pull hard on the door to open or push the handicap button.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><em>Please note: If Wright-Patt Airforce base is closed the DKG meeting is cancelled. <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Sept 16 &amp; 17:\u00a0 Youngs Jersey Dairy,\u00a0 Yellow Springs, OH\u00a0 \u00a027th Annual Woolgathering<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Come join us at our event booth under the tent.\u00a0 We will be knitting and talking to passers-by who may wish to become future members. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Monica MacFarland.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Sept. 18: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00-12:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07:00-9:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fellowship Hall<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u201c<strong>Getting to Know You\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>with Louise Guglielmetti<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Come and get to know your fellow Dayton Knitting Guild members.\u00a0 Share your story about how you got your start in knitting, who inspired you, or what was the first pattern that motivated you to try knitting.\u00a0 Share and be inspired by others\u2019 journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Oct 23: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Note: This is the 4th Monday)\u00a0 10:00-12:00pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07:00-9:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Fellowship Hall\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Felted Steeking <\/strong>with Monica MacFarland and Sadie Seward<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">What is felted steeking and how do you do it?\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Monica and Sadie take us on a steeking adventure where we will explore both regular steeking and felted steeking.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Oct 29:\u00a0 Troy Community Park in the Large Brick Shelter\u00a0 \u00a012:00pm-4:00pm<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>&#8220;<span class=\"il\">Welcoming<\/span>\u00a0of the\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Sweaters<\/span>\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Join us as we embrace the cooler autumn weather, wrapped in wooly warm knitwear, and gather by the fire to enjoy the company of friends among the beautiful autumn trees and falling leaves. One of the great aspects of this event is that it&#8217;s rain or shine, thanks to the protective shelter at the park and large stone fireplace. We can knit and celebrate together, regardless of the weather conditions!\u00a0 <\/span><\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Let&#8217;s make this celebration a memorable one and continue to foster our love for knitting and friendship. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">We will have a scavenger hunt and some other fun activities. Should you desire, you are\u00a0<span class=\"il\">welcome<\/span>\u00a0to bring a snack to share. \u00a0On the warmer years, bees have also enjoyed attending this event so plan accordingly with any snacks.\u00a0 If it&#8217;s cool enough for a fire, we will roast hot dogs.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Troy+City+Park\/@40.0487741,-84.2087459,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883f76de061e634d:0x3ea26cafc0bca8a8!8m2!3d40.0487741!4d-84.206171!16s%2Fg%2F1td2_3x_?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Troy Community Park<\/a>,\u00a0200 Adams Street Troy Ohio\u00a0 \u00a0Located across the street from Hobart Arena.\u00a0 Enter on Riverside Drive near the tennis courts.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Bring:\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Lawn Chair, m<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">aybe a snack to share, k<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">nitwear to show and tell, a<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">ny friends who may enjoy this event, k<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">nitting of course!<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Nov 20: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00-12:00pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07:00-9:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Fellowship Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>My Favorite Knitting Bag <\/strong>with Lynn McCown<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Listen to Lynn as she shows us her favorite hand-made knitting bag.\u00a0 Please bring your favorite bag to share and tell us why it holds such a distinguished place in your collection.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Dec. 9 (Saturday): Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00-2:00pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fellowship Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Holiday Celebration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Bring food to share, serving utensils and your own beverage. Guild will supply plates, napkins and cutlery. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Bring a small, wrapped gift if you want to participate in our annual Christmas Swap gift exchange. The exchange will follow rules similar to a White Elephant Gift Exchange, except that your gifts should all be meaningful, no gag gifts wanted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Please note: \u00a0If Wright-Patt Airforce base is closed due to weather related issues the DKG meeting is cancelled.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Jan. 22: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00-12:00pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7:00-9:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0Fellowship Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Note:\u00a0 This is the 4th Monday of the month<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Mittens!, Mittens!!, Mittens!!!\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">with Karen Cassedy<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Karen will be exploring mittens from numerous countries around the world. Learn about different methods of making thumb gussets and expect to see lots of beautiful mitten designs!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Feb. 26: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00-12:00pm\u00a0 \u00a0 7:00-9:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0 Fellowship Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Note:\u00a0 This is the 4th Monday of the month<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">AM Meeting:\u00a0 Historical Knitting\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">with Jean Andrews\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Come listen to Jean tell us about knitting in the 18th century.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">PM Meeting:\u00a0 Tools of the Trade <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">with Monica MacFarland<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Monica will bring and talk about some of her favorite knitting tools.\u00a0 Bring your own favorite tools to show and discuss with the group.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Mar 18: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00-12:00pm\u00a0 \u00a07:00-9:00 pm \u00a0 Fellowship Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Domino Knitting\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">with Monica MacFarland<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Enjoy this \u2018knit-along\u2019 with Monica. We will be making a small bag using the Domino method of modular knitting. You will need an ounce or less of several colors of yarn (or you can use just one color!); one pair of short, straight needles (size to be determined by the weight of your yarn); and one pair double-pointed needles of the same size (for I-cord).\u00a0 Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DominoBag.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pattern<\/a> that will be used for this workshop.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>April 15: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00-12:00pm\u00a0 \u00a07:00-9:00 pm \u00a0 Fellowship Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Beaded Row Counter\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">with Monica MacFarland<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Join us in making a beaded row counter. Monica will lead us in creating this fun and practical device. Free kits will be provided.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>April 19,20,21 DKG Retreat at Bergamo Center with Ann Budd<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Ann will be sharing the techniques from her book, for basic top-down sweaters, in multiple sizes and gauges. She would greatly appreciate for each retreat attendant to bring a copy of her book, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Knitter\u2019s Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters<\/span>, to the retreat.\u00a0 Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024DKGRaffleFlyerQR.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy of the flyer<\/a> for this year&#8217;s raffle if you&#8217;d like to have a copy to share with businesses, social media, or friends.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>May 20: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00-12:00pm\u00a0 \u00a07:00-9:00 pm \u00a0 Fellowship Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Correcting Cable Blunders\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">with Monica MacFarland<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Monica will show us how to fix mis-crossed cables by laddering down.\u00a0 Learn this technique to save valuable time and eliminate frogging.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>June 15: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00-2:00pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fellowship Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><strong>Note:\u00a0 June 15 is a SATURDAY<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Guild Potluck and Yarn Sale or Exchange<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Bring: Covered dish, so<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">up, salad or dessert to share. Bring your own beverages. Please <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">come even if you don\u2019t have time to bring something to share.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">This is your chance to sell, trade, or share your yarn, books, UFOs and other knitting <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">paraphernalia. Please label items for sale with your name and the price. If you do not <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">know the person who is selling an item \u2013 just ask one of the board members, they will <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">be happy to point out the seller. DKG merchandise may also be available for sale. Stock <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">up if you missed it at the Yarn Market. Evening meeting attendees are encouraged to <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">come early \u2013 have lunch, visit, and knit. It\u2019s also a good time to renew your membership <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u2013 save time and a stamp.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Retreat Dates for 2025:\u00a0 April 25,26,27\u00a0 \u00a0Our teacher will be Kate Atherley.\u00a0 \u00a0Put it on your calendar now!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">We will send out an e-mail if things change.\u00a0 Make sure we have your e-mail address so that you will receive any updates.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">If you have an idea for a future program, please <a href=\"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/?page_id=7275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7275\">Contact Us<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are now meeting at the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 3530 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek. Here is a map for this location.\u00a0 Park in the back. Enter at the red awning. Pull hard on the door to open or push the handicap button.\u00a0 Please note: If Wright-Patt Airforce base is closed the DKG meeting is&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/?page_id=28415\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">DKG Programs 2023-2024<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-28415","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28415"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28415\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28418,"href":"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28415\/revisions\/28418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/daytonknittingguild.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}