Plans for the Spring

Program plans for the spring were announced and we are looking forward to learning great things together!
In March, well learn techniques for measuring and understanding pattern schematics in a Make It Fit program.
Plan to bring a tape measure, a sweater pattern and/or a sweater that you are happy with the way it fits. This
sweater may be a hand knit or store bought item. Thank you to Phyllis and Sheila for volunteering to bring
refreshments! Bring your own relaxing beverage.
Stephanie of Dirty Water Dyeworks will join us at the April meeting to discuss Color Theory for
Knitters. Many of us have enjoyed working with Stephanies gorgeous colorways, but if you
havent had an opportunity, you can find out more at www.dirtywaterdyeworks.com.. Well need
a count for Aprils program, so please let us know if youll be attending by email to
hookandneedleguild@gmail.com or in person at Marchs meeting.
In May, we will be joined by Liz Maynard, an art scholar, who will share a presentation on Knitting and Art and an
End of Year celebration is in the works for the June meeting. If you have ideas for the June event or for future
programming, please bring your ideas to a meeting, post to the discussion thread on the Ravelry forum or email
Becky or Jen.
RISD Hand knitting Design Certificate
Ann Faith shared information about an interesting new program offered through RISD Continuing Education. The
following description comes from the schools webpage:
This program's goal is for hand knitting design students to create collections that best suit their style and interest in
apparel, accessories, home design and sustainable living through fiber products. Students have the opportunity to
develop skills in hand knitting design, pattern writing, construction of knitted pieces, fiber study and critical analysis.
The curriculum provides exposure to the business of freelance design, sourcing of fibers and guidelines for
submission to international knitting design magazines. Students can apply their skills toward work as freelance
designers, authors and shop owners.
For more information, visit http://ce.risd.edu/programs/hand-knitting-design-certificate-hk.
At the February meeting:
We shared tips and tricks for using Ravelry. Topics discussed how to
setup up projects, adding photos, notes and details to create a history
of our work as well as sharing experiences with other members of
Ravelry. The forums and comments are a great way to connect with
other fiber enthusiasts, as well as the designers and independent
fiber artists around the world. We learned how to add patterns to our
libraries and perform advanced searches to find new projects or help
on projects we are planning. It was a great discussion. Thanks to
everyone who participated and shared tips! If you have questions or
suggestions for Ravelry Tips II, dont hesitate to contact Becky
(rebeling) or Jen (jensknits) on Ravelry.
Newsleter of the Hook and Needle Guild
In the Loop
March, 2013
In this issue:
At the February meeting
Upcoming Programs
Knitwear Design at RISD
Notes from the
Business Meeting
Upcoming Events
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Annual membership dues of $20 ($10 after January 1st) can be paid by cash or check (payable
to The Hook and Needle Guild) by check either paid at a meeting or mailed to:
Ann Faith, 17 Keene Street, Providence, RI 02906.
Contact Information
President: Becky Ebeling
ebelingorama@gmail.com or rebeling
Treasurer: Ann Faith
anntfaith@aol.com
Secretary :Jen Simoneau
jensimoneau@verizon.net or jensknits
Librarian: Nancy Tella
ntella1@verizon.net or scraphappy
The Hook and Needle Guild usually meets the last Wednesday of the month from September to
June at Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 0280.
Email the Guild at hookandneedleguild@gmail.com
Upcoming Fiber Events
April 12-14
3rd Annual Great Rhody Yarn Crawl
April 27
104th Annual Connecticut Sheep & Wool Festival
May 3-5 Block Island Knitting Retreat through
North Light Fibers
May 11 & 12
New Hampshire Sheep & Wool Festival, Deerfield
NH
May 18 & 19
RI Sheep and Fiber Festival, Coggeshall Farm,
Bristol RI
Business Meeting Notes:
Ann Faith reported that the guilds treasury balance is
$1585.00.
The membership decided that dues for new members
joining after the first of the year will be prorated to $10.00.
Annual dues of $20.00 is collected in September for that
business year.
Block Island Trip: The consensus was that the proposal is
too expensive for members at this time. Phyllis will
communicate with Sven Risom with our feedback. Thanks
to Phyllis for working on these details for us.
Stitch & Pitch: A game date was selected for Sunday 5/19
at 1:00pm. Pat Philbin has 24 box seats tickets for $11.00
each. First come, first serve! Contact her at
pat.philbin@verizon.net if interested. Checks should be
made payable to Hook & Needle Guild. Thanks, Pat!
Spring Knitting Challenge: The Knit Night Hats will be due
at the June celebration meeting.