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• Ewetopia Bus Trip

  • When
    06/29/2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Viroqua, WI
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  MKG Ewetopia Bus Trip!

  When:  Sunday, June 29, 2025

  Schedule for the day:

  
  

  8:00 a.m. - Depart Dutch Mill Park and Ride to Viroqua, WI

  10:00 a.m. (ish) - arrive at Ewetopia store for shoppping

  Noon (ish) - Lunch at Mexican Restaurant

  2:00 p.m. (ish) - Arrive at Fiber Mill

  4:00 p.m. - Depart for Madison

  6:00 p.m. - Arrive in Madison

  Hosts:  Jane Grogan and Denise Klubertanz

  Join is for a wonderful trip to Viroqua!  For those wo have not visited Ewetopia Fiber Shop, it is a family-owned yarn shop and wool mill a few hours northwest of Madison.  Ewetopia carries yarn, fiber, notions, beautifullly-wrapped kits, and also features classes and social events.  The drive is gorgeous, and on this trip, we will stop at the shop and then stop in for lunch at Pacifico Mexican Bar & Grill in downtown Viroqua (lunch is at your own expense).  Here is Pacifico's website in case you'd like to browse their menu: https://pacificobarandgrill.com/viroqua/. After lunch will proceed to the mill in nearby LaFarge for a personal tour of how the yarn is made! 

  We will be providing light snacks on the bus trip itself.  Please note that we cannot accommodate food allergies, so please plan to bring your own food if you have food alleregies or sensitivities. If you would like to browse Ewetopia's offerings prior to our trip, please check out their website: https://www.ewetopiafibershop.com/.  

  Please note:  We will not board the bus until 7:45 a.m. 

  We're so looking forward to this trip, and we hope you can join us.

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• MKG Pic-Knit ~ July 9, 2024

  • When
    07/09/2025
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    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Elvehjem Park Shelter
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  Please join us for an MKG Pic-Knit

  When:  Wednesday, July 9 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  Location: 

  Elvehjem Park Shelter

  1202 Painted Post Drive
  Madison, WI 53716
  

   

  Please join us for an evening of Social Knitting               

  Host:  Denise Scott 

  Details:

  - Shelter with picnic tables and restrooms 

  - Bring a lawn chair, if desired

  - Bring your own picnic supper and beverage.

  ****Alcohol is permitted in this park - No GLASS containers

  
  

  FUN ACTIVITIES:

  - Knitting Time with friends (Always a fun activity for knitters)

  - Meeting new knitting friends

  
  

  Send questions to: specialevents@madisonknittersguild.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Summer Knit Night ~ In-Person

  • When
    07/14/2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Verona Public Library
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  Please Join us for Summer Knit Nights at the library!

  The second Monday of the month means it is Guild Night even in the summer!  Come for an evening of knitting with MKG friends at the Verona Public Library.  The agenda for the evening is FUN while knitting—all projects welcome.

  
  

  When:       July 14  from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Location:   Verona Public Library

                        500 Silent Street 

                        Verona, WI

  
  

  Host:           Jane Grogan
  

  
  

  We look forward to seeing you there!

  
  

  
  

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• Workshop: Knitting Magic with Patty Lyons

  • When
    09/07/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
  • Spaces left
    25

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  Workshop: Knitting Magic with Patty Lyons

  Sunday September 7, 2025

  9 AM - 12 PM

  
  

  Registration will open July 20th; Patty's classes are for MKG members only

  

  Topic:  

  There are a couple of “magic” techniques that can add so much to our knitting. In this workshop we are going to explore all the ways we can use two amazing magics: Magic Loop and Judy’s Magic Cast On. We will learn how we can work circularly making any circumference without going to double pointed needles. You’ll be able to make sleeves, hats, socks or any small item in the round. We will even look at how to make two items at once on magic loop. Next we will explore the many uses of Judy’s magic cast on. Although many have heard of this cast on for a toe starter, did you also know it can be used for an amazing provisional cast on (keeping the stitches live) as well as the greatest tubular cast on ever! Come on, add a little magic to your knitting!

  Skill Level:  Should know how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off. Experience in one other method of working in the round helpful. Some passing knowledge of magic loop helpful.

  Must know long tail cast on in sling shot position (Must review here) -http://bit.ly/longtailslingshot

  Ask Patty Magic Loop tips - https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/ask-patty-magic-loop-solutions/https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/ask-patty-magic-loop-solutions/

  Supplies: 

  Yarn: Any smooth worsted to chunky weight yarn, in a light color. OPTIONAL: second ball of a contrasting color yarn

  Needle: 16” US size 8, 9, 10 circular knitting needles (which ever your yarn choice requires), 40” circular knitting needle US 8, 9 or 10. Circular needles must have VERY flexible cords (Hiya Hiya are great)

  Homework:  On 40” circular needle CO 30 stitches using long tail cast on

  Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East - 4402 E Washington Ave

  
  

  *The Madison Knitters' Guild has a no refunds policy.*

  COVID Update Effective July 01, 2023: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  Masks are recommended but not required for all persons and guests attending monthly meetings. This is our COVID policy as of 07/01/2023; it will be updated based on any changes from city, state, or federal authorities. We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you follow the CDC’s isolation recommendations. We also ask that you carpool and pre-register for each meeting.
  

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• Workshop: Knitting Bag of Tricks with Patty Lyons

  • When
    09/07/2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
  • Spaces left
    25

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  Workshop: Knitting Bag of Tricks with Patty Lyons

  Sunday September 7, 2025

  1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  
  

  Registration will open July 20th; Patty's classes are for MKG members only

  

  Topic:  

  There are so many wonderful knitting tricks that make our lives better. Over the years of knitting and teaching I’ve accumulated quite a few fantastic tricks. I love it when I’m teaching a class and a student declares “I love that tip!”. So, I’ve decided to dig into my knitting bag of tricks and put them all in one class. From how to do a better SSK, make matching size YOs, to how to avoid the gap at the end of a bind off, how to tighten your first stitch, how to make better neck divides, and more. Get ready to find your new favorite knitting tricks!

  Skill Level:  Must know how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off, know simple increases and decreases. Having knit at least one sweater or followed an accessory pattern helpful but not required.

  Supplies: 

  Yarn - Worsted or chunky weight yarn, LIGHT COLOR.

  Needles – appropriate for yarn

  Homework:  

  CO 23 stitches

  Row 1 *K3, P2 *, rep from * to * to last 3 stitches, K3

  Row 2 *P3, k2*, rep from * to * to last 3 stitches, P3. 

  Repeat Rows 1-2 for a couple of inches, working in K3, P2 rib, do not bind off, we will be working this swatch. End with a WS row (ready to work a RS row)

  Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East - 4402 E Washington Ave

  
  

  *The Madison Knitters' Guild has a no refunds policy.*

  COVID Update Effective July 01, 2023: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  Masks are recommended but not required for all persons and guests attending monthly meetings. This is our COVID policy as of 07/01/2023; it will be updated based on any changes from city, state, or federal authorities. We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you follow the CDC’s isolation recommendations. We also ask that you carpool and pre-register for each meeting.
  

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• Workshop: Long and Short of It - Comparing Short Rows with Patty Lyons

  • When
    09/08/2025
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Workshop: Long and Short of It - Comparing Short Rows with Patty Lyons

  Monday September 8, 2025

  9 AM - 12 PM

  
  

  Registration will open July 20th; Patty's classes are for MKG members only

  

  Topic:  

  Short rows are an amazing addition to your knitting tool box. They can change the shape of a garment, make wedges, even turn your knitting into a three-dimensional object. But there’s more than one way to work that magic. In this workshop we will explore five short row methods: The wrap and turn, yarnover, Japanese, German and Twin Stitch. We’ll discuss why you might use one method over another. We’ll explore how to make this decision not only based on your pattern, but what type of knitter you are. And with all of my classes, you’ll walk away not memorizing, but seeing, because you understand the why! In other words, we’ll explore the long and short of it!
  

  Skill Level:  Must know how to cast on, knit, purl, bind off, and work these in a pattern without supervision. Basic understanding of what a short row is and how it works. Knowledge of one short row method helpful. This is not an intro to short row class, so make sure to review the video in homework. Watch it once, and watch it again right before class.

  Supplies: 

  Yarn: a small amount of worsted to chunky weight yarn in a light color and a contrasting color (so it’s easy to see the stitches). No variegated yarn.

  Needles – Appropriate to yarn

  Notions – locking stitch markers or coil less safety pins.

  Homework:  Cast on 17 stitches and work stockinette stitch for 1 inch, ending ready to work a RS row. Please review this intro video to familiarize yourself with the concept of short rows - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGHW5nKkGX4

  Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East - 4402 E Washington Ave

  
  

  *The Madison Knitters' Guild has a no refunds policy.*

  COVID Update Effective July 01, 2023: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  Masks are recommended but not required for all persons and guests attending monthly meetings. This is our COVID policy as of 07/01/2023; it will be updated based on any changes from city, state, or federal authorities. We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you follow the CDC’s isolation recommendations. We also ask that you carpool and pre-register for each meeting.
  

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• Workshop: Looking Good Coming and Going with Patty Lyons

  • When
    09/08/2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
  • Spaces left
    25

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  Workshop: Looking Good Coming and Going with Patty Lyons

  Monday September 8, 2025

  1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  
  

  Registration will open July 20th; Patty's classes are for MKG members only

  

  Topic:  

  Dig into the practice swatches from Patty’s Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook! How you start and end a project is an important decision. We will go over great cast ons and bind offs for lace, for rib, and more. We will also look at pairing cast ons and bind offs that look great together. We will also fix some problems and bust some myths, including the perfect jogless start and end to working in the round! Let’s start and end with a bang!
  

  Skill Level:  

  Must know the long tail cast on (in slingshot position), how to knit, purl, and have a familiarity with the anatomy of your stitches.

  Please review and practice: http://bit.ly/longtailslingshot

  Skill level: Intermediate

  Supplies: 

  Yarn: Worsted or chunky NON splitty yarn in LIGHT COLOR, small amount of contrasting color yarn. Needle appropriate for yarn, and one smaller double pointed needles.

  OPTIONAL: Needles appropriate to yarn to work a small circumference (36 - 40” circular for magic loop, 2 circs or dpns), scissors or yarn cutter, tapestry needle, stitch marke

  Homework:  None

  OPTIONAL: cast on 30 stitches on the small circular needle choice (see above)

  Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East - 4402 E Washington Ave

  
  

  *The Madison Knitters' Guild has a no refunds policy.*

  COVID Update Effective July 01, 2023: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  Masks are recommended but not required for all persons and guests attending monthly meetings. This is our COVID policy as of 07/01/2023; it will be updated based on any changes from city, state, or federal authorities. We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you follow the CDC’s isolation recommendations. We also ask that you carpool and pre-register for each meeting.
  

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• September 2025 Guild Meeting - Patty Lyons

  • When
    09/08/2025
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Mitby Theater, Madison College
  • Spaces left
    700

  In Person:

   Location: Mitby Theater, Madison College, 3550 Anderson St, Madison, WI 53704

  Members Only Meeting - Registration is Required and will Open July 2025 after Membership Registration opens for the new Guild year July 1, 2025.

  Date: Monday, September 08, 2025

  Time: Doors open at 5:00, Meeting starts at 6:30

  Virtual: Registration and Zoom link will be emailed and the meeting recorded and posted to the Guild website the following the event.

  
  

  September Meeting:

  Patty Lyons -Knitting Bag of Tricks

  Note the September meeting is for MKG Members only! 

  
  

  Patty Lyons is a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in her pursuit of training the “mindful knitter.” 

  She teaches nationally at guilds, shops & knitting shows around the country as well as hosting her own retreats. Her popular classes can also be found on DVD and online through her website on her education site education.pattylyons.com.

  Her designs and knitting skill articles have been published in Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, Knit Purl, Knitter’s Magazine, Cast On, Knit Style, Creative Knitting, and Twist Collective. Patty also is a regular contributor to Modern Daily Knitting where she writes a knitter’s advice column: “Ask Patty.” Patty’s designs have also been included in pattern collections from Classic Elite, Noro, Cascade, Tahki Stacy Charles, Sugar Bush and Willow Yarns.

  She has been a repeat guest on PBS’s Knitting Daily TV and featured as subject-matter expert in publications including the Wall Street Journal. She’s even made a nemesis (all in good fun) out of popular late night host, Seth Meyers—of Late Night with Seth Meyers—on whose popular “Corrections” web series she’s appeared.

  Patty’s MKG Presentation will be based upon her best-selling book: Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks. Patty will also teach classes focused on her workbook Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook: Hands-on exercises to improve your knitting skills.

  Patty Lyons can be reached at the following sites:

  https://pattylyons.com

  Mailing list: https://pattylyons.com/subscribe-to-the-newsletter/

  Instagram: http://instagram.com/pattyjlyons/

  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattylyonsknitting/

  Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-patty-lyons-fan-club

  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pattyjlyons/

  You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PattyLyonsKnittingTeacher

  Planned Vendors:

  • TBD

  
  

  Interested in carpooling?  Check the Madison Knitter's Guild thread on Ravelry or the Member's Discussions page on the MKG Website. 

  COVID Update Effective July 01, 2023: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  Masks are recommended but not required for all persons and guests attending monthly meetings. This is our COVID policy as of 07/01/2023; it will be updated based on any changes from city, state, or federal authorities. We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you follow the CDC’s isolation recommendations. We also ask that you carpool and pre-register for each meeting.

  
  

  
  

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• October 2025 Guild Meeting

  • When
    10/13/2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Madison College, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    300

  In Person: Location: 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

  Date: Monday, October 13th, 2024

  Time: Doors open at 5:00, Meeting starts at 6:30

  Virtual: Registration and Zoom link will be emailed and the meeting recorded and posted to the Guild website the following the event.
  

  
  

  Speaker: Elizabeth Tucker
  

  Madison Textile Arts Center

  
  

  
  

  Planned Vendors:
  

  • TBD

  Interested in carpooling?  Check the Madison Knitter's Guild thread on Ravelry or the Member's Discussions page on the MKG Website. 

  Effective May 05, 2025: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you forgo attendance at MKG events until you are well.

  
  

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• November 2025 Guild Meeting

  • When
    11/10/2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Madison College, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    300

  In Person: Location: 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

  Date: Monday, November 10th, 2024

  Time: Doors open at 5:00, Meeting starts at 6:30

  Virtual: Registration and Zoom link will be emailed and the meeting recorded and posted to the Guild website the following the event.
  

  
  

  Speaker: Dawn Barker
  

  Barker Wool

  
  

  
  

  Planned Vendors:
  

  • TBD

  Interested in carpooling?  Check the Madison Knitter's Guild thread on Ravelry or the Member's Discussions page on the MKG Website. 

  Effective May 05, 2025: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you forgo attendance at MKG events until you are well.

  
  

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• December 2025 Guild Meeting

  • When
    12/08/2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Madison College, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    300

  In Person: Location: 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

  Date: Monday, December 8th, 2024

  Time: Doors open at 5:00, Meeting starts at 6:30

  Virtual: Registration and Zoom link will be emailed and the meeting recorded and posted to the Guild website the following the event.
  

  
  

  Speaker: Lauren McElroy - Mother of Purl
  

  Not Just Knitting: Living a Creative Life - A Talk and Meditation

  
  

  Our knitting can open unexpected doors within and without ourselves. Leading us to to deeper expression and authenticity. Drawing from personal experience, storytelling, meditative and creative practice Lauren will expand our ideas about what creativity is and how it can show up and sweeten every aspect of our lives. It can be “just knitting” or it can be a metaphor and a practice for self discovery.

  When we think, imagine and act in the direction of our deepest inspirations we cultivate within ourselves deep peace and joy that can spread to our communities and to the world. We all know about the “rabbit hole” that is knitting, first we get into knitting then we dabble in spinning, weaving, dyeing, etc, and soon enough we end up with a farm and some sheep, but what if it wasn’t a trap, what if it was calling us into a lifelong practice of growth, surprise, and playfulness that leads us home to ourselves and enriches everything it touches.

  Before we end our time together Lauren will guide a meditation to help us tap into our inherent creativity and inspiration and then open it up to the wisdom of the group to show us how many more things we can do with yarn.

  Lauren McElroy is a queer, Black experimental fiber artist and meditation teacher, they are currently working in knitwear design, dyeing, punch needle embroidery, and on themselves. They also lead a weekly meditation classes for creatives learning to deepen their creative practice and life experience together. It is Lauren's highest intention that their work be meaningful, healing, and ease the suffering in the world. Lauren has been designing knitwear, teaching and working in the fiber arts since 2013. They have been published in Interweave knits, Vogue Knitting, Ply magazine, Spin off magazine, Making magazine, Knitstrips interactive knitting, and has a masterclass with Knitstars.

  They can be found on the internet as Mother of Purl or some variation thereof. 

  Motherofpurl.net

  Instagram: @motherofpurll1

  Ravelry: motherofpurlknits

  
  

  Planned Vendors:
  

  • TBD

  Interested in carpooling?  Check the Madison Knitter's Guild thread on Ravelry or the Member's Discussions page on the MKG Website. 

  Effective May 05, 2025: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you forgo attendance at MKG events until you are well.

  
  

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• January 2026 Guild Meeting

  • When
    01/12/2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Madison College, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    300

  In Person: Location: Madison College, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

  Date: Monday, January 12th, 2025

  Time: Doors open at 5:00, Meeting starts at 6:30

  Virtual: Registration and Zoom link will be emailed and the meeting recorded and posted to the Guild website the following the event.
  

  
  

  Speaker: Kathryn Ashley-Wright
  

  State of the Small Scale Wool Industry in the US

  
  

  Kathryn Ashley-Wright founded Ewetopia in Viroqua in 2007, and grew to open Ewetopia Fiber Mill in La Farge in 2017. She manages the mill full time and has a farm just east of La Farge with 60+ fine wool Cormo cross sheep. Kathryn enjoys knitting, sewing and fighting the patriarchy when she has a spare minute. of the Small Scale Wool Industry in the US - A general overview of small scale fiber processing and scouring to inform our conversation, then we will talk about wool production in the midwest and the avenues and roadblocks to this fiber production. How are small cottage fiber mills doing and what are issues for them. How do we weave a more efficient fiber-shed for wool production in the US, and the midwest in particular with the crafting industry as the focus.

  
  

  
  

  Planned Vendors:
  

  • TBD

  Interested in carpooling?  Check the Madison Knitter's Guild thread on Ravelry or the Member's Discussions page on the MKG Website. 

  Effective May 05, 2025: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you forgo attendance at MKG events until you are well.

  
  

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• February 2026 Guild Meeting

  • When
    02/09/2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Madison College, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    300

  In Person: Location: 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

  Date: Monday, February 9th, 2026

  Time: Doors open at 5:00, Meeting starts at 6:30

  Virtual: Registration and Zoom link will be emailed and the meeting recorded and posted to the Guild website the following the event.
  

  
  

  Speaker: Laura Nelkin
  

  Nelkin Knit Designs

  
  

  
  

  Planned Vendors:
  

  • TBD

  Interested in carpooling?  Check the Madison Knitter's Guild thread on Ravelry or the Member's Discussions page on the MKG Website. 

  Effective May 05, 2025: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you forgo attendance at MKG events until you are well.

  
  

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• MKG Norway Cruise with Arne & Carlos

  • Start
    02/19/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    02/28/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Bergen, Norway
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Welcome to MKG NORWAY Cruise with ARNE & CARLOS’ Knitting under the Aurora Borealis! 

  This is an MKG members only trip.  For anyone wishing to bring a guest / partner, they must  register to become an MKG member prior to registration for the cruise.

  MKG Registration dates are March 15 - April 14, 2025.  The MKG registration fee is $40.00.  Once the MKG registration is complete you will receive a confirmation email with the link to the Arne & Carlos cruise registration site with Aller Travel.

  Outgoing Travel Date:  February 18, 2026

  Tour Dates:  February 19-28, 2026

  Tour begins on February 19 @ 6pm in Bergen, NORWAY

  Return Travel Date:  Leave evening of February 28, arrive in US March 1, 2026 

  TRIP COSTS:

  1. CRUISE - Price range PER PERSON based on room selection:

  $3,770 - $4,800. Payment of deposit is due immediately of 3,000 NOK (approximately $275 USD depending on daily exchange rates).  Full amount must be paid 12 weeks before departure.

  
  

  2. AIR - Group Airfare through Fox World Travel:  Airfare is separate and estimated to be around $1,200 per person based on departure dates and location.

  3. INSURANCE - Highly recommended.  Available through Fox World Travel or vendor of your choice.

  It is with great pleasure we welcome you to Norway for our knitting cruise onboard MS Midnatsol! This eventful tour will start in Bergen, where we will meet up with ARNE & CARLOS at our lovely Hotel Havnekontoret. Before we board the ship, an exciting full day tour is on the program - with visits to the yarn factory Hillesvåg and the knitwear producer Oleana. The sailing is northbound, from Bergen to Kirkenes and we will be knitting whilst chasing the dancing Northern Lights! In Kirkenes, which is the last port on the northbound voyage, we will say good bye to ARNE & CARLOS. Even though the cruise is over, the tour is not over and we will make our way south again - by plane. There will be an interesting post cruise program in Oslo, with two nights at The Hub Hotel and a full day city tour including lunch at an iconic restaurant in Oslo, with fabulous view of the capital.

  February is a perfect month to do ‘the world’s most beautiful sea voyage’ and to experience the mythical Northern Lights. Although science today has revealed many of the secrets of the Northern Lights, we still allow ourselves to be captivated by the mystery of the sky's own fireworks. In earlier days, the Northern Lights were the basis of many myths and superstitions and the Latin name for the Northern Lights is the Aurora Borealis. To see the Northern Lights, it must be dark and clear skies. A few hours before and around midnight, the Northern Lights are seen most frequently and at their most intense.

  During the tour you will enjoy the company of your hosts ARNE & CARLOS, attend their interesting lectures and take part in the exciting mystery knitalong! 

  Highlights

  • Visit Hillesvåg – oldest yarn factory in Norway
  • The world’s most beautiful sea voyage onboard MS Midnatsol
  • Excursion to North Cape is included
  • Amazing Northern Lights - hopefully!
  • Lectures and mystery knitalong with ARNE&CARLOS
  • Visit Oslo with all its attractions

  Questions?  Please email specialevents@madisonknittersguild.com

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• March 2026 Guild Meeting

  • When
    03/09/2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Madison College, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    300

  In Person: Location: 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

  Date: Monday, March 9th, 2026

  Time: Doors open at 5:00, Meeting starts at 6:30

  Virtual: Registration and Zoom link will be emailed and the meeting recorded and posted to the Guild website the following the event.
  

  
  

  Speaker: Laura Linneman
  

  Thoughtful Yarn Selection

  
  

  Obsessed with knitting and spinning, Laura Linneman is a regular contributor to PLY Magazine and has taught at retreats across the country. If you ask her what her favorite spin to knit project is she will loudly say, ‘don’t make me choose, I love them all’, but will quietly whisper, ‘socks’. She cohosts the Knitgirllls podcast and the Super Summer Knitogether crafting retreat. She currently resides in Mississippi with way too many spinning wheels and a Great Pyrenees named Purl.

  She will speak to the guild on thoughtful yarn selection. Modern yarn choices are more diverse than ever before. So how do you know if a yarn choice is a good one for your project? We will discuss fiber composition, yarn structure, spinning styles, and twist to help make the perfect project.

  
  

  Planned Vendors:
  

  • TBD

  Interested in carpooling?  Check the Madison Knitter's Guild thread on Ravelry or the Member's Discussions page on the MKG Website. 

  Effective May 05, 2025: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you forgo attendance at MKG events until you are well.

  
  

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• April 2026 Guild Meeting

  • When
    04/13/2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Madison College, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    300

  In Person: Location: 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

  Date: Monday, April 13th, 2026

  Time: Doors open at 5:00, Meeting starts at 6:30

  Virtual: Registration and Zoom link will be emailed and the meeting recorded and posted to the Guild website the following the event.
  

  
  

  Speaker: Laurann Gilbertson
  

  The History of Norwegian Sweaters

  
  

  Learn about the history of different types and styles of Norwegian sweaters, including Setesdal, Fana, Marius, and Olympic. Gilbertson will also talk about the symbolism behind some of the patterns and colors on sweaters made today. Be sure to invite your audience to wear their favorite sweater. Or look more broadly at Nordic knitting in A History of Norwegian Knitting.

  Laurann Gilbertson holds a BA in Anthropology and an MS in Textiles & Clothing, both from Iowa State University. She has worked at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa, for 30 years. She worked as the Textile Curator for 19 years and is now the Chief Curator. Among her duties are overseeing the collection of more than 30,000 artifacts, creating exhibitions, and leading Textile Study Tours to Norway.  

  Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the conversation of the American immigrant journey through the lens of the Norwegian-American experience, and to participate in the continual evolution of traditional folk art as it meets new influences. Vesterheim offers innovative and interactive exhibits, classes, and programs, both at the dynamic campus and park in scenic Decorah, Iowa, and online at vesterheim.org and Vesterheim social media. For more information on exhibits, classes, programs, tours, membership opportunities, and ways to donate and volunteer, connect at vesterheim.org. 

  Planned Vendors:

  • TBD

  Interested in carpooling?  Check the Madison Knitter's Guild thread on Ravelry or the Member's Discussions page on the MKG Website. 

  Effective May 05, 2025: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you forgo attendance at MKG events until you are well.

  
  

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• May 2026 Guild Meeting

  • When
    05/11/2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Madison College, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    300

  In Person: Location: 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

  Date: Monday, May 11th, 2026

  Time: Doors open at 5:00, Meeting starts at 6:30

  Virtual: Registration and Zoom link will be emailed and the meeting recorded and posted to the Guild website the following the event.
  

  
  

  Year End Celebration

  
  

  
  

  Planned Vendors:
  

  • TBD

  Interested in carpooling?  Check the Madison Knitter's Guild thread on Ravelry or the Member's Discussions page on the MKG Website. 

  Effective May 05, 2025: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you forgo attendance at MKG events until you are well.

  
  

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