Protected: Past KAL Info
Midwest Machine Knitters' Collaborative
November/December 2024 Knit-Along
Mittens!
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Join in for an end of year casual mitten KAL!
Jane graciously offered her own lined mitten pattern as a jumping off
point for the KAL - great to knit for yourself as well as holiday gifts! If
you'd like to participate here are the details:
Pattern: Jane's Lined Mitten pattern, or feel free to use any other mitten
pattern you enjoy!
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Timeframe: Now through December 10th
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Meetups: We won't have formal virtual meetups, but you can join the next monthly MMKC Knit-Together on November 16th if you have questions or just enjoy companionship knitting!
Reveal Date: December 10th at the MMKC meeting
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April 2024 Knit-Along
Kidoodles Cardigan
By Sandra Dominiak
Project description
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Our Spring KAL is a classic drop shoulder cardigan with knit inline bands, complete with buttonholes. The pattern is available to purchase (via pdf download) at countryknittingofmaine.com. The cost for download is $10. The Textile Center Library has three copies of the pattern booklet available for checkout.
The pattern is written to accommodate a size range of child size 2 all the way up to an adult 46.
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Meeting Information
This Knit Along project is scheduled for the month of April, as well as the first 2 weeks of May.. Our weekly assistance meetings will be held Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm CDT via Zoom. Our reveal will be done at the May 14th MMKC meeting.
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Prior to the first meeting, please gather the pattern and review the requirements.
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All members are invited to attend these project sessions. All meetings will be held via Zoom. The MMKC standard Zoom ID and password will be used to gain access.
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Knit-A-Long Dates
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Thursday, April 4, 2024, 6:30pm CDT
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:30pm CDT
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6:30 pm CDT
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:30pm CDT
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 6:30pm CDT
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6:30pm CDT
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7 pm CST is the reveal at our monthly meeting of MMKC
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87806278288?pwd=alRORkMwaDRFbTZpeU9FYzVPTitDQT09
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Meeting ID: 878 0627 8288
Passcode: mmkcknit
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Machine Requirement
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This pattern is designed for a machine with a ribber. It can be made without one, but every row of the button bands will need to be reformed.
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Yarn
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The stitch and row gauge for this pattern is 28 stitches and 36 rows over 4"/10cm (or 7 stitches /1" and 9 rows/1").
Suggested yarns are: 2 ply, fingering, sock, baby, and some sport weight yarns.
Yardage requirements can be found within the pattern for your selected size.
Suggested yarn names listed are: Diamante, Trenzi, which are currently available.
Discontinued yarns which maybe in your stash: Symphony, Serenade, Trenzado.
If you choose to make buttonholes, purchase buttons to complete your sweater. In testing this sweater, 7/8 inch buttons is the maximum size possible, with the Kidoodles buttonhole instruction.
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Additional Suggested Tools and/or Resources
• Jane's swatch instruction and her row tracking sheets available on the MMKC website.
• Swatches of both the stockinette and ribbing completed and laundered, prepared for measuring.
• Instruction on Kitchener stitch.
• Small weights for your machine.
• Cast on combs (optional)
Participation
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All members are welcome to join in the project! For those planning to participate, please contact Cindy Erickson, prior to the first meeting at cerickinmn@gmail.com.
Midwest Machine Knitters' Collaborative
June - July 2023 Knit-Along
Kickin’ Around
By Mary Anne Oger
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This pattern is published in Knitwords issue 5, Summer 1998, page 16 & 17.
Project description
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A classically styled V-neck pullover with set in sleeves.
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Mary Anne creates a lacy all over pattern by leaving needles out of work and manipulating the tension on horizontal rows to create a timeless design.
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Hems and neckline are finished in rolled stockinette, which eliminates the need for a ribber.
The pattern is written for four sizes.
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Meeting Information
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This Knit Along project is scheduled for the month of June. Our meetings will be held every Thursday evening in June at 6:30 pm CDT via Zoom. Our reveal will be done at the July MMKC meeting. Mary Anne assures us it’s an easy project!
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Prior to the first meeting, please gather the pattern and review the requirements.
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All members are invited to attend these project sessions. All meetings will be held via Zoom. The MMKC standard Zoom ID and password will be used to gain access.
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Knit-A-Long Dates
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Thursday, June 1, 2023, 6:30pm am CST
Thursday, June 8, 2023, 6:30pm am CST
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 6:30 pm CST
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 6:30pm am CST
Thursday, June 29, 2023, 6:30pm am CST
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Tuesday, July 10, 2023, 7 pm CST is the reveal at our monthly meeting of MMKC
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87806278288?pwd=alRORkMwaDRFbTZpeU9FYzVPTitDQT09
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Meeting ID: 878 0627 8288
Passcode: mmkcknit
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Machine Requirement
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This sweater is can be knit on a wide range of machines. The pattern is written for a Studio LK-150.
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Yarn
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The stitch gauge for this pattern is 23 stitches and 28 rows over 4"/10cm. The suggested yarn for this sweater has been discontinued. Paton’s Rio was a cotton acrylic blend in a DK weight. The yardage was 240 yards in 100 grams/3.5 ounces. Research into substitutions found possible yarns. (You can also find more yarn substitutions here.)
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Jeans by Yarn Art, a fine weight 55% cotton 45% acrylic blend. Yardage is 174 yards in 50 grams/1.75 ounces ​
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Coboo, by Lion Brand, a light DK weight cotton, bamboo blend. Yardage is 232 yards in 100 grams/3.5 ounces.
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Simply Soft, by Caron, a 100% acrylic light DK weight. Yardage is 315 yards in 170 grams/6 ounces (solid color)
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Softee, by Bernat, 60% Cotton, 40% acrylic blend. Yardage is 254 yards in 120 grams/ 4.2 ounces.
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Crème Cotton by Loops & Threads, a 87% Cotton, 13% nylon “medium weight yarn”. Yardage is 324 yards in 150 grams/5.29 ounces. Notes this yarn is available in multiple weights. This weight and yardage is for the Premire variety.
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Cotton Fair by Premire, 52% Cotton, 48% acrylic blend. Yardage is 317 yards in 100 grams/3.5 ounces.
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Feels Like Butta, buy Lion Brand Yarns, 100% polyester yarn. Yardage is 218 yards in 100 grams/3.5 ounces.
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Cotton Cakes by Caron, 60% cotton,40% acrylic yarn. Yardage is 530 yards in 250 grams/8.8 ounces.
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Happy Cotton by Estako, 60% Cotton, 40% acrylic yarn. Yardage is 180 yards in 50 grams/1.76 ouncces.
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Softfun by Sheepjes, 60% Cotton, 40% acrylic yarn. Yardage is140 meters in 50 grams.
Recalculation may be required based on your yarn and machine selection.
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Participation
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All members are welcome to join in the project! Those wanting to participate should contact Cindy Erickson, prior to the first meeting at cerickinmn@gmail.com.
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Designer Notes
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Mary Anne Oger is a machine knitting designer and instructor from Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada. She publishes machine knitting books and patterns for the whole family. She writes with clear instruction and wearable, timeless design. Her books and patterns are a must haves.
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From 1997 to 2010, she published Knitwords magazine. Our project comes from her fifth magazine in the series.
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A friend of MMKC and the Upper Midwest dealers, Mary Anne has been a key instructor for our group and dealer seminars. Her knitwear is inspirational.
Midwest Machine Knitters' Collaborative
January to March 2023 Knit-A-Long
Alison Dupernex’s Wall of Colour Jacket
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All members are invited to attend these project sessions. All meetings will be held via Zoom. The MMKC standard Zoom ID and password will be used to gain access.
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Knit-A-Long Dates
Saturday, January 21, 2023 8:30 am CST
Thursday, January 26, 2023, 6:30 pm CST (this meeting will last approximately 1 hour)
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 8:30 am CST
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 6:30 pm CST
Saturday, February 18, 2023, 8:30 am CST
Thursday, February 23, 2023, 6:30 pm CST
Saturday, March 4, 2023, 8:30 am CST
Thursday, March 9, 2023, 6:30 pm CST
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 7 pm CST The reveal at our monthly meeting of MMKC
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87806278288?pwd=alRORkMwaDRFbTZpeU9FYzVPTitDQT09
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Meeting ID: 878 0627 8288
Passcode: mmkcknit
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Please access the following supplemental PDFs (generously compiled by our KAL leaders - thank you!). There are 5 in total, and you may find them very helpful during this KAL journey. Click the links below, and they will automatically open up in a new browser window.
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1. Wall of Colour KAL: About and Resources
2. Wall of Colour KAL: Machine and Yarn Suggestions
3. Wall of Colour KAL: Color, Swatch, and Gauge Suggestions
4. Wall of Colour KAL: Sizing, Schematic, and Notes on Fit
5. Wall of Colour KAL: Finishing
Plus a couple additional spreadsheets, which may come in handy, as follows:
1. Yarn Calculations Worksheet (numbers file)
2. Alison Dupernex Tiger Stripe Calculations Worksheet (numbers file)
3. How to Match Stripes Along the Shoulder and Collar (thanks Rosemary!)
4. Wall of Colour KAL Excel Worksheet (thanks Mardi!)​
