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WE ARE

FORT VANCOUVER KNITTERS GUILD



MISSION

The Fort Vancouver Knitters Guild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education to guild members to further skills in knitting, broaden their understanding of the craft, and to serve the community through services and donations.

WELCOME

All are welcome regardless of age, skin color, nationality, religion, gender identity or disability. We dedicate ourselves to the goal of a diverse, inclusive and spirited knitting community free from inequality, racism and injustice.


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FVKG MONTHLY MEETING

NEXT MEETING

Thursday, September 5th

LOCATION:

New Location: Barberton Grange, 9400 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA

Map

TIME

6:30-8:30 pm - Doors open at 6:15 pm

Zoom Meeting Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83244031408?pwd=qcxuUzqrjo94fBITGVjdxuOIGhzTN5.1
Meeting ID: 832 4403 1408
Passcode: 990323

PROGRAM:

IT'S 'SWEATHER WEATHER!' WITH KAREN STAVIS 
Our very own Karen Stavis will be bringing us an open discussion all about her collection of hand knit sweaters.  She will take questions … Maybe you’d like to ask her:  What’s it like to knit in New York? What is the best pizza?  Did you love your job?

Since it’s voting season, Karen would like to invite you to also vote for knit flat vs. knit all in one piece and open up the discussion for pros and cons of each method and questions.  I’m sure it will be a lively discussion! Please do not handle the sweaters as a courtesy to Karen.  Pattern info will be available with details in next months newsletter to help you get ready for Sweater Weather!

— Dana Batol, FVKG Programs

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

PARKING

Parking is limited to 45 vehicles.

Those with mobility issues should park closest to the front entrance, facing the building.
The space can accommodate a double row if needed. 
All others should park facing (or backed in) the fence on the left of the gravel drive. 
Parking is tight - please consider car pooling.

ZOOM AND IN-PERSON MEETING
This is an in-person and hybrid via Zoom meeting. 
Zoom invites will be sent by email before the meeting.

OTHER BUSINESS

Introduction of  new officers
Vote on 2024-2025 proposed budget

GUILD MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Guild Membership Renewals Volume 26 Issue 8 You have probably already received your automatic renewal notice. Please note: you can renew on-line with a credit card OR simply bring $35 cash or a check for $35 payable to FVKG to our September 5th meeting and Laurel Prager, our Treasurer elect and Marla Peterson our Membership Committee Chair will be available to receive your payment and process your renewal for you.  Due to time constraints, we will be able to accept payments but won’t be able to process the renewal for a few days, and you will get notified when that has happened.

CLARK COUNTY FAIR

Thanks to everyone who participated in making the 2024 Clark County Fair booth a great event.  I anticipate seeing many new members as a result of all the conversations we had with fairgoers.  People seemed more interested in our booth than ever before.  I hope you had fun representing the guild at the fair. Teri Helms will be the fair coordinator in 2025.  It has been a pleasure organizing this event and I look forward to the new ideas Teri will have for the future.  Rest assured: you will be hearing from her when it’s time to volunteer for next year.

— Cindy Stewart, Clark County Fair Co-ordinator 





Frequently Asked Questions



About Newsletters and Speakers


If you, as a member, did not receive your email with the monthly newsletter and details about our speaker for this month:

-Please click Document Library and look under Newsletters For 2024.

-You will find it there.


About Zoom Link for Meetings

If you, as a member, did not receive your email with the Zoom link:

-Please click Document Library.
-Look under Zoom Invite Link for Meeting.
-You will find the link there.





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Riverview Elementary Thank You



Teaching Knitting in the Schools




The Fifth Graders at Riverview Elementary said thanks to their knitting instructors
(Rita, Patty, Sue, Nina and Wanda) from FVKG.


OUR CRAFT

Projects completed by our members




Seaworthy Gansey Cap


Knit by Joy Robertson-Maciel

Design by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas

Yarn used: Berroco Remix Chunky 

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Lynn’s Jumper 

Knit by Debra Cardiff

Design by Ann Feitelson

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OUR GUILD VALUES

COMMUNITY

GIVING THROUGH KNITTING
EDUCATION

Our Business Members


FVKG IS VERY HAPPY TO WELCOME NEW BUSINESS MEMBER BROOKLYN TWEED! 🌠
Yes, Brooklyn Tweed 🌠 has joined us! Check out this Portland based company's most recent yarn release, IMBUE--next to skin softness.  Brooklyn Tweed yarns can now be found at our local yarn store 🌠, Hook & Needle.
HOOK AND NEEDLE . 🌠

Now stocking Brooklyn Tweed 🌠 yarns, Hook and Needle Fiber Shop features a huge array of classes for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Now offering private crochet and knitting lessons as well!.  Don't forget Open Craft Night, Wednesdays 4-7 pm, and Crafternoon, Sundays noon to 4 pm. Watch Hook and Needle's instagram page for Feature Fridays! 


KNIT PICKS: 🌠
Our great sponsor has partnered with our Guild to host a grand World Wide Knit in Public event on June 8, 2024. Watch our special events page (under the guild calendar tab) for further details as they come available. To view the KNIT PICKS latest online catalog, navigate to: https://issuu.com/knitpicks/docs/nv23onlinecatalog?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ To request a print copy, navigate to: https://www.knitpicks.com/request-catalog. Remember! Knit Picks offers a 15% discount to all FVKG members!  Visit the Knit Picks website to view the new Simply Home collection of yarns.

WHITE OAK ALPACAS SHEARED-DELIGHTS BOUTIQUE STORE: 🌠

is packed with Alpaca Yarns and Roving from White Oak Alpacas, Alpaca apparel, plus unique and handmade Gifts. Shop online at White Oak Alpacas Sheared-Delights, or call (360) 841-7276 to make an appointment to visit the farm shop. Farm tours are available on Fridays and Saturdays.


NOBLE QUILL STUDIO (FORMERLY LETTERS WITH JOY): 🌠  

Armed with a dip pen and ink, this calligrapher re-creates the italic hand first used during the renaissance period. Add this deeply personal touch to special event envelope addresses, vows, name tags, certificate fill-ins. Email for samples, questions and requests to Joy@noblequillstudio.com

 

THIS ICON 🌠 DESIGNATES A GUILD BUSINESS SPONSOR

 


Upcoming Events
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Ft. Vancouver Knitters Guild
Email FVKG@ftvancouverknittersguild.org
Instagram fvknittersguild

 

 



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