About the Madison Knitters' Guild

The guild was founded in 1981 to promote interest, appreciation and skill in knitting. It comprises over 350 members drawn from southern Wisconsin and beyond. Members include all skill levels, from beginner to expert.

Monthly meetings include a program on a specific aspect of knitting, a business meeting, member show and tell, and sales by regional vendors.

The group has a strong commitment to the Madison community and regularly contributes knitted articles to area shelters, schools and hospitals.

What if you can't knit?

If you can tie a pair of shoes, with a little practice you can learn to knit. Even the most complicated pattern stitches are a variation of two stitches, knit and purl. Basically, knitting is twisting a piece of string around two sticks.

Although the Guild does not offer organized classes for beginning knitting, many of our members teach at local stores and through community education programs. Allow us to point you in a direction.

We also have many members who are willing to help with your knitting questions or can offer advice and encouragement at the monthly meetings.

The Rewards of Membership

Membership brings you into a community of knitters who draw on each other's expertise to produce garments for those in need, and to expand and enrich the art and enjoyment of knitting.

As a member you will receive a subscription to the Guild newsletter, “Knitters Knews”. It contains information on local and regional fiber events, as well as Guild activities.

You will receive the opportunity to register early for our annual Knit In. A day long escape, the event features a nationally known speaker, classes on knitting techniques, lunch, door prizes, a market and the camaraderie of other knitters.

In addition, many local yarn stores offer discounts with your Guild membership card.