Madison Knitters Guild upcoming events

MKG Open Knitting Session ~ Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 (09/19/2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

MKG Open Knitting Session

When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI

Hosts: Derrith Wieman

Description:

Join us for an afternoon of knitting on your current (or languishing) projects. This is a great opportunity for new guild members to meet other members and for existing members to get to know someone new.

Send questions to Derrith at openknittingsessions@madisonknittersguild.com

Priority Donation Maker Gathering! (09/28/2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Priority Donation Maker Gathering!

Focus will be: hats and scarves/cowls for school age children along with dishcloths for The River Food Pantry holiday boxes.

Oregon Public Library

200 N. Alpine, Oregon

Community room #180

Monday, Sept. 28 from 3-7:30 p.m.

Bring your own yarn or pick up available skeins (chunky and worsted) for hats, scarves/cowls and cotton yarn for dishcloths.
The room will be set up for social knitting, so stop in when you can and stay for as long as you like.
You are welcome to bring snacks and your evening meal. Fridge and microwave are available in the kitchenette.

If you have completed donations, bring along.

Note: this room is entry level (no stairs), well lit with large windows providing lots of natural lighting and accommodates 116 people. There is a large parking lot with handicapped spots close to the front door. Bring a friend.

Hostess: Lorraine Frederickson lorrainefrederickson@yahoo.com

Knit-A-Long ~ October 4, 2026 (10/04/2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

2025 - 2026 Madison Knitter’s Guild Knit Along (KAL)

When: Sunday October 4, 2026 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm

Session Title: Knitting your sweater!

Location: Fitchburg Public Library

5530 Lacy Road
Fitchburg, WI 53711

Instructor: Margy Blanchard

Description:

Join us for the first meeting of the MKG KAL for the 2026 - 2027 year. If you thought you couldn't knit a sweater that fit, you are wrong. We will help you every step of the way. In October we will collect our measurements (it's just a number) and we will answer your questions about how you end up with a sweater that FITS!

Wear a good foundation garment and a thin top, bring your tape measure and your sense of humor.

Join us for a fun afternoon with other enthusiastic knitters.

Experience level required: basic knitting skills

Send questions to Margy at kal@madisonknittersguild.com

October 2026 Guild Meeting (10/12/2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

In Person: Location: Room: D1630, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

Date: Monday, October 12, 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: Kiersten Darling

The Art of Saying Yes (Then Figuring it Out)

Whether it's a 30-foot community-focused crochet mural, tiny knit hats for miniature liquor bottles, or 240 felted can koozies on a tight deadline, commissioned fiber art rarely comes with a pattern. This presentation explores how unusual requests become successful projects through creativity, problem-solving, and a willingness to say "yes," then figuring it out.

Along the way, Kiersten Darling will share the design process behind several very different fiber arts projects and discuss how thinking beyond the basics can turn even the strangest ideas into reality.

No matter what kind of maker you are - from a steadfast sweater knitter to a cast-on-aholic in every craft imaginable - you'll leave inspired to look at your makes a little differently and reimagine what's possible.

Planned Vendors:

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.

MKG Open Knitting Session ~ Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 (10/17/2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

MKG Open Knitting Session

When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2027 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI

Hosts: Derrith Wieman

Description:

Send questions to Derrith at openknittingsessions@madisonknittersguild.com

Yes! I want a MKG Name Badge! (Second Round) (11/01/2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Madison Knitters’ Guild is pleased to offer members reusable, wooden badges to wear at monthly meetings, special events, or other fiber related events.

Note:

Membership dues need to be paid in full to have a badge ordered
Members receive 1 badge for free, additional are $3.00 each.
To have a badge for the October 2026 meeting, complete registration by 31 August, 2026. Registrations after that will be ready for the December mtg.

Your name badge will be available for pick up at the MKG monthly meetings. If you would like a name badge and are unable to pick up at a monthly meeting, we can mail a name badge to you for a fee.

MKG members will be responsible for remembering to bring their name badge to MKG events.

An example of what the name badge text/layout will look like is shown below.

Please see below for some frequently asked questions about name badges:

Question	Answer
How many characters are available?	You have space for 10 characters, including spaces, for your name.
When will my name badge be available?	In the fall, badges will be available 5-7 wks. after ordering.
Where can I pick up my name badge?	Your name badge will be available for pick up at a monthly meeting at the membership table. You will receive an e-mail confirming your name badge is available for pickup.
What if I can't attend a monthly meeting, how can I get my badge?	MKG can ship you a badge for $8.00.
What kind of fasteners are available for the name badge?	Badges will have either a magnetic or clip/pin fastener (you get to choose - you can have both)
I don't want a name badge.	No problem! Let us know here: No! I don't want a MKG Name Badge!
Where will the name badges be stored?	MKG members are responsible for storing their own name badges. It may be convenient for members to store them in a car glove box, handbag, knitting/crochet/spinning bag, lunchbox, etc. Store it somewhere you will remember to bring it to a meeting.
Can I have more than one name badge?	You may order additional badges for $3.00 each (plus shipping, if applicable).
What if I lose my badge?	You may order a replacement name badge for $3.00 (plus shipping, if applicable)
My name badge broke/is defective - help!	Please contact MKG Membership (mailto:membership@madisonknittersguild.com ) and we will work with you to get it repaired or replaced for free.

2026 Minnesota Bus Trip (11/07/2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Madison Knitters’ Guild Minnesota Fall Bus Trip

Local Yarn store shopping in Wisconsin and Minnesota via chauffeured private motor coach

WHEN: November 7, 2026 – November 8, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Knit and/or crochet your way on a chauffeured private motor coach bus trip touring local yarn shops (LYS) in Wisconsin and Minnesota with your fiber friends. Each LYS we visit has unique offerings for all yarn enthusiasts. The Madison Knitters’ Guild Special Events committee has arranged visits with six LYS and they are excited to have us stop in to see them!

Saturday, November 7, 2026:

Dutch Mill Park and Ride, US Hwy. 12/18 and US Hwy. 51 (Stoughton Road).

Bus will load at 7:45 AM.

Bus will depart promptly at 8:00 AM.

Stops at the following Local Yarn Stores:

Darn Knit Anyway!, Stillwater,MN https://www.darnknitanyway.com
Be Woolen, Champlin,MN https://bewoolen.com/
The Yarnery, St. Paul, MN https://yarnery.com

Time for Lunch and shopping in Stillwater, MN

Hotel stay at Doubletree Minneapolis Airport – to self-register / self-pay at hotel for group rate $109 if booked before 10/17/26. Please click the link below:

Madison Knitters Guild

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Breakfast available at the hotel

Load Bus at 9:30

More yarn shopping at:

Needle & Skein St Louis Park, MN https://shopneedleandskein.com/
Knitting from the Heart, Woodbury, MN https://heartknits.com/
- Lunch at Knitting from the Heart stop- Panera, Mexican and Chinese within walking distance.
Ewetopia Viroqua, WI https://www.ewetopiafibershop.com/

Return to Dutch Mill Park & Ride approximately 6:30 pm

Registration Fee:

Registration opens 9/14/26

MKG members $120

Non-member Registration Fee: $160- will open to non-members if space available on 10/1/26 (pro-tip- non-members can join the guild, pay the lower member registration and be able to register prior to 10/1)

Fees include chartered bus fee, and time with your fabulous fiber friends.

LODGING: Saturday, November 7, 2026 – Doubletree Minneapolis Airport special rate $109/night until 10/17/26

MEALS, SNACKS & WATER: Please bring your own snacks and water for the bus ride.

Information about options for dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning will be provided closer to the event date.

*Please note MKG will not be able to accommodate any special dietary needs nor allergy considerations. If you have special dietary needs or allergies, please plan your meals and/or bring food that you will need to meet your requirements.

*** PLEASE WEAR YOUR GUILD NAME TAG***

Workshop: Fixing & Finishing Brioche with Lesley Anne Robinson (11/08/2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Workshop: Fixing and Finishing Brioche with Lesley Anne Robinson

Sunday November 8, 2026

1 PM - 4 PM

Registration will open October 1st, 2026 at 12:01 am CST

Topic:

Gain confidence with your brioche knitting by learning how to fix mistakes, pick up dropped stitches, place lifelines, and add those finishing touches to your brioche projects! Feel free to bring any of your brioche projects you might want to fix or finish, or you can sit back and treat this as a lecture.

Skills Needed: Intermediate - Advanced. Previous brioche knowledge recommended.

Supplies:

tapestry needle for weaving ends
crochet hook for picking up dropped stitches
locking stitch markers
20" length (or longer depending on project) of smooth yarn for adding lifelines

Homework (optional): Bring in a brioche project or swatch, preferably with mistakes or unfinished.

Location: Spark by Hilton Madison Central (102 E Rusk Ave)

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

Workshop: Textural Brioche with Lesley Anne Robinson (11/09/2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Workshop: Textural Brioche with Lesley Anne Robinson

Monday November 9, 2026

1 PM - 4 PM

Registration will open October 1st, 2026 at 12:01 am CST

Topic:

Look at knitting a bit differently by exploring different textures created by brioche techniques! In this class, we will dive into several distinct stitch patterns using one, two, and even three color brioche knitting. Together, we will look at color choices, and cast on a swatch to practice these new stitches. Consider this a special workshop to broaden your brioche horizon!

Skills Needed: Knowledge of brioche stitches knit flat

Supplies:

3 skeins/balls of fingering/sock weight yarn in different tones, scrap yarn is fine (light, medium, and dark; solid or semi-solid yarn is highly recommended)
24"/61 cm or longer US 4 or 5 / 3.5 or 3.75mm circular needles (interchangeables are fine)
An open mind

Homework: None, but make sure to bring all supplies

Location: Spark by Hilton Madison Central (102 E Rusk Ave)

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

November 2026 Guild Meeting (11/09/2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

In Person: Location: Room: D1630, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

Date: Monday, November 9, 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: Lesley Anne Robinson

Adventures in Brioche

Lesley Anne Robinson is the knitting pattern designer behind Knit Graffiti Designs. She loves to create knitting patterns that focus on modern style with a flair for something different. After graduating from the College for Creative Studies (located in Detroit, Michigan) with a degree in Interior Design and a minor in Fiber Design in 2006, she moved to New York City. There, she spent several years working as a commercial Interior Designer for Spin Design. In 2015, she began self-publishing her own knitting designs.
Lesley will talk all about how her adventure in brioche knitting and designing began: how she started designing, how it grew into a full-blown career, publishing her first book, and the secret behind choosing colors for your brioche projects.

Planned Vendors:

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

December 2026 Guild Meeting (12/14/2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

In Person: Location: Room: D1630, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

Date: Monday, December 14, 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.

Speakers: Ann Shayne & Kay Gardiner of Modern Daily Knitting

Lessons Learned in 10 Years of MDK

Join Modern Daily Knitting's cofounders for a lively, laugh-out-loud and surprisingly practical look behind the scenes of their first decade building one of the most beloved communities in the knitting world. This talk isn't a victory lap, it's a candid conversation about the real lessons Ann and Kay have learned the hard way (and occasionally the easy way) while growing MDK from a simple idea into a daily destination for knitters around the globe.

Whether you're a maker, a creative entrepreneur, or simply curious about what goes into sustaining 365 days of high-quality content and connection, you'll walk away with insights that are universally useful, plus a few stories that have never been told outside the MDK headquarters.

Planned Vendors:

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

January 2027 Guild Meeting (01/11/2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 00:30:00 GMT

In Person: Location: Room: D1630, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

Date: Monday, January 11, 2027

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: Amanda Langer

Steel & Stitches: An Art Practice Sculpted with Metal and Yarn

Amanda Langer is a 3D mixed media artist working primarily in steel and fiber. In this presentation for the Madison Knitter’s Guild, she will bring the audience along with her on her journey from a rural farm kid to an ecological restoration professional to an artist who both welds and knits. Amanda will discuss the influences from her life that shape the conceptual foundation of her work and share what she hopes her work accomplishes outside of her studio. She will also get into the nitty-gritty of her practice, and will describe in detail the processes she uses to incorporate knitting and crochet work with the steel in her sculptures and wall pieces. Amanda looks forward to sharing her work and practice with other knitting and fiber enthusiasts.

Planned Vendors:

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

February 2027 Guild Meeting (02/08/2027)

Tue, 09 Feb 2027 00:30:00 GMT

In Person: Location: Room: D1630, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

Date: Monday, February 8, 2027

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.

WSW Panelists:

Hedge Becker: Festival Director

Beth McCoy: Wonders of Wool Coordinator

Morgann Martinson: Digital Media Specialist

Haley Canick: Sponsorship and Advertising Coordinator

Lorrie Riemer: WI Make It with Wool State Director

The History and Future of Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

Meet the team of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival!

Hedge Becker will give a short history of the festival and
outline where she sees the festival going in the future. Beth McCoy will explain Wonders of Wool, including how instructors and classes are chosen each year. Morgann Martinson will present on how social media is changing the face of festivals, the wool industry, and our community at large. Haley Canick will chime in on how she sees Sponsorships and Advertisers supporting the festival in the future. Lastly, Lorrie Reimer will talk about the Make it with Wool competition and how you can join in on the fun.

Bring your questions, concerns, ideas, and constructive criticism as we move Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival into its next 25 years!

Planned Vendors:

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

March 2027 Guild Meeting (03/08/2027)

Tue, 09 Mar 2027 00:30:00 GMT

In Person: Location: Room: D1630, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

Date: Monday, March 8, 2027

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.

Speakers: Park Williams, Jessie Mae Martinson, & James Watts

Friendship, Fiber, & Fun!

Planned Vendors:

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

April 2027 Guild Meeting (04/12/2027)

Mon, 12 Apr 2027 23:30:00 GMT

In Person: Location: Room: D1630, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

Date: Monday, April 12, 2027

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: Gudrun Johnston

Discover the Unique and Timeless Properties of Shetland Wool

Planned Vendors:

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

May 2027 Guild Meeting (05/10/2027)

Mon, 10 May 2027 23:30:00 GMT

In Person: Location: Room: D1630, 1701 Wright Street, Madison WI

Date: Monday, May 10, 2027

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: TBD

Planned Vendors:

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

Madison Knitters Guild upcoming events

MKG Open Knitting Session ~ Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 (09/19/2026)

Priority Donation Maker Gathering! (09/28/2026)

Knit-A-Long ~ October 4, 2026 (10/04/2026)

October 2026 Guild Meeting (10/12/2026)

Speaker: Kiersten Darling

The Art of Saying Yes (Then Figuring it Out)

MKG Open Knitting Session ~ Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 (10/17/2026)

Yes! I want a MKG Name Badge! (Second Round) (11/01/2026)

2026 Minnesota Bus Trip (11/07/2026)

Workshop: Fixing & Finishing Brioche with Lesley Anne Robinson (11/08/2026)

Workshop: Textural Brioche with Lesley Anne Robinson (11/09/2026)

November 2026 Guild Meeting (11/09/2026)

Speaker: Lesley Anne Robinson

Adventures in Brioche

December 2026 Guild Meeting (12/14/2026)

Speakers: Ann Shayne & Kay Gardiner of Modern Daily Knitting

Lessons Learned in 10 Years of MDK

January 2027 Guild Meeting (01/11/2027)

Speaker: Amanda Langer

February 2027 Guild Meeting (02/08/2027)

WSW Panelists:

Hedge Becker: Festival Director

Beth McCoy: Wonders of Wool Coordinator

Morgann Martinson: Digital Media Specialist

Haley Canick: Sponsorship and Advertising Coordinator

Lorrie Riemer: WI Make It with Wool State Director

The History and Future of Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

March 2027 Guild Meeting (03/08/2027)

Speakers: Park Williams, Jessie Mae Martinson, & James Watts

Friendship, Fiber, & Fun!

April 2027 Guild Meeting (04/12/2027)

Speaker: Gudrun Johnston

Discover the Unique and Timeless Properties of Shetland Wool

May 2027 Guild Meeting (05/10/2027)

Speaker: TBD