Our monthly guild meetings are held on the last Saturday of each month at the Inman Pubic Library on 50 Mill St., Inman from 10:30am until noonish.

Knitting Retreat 2024

Little Switzerland, NC

Our 2024 Knitting Retreat is in the books. We had a wonderful time with great instructors and time together with wonderful friends.
Here are some of the wonderful creations:

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Piedmont State Fair 2024

Spartanburg Knitting Guild had two participants in the fair this year.

Entries on the left: Kathy Beer: Traveler Knitters Yarn Pouch; Ad Lib Prayer Shawl; Cuentas Scarf

Entries on the right by Jennifer Cantrell: Clockwise from top: Emotional Support Chickens; Haunted House cowl; Hipsters Hat

Show & Tell

During our guild meetings. members like to show off their lastest and some old creations. We all appreciate each other talents and love for the craft. Dont' be shy...we love to see what has been created.

On left, clockwise: Sanna Esposito modeling her own design made with Wizard yarn, back, front; Debbie Barr, her own design for headbands, using blanket yarn and worsted weight.

On right, clockwise: Lynnea Stadelmann, socks pattern in Bucilla book using hand-dyed yarn from Etsy; Sheila Dorrer, Fierrea, using Madeline Tosh; Marielena Petruska modeling her Kitterly Kits Spider Cowl made with Plymouth Encore in honor of Halloween; Marielena showing her beautiful beret knitted for charity.

Knitting Retreat 2023

Little Switzerland, NC

Our 2023 Knitting Retreat is in the books. We had a wonderful time with great instructors and time together with wonderful friends. Here are some of the wonderful participants and their "work in progress" :

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Hand Dying Class
The ladies proudly showed off their hand dyed yarn. Now what will they become?
Felting Class
Some adorable little felted projects in a tea cup. Are they the cutest?
Front Porch Knitting
The weather couldn't have been any better for this time of year. We all enjoyed hours of knitting on the porch enjoying a stunning view.
Cheri: Easy Goes It Shawl
Cheri is working on the Easy Goes It by Finicky Creations. Cheri was taught who to knit by her daughter 13 years ago.
Easy Goes It
Gail
Her mother taught her at the age of 10 knitting for her Greyhouds. She took classed and was taught how to crochets by her great aunt at 6.
Val: Rowan Poncho
At age 18 Val started to take knitting class up in New Hampshire. A friend taught her at the age of 14 how to crochet.
Mariela
Working on her own design of a family heirloom blanket. She didn't start knitting till in her 30s. Her grandma taught her crochet at 11.
Donna
Donna is working on a sweater for her grandson. She was taught by her mom how to knit at age 6, but self taught her how to crochet.
Melody: Loop-de-Loop Scarf
At age 13 her mom taught her how to crochet. She didn't pick up knitting till about 12 years ago being taught by a friend.
Jamie: Infinity Cowl
A co-worker taught Jamie how to knit in the 40s. It shows its never too late to get started!
Debbie: Percentage Sweater
Debbie was 30 when her friend Pendy taught her how to knit. Her WIP is the Percentage Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmermann.
Elizabeth Zimmermann
Betty: Baby Blanket
Betty is a avid crocheter and was taught by her mom at age 13. She taught herself how to knit in 2005.
Ekky: Aran Ilse Sweater
Ekky is knitting a sweater her mom had knitted her when she was a teenager. Ekky is using all of her mom's Olive tools in memory of her.
Eva
Eva is working on some socks. She started knitting in 2006 and was taught by her aunt. Her grandma taught her how to crochet as a child.
Kathy: Out 'n About Shawl
Her mom taught her to knit at age 17 but she didn't really get into knitting till she retaught herself 10 years later.
Sana: : Cardigan
Sana is a avid knitter but crochet this time a beautiful cardigan. Mom taught her how to crochet at a kid but she taught herself knitting.
Brioche Class
Barbara is teaching the Brioche Class. Her mom taught her the craft at age 12.
Linen Stitch Class
Meg is teaching the Linin Stitch Class

The Guild sponsor a 3-day knitting retreat in September off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland.

Spots are limited. If you are still considering joining the retreat, there is now a waiting list. Please contact the Guild.

Previous knitting retreats

Little Switzerland, NC

Every year the Knitting Guild organizes a retreat for its members and non-members. Its a wonderful time to reflect, make new friendships and learn a few new tricks and skills.

Past Projects

featured projects from the past

Looking for a previous featured project? You should find it here.

Our monthly guild meetings are held on the last Saturday of each month at the Inman Pubic Library on 50 Mill St., Inman from 10:30am until noonish. Knitting Retreat 2024

Little Switzerland, NCOur 2024 Knitting Retreat is in the books. We had a wonderful time with great instructors and time together with wonderful friends. Here are some of the wonderful creations: