Next Meeting:

October 14th, 2026

Baker Community Center

101 S 2nd St

St. Charles, Illinois 60174

Program:

The "Holey Grail": Avoiding Gaps and Holes

Kate Atherley

Kate will be joining us on Zoom. This class focuses on tips and techniques for dealing with common holes and gaps in your knitting: why they’re there, how to avoid making them, and how to deal with them up if they do happen. We’ll talk about mitten thumbs, underarms in seamless garments, sock gusset pickups, necklines, starts and ends of rounds, and more! Bring your questions and holes. skill level: advanced beginner - knitter should be confident with knit and purl.

Doors open at 6:30 PM

Meeting begins at 7:00 PM

Good Night 8:45 PM

Come Knit With Us!

Social Knitting Groups

As we head into winter, the Fox Valley Knitters' Guild invites all knitting enthusiasts to join our series of social knitting events. Hosted by guild members, these gatherings are open to everyone, even non-members, and take place at various times and local businesses throughout the Fox Valley area. Whether you're looking to expand your knitting skills or simply connect with fellow crafters, there's a group for you.

Weekly Groups:

Wednesday 9:30am - 11:30am - Open Knitting @ Arcedium Coffee Shop, St. Charles, IL - hosted by Caron Carlson http://www.arcedium.com
Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm - Open Knitting @ Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton, IL - hosted by Valerie https://www.wheatonlibrary.org/event/needles-bookstacks-80849
Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Open Knitting @ Arcedium Coffee Shop, St. Charles, IL hosted by Teri Denault http://www.arcedium.com/

Monthly Groups:

1st Sundays, 4:00pm - 6:00pm - Open Knitting @ Riverlands Brewing, St. Charles, IL - hosted by Lara Benefield https://www.riverlandsbrewing.com/
4th Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 - Mending Meetup @ Sturdy Shelter Brewing, Batavia, IL - hosted by Sacha Urban https://www.sturdyshelterbrewing.com/

About Us

Guild Meetings

The guild meets the second Wednesday of the month from September through May at the United Methodist Church of Geneva.

The doors open at 6:30pm for socializing and refreshments. The meeting begins at 7:00pm with a short business meeting followed by an educational program, show-and-tell, and door-prize drawing.

Our Purpose

Guild Meetings

The purpose of the Fox Valley Knitters' Guild is to promote and foster an interest in knitting, to provide the opportunity for study and sharing to broaden one's skills, and to encourage high standards of design and technique in various forms of knitting.

Board Members

Guild Meetings

Board Members

President: Jeanette Berow

VP Programs: Sacha Urban

VP Membership: Lara Benefield

Treasurer/Technology: Jason Benefield

Secretary: Valerie Prohammer

Newsletter/Website: Sally Gradle

Hospitality: Laurie Anne Maska

Next Meeting:

October 14th, 2026

Come Knit With Us!

Social Knitting Groups

About Us

Guild Meetings

Guild Meetings

Guild Meetings

Our Purpose

Guild Meetings

Guild Meetings

Board Members

Guild Meetings

Board Members

Contact Us

Find Us On Ravelry

Next Meeting:

October 14th, 2026

Come Knit With Us!

Social Knitting Groups

About Us

Guild Meetings

Guild Meetings

Guild Meetings

Our Purpose

Guild Meetings

Guild Meetings

Board Members

Guild Meetings

Board Members

Contact Us

Find Us On Ravelry

Connect With Us