Knit Wit - Monthly Programs
Come learn with us! Each month's meeting includes fun and educational activities.
We offer a combination of meeting in person and virtually on Zoom. Links to the Zoom meetings are emailed to all active RCK members (i.e. dues paid) in advance of the meeting.
In-person meetings are held at the Publix store at John Rolfe Commons, 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA, usually on the second Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Prospective new members are invited to attend their first in-person meeting at no charge. Proof of COVID vacations is required at the first visit. Masks are optional.
Note: To find more information on programs below, please click on underlined words or phrases.
January 11, 2025
Announcement of 2025 Knit Along with Natasja Hornby! See her patterns and start knitting!
Zoom with Mollie Lynch
Occupational therapist Mollie Lynch will discuss knitting using ergonomic techniques to enjoy knitting more safely.
February 8, 2025
Portugese Knittng with Marc Kealhofer
Our member Marc Kealhofer will demonstrate Portuguese knitting and explain its benefits to knitters.
Zoom option link will be sent to RCK members prior to the meeting.
March 1, 2025
Zoom with Xandy Peters - Fox Paws
Join this exclusive Zoom with Xandy Peters to KNIT BOLDLY! Stacked, Algorhithmic, Lattice are just some of the bold techniques of Xandy Peters.
March 8, 2025
Mosaic Knitting Barbara Drake
Our member Barbara Drake will demonstrate Mosaic knitting and take the mystery out of creating intriguing mosaic pieces.
April 12, 2025
Knitting Tips & Tricks
More details to come.
May 10, 2025
Brioche Knitting with Laura Brewer
Our member Laura Brewer will demonstrate Brioche knitting, demystifying the method to create soft and lofty pieces.
Natasja Hornby KAL pattern pick reveal, with knitting and blocking completed by September.
Please bring canned goods and packable, non-perishable donations or CASH for Feed More and have a chance to win the beautiful hand-knit, Colleen Davis tunic.
June 14, 2025
Knit in Public Day
Join River City Knitters to celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public again this year. Guild members will join knitters from the community to participate in social knitting at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
July 12, 2025
"Getting to Know You" Social Knitting
Social Knitting at Publix at John Rolfe Commons.
August 9, 2025
Woven/Knitted Wreaths
Members Keyser Glancy, Linda Martin, and Issy Thomas will guide members in making knitted or woven wreaths.
September 13, 2025
Zoom with Natasja Hornby and KAL wrap-up
RCK will welcome designer Natasja Hornby of Moonstruck Knits for a Zoom presentation. Have your Natasja Hornby patterns completed and blocked for the 2025 KAL wrap-up.
October 11, 2025
Retreat at Ruth's House
One day in-person retreat in the country with social knitting, show and tell, and pot-luck lunch.
November 7-9, 2025
Kate Atherley workshops
Designer Kate Atherley will present four workshops over the weekend of November 7-9 at the John Rolfe Publix. Registration opens for members in August; non-member registration follows. Visit her website to see her beautiful work.
December 13, 2025
Year End Celebration
Show and tell, social knitting, and a pot-luck lunch.
