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Enter, Impress, Learn: How Knitting Is Judged and Why It Matters for Your Craft

Judging in knitting is about more than ribbons and rankings; it’s a chance to celebrate craft, encourage growth, and share standards that help every knitter improve. Competitions at a local fair, an online gallery, or a national design contest all bring attention to technique, creativity, and presentation, and they offer knitters feedback they can use … Continue reading Enter, Impress, Learn: How Knitting Is Judged and Why It Matters for Your Craft

Who Is TKGA?

The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) is a global, volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to advancing the craft of hand knitting through education, community, and standards of excellence. TKGA exists to help knitters at every stage grow their skills, share knowledge, and celebrate knitting traditions while supporting modern, practical pathways for makers who want to teach, design, or … Continue reading Who Is TKGA?

Knitting Without the Aches: How to Get Your Body Ready for the Season Ahead

Did you take a little break from knitting this summer? Maybe your needles sat idle while you soaked up sunshine, traveled, or simply gave your hands a rest. As autumn approaches and the rhythm of cooler days calls us back to our yarn baskets, it’s the perfect time to check in—not just with your stash, … Continue reading Knitting Without the Aches: How to Get Your Body Ready for the Season Ahead

Celebrate Local Yarn Shop Day

Knitters are fiber enthusiasts. As such, we know that yarn is more than just a material—it’s a source of inspiration, creativity, and connection. This year, on April 26, 2025, we celebrate Local Yarn Shop (LYS) Day, a special occasion dedicated to the independently owned yarn stores that bring our crafting dreams to life. Organized by … Continue reading Celebrate Local Yarn Shop Day

Networking at h+h americas: Elevate Your Craft Business with TKGA

Are you ready to take your craft business to the next level? The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) will be at the h+h americas wholesale trade show for the crafts industry in Chicago from May 7 to May 9, 2025, and we want to help you make the most of this event. Networking is one of … Continue reading Networking at h+h americas: Elevate Your Craft Business with TKGA

Transforming Your Year with Data-Driven Knitting Projects

Knitting is more than crafting—it’s a way to document life, emotions, and experiences. Have you heard of temperature blankets? These projects transform daily temperatures into knitted rows, with each temperature range represented by a unique color. By the end of the year, you have a stunning visual diary of the weather. But why stop there? … Continue reading Transforming Your Year with Data-Driven Knitting Projects