Guild History
September 1985
The first meeting was held.
November 1985
The first newsletter was published.
July 1986
The Guild logo was first used.
September 1986
Initial 30 person membership had grown to 100 members and the first directory was distributed.
January 1987
The Guild Library was established.
November 1987
The first library exhibit was displayed at the Thornhill Branch of the St. Louis County Library. A picture of this display appeared in the Post-Dispatch and inspired dozens of calls inquiring about the Guild.
1990
The first local workshop, taught by Guild members, was held.
1994
The Guild website was launched.
Spring 1994
The first visiting teacher workshop was held with instructor Sandra Beadle.
May 2004
Our first knitters' retreat was held at Cedar Creek Conference Center, New Haven, MO.
February 2008
Ravelry group established: Greater St Louis Knitters' Guild Ravelry Group.
March 2010
PayPal was set up as an option for paying dues.
May 2010
The Guild was granted Not for Profit status.
October 2021
Guild meetings recorded and posted to our YouTube channel.