June 2016

Yarns

We started with a brief look at yarn and its composition, then Pat showed us different ways of twisting yarns to combine them.  She also used the Knitmaster automatic weaving arm to do a little Knitweave.

Kathy followed on with a look at plating, specifically looking at using the feeder to make stripes alternating 3 strands of yarn with one strand, tucked or plain, to make a really interesting fabric.  She also showed a technique combining yarns to gradually change shade, and create an ombre effect.  She knitted 4 strands of beige yarn together, followed by 3 of beige and one of dark brown, then 2 of each, 3 of brown and one of beige, finishing with all brown.

Lynda showed the LK150 mid gauge machine, as an example of a gatepeg-less machine, which knits ‘difficult’ yarns, such as mohair and Grigna, more easily, without snagging. Kath showed us her lovely baby shawl for the latest great-grandchild

Then there was another yarn sale!

The newsletter can be downloaded here, including a simple pattern and more information on yarn