Long Buckby Machine Knitters

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  • December 2021

    AGM and Christmas celebration This year at LBMK ended with us meeting for our AGM, which was an informal affair – committee members gave short reports of their actions and roles, and then all members were invited to say something about their machine knitting, including which machines they had. It was very interesting to hear… Read more

  • LBMK emerges from lockdown August – November 2021

    The return to face to face meetings began in August 2021.  A few of us gathered and were delighted to meet again and chat, and share a few projects. The next three meetings have become progressively more ‘normal’, with refreshments returning [albeit with a ‘bring your own cup’ theme] and some demonstration/presentation. We still have… Read more

  • Calendar 2022

    Calendar 2022

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  • Tabitha

    Tabitha

    A flared tunic, knitted sideways, in 4 ply yarn on a standard gauge machine. In UK dress sizes 10-22 Read more

  • Cascade

    Cascade

    Cascade download here     The version above was knitted in Yeoman’s Panama, 4 ply, at T7 on a standard gauge machine. 30 stitches and 42 rows per 10cm/4 inches.  The pattern should have this information, but the wrong file keeps appearing – the wonders of technology!!! Read more

  • Modified Drop/Raglan Pullover

    Modified Drop/Raglan Pullover

    Modified drop shoulder/ raglan pullover   Child’s pullover in 6 sizes, with a neat armhole/sleeve combination enabling excellent stripe matching. You should download the general instructions here   and two size specific files below, chest sizes   20 inch  schematic  text 22 inch  schematic  text 24 inch  schematic  text 26 inch  schematic  text 28 inch … Read more