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Rapture

Rapture Is it a wrap or a poncho? It is neither, but a cleverly designed garment by Pat! Free pattern available here Read more

16th Jan 2019
Calendar 2019

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12th Dec 2018
December 2018

Annual Celebration We began with our first Annual General Meeting, which introduced our new membership scheme, whereby, for £5 a year our knitters are now officially members. In addition, we heard reports from the Chairman, Pat, the Treasurer, Brenda and the Membership Secretary, Kathy. All were well received, and the current committee continues to run… Read more

12th Dec 2018
October 2018

Ribbing by Sue Booth Sue Booth demonstrated using the ribber in fine style: from the basics of attaching the ribber, through setting it up and adjusting it, to basic ribs and more complex uses. Her little ‘asides’ come from a wealth of experience, and offer both beginners and experienced knitters some practical tips which make… Read more

9th Oct 2018
September 2018

Stitch Pattern Technology This meeting started with a presentation illustrating the anatomy of machine knitted stitches, and illustrations of the main stitch patterns available. This was followed by a more open format, with various different machines on show and available to try, with most opting to look at the tuck/slip combination, which we all admitted… Read more

11th Sep 2018
Heart of England 2018

The information and patterns kindly donated by Jill Brownjohn and Hazel Green can be found here: Knitweave Bag by Hazel Green Triangular Shawl by Hazel Green Slip Stitch Edging [and three needle bind off] by Jill Brownjohn Read more

26th Aug 2018