Long Buckby Machine Knitters

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  • February

    Plating and Weaving This meeting was divided into two ways of making fabric by incorporating different yarns: plating, where one yarn lies behind the other in the fabric, and weaving, where the thicker yarn is woven between the thinner yarn threads, which are knitted.   We demonstrated how to thread Brother and Knitmaster machines for… Read more

  • January 2019

    January 2019

    January 2019 To start the New Year, we had an open meeting, where no specific demonstrations were planned, but machines were out, mini demos took place, and lots of chat ensued. It was a small turnout, partly caused, we think, by a road block in Long Buckby, which made for some interesting journeys. Key attraction… Read more

  • Rapture

    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

  • Calendar 2019

    Calendar 2019

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  • December 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

  • October 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