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  • Hybrid

    Hybrid

    Hybrid This is a standard gauge 4 ply pattern for a cardigan, which begins as a pair of sleeves knitted as one piece. Then a circular piece, a ‘skirt’ is knitted on. The first picture is with a handknitted skirt, the second a machine knit one. Other suggestions are included.   Read more

  • December 2016

    December 2016

    Annual Celebration December 2016   The club meeting was a celebration of our knitting, and members gathered with their entries to our annual exhibition.  The winner is chosen by secret ballot of those present, and this year it was Margaret who won! With a lovely panelled cardigan, joined with a mock cable effect.    Next… Read more

  • Calendar 2017

    Calendar 2017

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  • Basic 4 ply patterns

    Basic 4 ply patterns

    Basic Patterns in 4 ply yarn   This section has collections of basic patterns in multiple sizes, from baby to adult. Use them as they are, or as a basis for a new design. All patterns were made using Knitware software, with a very little editing. On the first page of the pdf download is… Read more

  • November 2016

    November 2017 Gadgets This meeting was a chance for members to see what kind of accessories are available for use with our knitting machines, and to have a go. We also had various types of embellishment gadgets around.  Kathy was particularly industrious, with two garter carriages in action, one on an electronic machine, the other… Read more

  • October 2016

    October 2016

    Sue Booth Sue demonstrated how to set in sleeves on the machine. She showed us how to attach a sleeve to a garment, having knit the sleeve head using holding position, as well as how to knit the sleeve downwards from the armhole.   Both methods produced an exceptionally neat finish, and we all left… Read more