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June 2013

June 10th 2013 I-cord and circular knitting We demonstrated how to make an i-cord, using hand knitting [double pointed needles], French knitting [as in 4 nails in the top of a cotton reel as with this supplier click this link for more details, or a more modern version which does it automatically- click… Read more

12th Jun 2013
May 2013

May 13th 2013 Gadgets We had a very busy afternoon looking at various accessories often left in the cupboard! Members demonstrated, amongst other things: Ribber transfer carriage Garter bar Cast off linker De knitter Various transfer items And lots of hints and tips. And we finished with a show and tell – and we… Read more

15th May 2013
April 2013

April 8th 2013 Sue Booth – Intarsia Sue did not disappoint with this comprehensive look at intarsia and related skills. She used various methods to knit with several colours in each row: · an intarsia carriage · knitleader/ holding position/ slip stitch/ knitting pieces separately and then joining whilst knitting/ and · using… Read more

9th Apr 2013
Dolman Top

Dolman Top Click on the picture for the pattern Read more

7th Apr 2013
Tuck Lace Scarf

Tuck Lace Scarf Read more

12th Mar 2013
March 2013

March 11th 2013 For the third month in succession, the snow tried to put us off, but it was business as usual at Long Buckby! The theme was Open Work, and there were different kinds of lace on view. Pat started us off with the latest news: which culminated in a preview of our GMK… Read more

12th Mar 2013