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  • Mohair swirl

    Mohair swirl

    Mohair Swirl This is a variation of the Grigna Swirl, but with a more waisted shape, and long sleeves.  I have knitted it in Yeoman Elsa mohair, which is 3 ply, at Tension 10 on the standard gauge, which comes out as a fine but stable and warm cardi.  Takes very little yarn and flatters Read more

  • December 2012

    December 2012

    December 2012 Our last meeting of the year was a huge yarn sale with mini demonstrations by club members of finishing techniques.   Despite the hectic festive season approaching, it was well supported!  We look forward to another year of machine knitting, learning and developing new techniques as well as meeting our friends!   Happy Read more

  • calendar 2013

    calendar 2013

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  • Knit and Natter 2012 report

    Knit and Natter 2012 report

    Saturday 20th October This year’s Knit and Natter was again very well attended – over 140 visitors! which can be seen here created some tight squeezes!  There was some pressure on the demonstration tables, which this year included: crochet Tunisian crochet crocheted beaded necklaces patchwork knitting knitting machine clinic The morning was spent at these Read more

  • November 2012

    November 2012

    November 12th 2012 Erica Thomson It was lovely to see Erica back again this year, with her talk/demonstration on blocking and pressing. She showed us various new items she has for sale, and new jewellery ideas she is developing, before moving on to the main event. Most of us feel that we should finish our Read more

  • shawl – 3s ravelry link

    shawl – 3s ravelry link

    Not my pattern but those who admired my shawl at the Knit and Natter 2012, but who failed to get a print out of the pattern, can find it at   http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/3s-shawl You might need to join Ravelry to download it, but you really will want to – there are thousands of patterns for you Read more