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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
February 2013

February 11th 2013 We came within a whisker of having to cancel again, but the committee and many members pulled together, and drove through the snow, to make this a very successful meeting. Fran demonstrated joining shoulders on the knitting machine. Pat demonstrated the Hague linker: joining seams and finishing edges, as well as attaching… Read more

13th Feb 2013
January 2013

January 14th 2013 Amid [accurate] forecasts of snow, it was decided to postpone this meeting until next week. Hope to see you then, but meanwhile there are two new patterns to look at. Visit the patterns section: machine knitting garments Swirl knit in Mohair Shrug knit in Grigna Sadly the meeting had to… Read more

14th Jan 2013
Grigna Shrug

Grigna Shug This is an elegant cover up for a sleeveless dress. Knit at T10 in Yeoman Grigna, takes very little yarn. Click on picture for pattern. Read more

14th Jan 2013
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

14th Jan 2013
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

27th Dec 2012