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Guild AGM 2012
June 2012 The Guild of Machine Knitters AGM This year was another bonus one for Long Buckby Machine Knitters. Not only did we win the Sherborne Vase for the 2nd year running, but Doris won the Fiskerton Cup. Sherborne Vase Our entry for the ‘Going for Gold’ themed challenge was a scene from Jason and… Read more
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June 2012
Monday 11th June Those of us who braved the exceedingly wet weather to come to the club meeting for Beryl Jarvis’ talk on the ribber were not disappointed. She concentrated on producing fabric rather than welts, and we were in for a treat. There was a demonstration on adjusting the ribber easy placement of the… Read more
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Knit and Natter 2012
Knit and Natter 2012 Date: October 20th 2012 Time: 10.30 – 4 Venue: Dunchurch Village Hall CV22 6PN Tickets: £5 in advance [or £6 on the door] on sale from July 1st from Brenda Adams, 10 Squires Walk, Northampton, NN3 6AL [please include a stamped addressed envelope and a cheque for £5 made payable to… Read more
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Mock Cable edge shrug
Lambswool shrug with narrow cable edging This is knitted in 2 ply lambswool [I think it would work well in any 2ply] and includes advice on how to make the front edge more rounded, if desired. Sizes 12 – 26. Click for: Multi sized lambswool shrug Read more
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May 2012
Monday 14th May All types of cables This meeting was another where the members demonstrated. Fran showed us how to make a basic 3/3 cable [see http://www.eileenmontgomery.com/freebies/hints/cables.html for a good explanation] Pat showed various add-on cables, including using i-cords, which she also demonstrated for beginners. Lynda showed mock cables and edges, including this one http://www.bond-america.com/bondbuzz/bond_buzz_53_H.html, and magic… Read more
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Asymmetrical Shawl
Asymmetrical Shawl This is simply knitted using holding position, and can be finished with a machine knitted frill [described in pattern], or crochet edge. It could be knitted in the yarns as stated, or virtually any yarn you wish, especially yarns which drape well e.g. crepe, viscose, linen etc. Pattern downloads by clicking on pictures… Read more
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