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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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April 2012
April 16th 2012 Sue Booth was at the club to demonstrate holding position. For the second month running we had an upsurge in numbers attending, this month there were 20 of us, including one new member. Sue started by talking about many and various shapes and patterns you can knit using holding position, or partial… Read more
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March 2012
Monday 12th March 2012 Tuck and Slip presented by club members This was a very busy session, with about twice our usual membership attending! We started with an overview of how stitches are formed in tuck and slip, then went on to demonstrations: basic tuck stitch plated tuck scarves using needles out of work to… Read more
Long Buckby Machine Knitters 