Long Buckby Machine Knitters

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  • March 2019

    March 2019

    Bags Our meeting today was focused on bags made with any kind of fabric, including machine knitting. Several members brought their home made bags, and Pat led the way with an outstanding collection, explaining the method and rationale of construction for each type. A pictorial overview of what was on show is here And there…

  • February

    Plating and Weaving This meeting was divided into two ways of making fabric by incorporating different yarns: plating, where one yarn lies behind the other in the fabric, and weaving, where the thicker yarn is woven between the thinner yarn threads, which are knitted.   We demonstrated how to thread Brother and Knitmaster machines for…

  • January 2019

    January 2019

    January 2019 To start the New Year, we had an open meeting, where no specific demonstrations were planned, but machines were out, mini demos took place, and lots of chat ensued. It was a small turnout, partly caused, we think, by a road block in Long Buckby, which made for some interesting journeys. Key attraction…

  • December 2018

    December 2018

    Annual Celebration We began with our first Annual General Meeting, which introduced our new membership scheme, whereby, for £5 a year our knitters are now officially members. In addition, we heard reports from the Chairman, Pat, the Treasurer, Brenda and the Membership Secretary, Kathy. All were well received, and the current committee continues to run…

  • October 2018

    October 2018

    Ribbing by Sue Booth Sue Booth demonstrated using the ribber in fine style: from the basics of attaching the ribber, through setting it up and adjusting it, to basic ribs and more complex uses. Her little ‘asides’ come from a wealth of experience, and offer both beginners and experienced knitters some practical tips which make…

  • September 2018

    Stitch Pattern Technology This meeting started with a presentation illustrating the anatomy of machine knitted stitches, and illustrations of the main stitch patterns available. This was followed by a more open format, with various different machines on show and available to try, with most opting to look at the tuck/slip combination, which we all admitted…

  • Heart of England 2018

    The information and patterns kindly donated by Jill Brownjohn and Hazel Green can be found here: Knitweave Bag by Hazel Green Triangular Shawl by Hazel Green Slip Stitch Edging [and three needle bind off] by Jill Brownjohn

  • August 2018

      Colour and Design Our August meeting was less well attended than usual, lots of people being away, but we had a good discussion of colour schemes, how to machine knit with colour and dyeing and painting garments. Our newsletter is available here

  • July 2018

    July 2018

    We had a lovely, albeit very hot, open meeting, sharing our crafting interests outside machine knitting. Crafts included were:   Hand knitting Weaving Spinning Crochet Jewellery Screen printing Card making   For more, and better photos, visit our Facebook page here   Newsletter available here

  • June 2018

    June 2018

    Using the Sewing Machine for Machine Knitters Erica Thomson was back for a demonstration of her sewing machine expertise, as well as lots of other interesting ideas. She showed us a little of her ply split braiding, her Kumihimo wire braiding and lots more. The sewing machine techniques were inspirational to those whose sewing machines…