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June 10th 2013   I-cord and circular knitting   We demonstrated how to make an i-cord, using hand knitting [double pointed needles], French knitting [as in 4 nails in the top of a cotton reel as with this supplier click this link for more details, or a more modern version which does it automatically- click…

  April 8th 2013 Sue Booth – Intarsia Sue did not disappoint with this comprehensive look at intarsia and related skills. She used various methods to knit with several colours in each row: · an intarsia carriage   · knitleader/ holding position/ slip stitch/ knitting pieces separately and then joining whilst knitting/ and · using…

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…

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…

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…

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…

September 2012 Collars Pockets Buttonholes Edges Our meeting was a mixture of demonstration and presentation. Fran demonstrated a double band vertical buttonhole. Lynda demonstrated the double crochet and picot edges detailed here:  http://charm-knits.blogspot.co.uk/p/mk-crochet-like-trims.html Then Pat introduced pockets and showed us a swatch of her ladder pocket, instructions for which can be downloaded here and we…

Monday August 13th Twisting and Spinning This meeting was a practical session!  Various members brought equipment for use in twisting fibres to make cords and fibre blends, winding skeins and balls, and making braids. We had a variety of swifts for using skeins From left: Aero skein winder; umbrella swift; sunflower swift [click for maker]…