January 12th 2015 Combining Yarns This meeting focused on methods of using combinations of knitting yarn.  First we looked at ways of plying yarns, from using spinning equipment, then using yarn twisters and stacking cones using a Twisting Yarn stack. We looked at various video clips, from these sources: Plying on a spinning wheel Using…

December 2014   As another year draws to a close, we held our annual exhibition of members’ work, with sales provided by Wendy Piper, and a demonstration of knitweave, which members were also able to practise. The knitweave was demonstrated on the Brother and the Knitmaster machines: Brenda and Jill demonstrating [to each other] Brother…

November 10th 2014 Using Leftover Yarn This was a real mixture of techniques and patterns. We started with suggestions for patterns from our website:  there are quite a few which only take small amounts of yarn. Some of the items laid out before the meeting. Pat showed us a Christmas stocking she had made from…

September 2014 Cut and Sew This was a meeting when several members shared the stage! First, we had Hazel showing us what cut and sew [or rather sew and cut] is.  She led us through the sewing and cutting part, with advice on how and how not to do it. Then June took over with…