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Tuck stitch cowl
A fairly simple cowl knitted into a spiral. Thanks to Sue Walker for the design idea!
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2014
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November 2013
November 2013 Let’s Twist Again This was a demonstration/ exhibition of various pieces of equipment relating to twisting and preparing yarns, including: Cord twister Daruma yarn twister Skein winder Also on show was our newly purchased LK150, and a demonstration of using Kumihimo discs. This month’s pattern is based on a design by Sue…
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Crochet Tree Decoration
This crochet tree decoration can be completed in no time at all and is very effective and simple. Also included in the pattern [click the picture] is a scarf.
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knit and natter 2013
Long Buckby Knit and Natter 2013 This annual event was less well attended than previous years, but that left more room to move for the attendees, and they certainly used the space! There were activities around the theme of flowers, including flower looms, crochet, knitting and knitting boards, as well as clinics in…
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Punchcard Pincushion
Punchcard Pincushion This is an alternative way of knitting the pin cushion, using a punchcard and slipstitch. Click here for pattern.
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Felted Mohair Bag
Felted Mohair Bag for the Chunky Machine – click for pattern
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September 2013
September 9th 2013 Felting and Embellishing This month’s meeting involved a demonstration by Hazel Green, who featured on the cover of the latest Guild of Machine Knitters’ newsletter. She brought us a huge collection of felted knitting, and showed us how she made various bags and other accessories, including embellishments. Although the picture is…
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August 2013
August 12th 2013 Knitting in Different Directions This was a very busy meeting, with Doris knitting the Bill King beret, Pat knitting her corkscrew scarf [click here for pattern], and Lynda showing circular cushions using the pattern on this website [scroll down for pattern], and a pin cushion made using the pattern for this month…
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Pin Cushion
A small pin cushion knitted using holding position to create circles – click picture for pattern
Long Buckby Machine Knitters
Long Buckby Machine Knitters is a club primarily for sharing ideas and expertise about machine knitting, although we also indulge in other textile crafts.
We welcome anyone who wishes to share with us, and anyone who would like to visit from other clubs.
We are also happy to visit other clubs, and share our expertise.
Please visit or get in touch!
Meetings are held at Long Buckby Community Centre each month from 2 – 4 pm on the second Monday of each month
Information about the venue can be found on the Contact page
Next meeting: March 9th 2026
Meeting costs: (annual membership £5, from July £3)
Meetings without outside speaker: £5 non members, £3 members
With outside speaker: £7 non members, £5 members
Long Buckby Machine Knitters 