-
Knit and Natter 2012 report
Saturday 20th October This year’s Knit and Natter was again very well attended – over 140 visitors! which can be seen here created some tight squeezes! There was some pressure on the demonstration tables, which this year included: crochet Tunisian crochet crocheted beaded necklaces patchwork knitting knitting machine clinic The morning was spent at these…
-
November 2012
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…
-
shawl – 3s ravelry link
Not my pattern but those who admired my shawl at the Knit and Natter 2012, but who failed to get a print out of the pattern, can find it at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/3s-shawl You might need to join Ravelry to download it, but you really will want to – there are thousands of patterns for you…
-
machine knit necklace
Simple one stitch necklace, attaching beads with very fine crochet hook. Click on picture for pattern
-
September 2012
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…
-
Crochet Necklace
Crochet Necklace Simple chain stitch and bead necklace. Download pattern by clicking on picture.
-
Machine Knit Teddy
Machine Knit Teddy pattern Knit your own teddy! Click on picture for pdf of pattern
-
August 2012
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]…
-
owl
Pattern available here
-
shaped scarf
Shaped Scarf click on picture to download 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: September 14th 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 