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Mock Cable edge shrug
Lambswool shrug with narrow cable edging This is knitted in 2 ply lambswool [I think it would work well in any 2ply] and includes advice on how to make the front edge more rounded, if desired. Sizes 12 – 26. Click for: Multi sized lambswool shrug
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May 2012
Monday 14th May All types of cables This meeting was another where the members demonstrated. Fran showed us how to make a basic 3/3 cable [see http://www.eileenmontgomery.com/freebies/hints/cables.html for a good explanation] Pat showed various add-on cables, including using i-cords, which she also demonstrated for beginners. Lynda showed mock cables and edges, including this one http://www.bond-america.com/bondbuzz/bond_buzz_53_H.html, and magic…
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Asymmetrical Shawl
Asymmetrical Shawl This is simply knitted using holding position, and can be finished with a machine knitted frill [described in pattern], or crochet edge. It could be knitted in the yarns as stated, or virtually any yarn you wish, especially yarns which drape well e.g. crepe, viscose, linen etc. Pattern downloads by clicking on pictures…
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April 2012
April 16th 2012 Sue Booth was at the club to demonstrate holding position. For the second month running we had an upsurge in numbers attending, this month there were 20 of us, including one new member. Sue started by talking about many and various shapes and patterns you can knit using holding position, or partial…
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Leg Warmers
Download pattern here
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March 2012
Monday 12th March 2012 Tuck and Slip presented by club members This was a very busy session, with about twice our usual membership attending! We started with an overview of how stitches are formed in tuck and slip, then went on to demonstrations: basic tuck stitch plated tuck scarves using needles out of work to…
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Waterfall cardigan
Grigna Waterfall cardigan Click here for the pattern
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February 2012
Monday 13th February Yarns and Fibres presented by Lynda Fiendley This was our 10th anniversary meeting, and it was wonderful to see some original members as well as some new ones! We had a little celebratory cake: followed by notices and a financial report from Pat and Brenda then went on to my presentation, which…
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Iris Bishop Workshops
February 2012 Amidst steadily worsening weather conditions, these workshops went ahead. The first one on Friday 3rd was near Tamworth, and, by the time I arrived there [lunchtime] the participants were beavering away using Iris’s excellent workshop notes. She was equally busy helping individuals and demonstrating techniques. On Saturday it was the turn of the…
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Ruffle Scarf Yarn
Ruffle scarf yarn The yarn is knitted on the machine The scarf is knitted on 8mm needles Pattern to download here
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 