Knitting News 2006
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Swap Shop Returns Just For One Night (28.12.06)
Did you see the jumpers knitted for the programme? They would not have been possible without the help of UKhandknitting.com
Click here for further details
North West Evening Mail (27.12.06)
Click here to find out how the Age Concern ladies restored a little girl's smile
Inspire Magazine (24.12.06)
Click here to read how Knitting Packs will be raising money for BISS (British and International Sailor's Society)
Hats Knitted For Innocent Drinks (21.12.06)
The final total of hats knitted has surpassed the original target of 175,000
Click here to view "Supergran The Movie"
Portsmouth News (20.12.06)
Click here to read how you can "Get knitting and help keep orphans warm".
Watford Observer (18.12.06)
Click here for details of the amazing number of items charity knitters have knitted
Daily Mail (13.12.06)
Click here to read what Dawn French, co-author of two books on knitting, was wearing on a Christmas shopping expedition
New Guinness World Record for Fastest Knitter (09.12.06)
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| Miriam Tegals |
Miriam Tegels from The Netherlands has been confirmed as the new World Record Holder with a speed of 118 stitches in one minute. Many Congratulations, Miriam!!
Portsmouth News (09.12.06)
Click here to read how a Portsmouth pensioner has been knitting items to help children in Africa
Click Press UK (08.12.06)
Click here to read how Lion Brand Yarn Company have customized their website to help visually impaired visitors
Ely Standard (07.12.06)
Click here for Tale of the Nativity as told through Mary's knitting
Record BBC Radio 4 (01.12.06)
The BBC has recorded four programmes entitled: 'How to knit a poem'. These are due to be broadcast Monday 11th December, Tuesday 12th December, Wednesday 13th December and Thursday 14th December at 3.45pm (duration 15 minutes)
Click here for further information
The Herald (28.11.06)
Click here for those of you interested to read about 'Men Who Knit'. Read how a virtuoso Scottish tuba player fills in the gaps between bars by knitting
Yorkshire Dales Country News (28.11.06)
Click here to read how hand knitting using local wool is threatened due to an increasing scarcity of Swaledale sheep
SunJournal.com (29.11.06)
Click here for American article about the resurgeance of knitting in the USA with facts, figures, trends and forecasts
Living.Scotsman.com (26.11.06)
Click here to read Fiona MacDonald-Smith's article "Knitting, The Next Big Thing"
Knitting Magazine (25.11.06)
p1&p66 Showcase of the Knitted Student Textile Awards
Click here for more details of the winners and all the entrants
The Guardian (24.11.06)
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| What all the best dressed iPods are wearing! |
This image was printed in The Guardian to promote podcasts of The Ashes Series. The jumper was knitted by Aneeta Patel and the photograph was taken by Jonathan Kitchen
Innocent Drinks Knit For Age Concern (23.11.06)
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An amazing 220,000 hats have knitted this year and Innocent Drinks are hoping to make a donation of £110k to Age Concern. The behatted smoothies are on sale now in EAT cafes throughout the UK until Christmas and in Sainsbury's stores nationwide from 27th November week for one week only.
Click here for more details and to see 'Hat of the Week'
Lancashire Evening Post (17.11.06)
Click here to read how Sister Ann received an award for knitting little hats for the tops of Innocent Drinks
Stage (17.11.06)
Click here for another article reviewing the Tete a Tete opera "Odysseus Unwound"
The Northern Times (16.11.06)
Click here to read news of one of our Knitting Artist Dierdre Nelson, currently holding an exhibition in Scourie, Scotland
ClickPress (press release) (16.11.06)
Click here for news of a web award for The Lion Brand Yarn Company in America
West Sussex Observer (15.11.06)
Click here to read of new Knitting Book by Jennie Atkinson of Horsham
Materials Handling World Magazine (14.11.06)
Click here for news of a new shop in Oxo Tower Wharf selling only recycled yarns and needles
Worcester News (13.11.06)
Click here to read about staff from Herefordshire & Worcestershire branch of Age Concern, knitting bobble hats for Innocent Drinks
Living.Scotsman.com (12.11.06)
Click here to read how Danielle Proud is re-inventing the art of homecrafting with the help of knitting
Suffolk Evening Star (11.11.06)
Click here to read about youngsters in Ipswich who are holding a Big Brother-like knitting for charity event
Shetland News (11.11.06)
Click here to catch up on "Odysseus Unwound", the knitting opera
ICHF Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show 9 - 12 November (09.11.06)
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| Alison Murray's Knitted Christmas Tree |
World's Largest Knitted Christmas Tree branches out at Hobbycraft Show to raise money for Cancer Research. Visit show until Sunday 12th November and find out how you can help with latest project to knit a Giant Gingerbread House
Click here for more details
Berwickshire Today (09.11.06)
Click here to read how a local charity is running a fashion show with a difference - for dogs!
Buchan Observer (07.11.06)
Click here for news of North Aberdeenshire Volunteer Network knitting for charity
midsussextoday.co.uk (06.11.06)
Click here to read about new shop in Hassocks in Sussex
FemaleFirst.co.uk (03.11.06)
Click here to read how Julia Roberts is to star in a film about knitting
Fakenham and Wells Times (02.11.06)
Click here to read about the increase in local knitting clubs and a new shop opening in Dereham
Emediawire Press release (01.11.06)
Click here to read how a new ebook by Anna Stewart can help you create knitting patterns
Huddersfield.co.uk (25.10.06)
Click here for news of Huddersfield's first Alpaca farm and the plans to promote the wearing of this yarn
Hexham Courant (20.10.06)
Click here to read about Hexham Knitting Group during National Knitting Week
Cambridge Evening news (19.10.06)
Click here to read about a National Knitting Week event at the Robert Sayle Department Store in Cambridge
bbc.co.uk (16.10.06)
Click here for news about 'The Celtic Challenge', held in Cornwall during National Knitting Week
BHKC announce Winners of Knitted Textile Student Award (16.10.06)
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First Prize Winner Edwina Holder |
Second Prize Jo Knell |
Third Prize Jung Lee |
Click here to see Knitted Textile Student Awards Showcase 2006
Scotsman (16.10.06)
Click here to read about Rachel Henderson, mobile knitwear consultant and designer
Monsters and Critics.com (14.10.06)
Click here to read book review of Spin To Knit by Shannon Okey
Thisislondon.co.uk (13.10.06)
Click here to read review of Tete A Tete: Odysseus Unwound at Alexandra Palace
Click here to read about knitting hats for Innocent Drinks to raise money for Age Concern
MarketRasentoday (12.10.06)
Click here to read about knitting hats for Innocent Drinks to raise money for Age Concern and how you can help
The Comet (11.10.06)
Click here to read how two knitters from Walkern, Hertfordshire are organising a Knit In to benefit School Aid in South Africa during National Knitting Week
Knitted Garden; Blooming Success! (9.10.06)
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Deckchair in the Garden |
Knitting group enjoying the Garden |
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Time for Tea |
The Knitted Garden has proved to be a show-stopping success at Exeter and Harrogate. See it next at Creative Stitches & Embroidery, International Arena, Cardiff, 17-19 November 2006
Scotsman.com (07.10.06)
"Fair trade as family swaps US for remote isle"
Click here to read about the American family about to take up residency in on Fair Isle
Knitting Magazine (November issue out 07.10.06)
p1 Editor Kate Taylor talks about National Knitting Week in her monthly letter to readers
p7 Report on first showing of the completed 'Knitted Garden' at ICHF Stitches and Hobbycrafts show in Exeter
P10-11 Run down of major events during National Knitting Week.
Leeds Today (06.10.06)
" Everything in the garden is cosy"
Click here to read about 'The Knitted Garden' as it takes centre stage at ICHF's Fashion, Embroidery and Hobbycrafts show at The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.
Sunday Telegraph Magazine (01.10.06)
Tracey Ullman, this week becomes an ambassador for hand knitting with the launch of her new book, 'Knit 2 Together' co-written with friend Mel Clarke
Click here to read about her "Purls of Wisdom" as written for the Canadian National Post
This is Hertfordshire (01.10.06)
Click here to read how a village shop is delivering an online service to meet demands for knitting wool
Stockport Express (26.09.06)
Click here to read how Mary Wilson knitted a scene from Stockport Market
Tete a Tete to perform Knitting Opera at Alexandra Palace during Knitting and Stitching Show (26.09.06)
In a unique collaboration between the UK’s most forward-looking opera company (Tete-a-Tete) and the spinners and knitters of the Shetland Islands, ODYSSEUS UNWOUND is a thrilling theatrical event mixing the virtuosic crafts of the Shetland knitters with Tete-a-Tete’s unique style of musicianship to tell the ageless story of Odysseus’ terrifying journey through mysterious Islands
ODYSSEUS UNWOUND is being performed in the atmospheric and historic theatre within Alexandra Palace, North London for just 5 days during the Knitting & Stitching Show (10, 12, 13, 15 & 16 October). It then embarks on a national tour.
Click here for more information and to book tickets
Knitting For Great Ormond Street and North Devon Hospice (26.09.06)
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The Gingerbread House |
Tea and Cakes |
Sweets |
Gingerbread Men |
Alison Murray has had a fantastic response so far in helping to knit a Giant Gingerbread House to raise money for Great Ormond St Hospital and North Devon Hospice. Knit-Ins have been held in schools, museums, shopping centres and libraries. The gingerbread men are selling like hot cakes!
Workshops are planned at Atlantic Village, Bideford, Devon during National knitting Week 14th - 20th October and there will be children's workshop over half term on 25th and 26th October
Click here for more details and to contact Alison if you would like to help
Speed Knitting and Crochet Heats at Alexandra Palace 12 - 15 October (23.09.06)
Are you visiting the Creative Exhibitions Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace? Would you like to win some fabulous yarn? All you have to do is take part in our exciting Speed knitting and Crocheting heats. Experience fame and fortume pitting your skills against International Champions from Holland, France, South Africa and Germany. If you win, you will go forward to represent your country in the Speed Knitting/Crocheting championships which will be held next year in New York.
Click here if you would like to take part
Click here if you would like to volunteer to help with the heats on the day. Heats will be held at noon, 2pm and 3pm on the Woman's Weekly Stand
New Scientist.com (22.09.06)
Click here to read more about a little known wool from the Alaskan Musk Ox - 'qiviut'
The Border Mail, Australia (22.09.06)
Click here to read how 'Free Form' knitting took first prize in a competition
PR Web Press Release: "Baby Bling Knitting Kit" (22.09.06)
Click here to read which celebrities received 'Goody Knitting Bags' during the television awards season in Los Angeles
Metro.co.uk (21.09.06)
Click here to read update on 'The Knitted Garden', on show at 21 - 24 September ICHF Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show, Exeter
Missed The Knitted Town House in June? (18.09.06)
There will be another opportunity to view The Knitting Site's Town House at Somerset House, London on Sunday 24 September (see news 17.06.06)
Click here for more details
Latest craze from Japan? Knitted Dolls... (14.09.06)
Click here to read more
Simply Knitting Magazine (13.09.06)
p3 Reminder to visit 'The Knitted Garden' at Exeter Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show 21 - 24 September
Click here for more information
p10 September is 'Make it Month'
Click here for more information
Perth Evening Telegraph (11.09.06)
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here to read about an attempt in Perth to beat
the record for the World's Longest Scarf.
During National Knitting
Week, from October 14 to 21, everyone is invited to 'Loose
Threads in St John’s Place
to help sew pieces together.
Knitting Magazine (October Issue out 09.09.06)
p1 Kate Taylor, the editor invites us to enter the Mad Knitter's Tea Party in the National Knitting Week Cafe Bar, and view the Knitted Textile Student Awards at Alexandra Palace during the Knitting and Stitching Show 12 - 15 October
p4 Details of National Knitting Week events, including 'Unravel', Speed Knitting, Knitted Textile Student Awards
Sudbury Today (07.09.06)
Click here to read about Great Cornard's Knitting Club and there efforts in raising money for charity
Monsters and Critics.com (04.09.06)
Click here to read book review: "Knit Fix: Problem Solving for Knitters" by Lisa Kartus
Fastest Knitters flock to compete at Knitting and Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace (04.09.06)
There is still time to enter the fastest knitter/crocheter competitions taking place at Birmingham NEC, 21 - 24 September, London Alexandra Palace 12 - 15 October, Harrogate 23 - 26 November.
Miriam Tegels (new World's Fastest Knitter) will be competing against South Africa's and France's fastest knitters. It's the taking part which counts, you may be faster!!
Click here to contact us for further details
New Craft Magazine to be launched this Autumn (04.09.06)
Click here to read more
New Shop Opens In London (02.09.06)
'I Knit London', 13 Bonnington Square, Vauxhall SW8 1TE, run by knitting guru Gerard Allit is a place to chill out after a hard day at work. Closed Mondays, open until late on other days. Something for everyone including lessons for beginners
Click here for more information
The Australian (01.09.06)
" Knitters Needed For 925m Scarf" (Mine Rescue Depth)
Click here to read more
New Magazine now out (01.09.06.)
'Knit Today' was launched 24th August. It's bright and colourful and guaranteed to inspire you to take up your needles again. There's also a free Beginner's Guide' to knitting included
p62 Previews The Knitting and Stitching Shows with details of all the fashion shows, Knitted Textile Awards and the Speed Knitting and Crochet heats
p74 Write up and images of Brighton's' The Big Knit in' from June
Summer Knitting (29.08.06)
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Big Day Out was back in July and took place on a lovely summer's day at South Hill Park in Ringmead, Berkshire. Shane Waltener, one of our knitting artists led a Big Knit workshop where knitters helped to complete a giant knitted cobweb
New World Record for Fastest Knitter? (26.08.06)
Miriam Tegels achieved a staggering 118 stitches in one minute. She will now need to wait for confirmation and then be declared the new World Record Holder!
Fastest Knitter: Guinness Book Of Records Attempt (20.08.06)
Miriam Tegels from The Netherlands will attempt to beat the record for the most number of stitches knitted in one minute, this coming Saturday 26th August. The event will take place at Swalmen and be witnessed by the mayor, Mr Denie and by Carla Meijsen a designer and craft writer. The current record is held by Gwen Matthewman from West Yorkshire who achieved a speed of 111 stitches in one minute.
Click here for more information about Speed Knitting
Knitterati Gliterati: a brilliant new bar area at this year's Knitting & Stitching Show (20.08.06)
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The bar and chill out zone will be stocked with refreshments as well as supplies and original patterns – everything the knitterati needs for the perfect afternoon or shopping break.
Take part in our competition and be in with a chance to be in the exhibition of winners work. The theme, Glamour Knitting has four categories: wearable, accessories, jewellery and wild knitting. The prizes include the opportunity to have the pattern published in the high profile online knitting magazine Magknits.com, bags of coveted yarn and subscriptions.Click here for any comments and questions about the event and competition
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Click here to read press release
Scotland's Only Knitting Show, Saturday, 21 October 2006 (19.08.06)
Run by Scottish Machine Knitters, the show will be at Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk 10.00am - 4.00pm. As well as Exhibitions, Lectures, Demonstrations and a Fashion Show there will be a competition for the best bag. The bag can be hand knitted, machine knitted or crocheted. The bag which should be of original design, should be sent in by 10th October. Please enclose a note of your name and address; the inspiration for your design; a note of the materials together with the technique used. The bags will be judged on originality and suitability for purpose.
Click here to request details of where to send the completed bag and how to book tickets
Click here for further details of the show
New Statesman (17.08.06)
Click here to read how Tracey Ullman is planning a "career departure" in knitting, with a book due out in October: Knit 2 Together
Fibre2fashion.com (14.08.06)
Click here to read how Russian designer, Alexander Serafimoff creates his new colourful knitted dresses
Simply Knitting Magazine (14.08.06)
p3 How Does your Knitting Grow? Co-sponsored by The BHKC, the finished garden will have it's first showing at Exeter ICHF Knitting and Stitching show 21st - 24th September
Sunday Times (13.08.06)
"Yes, I made it myself"
Click here to read India Knight's thoughts
Peterborough Evening Telegraph (10.08.06)
"Challenge: Team are in it to win knit with wool-d record"
Click here to read about the latest attempt to knit the World's Longest Woollen Scarf
New Knitting Magazine: 'Knit Today' (09.08.06)
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Aimed at the discerning and enthusiastic knitter, Knit Today is packed with projects that will have the nation’s needles clicking every month. We will be featuring stylish and wearable knits with the emphasis on the use of high quality yarns.
Knitting has a new generation of followers and this bright new magazine is for everyone with a yearning for yarn. Knit Today has up-to-the-minute news and reviews as well as a superb collection of irresistible patterns to complement every woman’s wardrobe and home.
Click here for further information
24-7 Press Release.com (08.08.06)
"New Calendar of Knitting and Crochet Events Now Available at Lion Brand Web Site"
Click here to read more
Monsters and Critics.com (06.08.06)
Book Review: Natural Knits for Babies and Moms: Beautiful Designs Using Organic Yarns by Louisa Harding
Click here to read review
Knitting Magazine (September Issue out 05.08.06)
p4-5 Latest news on National knitting Week Events. Details of how to organise an event and register it with the NKW website
Isle Of Wight County Press (01.08.06)
" IW Craftswomen Knit And Spin Their Way to Success"
Click here to read more
Gizmodo.com, Hungary (27.07.06)
"Everything else in the world has LEDs, why not knitting needles ?"
Click here to read more
Baby Gadget (24.07.06)
"Unusual Toys For You To Knit And Enjoy"
Click here to read more
British & International Sailor's Society, BISS (20.07.06)
This year BISS launched its first ever Woolly Hat Week in February. With the backing of Patons, thousands of hats were knitted, 10,000 of which will be given to seafarers this year. Next year BISS' Woolly Hat Week (February 2007) promises to be even bigger.
Click here to learn more about BISS and how you can help
PR Inside, Austria (20.07.06)
" Kimberley Stewart's Knitting Parties"
Click here to how Rod Stewart's daughter prefers to stay in and knit with friend's
'Spin A Yarn' Launch (17.07.06)
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Joyce Mason's new shop in Bovey Tracey has caused a stir with the local knitters in Devon. If you're on holiday in the area over the summer, make sure you visit the only shop in England to stock Rareyarns from New Zealand and Touchstone yarns.
Click here for more information
Festival At The Edge (17.07.06)
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Rose Larcombe (organiser) sent us this report:
"The Festival at the Edge event this weekend, which the BHKC supported was a tremendous success. I was able to cater for all comers, ranging in age from 4 1/2 to 70! Both sexes were well represented and everyone was extremely pleased with their new-found skill. Over the two days (10:30 till 5:30) I taught in excess of 40 people to knit / improve their skills. The 'Learn to Knit' event was one of the most highly praised and popular aspects of what is now quite large and thriving Festival. I've already had an invite for next year and applicants for improver and advanced technique classes!"
Community Newswire (17.07.06)
"Scheme Promotes Close-Knit Communities"
Click here to read how knitting can bring communities closer
Oxford Mail (17.07.06)
"Dorothy, 95 appeals for wool donations"
Click here to read more
Monsters and Critics.com (16.07.06)
Book review: The Knitted Rug-21 Fantastic Designs by Donna Druchunas
Click here for the history of knitted rugs
Monsters and Critics.com (16.07.06)
Book review: Hip Knit Hats: 40 Fabulous Designs by Cathy Carron
Click here to read about knitting hats 'in the round'
Loop, Knit Salon, Islington London Celebrates It's First Birthday 16th July 2006 (12 07.06)
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Exterior view of Loop |
Fireplace inside |
Interior view of Loop |
Click here to read about Loop's First Year
Click here for website
Wilmslow Express (12.07.06)
"England Sqad Is Stitched Up By Sue"
Click here to read how Sue Clark-Berry knitted a model of each of the England players
Huddersfield.co.uk (12.07.06)
"Project knits new bonds"
Click here to read how Denise Horsfall brought her local community together through knitting
Sunday Times Magazine (09.07.06)
Rachael Matthews, one of our Knitting Artists features in 'A Life In A Day'
Click here to read more
Monsters and Critics.com (08.07.06)
Click here for book review of 'Kids-A Dozen' co-edited by Rick Mondragon and Elaine Rowley
Chicago Tribune USA (06.07.06)
"Another Blog on World Cup of Knitting?"
Click here to read how a knitting addict from Ireland has launched a Global Knitting Competition for the duration of the World Cup
Raising Money for Great Ormond Street and North Devon Hospice (04.07.06)
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Alison Murray, one of the runners up in the 'Knitter Of The Year' Competition, has just launched an appeal to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and the North Devon Hospice. Last year her 'claim to fame' was the World's Largest Knitted Christmas Tree and this year she hopes to rise to the even dizzier heights of the World's Largest Knitted Gingerbread House, complete with knitted interior
Click here for more information and details of how you can help
Bath Stitch 'n Bitch at Widcombe Rising: 18 June 2006 (03.07.06)
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Queen Victoria and Isambard Kingdom Brunel |
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Stitch 'n Bitch knitting long scarf |
Members of Bath Stitch 'n Bitch joined 'Widcombe Rising' to celebrate the survival of Widcombe from Brunel's railway building in Bath. Original plans were to incorporate Widcombe High Street into the railway development. Queen Victoria and Isambard Kingdom Brunel (courtesy of the Natural Theatre Company), opened the street party and Stitch 'n' Bitch stretched the longest scarf down Widcombe Hill. Some knitted onto the top end, some onto the bottom end and one brave member sat in the road, midway down, the hill and knitted onto the side of it. They took it in turns to retire for cream teas at the top end and later descended the hill to join in the flamenco dancing.
National Knitting Week: 14 - 21 October (30.06.06)
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The dedicated NKW website is now up and running and ready for you to register your events.
Click here for website
Click here to register your event
Click here to read about National Knitting Week 2005
MNSBC Book Review (29.06.06)
" Not Another Teen Knitting Book"
Click here to read about the latest book from Vickie Howell which includes lots of trendy accessories
News Journal.com (29.06.06)
'Sexy Little Knits' for those of you who can't wait to knit or crochet your own swimwear for the summer!
Click here to read more
Knitters Invited To take Part In A Knitting Performance as part of the 'Fresh' Festival, Bracknell, 1st July (28.06.06)
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Artist Shane Waltener will be conducting a knitting performance on the grounds of South Hill Park, Bracknell, on Saturday 1 July. The event is part of Fresh, a festival of performance held in Bracknell and later in July in Southampton. Knitters will be invited on this occasion to contribute to the creation of a large multi coloured knitted display. The knitted piece will be stretched and pegged directly onto the ground at the end of the day, appearing in this situation much like a knot garden of floral display.
Click here to contact Shane for additional information and to participate in either of these performances
Melton Mowbray Country Fair (25.06.06)
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| Jill Fenby-Taylor teaches a new recruit |
Melton Mowbray Country Fair proved a great hits with all it's visitors, especially the 'Have a go at knitting' tent. Not only was interest shown by those new to knitting, but many lapsed knitters were enthused to take up their needles again. Well done Jill!
Border Mail, Australia (25.06.06)
World's Longest Scarf, showcased at annual 'Stitched Up Textile Festival in Wangaratta.
Click here to read more
Monsters and Critics.com (25.06.06)
Click here for book review of 'Maggie's Ireland: Designer Knits on Location' by Maggie Jackson
New Shop Opening in Devon 4th July (24.06.06)
'Spin A Yarn' opens in Bovey Tracey next Tuesday. Joyce Mason will realise her long held dream when she opens a new yarn shop specialising in hand spun and hand-dyed yarns from New Zealand and the UK. As well as yarns from Rowan and Sirdar, Joyce aims to introduce British knitters to a host of 'Rareyarns' from Golden Bay, and 'Touchyarns' from the Canterbury Plains in New Zealand. Classes, groups and surgeries are also planned for the near future.
Click here for more information and to contact Joyce
This is Local London (22.06.06)
Local newspaper report on the opening of 'Stash' new yarn shop in Putney, London
Click here to read article
ScienCentral News, New York (22.06.06)
"... knitters might hold in their hands the secrets of the brain, or the universe itself."
Click here to read more
MakeZine.com (22.06.06)
Andrea Tung of 'Making Things' adds to our story of The Knitting Site with another knitted house.
Click here to read more
The Knitting Site, one of the main attractions at St Bartholomew's Fair, Smithsfield, London (17.06.06)
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The Knitting Site's full size town house |
Town House |
The knitting Site's 'Office' |
As part of the promotion for the London Architecture Biennale, a small group of architects came up with the idea of knitting a full size town house using different types of construction tape. Enlisting help from friends and acquaintances, they taught them to knit using needles made from broomhandles. The knitted shell is displayed over a framework of scaffolding. Here is the result!
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Safety signs for knitters |
Knitting upstairs |
Everyone admired The Town House |
Close up of Town House |
The house will continue to be displayed in Smithfield House for the remainder of this week
Click here for more information and images of knitting in progress
MakeZine.com (16.06.06)
What's the biggest thing you've ever knitted?
Click here to read how Lauren Porter from Bath Spa University knitted a full size Ferrari using 12 miles of yarn!
World Wide Knit In Public Day 10th June 2006 (10.06.06.)
Click here to read more
USA Today: Shopping Tours (10.06.06.)
The ultimate in American Shopping Experiences. 'Stitchawaytours' organise a trip to London to coincide with the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace 10 - 17 October.
Click here to read more
New Shop Opens in Putney, Southwest London (06.06.06)
'Stash' is owned by Michelle Lieberson and Natalie Giauque. If you need to add to your 'stash' (and don't we all?), visit this outlet and feast your eyes on the most wonderful yarns from around the world. There's a room upstairs to sit and knit and classes are planned from July 8th.
Click here for more information
Reuters (06.06.06)
" Dortmund in a tangle over giant scarves"
Click here to read the latest on World Cup scarves
Monsters and Critics.com (06.06.06)
Click here to read a book review of "Getting Started Knitting" by Jennifer Worick
Deutsche Welle (05.06.06)
"Knitting Their Way Into The Record Books"
Click here to read about World Cup Knitting Fever
Knitted Architectural Installation In London (05.06.06)
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Work on the 'Town House' is beginning to take shape. Don't forget the ancient St Bartholomew’s Cloth and Yarn Fair on Saturday 17th June which is being recreated by the 'Knitting Site'
Click here for further details and if you would like to take part in the knitting process
Glasgow Sunday Mail (04.06.06)
The truth is out about Franz Ferdinand's secret passion
Click here to read about "Yarns Fardinand"
Knitting Magazine (July issue out 03.06.06)
p24 Winner of the 2006 Accessorise Competition
P58 Details of how you can take part during National Knitting Week:
" We need your help once again to make National Knitting Week fun and give a huge lift to knitting in Britain!"
Click here to register your event ( due to be updated shortly)
p70 Teaching children to knit
Click here to read about School Knit Clubs. Please let us know if you run one, or know someone who does
Bath Fringe Recycling Competition (29.05.06)
Recycling to delight and astound! The 34 competitors used their imagination and skill to push the limits of knit, crochet and stitch, showing how unwanted junk can be remade into beautiful, desirable and practical items. Here are just a few of the entries:
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Basque |
Inner Tube Accessories |
Big Green Bag |
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Flower Bowl |
Raggy Boottees |
Video Tape Hat |
During the Festival, the sight of so many unusual items enticed passers-by to take up the knitting challenge to try knitting with unconventional materials. The organisers hope to stage the competition next year, so start collecting recycled 'yarns' now!
Click here for more information
Guardian Unlimited (28.05.06)
" Viva las craftivistas!" Eithne Farry writes about the current knitting revolution
Click here to read more
Book Review (28.05.06)
Vicki Square expands and updates 'The Knitter's Companion'
Click here to read review
Rowan Newsletter (27.05.06)
p5 BHKC National Speed Knitting and Crocheting Contest, read where you can take part in the heats
Click here for further information
p7 National Knitting Week 14 - 21 October 2006
Click here to register your event (National Knitting Week website due to be updated soon)
p 12 Workshops and Promotional events
Click here to check if there is a workshop taking place near you
Francoise Dupre: Second Recipient of Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award (26.05.06)
Hospitals aren't perhaps places we generally expect to find people knitting, or are they? If you happen to be an in- or out-patient at The Women's Centre Radcliffe Hospital Feto-Maternal Medicine Department (John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford) between June and September 2006, Francoise Dupre (one of our Knitting Artists) will be 'artist in residence' and will be making three spool knitting projects
Click here for more information on the Charity Max Reinhardt Charitable Trust
Click here for more information about the award
Simply Knitting Magazine (Issue 16 out 24.05.06)
p9 The Great British Village Show, your chance to design and knit an adult garment
Click here for further information
p9 The British Hand Knitting Confederation's National Speed Knitting Challenge to be held at The Knitting and Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace 12 - 15 October 2006. (Heats are also planned at The Knitting and Stitching Show at the NEC Birmingham 14 - 17 September)
Click here for further information
Are you planning an event for National Knitting Week? (19.05.06)
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Fashion Show |
Knitting With Oars! |
Teaching school children to knit |
Following the success of last year’s event at Land’s End Cornwall Julia Hopson of Knit Wits Penzance and Matt Hopson of Cornish Natural Yarns are currently organising the largest knitting event in the south- west to be held during National Knitting Week.The event is being held at The Tregenna Castle Hotel, St Ives on Friday the 13th of October 2006 and all funds raised will be donated to the RNLI.
Click here to read Press Release
Click here for latest details of events
Knitted Architectural Installation In London (18.05.06)
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Knitting Site |
Townhouse |
Knitting in Progress |
The 'Knitting Site' is recreating the ancient St Bartholomew’s Cloth and Yarn Fair on Saturday 17th June. A town house will be knitted on a 3 x 3 x 6m scaffold. The process will be part installation, part performance and part construction site. The knitted performance piece will unfold outside Charter House in Charterhouse Street, Smithfield opposite the main Biennale Headquarters
Click here for further details and if you would like to take part in the knitting process
Big Brother Housemate likes knitting (18.05.06)
Click here to find out who likes knitting (number 4)
MakeZine.com (16.05.06)
Chemical Symbol Knit Baby Blocks provide a fun way to practice your intarsia technique
Click here to read more
Press Release (16.05.06)
Lion Brand Yarn (US) and Purple Tree Announce New National Knitting Programme, which may be of use to those in the UK
Click here to read more
Deutsche Welle Germany (13.05.06)
Knitting Artist Captures German Landmarks in Wool
Click here to read more
Remember The Knitting Olympics? Now 'Yarn Harlot' shares the tricks of her obsession (11.05.06)
Click here to read more about author Stephanie Pearl McPhee
Daily Telegraph (06.05.06)
Julia Robson writes about 'Lucia' one of Rowan's latest patterns
Click here for more information
Knitting Magazine (June issue out 06.05.06)
p1 Editor Kate Taylor announces date of National Knitting Week: 14 October - 21 October 2006
p74 The BBC and 12 Yard Productions is calling all hand knitters to take part in The National Village show (see 21.04.06 for contact details)
ABC Online, Australia (04.05.06)
"Oil-struck fairy penguins saved... "
Click here to read how knitting has helped in the face of an ecological disaster
Peterborough Evening Telegraph (02.05.06)
"A PENSIONER is bringing comfort to hundreds of children around the world by knitting teddy bears in front of the TV."
Click here to read more
" Part sweater, part tree cozy" (28.04.06)
Click here to read more about the creator of the 'Treesweater'
Reuthers: "Knitters Save Endangered Penguin's Lives" (27.04.06)
Click here to read more
BBC Announce Venues of Regional Heats for The National Village Show (21.04.06)
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This is your opportunity to design and knit an adult garment and have it judged 'Best In Show'!
Regional heats to be held:
South East: Sunday
23 July (Petworth
House & Park, West Sussex), South
West: Sunday 6 August (Montacute
House, Somerset)
Central England: Sunday 27 August (Calke
Abbey, Derbyshire), East
England: Sunday 3 September (Wimpole Hall,Cambridgeshire)
Wales & The
West: Sunday 17 Sepember (Dyffryn
Gardens, nr. Cardiff), The
North: Sunday 24 Sepember (Nostel
Priory, West Yorkshire)
Click here to request an entry form or phone 020 7432 2935
Vog.com (18.04.06)
"No One Knit Wonder "
Click here to read about Alex Gore Browne's latest hand knit creations for the catwalk
Blogcritic.org (18.04.06)
Click here to read book review of "Big Girl Knits" by Jillian Moreno and Amy Singer
Scotsman (17.04.06)
"Youngsters find they click with knitting"
Click here to read more
Knitter's Review (13.04.06)
Click here to read about knitting events taking place in America and New Zealand
Click here to let us know if you have a knitting event you would like publicising
MakeZine.com (05.04.06)
Ever wanted a to knit a design, but just couldn't find a pattern?
Click here to read about software that will turn your design and digital photos into stitch related patterns
Swindon Evening Advertiser (04.04.06)
Click here to read how knitters helped the baby unit at the Great Western Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit in Swindon
Midsussextoday.com (04.04.06)
Jimmy Hill reveals his hidden knitting talent while opening St Catherine's Hospice shop in The Broadway Haywards Heath.
Click here to read more
Saga Magazine (01.04.06)
p135 "Ella's Cottage Industry" read how one 80 year old still knits for her local shop
Click here if you would like to offer to knit for others (or if you would like something knitted for you)
New Venue for Knitting Workshops Opens in Long Eaton, near Nottingham (01.04.06)
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The Art Room is the place "to explore your creative side in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere"
Click here to read more
Click here for details of knitting workshops
BHKC Announces Winners of '2006 Accessorise!' Competition at Sewing For Pleasure NEC (30.03.06)
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Finalists' work on display |
2nd prize winner Ann Kristin Dahle
with model wearing her work |
Sponsored by the BHKC, ICHF and 'Knitting' Magazine, First prize was won by Alexandra Mooney and second prize by Ann Kristin Dahle
Click here to see images of all the finalists' fantastic accessories
Simply Knitting Magazine (Issue 14 out 27.03.06)
p3 Read about The progress of 'The Knitted Garden'
p8 Details of The Young Yarn User, published by The Knitting and Crochet Guild to promote knitting amongst young children
p9 Read about The Children's Society 'Knit It' campaign and where to send any money raised
p60 Betsan Corkhill explains how knitting can help you overcome depression, pain, help you to loose weight and give up smoking
p98 See latest photos of The Knitted Garden.