Knitting News 2007
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Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: Kick Start For Knitters (30.12.07)
Click here for details of The Corsham Knitting and Crochet Group who have been knitting items for people in Eastern Europe
About Knitting.com: Knitting New Year's Resolution (18.012.07)
Click here to read about going on a yarn diet
Midlothian Advertiser: Vicky's Nativity scene causes a stir in Woodburn (13.12.07)
Click here to read how a wool shop owner in Featherstonehaugh has knitted a Nativity scene
Extreme Knitting: Last Minute Christmas Present? (12.12.07)
Click here to see what to knit with giant knitting needles
Malvern Gazette: Knitting Shop Gets National Notice (11.12.07)
Click here for full story
Knitting On The Net: Stuck For Ideas Of What To Knit For Christmas? (03.12.07)
Click here for free Christmas patterns
Click here for more free Christmas patterns
Knitted Walking Stick Cosy Exhibition: See Display At 'Prick Your Finger' In London Until 6 January 2008 (27.11.07)
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Click here for more details
Knitting Magazine: December issue now out (23.11.07)
p9 Write up of Knitted Student Textile Awards
The Children's Society Need Your Help! (21.11.07)
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Helen Dickson, Events Coordinator:
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We have
received over 7,000 knitted squares from our supporters, and
we really need help to sew them together. The stocking will
measure 21 metres from top to heel and 10 metres from heel
to toe. That's one and a half double decker buses! It will then be
half filled with presents, which will be distributed amongst the Children's
Society children in our projects, in time for Christmas.
We
are holding sewing workshops at our head office location in Margery
Street, Islington, London on 27,29,30 November and December 1,7,10,11,12,13,14
from 9.30am until 7.15pm. Please come along for as long as you can
spare, even if it's only for 1/2 an hour, and bring your own darning
needle and some red wool, if possible."
Click here to contact Helen for more information
Independent On Sunday: "It's Knitting Needles You Want, Not iPhones" (18.11.07)
Click here to read how knitting is providing the answer to our stressed out lives
Gloucestershire Gazette: "Knitting Queen Still Casting On" (17.11.07)
Click here for news of how Diana Clark is selling a year's worth of knitted toys to raise money for charity
The Guardian: "The iPhone You Won't Have To Queue For" (15.11.07)
Click here to read about knitted iPhones and knitted PicKnits
Simply Knitting Magazine (December issue now out) (07.11.07)
Free pattern of Shaun The Sheep included
p8 New pictures of The Knitted Gingerbread House. See it next at the Harrogate Knitting Show 22nd-25th November
p98 Pictures and write up of Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge held at Bristol Zoo
First Official Stitch'n'Bitch Day: Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury, London On Saturday 10th November (05.11.07)
Click here for full details
Hawick News: Johnston's Set To Knit Way To World Record (01.11.07)
Click here for news of new Guinness World Record in the making involving cashmere and the colour yellow
Daily Mail: "I'm A Celeb-Knitty - The Handmade Woolly Icons That Will Have You in Stitches" (31.10.07)
Click here to view reader's knitted dolls
Click here to read review of book which has launched this new craze (featured on the Graham Norton Show)
Hereford Times: "Bra-vo For Hay Shop" (30.10.07)
Click here to read how National Knitting Week has been celebrated in Hay On Wye
CCTV Beijing China: "Knitting And Stitching Show Highlights In London" (30.10.07)
Click here to read a report of the show together with CCTV footage
Social Media Press Release: "Lion Brand Survey Highlights The Booming Online Knitting Community" (29.10.07)
Click here to read results
The Royal British Legion: Knit A Poppy And Help To Raise Money (29.10.07)
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Click here to find out how
Earthtimes.org: World First, USA Postal Sevice Launches "Holiday Knits" (26.10.07)
Click here to read how Americans will be able to send their festive cards adorned with 'Knitted Stamps'
Click here to read more
The Blackpool Gazette: "Get Your Kicks And Knit...On Holiday" (24.10.07)
Click here to read about knitting holidays in Blackpool
The Knitted Walking Stick Cosy Competition: Second Round Of Competition Will Run Up To 1st May 2008 (23.10.07)
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The Bolton News: "Hats Off To Charity Knitters" (23.10.07)
Click here to read how shoppers in Bolton are busy knitting hats for Innocent Smoothies, to raise money for Age Concern
BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour: Discussion Held On The Environmental Impact Of Cheap Knitwear: (22.10.07)
Click here to listen again to Julia Hopson from the Cornish Organic Wool Company in conversation with Sarah Swadling of Woman's Hour
The UK Hand Knitting Association Announce The Winner Of The Knitted Student Textile Award 2007 (15.10.07)
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First: Rebecca Holmes |
Second: Jo Hoddinott |
Third: Samantha Williams |
Halifax Evening Courier: "Hats Off To Brenda After Age Concern Knitting Feat" (15.10.07)
Click here to find out just how many knitted hats Brenda Walters has made for Innocent Smoothies
'Let's Knit' Is Launched: New Knitting Magazine From The Publishers Of Crafts Beautiful (12.10.07)
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"Let's Knit is the brand new knitting magazine. Every month we bring you gorgeous exclusive patterns that are fun to knit and fashionable, plus shopping, gossip and all the practical advice you need to help your projects run smoothly. Issue one highlights include beautiful beaded bags, luxurious socks, classic hats and a selection of delightful layering tops to take the chill off this Autumn."
Click here for more details
Ledbury Reporter: " Injured, But Still Knitting" (12.10.07)
Click here to read about Olive Allsup uses her knitting skils to create life sized knitted dolls
The Bath Chronicle: "A Stitch In Time Saves...Pain" (12.10.07)
Click here for news how a 'Knitting for Therapy' group set up at a Bath Hospital is helping with pain management
Creative Exhibitions Knitting & Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace, London. 11th - 14th October (10.10.07)
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Carrie Watkinson |
Sam Williams |
Lianna Merrony |
Ashley Boer |
Don't miss the UKHKA's 'Relax and Knit'
Stand and The Knitted Textile Student Awards, sponsored by
the UKHKA and Knitting Magazine.
The winner of The Knitted
Textile Student Awards will be announced on Thursday 11th
October at the show
Click here to find out more about the show
Contactmusic.com: Kimberley Stewart:"I Love Knitting" (10.10.07)
Click here to read how Rod Stewart's daughter, who is a model, spends her spare time
Prudent Press Agency: "High Tech Teens Turn to Low Tech Knitting and Crochet" (10.10.07)
Click here to read about the current trend in teenage knitting
Hexham Coutant: " A Cosy For A Bandstand!" (06.10.07)
Click here for news of textile artist Ingrid Wagner and her huge knitting needles
Battersea Park: The Affordable Art Fair, 18th - 21st October (05.10.07)
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The Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea Park this October at the same time that it is National Knitting Week (18th - 21st October). 110 galleries and dealers from across the UK and abroad will exhibit contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography and original prints. As part of the fair, there is a Recent Graduates Exhibition which features works from the UK's most promising talent and this year the unique showcase will include sculpture graduate Max Alexander's less traditional stop-motion animation combined with knitting. We are inviting visitors to participate in her 'A Job for a Bear' installation by knitting or crocheting eyeballs for the bear's cauldron during workshops hosted by Max over the weekend of the Fair.
Click here for further information
Hampstead and Highgate Express: "Knitting Needles Get Lib Dem Cast Out Of Party Conference" (05.10.07)
Click here to find out how Susette Palmer got the needle
icWales: "Hat's The Way To Do It For Age Concern" (01.10.07)
Click here to read how a group in Cardiff are knitting hats for Innocent Smoothie bottles
Peterborough Evening Telegraph: "Get Your Knitting Needles Ready" (29.09.07)
Click here to read how Age Concern in Peterborough need knitters to make hats for Innocent Smoothie bottles by end of October
The Children's Society To Enter Guinness Book Of Records With 'Biggest Christmas Stocking' (28.09.07)
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The Children's Society Launch The Big Knit |
Helping to Knit Squares During Tea Break |
Helping to Knit Squares With Friends |
The Children's Society need 7500 red knitted squares to create a huge 20 metre long Christmas stocking
Click here to read more
Click here for further information
Rye and Battle Observer: Battle 'Knit And Knatter' Group Invite New Members To Join During National knitting Week (27.09.07)
Click here to read full story.
Click here to let us know if you are organising an event for National Knitting Week?
CBBC Newsround: "My Hobby Isn't just For Grannies" (26.09.07)
Click here to read how much a 10 year old boy enjoys knitting
Belfast Telegraph: Recycle Rubbish Into Art (23.09.07)
Click here to read how Inga Hamilton of Belfast is knitting and crocheting rubbish into art
New Shop Opens In London: "Prick Your Finger" 260 Globe Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 (20.09.07)
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Shop Front With Eye Catching Display |
Naori Priestly With Her "Kitchen
Sink Drama" Exhibition |
Founder member of 'Castoff', Rachael Matthews, has opened her own knitting shop with friend Louise. Opening times are Tuesday-Saturday 12.00pm-7.00pm. Exhibitions and classes are planned
Click here for our 'What's On' page for further details
Wonderwool 2008 (26th-27th April) Announce Their Wool Related Competition (19.09.07)
Click here for further information of the competition on the theme of Bubbles
Blackburn Citizen: "Knit Aid For African Villages" (19.09.07)
Click here to read how Pat Monks has inspired others to knit for charity
Monsters and Critics.com: Book Review of "The Twisted Sisters Knit Sweaters: A Knit To Fit Workshop" (19.09.07)
Click here to read how this guide will help you to make the perfect sweater
The Sun: "Knitwit' Health and Safety" (17.09.07)
Click here to read how The Sun has joined in the fight against this latest 'jobsworth'
Daily Mail: " Safety Police Outlaw NHS Knitters Over Fears Of Accidents With Needles" (16.09.07)
Click here to read how Congleton War Memorial Hospital fear for the safety of those who sit and knit. Air your view?
Suffolk Evening Star: "Hats Off To Charity Challenge" (12.09.07)
Click here to read how the knitters of Suffolk are attempting to knit 4000 hats for Innocent smoothies to raise funds for The Caring Warmly Fund in aid of Age Concern
A Grand Night Out With Aardman: Event At Bristol Zoo Saturday 15th September (10.09.07)
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Join Shaun and Bitzer at this Aardman Extravaganza; watch movies, make models of the characters and most importantly take part in knitting 'Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge'
Click here for full details
Click here for more details about 'Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge'
Glasgow Daily Times.com: New Knitting Group at Mary Wood Weldon Public Library (08.09.07)
Click here for more details
Shetland Today: Our Heritage On The Cheap (07.09.07)
Click here for full story
Knitter's Review: Knitting Lace Triangles (06.09.07)
Click here to read review of new book by Evelyn A. Clark
Solihull News: The Knitting and Stitching Show At The NEC 13 - 16 September (05.07.09)
Click here to read more
Knitting Magazine: October issue now out (01.09.07)
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This month's magazine comes complete with ready to use poster to publicise your National Knitting Week event
p40 Details of the meeting between Sandy Black, Ekrica Knight, Kate Taylor (Knitting Magazine) and Chris Kingdom (UKHKA) to draw up the short list for the Knitted Textile Student Awards.
The Make Lounge: New Craft Workshops In London For Busy People (01.09.07)
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Click here for details of Knitting and Crochet workshops
Click here for The Make Lounge Blog
New On-Line Knitting Store: Join In The Fun On Friday 14th September (01.09.07)
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Click here for details of launch party to be held in Notting Hill London
Midweek Herald Devon: "Knitters Get Heads Down For Mini Hat Challenge" (29.08.07)
Click here to read how Age Concern at Seaton need Devon knitters to knit tops for Innocent Smoothie drinks
Rutland and Stamford Mercury: " Join Win In Knitting Tiny Hats" (24.08.07)
Click here for full story
St John's Ambulance: National Fundraising Day 30th November 2007 (21.08.07)
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Tea Cosy event |
Laughing Hens Pattern For You To Knit |
St John's Ambulance are hoping to raise vital funds with your help in making at least 5000 knitted tea cosies.
Click here for patterns and knitting advice, and for more information on how to hold your very own tea party
Stylecraft Yarns Launch Brand New Website (20.08.07)
Click here for new website
Click here for more information about this and other UKHKA members
Simply Knitting Magazine (September issue now out) (18.08.07)
p3 Shaun The Sheep PicKnit Challenge: "Carry On PicKnitting"
p33 Details of how to organise your very own PicKnit with free cake knitting pattern
p104 Pictures and write up of Alison Murray's fabulous Knitted Gingerbread House currently on display at the Atlantic Village Bideford, Devon
Shaun The Sheep Is Star Attraction At Birthday Party (17.08.07)
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Mavis Downtin writes to tell us about this PicKnit:
"This is the latest picture of Shaun the sheep, he had his own Picknit at a 'Fun in the Park' day, the venue was Pleck Park in Walsall. It was also the 65th birthday party of my sister Janet Cook who knitted Shaun. We were joined by some of the members from our local knitting club. The weather was kind and everyone had a lovely time."
Knitting Magazine: Press Release For National Knitting Week. (16.08.07)
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Click here to read the latest news about National Knitting Week
100 Years Of Knitting In Swanage: Knitters Invited To Reproduce Vintage Pattern In Modern Yarns (13.08.07)
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As It Was... |
As It Is Now... |
This year the Wool & Craft Shop in Swanage, Dorset is celebrating its centenary - 100 years of supplying yarn and crafts to Purbeck and surrounding areas. Built in 1907, the shop, originally named 'The Dorset Knitting Company' was started and run by the Clealls, a local family, for 44 years until it was purchased by Mr Bishop, a cousin of Mrs Cleall. Although the Bishop family only ran the shop for 4 years, it is still owned by Mrs Curtis, the daughter of Mr Bishop. It is the only shop in Swanage that remains true to the purpose for which it was built and still retains it's original frontage.
As part of their centenary celebrations, the proprietors are running a National Competition for knitters to reproduce a vintage knitting pattern in modern yarns. Entrants will be encouraged to find any pattern that is dated pre 1970 and match an appropriate yarn to bring the item back to life in 2007. Closing date is 10th December 2007
Click here to request entry form
The Knitted Walking Stick Cosy Competition: Closing date 7th September 2007 (09.08.07)
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"Inspired by the dignifying powers of health-related knitting projects everywhere, The Missability Radio Show is organising a walking stick cosy knitting competition. With your great ideas, knitting skills and visionary powers, we can create a richly diverse collection of variations on the standard appearance of an ordinary grey walking stick."
This is a competition thought up by Felicity Ford, founder of The Missability Radio Show and invites us all to rethink our concept of how walking sticks should look. Why can't they be a fashion item, brightly coloured, objects of conversation...? If you are new to knitting, this is an ideal project for you. If you're an accomplished knitter, then extend your designing talents. If you feel for the environment, use recycled yarn; the important thing is to join in!
Click here for further details
Knitter's Review: "New Pathways For Sock Knitters" by Cat Bordhi (09.08.07)
Click here to read review of new sock book where the author considers the architecture of the sock in her designs
Knitting Magazine Launches New Knitting Wesite: "www.knittingintsitute.co.uk" (07.08.07)
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Click here to visit new website with Knitting Magazine's blog and details of National Knitting Week October 13 - 21 2007
YouTube.com: If it starts raining again this week, check out the knitting videos... (06.08.07)
Click here for interview with the guys from I Knit London and see other clips on everything from Speed Knitting to a Lego Knitting Machine
Knitting Magazine: September issue now out (04.08.07)
p1 Don't forget to organise an event for National Knitting Week October 13 -21 2007
p35 Details of events for National Knitting Week, including where to view the Knitted Textile Student Awards
Living.scotsman.com: Edinburgh Fringe: "Sketch comedy double act that is knitting together very nicely" (03.08.07)
Click here for news of comedy duo, 'Girl and Dean' - all their props are knitted! (Scroll down to second item)
Latest Photos Of The Knitted Gingerbread House (01.08.07)
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Gingerbread House |
Drawing Room |
Bedroom |
Gingerbread House |
The Knitted Gingerbread House is currently on show at The Atlantic Village, Bideford, Devon
Innocent (Smoothies) Village Fete: To Be Held In Regent's Park London, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August (30.7.07)
Pop along to Regent's Park this week-end and take part the festivities, which includes a Knitting Tent.
Click here for more information
Monsters and Critics.com: Book Review of "Getting Started Knitting Socks" (30.07.07)
Click here for a synopsis of Ann Budd's clearly instructioned book for beginners
I Knit London Announces Plans For First Official Stitch'n'Bitch Day On 10th November 2007 (23.07.07)
The event will be held on Saturday 10th November 2007 at the Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury 9.30am to 4.30pm. A unique day for knitters, featuring exhibitors from the UK and abroad, workshops, talks and special guests, including the first official UK public appearance of Stitch ‘n Bitch founder, designer, author and knitting guru Debbie Stoller who will be signing copies of her most recent book: "Son Of Stitch'n'Bitch"
Click here to check on the latest details
Monsters and Critics.com: Book Review of "Knit Komono" (23.07.07)
Click here to read review of Vicki Square's interesting and innovative book on how to knit komonos
Aberdeen City Council: "Unique knitting aid project will explore city's stories of slavery" (20.07.07)
Click here to read how hundreds of Aberdeen knitters have created a unique artwork to commemorate the abolition of slavery
Knitter's Review: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sock Knitting (19.07.07)
Click here to read the Sock Knitter's Companion with Step by Step help
Date For Your Diary: The Netherlands will celebrate their second "Stitch'n'Bitch Day" 3rd November 2007 (17.07.07)
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Click here to view what exciting events are planned. Still time to book your flight and go and join in!
Knit A River Visits The National Theatre (14.07.07)
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Gerard from I Knit London writes:
"Last Saturday (14th) the knitted river had another
outing at the National Theatre. Thanks (again) to all those
who helped to make
it, and to the WaterAid volunteers who were there to support
WA and the End Water Poverty campaign. The river looked spectacular,
draped from the Lyttelton flytower down to the South Bank."
Click here to learn more about Water Aid
News and Observer USA: Knitting Patterns For Harry Potter Fans (14.07.07)
Click here for websites with patterns
Tech Digest: The World's First Knitted Ferrari (14.07.07)
Click here to read about Lauren Porter's final year project
About Knitting: Book Review Of "Family Tree", "The Knitting Circle" and "Knit Along With Debbie Macomber" (13.07.07)
Click here (and above) for books where knitting plays an integral part in the stories
Knitting and Crochet in America (12.07.07)
Click here to read about The Crochet Guild of America and The Knitting Guild Association show in Manchester, New Hampshire (USA)
'Spin A Yarn' In Bovey Tracey Devon Celebrates First Year (10.07.07)
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Group knitting at one of the many workshops |
Knitting Jewellery workshop |
Joyce Mason, of 'Spin A Yarn' has written to tell us about her exciting first year:
"I
can’t believe it is 1 year since Spin A Yarn opened on 4
July 2006. It’s been such an exciting, enjoyable and busy
year. I’ve made many wonderful friends and am proud
that stocking a wide variety of exciting new yarns from
all around the world has inspired new knitters and encouraged
lapsed knitters to take up their needles again.
During the year with the help of all my talented teachers, we have run a variety
of workshops from knitting & crochet to felting and spinning. West Country
author & designer, Claire Crompton has run many successful
workshops at Spin A Yarn, from “Professional Finishing techniques” to “Knitwear
Design”, “Knitted Flowers & Jewellery”, “Knitted
Bags” and “Recycling & Remodelling”. Monthly knit and chat
sessions are popular and we hold regular knitting surgery sessions. I try
to stock local yarn as well as yarn from far flung countries. We are lucky to
have a growing number of talented local spinners and dyers in the West Country.
In fact, Devon is hosting its first ever Fibrefest this year at the Mountbatten
Estate near Cold Harbour Mill at Uffcumbe on 1st & 2nd September."
Click here to contact Joyce if you would like to join any of the workshops
Knitting With Harry Potter (10.07.07)
Click here to read the important part knitting plays in Harry Potter films
Crafty, Crafty on Knitting: Men Who Knit (10.07.07)
Click here (scroll down) and read about Craig from I Knit London
National Knitting Week 13 - 21 October 2007: New Poster Released For Your Use (09.07.07)
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National Knitting Week may seem a long
way off, but now is the time to print this poster and start
publicising your event.
Don't delay - this third year promises
to be even bigger and better than last year!
Click here for dedicated website
Lancashire Evening Post: "Ask The Experts...How To Knit A Sock": (06.07.07)
Click here to view Dorret Conway, founder of Stitch'n' Bitch website, shows you how to knit a sock
Fakenham Times: "Children Knit For Old Folks"(05.07.07)
Click here for news of knitting at Burnham Market County Primary School
Great Yarmouth Mercury: "Knitting Scarves Helps Charity"(05.07.07)
Click here to read how scarves knitted by members of staff of Yarmouth High School have been sold all over the world and have helped to raise £1,600 for the palliative care appeal and a heart charity
The Welwyn & Hatfield Times: "Charity Knit In"(04.07.07)
Click here for full story
Cambridge Times: "Knitting For A Good Cause" (03.07.07)
Click here to read how a group of dedicated knitters have completed more than 700 jumpers for Feed The Children campaign
Knitting In The Rain Now Possible! 'Stitch and Bitch' London Endorse Teflon Coated Yarn by Dale of Norway (03.07.07)
Click here to find out more
Click here for Stitch and Bitch London Newsletters
Junior Magazine: 'Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge' Featured in July Issue (02.07.07)
Click here for details of magazine
Charities Aid Foundation: "Giant gingerbreadhouse unveiled" (29.06.07)
Click here to read how Alison Murray's Gingerbread House has already raised £3000 for Great Ormond Street and North Devon Hospice
Irish Independent: "Size in square feet of 'house knitted for charity" (28.06.07)
Click here for report in national newspaper about Alison Murray's Gingerbread House
North Devon Gazette: Gingerbread House On Show To The Public (27.06.07)
Click here to read how a house made completely from wool is raising money for The North Devon Hospice and Great Ormond Street
bbc.co.uk: :Knitted house is a woolley wonder" (27.06.07)
Click here to read how Alison Murray from Devon has organised the knitting of a Gingerbread House to raise money for charity
Inspire Magazine, Worthing West Sussex: New Knitting Pattern Book To Raise Money For 'Feed The Children': (26.06.07)
Click here for full story
Newcastle Evening Chronicle: Extreme Knitting in Byker, Newcastle (22.06.07)
Click here to read how Ingrid Wagner is attempting to beat the world record in using The World's Largest Knitting Needles
Wiltshire Times: New Group Open To Male Knitters (21.06.07)
Click here to read full story of new group in Sutton Benger
New Shreddies Advert: "Knitted By Nanas" (19.06.07)
Click here to view advert - something to make you smile!
Moonwalk Edinburgh: Noni Felted Flower Helps To Raise Money For Breast Cancer (18.06.07)
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Dorret's Bra |
Stage At Event |
Dorret And Friend Mia |
A Group Equipped For The Weather! |
Dorret Conway decorated her own bra and braved the weather to raise money in memory of a close friend
Click here to read more about raising money for breast cancer
Click here to read Dorret's account of the walk
Stitch and Bitch London: News Of Their 'Knit Crawl' to celebrate KIP Day (18.06.07)
Click here to read about their adventures on the Stitch and Bitch London blog
BBC 1's The Great British Village Show (17.06.07)
This programme features 'Best In Show' of all things gardening, cakes, handicrafts and Knitting.
Don't miss this programme going out on BBC1 each Sunday evening around 6.00pm over the next few weeks
Simply Knitting (July issue out 14.06.07)
p3 Images from Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge
p10 Details of Alison Murray's Knitted Gingerbread House at Atlantic Village, Bideford, Devon
p11 Details of how to get involved with Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge
p49 Details of how to organise a PicKnit Challenge and pattern for cakes
Knitted Gingerbread House Creator, Alison Murray To Appear on Television (12.06.07)
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| Alison Murray knitting outside her Knitted Gingerbread House. Daily Mail © |
Following coverage of the story behind Alison Murray's Knitted Gingerbread House in last week's Daily Mail, she has been invited to appear on the "Graham Norton Show" on Thursday 14th June. Set your videos now!
The completed Gingerbread House will be on show at The Atlantic Village, Bideford, Devon from 11.00am on Thursday 28th June. Local press and television will be at the launch, together with Alison Murray and helpers.
Anchorage Daily News: Men Who Knit In Alaska (12.06.07)
Click here to read about the history behind men who knit
Petone Herald: Fastest Knitter and Crocheter Competition Reaches New Zealand In Quest To Keep Knitting Alive (12.06.07)
Click here for more details
bbc.co.uk Bristol: Nick Thomas Wins Top Fashion Prize With Knitwear Designs (12.06.07)
Click here for full story
Daily Mail: "The life-size fairy tale house made of millions of stitches" (08.06.07)
Click here to read how Alison Murray's Knitted Ginger Bread House will be on display at Atlantic Village in Bideford Devon from June 28 - September 20 raising money Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital and North Devon Hospice.
Knit In Public Day Goes International: Saturday 9th June (07.06.07)
Stitch and Bitch London are organising a Knit Crawl:
" What better time than this to get out there and show the world what you can do with your sticks and string? Shake off your shackles of shyness, air out your finest knitted garments, sharpen your most fabulous needles, get out in the open and purl in public. Knitters from New York to New Zealand will be getting out there and purling in public, and S&B Londoners are doing it too with the world’s most ambitious London Knit Crawl. From St Pauls to the Tate to the Eye and ending in our home from home Trafalgar Square with its lions."
Click here for more details and to lend your support. Don't miss this knitting extravaganza!
Fakenham & Wells Times (07.06.07)
Click here to read how Eveline Graveling at 91 is knitting for Balkan orphans
Knitting Goes Green (02.06.07)
Click here to check out the latest VogueKnitting's Knit.1 magazine's take on sustainable knitting
World's First Knitted Petition: Knit A River For WaterAid (01.06.07)
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Part Of The Knitted River |
The River Travels Over London Bridge |
The River On It's Way To Downing Street |
The first major event took place in London on May 12th 2007 when WaterAid, I Knit London and 250 supporters carried some of the river through London to Downing Street and the UK parliament. Afterwards, a section of the knitted river was presented to Tony Blair's government, ahead of this years G8 summit in Germany, as a symbol of the thousands of people who support the call to End Water Poverty. The aim of the project is to raise awareness for WaterAid. The growing interest in knitting and it's use as more than just for a pair of socks or a scarf is evident from the growing numbers of projects, loosely termed 'knittivism', which has seen this traditional pastime take on a much more political and forthright agenda. The river will be used at a number of events and festivals throughout 2007, including the Glastonbury Festival and at the National Theatre.
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Reminder for First 'Shaun The Sheep PicKnit Challenge' to be held at Camden Green Fair on Sunday 3rd June (30.05.07)
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Calling all knitters:come and make our first PicKnit an occasion to remember! As well as all the fun of the Fair, meet our full size Shaun lovingly knitted by Janet Cook, who many of you will know from 'Relax and Knit' stands. There will be knitting workshops and lots of people to help you learn to knit if you can't already. If you've been knitting something for the PicKnit, please bring it along. See you there!!
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About.com Knitting: Tips on Teaching Others, Knitting With Kids Safely, Knit A Yellow Ribbon (25.05.07)
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Durational Knitting Sprints To Be Held On Hackney Marshes, East London, Saturday 26th May (25.05.07)
Knitting Sprints are part of an Artist's
Sport's Day organised to raise awareness of the change in Arts
Council Funding and how it will affect all artists.
Participants
will each have 5m of wool to knit into a scarf as they make
their way round the 400m track.
On completion of their circuit, a fashion show then ensues on the 100m track,
which will be judged by umpires drawn from the people on the marshes on the day.
Marks will be given for amount of wool knitted, quality and complicatedness
of stitches used and extravagance and flair in the modelling of the
scarf. Please bring your own wool.
There'll be a medal for the winner!
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Knitters From USA and Canada Visit Wool Shop In Cornwall For Giant Knitting Experience (22.05.07)
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Cornish Organic Wool hosted a group of Canadian and American knitters – who were in the UK on a knitting holiday. They were given a talk about the company, its origins and ethos by owners Julia and Matt Hopson. The knitters were not aware that Julia holds the Guinness World Record for ‘knitting with the largest needles in the world’, so the needles were taken out and the visitors were able to “have a go” at knitting with them.
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K.I.P. Knit In Public Day is Saturday June 9th (14.05.07)
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Knitting Clubs are invited to take up the challenge of knitting little hats to go on top of bottles of Innocent Smoothies
Click here for details of how Rowan and Innocent Smoothie drinks have teamed up to raise money for Age Concern. Request a 'Goodie Bag' for your club today!
Click here for details of event in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Glasgow Herald: Knitters In Shetland Turn To Fairtrade For Fair Isle (14.05.07)
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Yarn Market News: All The Latest News And Views From The US (11.05.07)
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First 'Shaun The Sheep PicKnit Challenge' to be held at Camden Green Fair on Sunday 3rd June (10.05.07)
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Knitter's Review: Yarn used in 'Lord Of The Rings' (10.05.07)
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Giant Knitting Gingerbread House Soon To Be Completed With Your Help (07.05.07)
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Alison Murray's second knitting project to raise money for The North Devon Hospice and Great Ormond Street Hospital is due to be completed in early July. The Giant Knitted Gingerbread House will then be on view at The Atlantic Village Shopping Centre, Bideford, North Devon. Knitted items such as a 5ft knitted bed, a knitted cuckoo clock and a welsh dresser, have been received from all over the UK and further afield including Spain, Canada and America. There is still time for you to add to the collection
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Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: Stroud Group Create Knitted and Crocheted Fruit and Veg Stall (08.05.07)
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North West Evening Mail: One Woman's Passion For Knitting (02.05.07)
Click here for full story about Irene Cooper and a history of knitting
Aneeta Patel Knitter/Designer Has Article in WI Life (01.05.07)
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Daily Mail Urges Us To Knit Our Own Shopping Bag (26.04.07)
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Hastings & St Leonard's Observer: Susie's Marathon Knit, Into The Guinness Book Of Records (25.04.07)
Click here to read how Susie finished the London Marathon in less than six hours and completed a scarf en route
Knitting On The Radio: Don't Miss BBC Radio 4's New Series Of 'More Or Less' On Monday 30th April 4.30pm (19.04.07)
Pat Ashforth & Steve Plummer will be talking about Maths and Knitting, discussing the links between Art and Maths, what makes a typical workshop with a WI group, knitting at Manchester City Football Club and knitting, as opposed to paper drawings, with pupils with poor English skills.
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Third Annual Brighton Knit-In Takes Place On Sunday June 3rd (17.04.07)
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The Big Knit In is an annual, free, community event hosted by the University of Brighton (at the University’s Grand Parade Site) to promote knitting and crochet. There are lots of things happening throughout the day, including the opportunity to make your own chunky wooden knitting needles. There will also be a giant knitted octopus which is a communal piece of knitting; the tentacles are slowly growing at each event it visits. Knitted textile students will be acting as ‘knit nurses’, helping and instructing throughout the day.
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The London Marathon: Suzie Hewer knits into The Guinness Book Of Records (17.04.07)
On Sunday Suzzie Hewer will be running in aid of Alzheimer's Research. While running she is attempting to run her way into the Guiness Book of Records knitting the longest scarf ever knitted during a marathon!
Click here for more information or join her supporters outside the Grapes pub on Narrow Street Limehouse from 11.00am
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The Mayo News: SANDRA KEARNEY claims she is the Arnold Schwarzeneger of knitting (17.04.07)
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Craftbusiness: "Spinning A Yarn" (13.04.07)
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Metro.co.uk: News of new Julia Roberts' film: The Friday Night Knitting Club (11.04.07)
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Knit A River: Help To Make The River Flow and Join A Sewing Up Day (10.04.07)
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Over 60,000 squares have been rereived since last June and we’re currently very busy piecing all the squares together but we need help so if you live in London or know someone that does please join us at one of the following weekend events at our offices in Vauxhall: Saturdays 14th, 21st, 28th to help sew the river together.
WaterAid are currently lobbying the G8 to put water and sanitation on this year’s agenda. So we’ve decided to take the ‘river’ or ‘knitition’ to Downing Street on 12 May. The assembly point will be Spring Gardens near Vauxhall station. From there we will march a short distance with the river to Whitehall and Downing Street.
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Yarn Shop in Stockport Celebrates First Year (05.04.07)
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A year ago, the mother-of-three quit her job at Tesco to open 'Wool'. A keen knitter since the age of eight, Aileen Gurton saw an opportunity to tap into the growing knitting trend with a contemporary shop appealing to the new generation of knitters. Aileen has made the shop a creative and welcoming place to visit – with a large, kitchen-style table where knitters can sit down for a coffee and a chat.
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'Stitch and Bitch London': Story of Lion Scarf raising money for Cancer Research featured on Five News (04.04.07)
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Monsters and Critics.com: Lace Style: Designs knitted with heavier weight yarns for speedy knitting (02.04.07)
Click here to read review of book by Pam Allen and Ann Budd
ICHF Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show at the NEC, Birmingham 29 March- 1 April (29.03.07)
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Meet Shaun The Sheep and find out how you can take part in The Great British PicKnit
Knitter's Review: Uses For One Ball Of Yarn (29.03.07)
Click here to read book review of "One-Skein Wonders" by Judith Durant
'Stitch and Bitch London' Wrap Trafalgar Square Lions for Cancer Research (20.03.07)
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Lauren from S and B London says: "We arrived in the Square at 10am and at 12.30 we left with four grateful lions roaring their farewells. Cameras flashed, the press snapped away, the lions got toasty, and a TV crew even arrived to film the chaos."
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Knitting and Crochet Guild: Knitting For Charity at Pins and Needles Show in Newcastle (20.03.07)
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The Tyne and Wear Branch of the Knitting and Crochet Guild invited visitors to help them knit blanket squares for Feed The Children during the show (March 15-17). Prior advertising by the promotors encouraged lots of people to bring completed squares with them. The large number received now means that there are enough to make 15 blankets. Well done to all involved!
National No Smoking Day: 'Knitting For Quitting', Yarn Monkey Makes The Break (14.03.07)
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CBBC Newsround: Press Packer Reports: "I Love Going To Knitting Club" (13.03.07)
Click here to read how one 11 year old has joined a fun knitting club
Creative Exhibitions Stitch and Craft Show, London 22 - 25 March (9.03.07)
National Hall, Olympia, London
Come and meet Knitting Celebrities: Jane Waller, author of "Knitting Fashions Of The 1940's" (22-25 March), Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably (25th March). Entries for Simply Knitting's Knitted Feet Competition will also be on display.
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Scotsman.com: Smokers Get Knitting (08.03.07)
Click here to read how Edinburgh's John Lewis store is organising a series of workshops to coincide with No Smoking Day on March 14
Solihull.co.uk: Last Chance To View The Knitted Garden at Hobbycrafts Show, NEC 29 March - 1 April (05.03.07)
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Knitting & Crochet Guild’s Collection at Lee Mills (05.03.07)
The Guild Library has now joined this nationally important Collection in its Holmfirth base. There are over 5,000 books, 10,000 periodicals, and 100,000 individual patterns, available for borrowing by Guild members, and you can join on the day.
2007 Open Days, are planned for: 24 March, 21 April, 26 May, 28 July, 18 August, 8 September, 13 October: 10am to 4pm . Planned displays for this year are - garments from the Guild’s knitting and crochet patrons and icons, focus on footwear, the colour purple, the latest fibres and tools of the trade.
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Monsters and Critics.com: Favourite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs (04.03.07)
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Joie De Faire: Knitting Exhibition by Knitting Artist Francoise Dupre, 8 - 31 March (01.03.07)
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joie de faire (the making of stuff); Françoise Dupré’s solo exhibition at the Menier Chocolate Factory sees the realisation of the artist’s most ambitious French (spool) knitted work to date. Using Menier’s green and gold colours, lycra fabric, mirrors, black elastic, bottle tops and glass discs, the artist has made cell forms and decorative patterns to create an installation that stretches across the gallery.
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