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I Knit London Holds Annual "New Year's Knit-In" at The Royal Festival Hall, London 5th January 2010
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The Guardian: "The Joy Of Socks" (30.12.09)
Click here to read a reply to Germaine Greer's attack on knitting which highlights the benefits of knitting to our health
Daily Mail: "If Russell Crowe can be a knit, so can I! How one man tried knitting lessons to cure his clumsiness" (30.12.09)
Click here to read how Vincent Graff of the Daily Mail learned to knit at a men-only knitting class in London
Monterey County Herald USA: "Textile Artist Kaffe Fassett Shares The Art Of Inspiration During Visit Home" (14.12.09)
Click here to read how Kaffe Fassett became a textile legend
Monsters and Critics.com: "Book Review: Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch" (14.12.09)
Click here to read about Nicky Epstein's new book of knitted gifts
BBC Berkshire: In Pictures: A Knitted Nativity (14.12.09)
Click here to see images of a knitted nativity scene that The Black Hill Yarns shop in Henley has created for Christmas 2009.
The Guardian: "Who Says Knitting Is Easy? One Of My Bedsocks Is Bigger Than The Other" (13.12.09)
Click here to read Germaine Greer slating knitted presents, perhaps she should 'stick to her knitting'?
Peterborough Examiner: "Tight-Knit New Group Swaps Yarns At Library" (08.12.09)
Click here to find out how Kate Siena knits to ease her chronic pain.
Aberdeen Press and Journal: " Close-knit group spreads Xmas cheer" (05.12.09)
Click here to read about volunteers who have knitted a colourful nativity scene in Deeside
Third Sector: "Celebrities: Sarah Brown, Usain Bolt, Leona Lewis and Nigella Lawson" (08.12.09)
Click here to read how these celebrities having been helping support the Big Knit campaign
Wiltshire Times: "Hats Off To Knitter's Effort For Bradford on Avon Marchers" (04.12.09)
Click here for news of an 80-year-old climate change activist, busy knitting blue hats for Bradford on Avon marchers heading for London to take part in a mass climate change demonstration
The Guardian: "Bang On Trend" (03.12.09)
Click here to read about the most fashionable knitwear available this Christmas (scroll down)
Get Surrey: "Send Knitters Join Lily Cole's 'Happy Wool' Project" (03.12.09)
Click here to read about two knitters from Surrey who are busy knitting for Lily Cole
The Telegraph: "Business Club: Hobbycroft Success Proves That Arts And Crafts On The Rise In Recession" (01.12.09)
Click here for the news that knitting sales at Hobbycraft have increased bt 28% this year
The Press Association: "No 10 'Knitting Heads' For Charity" (29.11.09)
Click here for news that Sarah Brown, the Prime Minister's wife, has been knitting hats for Age Concern, supporting Innocent's Big Knit campaign
Scotsman: "What, have you never seen a cosy signpost?" (28.11.09)
Click here to read about Guerilla knitting in Edinburgh
Cambs 24: "Cambridgeshire Woman Launches Her Own Business Despite Health Issues" (27.11.09)
Click here for news of a new wool shop recently opened in Cambridge
The Thetford and Brandon Times: "A Knit and a Knatter In Tribute To Thomas Paine" (26.11.09)
Click here to read how a group set up to pay tribute to Thomas Paine have knitted 1000s of mittens and are now knitting to help support for other local charities
BBC News: "Supermodel Lily Cole Gets Grannies Knitting" (25.11.09)
Click here for video showing 'knitting grannies' hard at work
Click here for second article from 'Treehugger' about Lily Cole's new business venture
WalesOnline: "Climate Change Champ Tells World Leaders To ‘Jump To It’ (24.11.09)
Click here to read how a Cardiff teenager addressed her local WI about reducing carbon emissions by suggesting they all knit a jumper
Rutland and Stamford Mercury: "Thousands Raised For Children In Need" (24.11.09)
Click here to learn about a successful Knitathon organised by Morrissons in Stamford
South Wales Argus: "Pupils Get Knitting To Raise Cash For Cancer Cause" (20.11.09)
Click here for news of Pentwynmawr Primary School children who have knitted over 1000 mini snowmen to raise money for Velindre Hospital, Cardiff
The Telegraph: "Ben Fogle Challenge: Knitting To Realise The Potential" (20.11.09)
Click here to read how Ben Fogle was taught to knit by Gerald Alt at I Knit London this week
Maghull & Aintree Star: "NICE09 Icelandic Festival Launches This Week" (20.11.09)
Click here to read all about Danish creator of “giant knitting”, Karl-Cristian Geleff
7thSpace Interactive: "A Stitch In Time To Save Painting Of Welsh Knitters" (20.11.09)
Click here to read how Culture Minister, Margaret Hodge is trying to keep a painting of Welsh knitters from being sold abroad
The Birmingham Mail: "Pupils At Arty Midland School Ditch Football For Knitting" (18.11.09)
Click here for the latest news about The Recycled Rainforest and the new website Crafts Club launching today at the NEC Birmingham (19.11.09)
Stroud News and Journal: "David Drew's Column" (16.11.09)
Click here for news of a 'Knit In' in Stroud in aid of St John's Ambulance on Friday 27th November 2009
expressandstar.com: "Natter And Knitting Is A Perfect Pattern" (13.11.09)
Click here to read and see a video of Janet Cook and Mavis Downton (you'll find then at every knitting show teaching people to knit) organising their own knit and natter club in Walsall, Birmingham
Malvern Gazette: "Knitting Happiness For Poor Children" (13.11.09)
Click here to read how knitters in Malvern have just sent off their 1000th teddy to children around the world as part of Teddies for Tragedies Worcestershire
Liverpool Echo: "NICE09 Includes Nordic Art, Film, Design, Music And Drama At Venues Around Liverpool" (13.11.09)
Click here for news of a two day knitting extravaganza
goodtoknow: "Women's Weekly's Most Popular Knitting Pattern" (12.11.09)
Click here to view beaded cardigan
Macclesfield Express: "Knitters Get The Needle After Record Is Denied" (11.11.09)
Click here to read about a World Record attempt for the largest jumper
Yorkshire Evening Post: "Leeds Youngsters Catch The Knitting Bug" (10.11.09)
Click here for news of girls from Parklands Girls High School in Seacroft who have teamed up with a group of pensioners to learn the skill of knitting during lunchbreaks
The Guardian: "How To Knit Your Own Jewellery" (10.11.09)
Click here to read about Perri Lewis' knitting heroines and how to knit a ring/brooch/bracelet
Examiner.com: "Wooly Thoughts & Jacob Haller - A Guy Who Knits With No Mistaken Identity" (08.11.09)
Click here to read how Jacob Haller (American) has been inspired by the work of UK designers Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer
Wiltshire Times: "It's Time To Get Knitting In Wiltshire" (08.11.09)
Click here to read how Wiltshire is one of the top five Age Concerns in the UK who take part in the Big Knit each year. Deadline extended to November 12th 2009
Malvern Gazette: "Blanket Raffled Off For Poppy Fund"(06.11.09)
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The Independent: :Video Tutorials: How To Knit" (05.11.09)
Click here for videos recommended to help you learn the basics
Wiltshire Times: "Trowbridge Knitters' Devotion To Operation Christmas Child" (04.11.09)
Click here to read about a group of knitters who have been busy knitting for Operation Christmas Child
The Press Association: "June Whitfield In Grandma Video" (03.11.09)
Click here for news that The Big Knit (Innocent Smoothies) is reuniting the members of the choir who originally sang ‘There’s No One Quite Like Grandma’. All proceeds from the sale of the record will go to Age Concern
Click here to view video of original version
The Guardian: "Mark Thomas Joins The Guerrilla Knitters" (01.11.09)
Click here to read how Perri Lewis of the Guardian took Mark Thomas on a night out with a difference
prMac: Learn To Knit Or Crochet On Your iPhone Or iPod Touch (02.11.09)
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Oxford Mail: "Cowley Knitters Are Sew Generous"(01.11.09)
Click here to read about a knitting group in Cowley who have knitted hundreds of items for Operation Christmas Child
Sutton Coldfield Observer: "Poppy Appeal All Sewn Up In Four Oaks" (30.10.09)
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Click here for news of money raised by knitting poppies
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Darlington and Stockton Times: "Appeal For Return Of Missing Knitting Patterns" (28.10.09)
Click here to read how a knitter from Northallerton is hoping that someone will find her pattern after lending it for the World of James Herriot exhibition
The Londonist: "The London Blogger Interviews #29: Craft Guerilla" (26.10.09)
Click here to find out what the Craft Guerilla has in store for Londoners
Skye Bridge: "Homecoming Scotland Celebrations" (26.10.09)
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Knitters succeeded in covering the Skye Bridge with knitting during this extraordinary event.
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Waterhall, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: "Taking Time Exhibition" 17 October - 4 January 2010 (23.10.09)
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Garland #21 is the latest in a series of interactive installations started in 2006 by knitting artist Shane Waltener, involving members of the public in weaving, knotting and stitching. With his new piece, a series of choreographic sequences have been developed, linking movements associated with stitching and dancing. These are the basis for the performance which stands as an invitation for members of the public to contribute to the piece, and reflect on crafting as a ritualised and communal activity. The piece was devised by the artist in collaboration with dancer and choreographer Cheryl McChesney Jones.
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BBC News: "Knitting Strung Along Skye Bridge" (23.10.09)
Click here for a report about 'Stitches on the Bridge'. The items will be there until Monday 26th October, when they will be removed
Peterborough Today: "The Old Stlll: Historic New Home For Peterborough's Artistic Talent" (22.10.09)
Click here for news of Anita Bruce, a textile artist who works are themed around evolution and mutation
Arts Council: "East Midlands Artist Wins £500,000 London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Commission" (22.10.09)
Click here to read about Shauna Richardson from Stoughton, Leicestershire whose project Lionheart will feature three 30ft hand crocheted lions in a huge taxidermy style case
Coventry Telegraph: " Knitting Needles Fly For Belgrade Theatre Panto Dame's Costume" (15.10.09)
Click here how knitting for Panto requires giant knitting needles
Aberdeen Press and Journal: "Celebrating Our Amazing Country" (15.10.09)
Click here for news of 'Highland Homecoming', part of which includes the Skye Bridge being covered with knitting and crochet
The Guardian: "Jamie Oliver's Knitting Kit" (14.10.09)
Click here to ponder whether Jamie should 'stick with his cooking'?
Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph: "Don't Get The Needle Over Recession – Knit!" (14.10.09)
Click here for details of some exciting workshops being held Rushden
Bridlington Today: "Joan's Nutty About Knitting For Charity" (11.10.09)
Click here for more about The Big Knit hats for Age Concern
The Telegraph: "Knitting Grannies Keep The Hat Production Line Flowing" (10.10.09)
Click here for news of how knitting for others is very important for one knitting entrepreneur
Rochdale Observer: "Wrap up in town's winter warmer" (10.10.09)
Click here to read about Rowan's Winter Collection and what inspired it
Knit A Poem (08.10.09)
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Click here to read about the Poetry Society's Knitted Poem
Malvern Gazette: "Knitting Event For Men" (08.10.09)
Click here to find out about knitting classes for men in Worcestershire
The Guardian: "TS Eliot Named The Nation's Favourite Poet" (08.10.09)
Click here for details of the unveiling of The Knitted Poem on National Poetry Day at The British Museum
Devon24: "Seaton Charity Calls For Help From Knitters" (07.10.09)
Click here for news of how Devon knitters hope to knit 3100 'body-warmers' for a new range of 'veg-pots' in aid of Age Concern
Daily Mail: "The Wonder Of Wool... Or How Knitting Is Once Again Helping Us Through The Hard Times" (07.10.09)
Click here to read the latest on the popularity of knitting, how celebrities are knitting and how knitting is now more popular than ever due to the 'Credit Crunch'
Irvine Times Blog: "Spinning A Yarn" (06.10.09)
Click here for news of the launch of the world's first superhero knitting comic, complete with knitting pattern
Bromsgrove Standard: "Busy HANDS At Knit And Natter Group" (06.10.09)
Click here to read how a group from Bromsgrove have been busy knitting teddies and blankets for babies in Thailand
Stockport: New Exhibition, " Making Our Mark" Until 5 November (05.10.09)
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Don't miss this new exhibition at the Arc Community Gallery, Stockport. Artwork in the exhibition features a central textile instillation - a crocheted coral reef. Artist Sue Diskin has led this piece of work, which has developed with a group of members over the past three months. The project has taken members from the basic stitches in to a fabulous creative world of colour and sculptural crochet art.
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The Guardian: "Events: National Poetry Day, Nationwide" Thursday October 8th 2009 (03.10.09)
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Click here for news of an event being held at The Royal Festival Hall in London - don't forget to bring your knitting!
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American Blog: " Knitting Not Just For Women" (02.10.09)
Click here to read why one man took up knitting
Reuters London: " The Plinth And The People Living In Poverty" (02.10.09)
Click here to read about another knitter who has appeared on The Plinth and will be knitting a ‘plinth scarf’ to raise money for ActionAid
Associated Press USA: "Real Men Have Knitting Needles" (01.10.09)
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News From ukhandknitting.com: New Website Launches Wednesday 30th September (30.09.09)
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Craft Club is a new initiative to get yarn crafts into schools and has been set up by the Crafts Council and the UK Hand Knitting Association with the support of other organizations
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Recycled Rainforest is a pilot project to launch 'Craft Club' and will take place at Lindens Primary School in Sutton Coldfield
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Stitches on the Bridge / Lùban air an Drochaid (29.09.09)
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Stitches on the Bridge, Lùban air an Drochaid, in the West Highlands of Scotland, will be hanging pieces of knitting and crochet on the Skye Bridge from Friday 23 - Monday 26 October. Volunteers are needed to help with compiling the pieces in the weeks leading up to the celebration and also with hanging the pieces on the bridge.
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BBC: "Knitters help keep children warm" (29.09.09)
Click here to read how stalwart knitters in Somerset are busy completing items for this year's Christmas Box appeal for children in Eastern Europe
Daily Mail: "Cast On For Comfort: Why We're All Becoming Fans Of Knitting" (28.09.09)
Click here to read about a life long passion and also the health benefits of knitting
Isle of Wight County Press: "Knit To Help The Red Cross" (26.09.09)
Click here for news of knitting on the Isle Of Wight this autumn to raise money for the Red Cross
Independent: "Maths Can Lead To A Career In Anything... Including Fashion"(25.09.09)
Click here for article by Professor Sandy Black who works at the Centre for Fashion Science, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. Originally Professor Black gained notoriety for her picture knitting jumpers in the 1980s
Autumn Knitting and Stitching Shows: Groups/Volunteers Needed For Alexandra Palace 'Learn To Knit' (24.09.09)
First show of the Autumn kicks off in Exeter today and runs until Sunday 27th September. If you are a member of a London Knitting Group and would like to help 'Knit 1 -pass it on ' at Alexandra Palace (8-11 October) there's still time to take part.
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The Independant: "Holey Knitwear Has The Catwalk All Buttoned Up" (20.09.09)
Click here to read how knitwear at London Fashion Week is turning heads
North Wiltshire and Kennet Gazette & Herald: "Blind Love Of Knitting For Christian Malford Grandma" (20.09.09)
Click here to read how a grandma who is registered blind, has knitted more than 400 jumpers for children in Bosnia
Daily Mail: "Knit-it-yourself: The Credit Crunch Friendly Way To Recreate Catwalk Trends.... And Lower Your Stress Levels"(18.09.09)
Click here to find out more
Rutland Local: "Lands’ End Invites Customers To Knit A Charity Hat For Chilly Sailors" (17.09.09)
Click here to learn how you can help the Sailor's Society through knitting
Devon 24: "Exmouth RNLI Knit For Charity" (16.09.09)
Click here to read how you can take part in 'Above And Below the Waves' at next week's knitting and stitching show in Exeter (24-27 September) by visiting the UK Hand Knitting Association's 'Learn To Knit' (Knit 1 Pass It On) stand
North Devon Gazette & Advertiser: "Bideford Woman's Latest Knitting Venture" (16.09.09)
Click here for the latest news about Alison Murray and 'Above And Below the Waves' and her trip to Bangkok
Peterborough Today: "The Big Knit To Help Elderly At Winter" (15.09.09)
Click here to read more about Innocent Drinks raising money for Help The Aged by selling knitted hats on their smoothie drinks
Stoke & Staffordshire: "Avoid The Needle And Relax Over A Ball Of Wool" (15.09.09)
Click here to read more about the health benefits of knitting being endorsed by the NHS in Scotland
Peterborough Today: "Why Is Knitting Such A Trendy Pastime?" (14.09.09)
Click here to find the answer to this question
BBC News: "Artists' Work Spins Town A Yarn" (14.09.09)
Click here to read how Highland artists Annie Marrs and Jennifer Cantwell are said to have spent three months knitting 45 miles of red wool for their yarnbombing of the town of Inverness
New From Kal Media: 'The Knitting Collection' (14.09.09)
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From the people who brought you 'Yarn Forward' and 'Inside Crochet', there is a new title: 'The Knitting Collection'.
Visit Kal Media at the Knitting And Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace: "This year we'll be having book signings from the top knitwear designers happening regularly throughout the four days. In addition to this we will be bringing some of our magazine team, desks, computers, samples and more to the show. We'll be Making Magazines Live. Visitors will be able to see various elements of the magazines come into reality throughout the course of the show and see how we decide on what to put on the covers of the magazines."
Shields Gazette: "Knit And Natter Over A Cuppa" (13.09.09)
Click here for news of a South Shields knitting group organising their 'World's Biggest Coffee Morning' in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, on Monday 28th September 2009
The Arran Banner: "Arran Ladies Knit For Tiny Babies" (12.09.09)
Click here to read about the amazing number of knitted items the ladies of Arran have knitted for the neo-natal maternity unit at Crosshouse Hospital
Press and Journal: "City-Centre Transformed By Celebratory Art Project" (09.09.09)
Click here for news of Yarnbombing in Inverness
Knit A Poem: Final Knitted Poem To Be Revealed in October 2009 (07.09.09)
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The Poetry Society have been overwhelmed with the number of knitters offering to help knit a poem to celebrate their centenary - 850 to date! Completed squares can be handed in at this week-end's I Knit Weekender and the final deadline is Monday 14th September.
Click here for article from The Guardian
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Suffolk: Help Needed To Knit Fish For Herring Festival (07.09.09)
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Knitting Artist Dierdre Nelson has been knitting fish in Uist, Scotland. The knitted fish project is a development of an ongoing project developed in Shetland called ‘The Fish Exchange’. Since the idea’s inception folk have been knitting fish in Uist and the Fife coast to raise money for local charities such as the RNLI. Knitters in Suffolk (or nearby) are needed to help knit more fish for their own Herring Festival which takes place 24-25 October 2009
Click here for more information and for free pattern
Doncaster Today: "Live knitting!" (05.09.09)
Click here for news of the next knitter to perform on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth in October
Walsall: Fun Days in the Park (05.09.09)
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If you live in the Walsall area of Birmingham, you may have seen Janet Cook (she knitted Shaun The Sheep for 'The Great British PicKnit') teaching people to knit and raising money for the R.N.L.I. over the 'summer' at 'Fun Days In The Park'. This year she has been busy knitting for 'Above And Below The Waves' - as you can see from the life size knitted mermaid!
Todmorden Today: "Bigger Bobble Hats Next For The Big Knit" (03.09.09)
Click here for news that Innocent Smoothies will be asking knitters to knit bigger hats for larger items
Yorkshire Post: "Fans Get Knitting To Win Cup Matches" (03.09.09)
Click here to read how knitters in Yorkshire are being encouraged to help knit The World's Longest Football Scarf
Daily Express: "Knittting It's The New Yoga" (03.09.09)
Click here for the confirmation; "knitting is the ideal way to combat stress..."
Spalding Today: "Knit One, Purl One For Leprosy Mission (03.09.09)
Click here for news of a Knit and Stitch Group in Bourne Abbey who have been busy making baby clothes for Nepal
Fermanagh Herald: "The Big Knit Is On!" (02.09.09)
Click here to learn how knitters in Ireland have been helping to knit hats for this year's Innocent Smoothie 'Big Knit' campaign
BBC News: "NHS Workers Knit To Stay Healthy" (02.09.09)
Click here for news of knitters from NHS Highland, who have been busy helping with the 'Stitches on the Bridge' project
Yorkshire Evening Post: "Leeds World Cup Bid: Knit The World's Longest Scarf" (02.09.09)
Click here to read full story
Ealing Gazette: Shepherd's Bush Gets Knitting (14.08.09)
Click here to read how knitters in Ealing, London are once again knitting hats following the annual launch of Innocent to raise money for Age Concern
Click here to learn how you can take part in The Big Knit 2009
Salisbury Journal: "Knitting For Macmillan" (14.08.09)
Click here for news of Salisbury’s knitters who are joining Macmillan Cancer Support’s Comfort Blanket Campaign
Click here to find out how you can take part
Spalding Today: "Knitted Blankets For The Memory Scheme" (13.08.09)
Click here to learn how knitters who care have been knitting lacey white squares to go in memory boxes for bereaved parents
Devon: "Knitters Forge New 'Thai's' In The Far East" (12.08.09)
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Click here to read the exciting news that The Gingerbread House is off to Bangkok
Cambridge Evening News: "Knitting Protest At Tesco" (11.08.09)
Click here for news of knitters who used their knitting graffiti skills to have their say
Blog: "A History Of Tea And Knitting In The Shetlands" (10.08.09)
Click here if you are interested about the History of Knitting in the Shetlands and read how knitters were paid in tea
Exmouth Herald: "Appeal To Help Vulnerable Children" (10.08.09)
Click here to read about Knit and Chat, a new social group in Withycombe organised by the RSVP, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme
The Sun: "We’re A Tight Knit Couple" (08.08.09)
Click here for news of a wedding dress made from wool
Daily Mail: "Little Bo Peep Bride Marries In Stunning Dress Made Of Wool From Her Own Flock Of Sheep" (07.08.09)
Click here to read about Louise Fairburn's special day
Londonist: "'Knit Me A Dinosaur'" (05.08.09)
Click here to read about Matthew Robins who makes animated stories. On Saturday 15 August, he needs knitted dinosaurs for a new show scheduled for that night
Hove East Sussex: New Yarn Shop (05.08.09)
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Jackie Beecham has recently realised her lifelong ambition of opening " Cocoon", a yarn shop, in her home town of Hove in East Sussex
Click here for details of how to find it
Knit Me A Dinosaur, London 15th August (03.08.09)
Click here to find out how knitting a dinosaur can win you a prize at The National Theatre
Dash.com: Darwin's Animals Recreated By Knitting Team (31.07.09)
Click here to read how Charles Darwin's treasured animal collection have been recreated by a team of knitters. They are on display at Bristol Zoo Gardens till 23 August 2009.
Hove, East Sussex: New Yarn Shop Opening Friday 24th July (23.07.09)
Jackie Beecham is opening a new Knitting Yarn, Haberdashery & Jewellery shop in Hove, East Sussex called Cocoon, at 10 George Street Hove BN3 3YA
Click here to request more information
Brighton: Shop On The Shore (22.07.09)
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Fiona Howard and Crochet Artist Kate Jenkins announce the opening of thieir "pop up" shop at the Fishing Quarter Gallery on Brighton Beach Front from 6th - 17th August
Click here for further information
Macmillan Cancer Support: The Knitter Campaign 2009 (20.07.09)
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The Knitter is launching a Nationwide campaign called the Macmillan Comfort Blanket in association with the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on 25th September and supported by Rowan.
They are asking knitters all over the UK to knit squares – 20cm x 20cm squares to be precise. Perhaps you could host a Coffee Morning for your knitting group, friends and family and knit 40 squares to make a Comfort Blanket, 8 squares long by 5 squares wide. Each Comfort Blanket made will be given to somebody who is living with cancer so the more blankets knitted, the more people will benefit.
Click here for patterns and all further information
Freeformcrochet.com: Four Seasons (14.07.09)
‘Four Seasons’ is a collective display of the works of 52 freeform crochet artists from around the world and makes up an inspirational online exhibition.
Click here to view exhibition
London Trafalgar Square: The Fourth Plinth (13.07.09)
Click here to find out all about The Fourth Plinth, Antony Gormley's (Angel Of The North) living art work. Every hour for 100 days, a new person will take the plinth. Several knitters have already taken up the challenge. The next will be Anne Makepeace on 26th July 5-6pm and Joy McMillan on 6th August 3-4am.
London Genesis Housing Group: Genesis Community's Knitty Noras Share skills With Schoolchildren (10.07.09)
Click here to read how nine women from a Genesis Community-funded knitting group called the Knitty Noras held a knitting workshop with eight- and nine-year-olds at Scotts Primary School in Hornchurch, Essex. Genesis Community is part of Genesis Housing Group
Pittenweem Arts Festival 1-9 August (01.07.09)
Click here for news of the Pittenweem Arts Festival and to read about Knitting Artist Deirdre Nelson and the 'Fishing Exchange'.
The Guardian: "What To Do With Spare Plastic Bags" (30.06.09)
Click here to find out what Perri Lewis has made with her plastic bags
Sheep and Wool Day, Vauxhall City Farm (27.06.09)
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For those who visited The Sheep and Wool Day at Vauxhall City Farm in London, there was lots to see and do. Everything from sheep being shorn and the fleece being spun into yarn. Lots of woolly craft activities including 'Learn To Knit' and woolly items to buy. There was fun for all ages.
Click here to check when their next Sheep and Wool Day is planned
Daily Mirror: "When Granny Knows Best" (25.06.09)
Click here to read about knitting skills being passed down through the generations
Macclesfield Express: "Knitted Cardy Is A Woolly Mammoth" (24.06.09)
Click here to read how Jean Westbrook has knitted a huge cardy in an attempt to enter the Guinness Book of Records
Knowsley Online: "A Local Knitting Group In Huyton Has Attracted A Range Of Budding Knitters Of All Ages" (24.06.09)
Click here to read about the knitting activities of a new group in Huyton, Knowsley
New Yarn Shop Opens In Headingley, Leeds (22.06.09)
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Click here for news of Leeds newest wool shop run by (previously) radio producer Verity Britton
Click here for list of exciting knitting workshops
Daily Mirror: "Meet The Knit Wits At The Stitch 'n' Bitch Club" (22.06.09)
Click here for news of the knitting activities of the Herne Hill (London) Stitch 'n' Bitch group
Worldwide Knit In Public Day: I Knit London (22.06.09)
Click here to read about I Knit London and their Treasure Hunt
Worldwide Knit In Public Day: Stitch and Bitch London (22.06.09)
Click here to see Stitch and Bitch London and their knitted moustaches
Worldwide Knit In Public Day: Cheltenham (22.06.09)
Click here to see what knitters in Gloucestershire made at The Art Gallery in Cheltenham
Sunday Sun: Newcastle upon Tyne: "Newcastle Knitter Takes Her Craft To New Heights (21.06.09)
Click here to read how Knitting and crochet tutor Anne Makepeace will be knitting on a plinth in Trafalgar Square on 26th July at 5.00pm
Isle of Wight County Press: "Celebrating Knitting" (18.06.09)
Click here to read about KIP in Newport
Western Australia: "Aussie Knitters Set New Guinness Record" (15.06.09)
Click here to read about a new Guinness record set in Australia with the most knitters, knitting simultaneously
Worldwide Knit In Public Day: What Did You Knit? (15.06.09)
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Balakov(Mike Stimpson) is famous on Flickr for his portrayal of Lego Stormtroopers. Here he celebrates Worldwide Knit In Public Day
Click here to send us images and details of your KIP Day
BBC News: "The BBC at the Yarnstorming of Covent Garden" (14.06.09)
Click here to watch the video of members of Stitch and Bitch London as they attach their Knitting Graffiti
Wales Online: "Hats For New Babies Show Nan’s Knit Wits" (11.06.09)
Click here for news of Phyllis Cole, 83, who has knitted 1,114 hats for babies at the Princess of Wales hospital in Bridgend
Metro London: "Why We Party Like It's 1959"(10.06.09)
Click here to read about the revival of dinner dances and knitting circles
UK Ravelry Day Hailed As Great Success As Torrential Rain Fails To Dampen Spirits (08.06.09)
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1000s braved the weather to attend The First UK Ravelry Day held at Coventry Central Hall. Doors opened at 9.00am and visitors were treated to an array of interesting workshops and a feast of sumptuous British Yarns - there was something for everyone including a Fashion Show. Famous names included Debbie Bliss, Meg Swanson, Jared Flood and Susan Crawford. The day was so successful that plans for a UK Ravelry Day in 2010 are already underway.
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WalesOnline: "Welsh Knitter Shows Her Crocheted Cuisine" (07.06.09)
Click here to read about a new exhibition by Kelly Jenkins who knits and crochets mouthwatering food!
World Wide Knit In Public Day: Saturday 13th June (04.06.09)
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Click here for IKnitLondon treasure hunt event
Click here for Stitch & Bitch London Knit Crawl
Ruthin Knit and Natter group, and have organised a knitting event at the Craft Centre to coincide with World Wide Knit in Public Day (13th June 13.00 – 16.00). We are also hoping to raise money for the North Wales Cancer Centre by selling knitting related items and a small raffle. The idea is to get many people together knitting (and crocheting) in public and having a great time. We will also be willing to teach people how to knit or crochet for a small donation!
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The Lemsford Knitters will be in the garden furniture department in John Lewis, Welwyn Garden City from 11-4pm
To celebrate KIP on Sunday 21st June, you can be a part of a Knit for Peace group getting together in London Zoo to knit everything from hats to blankets for the children of Afghanistan. So that the animals don’t feel left out, we’re even going to be knitting a scarf for Guy the Gorilla (the statue that is!) Knitters are welcome to come and be part of this one off event taking place between 10:30am and 5:30 pm so if you’re interested, contact David on 0207 433 3636
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Click here to find a WWKIP event in your area. You need to select 'United Kingdom' and then a county by name
Weston & Somerset Mercury: "Great Response To Knitting Plea" (04.06.09)
Click here to read how fundraisers want help to knit a scarf the length of the pier to raise money for Somerset Cancer Care
The Bolton News: "Knitting Noras Meet The Calendar Girls" (02.06.09)
Click here for news that The Knitting Noras from Bolton will be appearing on BBC 1 on Thursday 4th June. The programme will be celebrating 'The Calendar Girls', 10 years on
UK Ravelry Day: Saturday 6 June 2009, To Be Held In Coventry (01.06.09)
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UK Ravelry day will be held on Saturday 6 June 2009 at the Central Hall, Coventry. It promises to be an exciting day and will include a market (outside building in the Bull Yard square), demonstrations, workshops, talks. The event is being headlined by Meg Swansen, daughter of Elizabeth Zimmermann. Other well known teachers include Jared Flood (Brooklyn Tweed), Ruth Paisley (Woolly Wormhead), Elizabeth Lovick & Debbie Bamford (Mulberry Dyer). There will also be collections for charities such as Knit in Gambia (baby clothes and shawls for older people) which is run by a Raveller and Liverpool NHS (knitted breasts which are used to teach new mothers how to breastfeed).
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Fifth Annual Brighton Knit-In Takes Place On Sunday June 7th 2009 (29.05.09)
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Ruthin Craft Centre Denbighshire (29.05.09)
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Sophie Horton, artist in residence at Ruthin Craft Centre has been working with a local knitting group to produce many different installations, one shown above is 'Ban Her' which was at Ruthin Gaol. Sophie's exhibition " Hanging Out" is currently on show until 28th June.
Click here for further details about the Centre
Scarborough Today: "Knit's Been A Hard Day's Night!" (26.05.09)
Click here for news of a knitting marathon held in Filey in aid of the Sailors' Society's annual Woolly Hat Campaign
ABC America: "The English Town Made Of Wool" (22.05.09)
Click here to read how news of the Mersham Village in Kent which was immortalised in knitting to raise money, has reached the USA. (Lots of images)
The Press Association: "Victoria's Knitting Bag Sold" (22.05.09)
Click here to learn that Queen Victoria was a keen knitter
Warrington Guardian: "Pupils Form A Tight Knit Group" (21.05.09)
Click here for news of a school knitting group in Great Sankey
Bakewell Today: "Knitting Explosion For Babies" (21.05.09)
Click here to read about a successful Knitting For Charity project based in Bakewell, Derbyshire
Fifth Annual Brighton Knit-In Takes Place On Sunday June 7th 2009 (18.05.08)
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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 giant French Knitting, knit tentacles for an 'Octopus', knit on giant needles, UK Hand Knitting Association's 'Above And Below The Sea', degree exhibitions, pom pom making and much more. Knitted textile students will be acting as ‘knit nurses’, helping and instructing throughout the day.
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Henley Standard: "Crafts Boom In Recession" (18.05.09)
Click here for news of a new wool shop in Watlington
Londonist: "Tales Of A Potential Fourth Plinther" (16.05.09)
Click to read how a member of Stitch and Bitch London has applied to occupy Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth for one hour as part of Antony Gormley’s “a portrait of Britain made out of 2,400 hours of 2,400 people's lives."
Filey Today: "Open Invite To Join Knitters' Group Marathon" (16.05.09)
Click here for news of a 24 hour knitting marathon in Filey to knit sailor's hats for the Sailors' Society's annual Woolly Hat campaign
New York Times: "Act 1, Purl 2" (15.05.09)
Click here to read about John Glover (American actor), a man who knits
Daily Mail: "A Close-Knit Community: Meet The Ladies Who've Spent Years Stitching Their Entire Kent Village" (14.05.09)
Click here to read how Mersham Village knitting group are having to sell their knitted houses as they have run out of space after 23 years
Stroud International Textiles Festival: Back To Back Challenge , held 9th May (13.05.09)
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On Saturday May 9th, teams took part in an international challenge to get the wool from a sheep's back to a man's back in a day - and all by hand: shearing, spinning and knitting. The event took place in Stratford Park, Stoud, Gloucestershire, as part of the Stroud International Textiles festival. The only British team, "The Cotswold Woolgatherers" consisted of 7 spinners and knitters: Elizabeth Oliver, Frances Taylor, Amanda Richardson, Annie Harlatt, Holly Shaw, Jenny Vowles and Elizabeth Stanley. Claire Nicol and Gaynor Veale, kept everything together, including teaching passing children to use a drop spindle, auctioning the finished sweater and kept everyone supplied with food and drink. It was a wonderful day and over £500 was raised for Macmillan cancer support .
Maldon and Burnham Standard: "Join In With A Worldwide Knitting Day" (13.05.09)
Click here for details of a WWKIP event in Maldon, Essex
Doncaster Today: "It's A Wrap" (09.05.09)
Click here to read about Owston Park Primary school knitting club that has been very busy knitting blankets for people in Hungary, Romania and the Ukraine as part of a Salvation Army appeal
World's Largest Sock (08.05.09)
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Bigsock started in October 2006, when Joanna Ratcliffe decided to hold a charity knitting event for National Knitting Week in the UK. The original idea was just a giant circular knit, but just days before the event the idea of creating a giant record breaking sock was born. It is 1500 stitches on 10 circular needles, the largest part of this has just arrived back with Joanna in the UK, as it was getting too heavy to post, a new piece has just arrived in Tennessee! Joanna has plans for a group in Germany to start another new piece from the toe up, so Europe can work on the foot while America carry on with the leg!
Click here to follow the Big Sock as it travels around the world
Journal Live - Newcastle upon Tyne: "Cinema’s Activities Take Leading Role" (08.05.09)
Click here for news of a knitting club at The Tyneside Cinema
Borehanwood Times: "Free Knitting Advice At Borehamwood Library" (06.05.09)
Click here to learn about free knitting classes being held all over the UK during Adult Learner's Week 11th-15th May
Click here to check for classes in your area
World Wide Knit In Public Day: Saturday 13th June (05.05.09)
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Click here for IKnitLondon treasure hunt event
Northwich Guardian: "Blakemere Craft Centre, In Sandiway, Sees Revival Of The Ancient Skill Of Knitting" (04.05.09)
Click here to read about a new knitting group and new knitting and crochet classes starting in the next month
Edinburgh Evening News: "Cool Designs Testament To A Close-Knit Family" (02.05.09)
Click here for news of Catherine Walsh, a professional knitter carrying on the family tradition begun by her grand-mother in Dublin
The Sun: "Even More BGT Knitwits" (01.05.09)
Click here for article on the three ladies' attempt to impress the judges with finger knitting
The Mirror: "Britain's Got Talent - The Knit & Natter Ladies Fom Glasgow" (01.05.09)
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Christine Johnson, Pat Marron and Nancy Brown are regular volunteers on the UK Hand Knitting Association's stand at Glasgow helping visitors learn to knit. Watch their expertise in finger knitting on Britain's Got Talent.
Click here for some Extreme Knitting that would certainly have impressed Simon Cowell. Rachel John, UKHKA knitting Artist, is an expert in Extreme Knitting. Join her workshop on 30th May at Holmfirth
The Press in York: "Website Puts Focus On Rebirth Of Knitting" (01.05.09)
Click here to read about the new website of Anna Bialkowska and her sister Jadwiga
Metro: "DIY Fashion Tips For The Cash-Strapped" (29.04.09)
Click here for ideas of how you can 'get creative' with the wardrobe you have
Farmers Weekly: "Flock To Frock - Designer Style Using Farm's Own Fleece" (29.04.09)
Click here to read how one farmer makes her own designer knitwear from her own fleeces
Ipswich Evening Star: "Keen Youngsters Get The Needle" (29.04.09)
Click here for news of an enthusiastic knitting club at a Primary school in Kingsfleet near Ipswich
Shields Gazette: "Cast Of Hundreds Make Coat For A Boat" (28.04.09)
Click here to read how knitters from all over the UK have been helping in this project to knit all things marine as part of the Mouth of the Tyne Festival launching in July
Expressandstar Wolverhampton: "Jacky’s Food Is Knit What It First Seems" (28.04.09)
Click here to read how Jacky Edwards of Walsall knits tasty plates of food. Don't forget to click on all the pages to see these culinary delights
Huddersfield Examiner: "Pensioners From Bupa Care Homes In Huddersfield Break Guinness World Record (27.04.09)
Click here for news of another Care Home involved in this amazing Guinness World Record
BBC News: "Knitted Village Put Up For Sale" (24.04.09)
Click here to read how a knitted replica of a Kent village has been put up for sale. The sale takes place on Saturday 16th May 2009
Museum Of Life Thetford Celebrate Life Of Tom Paine Through Knitting (20.04.09)
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In preparation for the Thomas Paine bicentenary celebrations in Thetford, Norfolkthe team at Ancient House embarked on the latest community project – knitting. One of the lesser-known facts about Tom Paine, Thetford’s revolutionary son is that he donated the proceeds from his pamphlet ‘Common Sense’ to provide mittens for the troops engaged in the revolutionary cause in America.
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Click here if you would like information on how you can take part
Examiner.com - USA: "Knitting Nirvana: Cheap Relaxation For Rough Times (18.04.09)
Click here for information about how knitting can relieve stress
Ilkley Gazette: "Residents Put In Big Effort To Knit Record Tea Cosy" (18.04.09)
Click here to read how care homes in Ilkey and Burley-in-Wharfdale have helped set a new Guinness World Record
Financial Times: "Britons Turn To Their Sewing Machines" (17.04.09)
Click here for new knitting statistics concerning sales of wool in the craft industry
Watford Observer: "Bupa Care Homes Knit World's Biggest Tea Cosy" (16.04.09)
Click here to read how care homes across Watford and Elstree have helped set a new Guinness World Record
Take Part In The Second 'Knit Me' At The Royal Festival Hall Saturday 18th April (14.04.09)
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Kat writes: "This is the second knit me, the first was in Trafalgar Square. At Trafalgar Square, we had a wonderful varied mix of knitters that saw people of all different walks of life whether it was in age, where they lived or the language they spoke - all come together to knit.
I am inviting all knitters to another public collaborative knitting event at the Royal Festival Hall on Saturday the 18th of April. We will be there from 1pm til 5pm by the glass lifts on the first floor facing the river. We will be knitting one big piece of knitting. There are no rules to how you have to knit, you might not even knit, you might want to crochet. The knitting as an act of public design allows people the opportunity to meet people, to share skills and experineces that would otherwise be difficult to have in the space.
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Click here to read about Knit Me at Trafalgar Square (also see below 06.03.09)
Kingston Guardian:"Meet The Financier Knitting Her Way Out Of Redundancy In Wandsworth" (13.04.09)
Click here to read how Ruth Herring has embraced her new life after being made redundant
The Oregonian:"Sock Wars: Do You Have What It Takes?"(08.04.09)
Click here for news of the latest Sock Wars competition
GazetteLive - Middlesbrough:"Knitted Easter Chicks On Sale To Help University Of Teesside Nursery" (09.04.09)
Click here to read how a 91 grandmother knitted 600 chicks to raise funds
The Telegraph: " Italy Earthquake: Elderly Woman Knitted As She Waited For Rescue" (08.04.09)
Click here for news of how an Italian lady knitted and crocheted in the ruins of her house for 30 hours whilst trapped
This Is Sleaford:"Ladies Knit David Hockney Inspired Swimming Pool For Charity" (08.04.09)
Click here to read how knitting a swimming pool display will help to raise money for local charities
News Guardian - North Tyneside: "Knitting Shop Lands National Award" (05.04.09)
Click here to read how a wool shop in Whitley Bay has been awarded a 'Knitting Retailer of the Year' for the North East at the Craft, Hobby and Stitch Trade show in Birmingham.
Ely Standard: "Ely Group Knitting For The Troops In Afghanistan" (02.04.09)
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2009 Is The International Year of Natural Fibres (1.04.09)
Click here for list of worldwide events taking place
Yorkshire Evening Post - Leeds: "Harewood Pupils Knit Their Way To £10,000 Prize" (31.03.09)
Click here to read how pupils at Harewood's Gateways School knitted their way to a £10,000 prize
WI Knitting Competition: Deadline Extended To 1st May 2009 (30.03.09)
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Ross-Shire Journal: "Why Not Knit One, Purl One, As You Sip Your Pint" (28.03.09)
Click here for news of a new Knitting Group venue in Fortrose
BBC News: "Teddies To Help Out In War Zones" (25.02.09)
Click here to read how the Mother's Union have been knitting for the children of British Armed Forces
The Knitting Noras - Naked Knitting 2010 (24.03.09)
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The UK Hand Knitting Association aim to promote all aspects of hand knitting, especially when raising money for different charities.
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Online Resource: Knitmap (19.03.09)
Click here for details of a new type of map- an interactive directory of yarn suppliers in the US, Canada, UK and most of Europe
BBC News: "Battery Hens Get Woolly Jumpers" (18.03.09)
Click here to watch a video of the chickens and their new woolley jumpers
Evening Leader - Wrexham: "Wrexham Residents Take Up Craft Skills To Beat Recession" (18.03.09)
Click here for news of craft events planned in Wrexham
The Independent: "The Angora Rabbit Man Who Eats Up The Miles" (17.03.09)
Click here to read what William Sichel, rank No 2 in the world in the six-day ultra-marathon, does for a day job
Bolton News: "Bolton Knitters Go Naked" (16.03.09)
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UK Ravelry Day: Saturday 6 June 2009, To Be Held In Coventry (16.03.09)
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UK Ravelry day will be held on Saturday 6 June 2009 at the Central Hall, Coventry. It promises to be an exciting day and will include a market (outside building in the Bull Yard square), demonstrations, workshops, talks. The event is being headlined by Meg Swansen, daughter of Elizabeth Zimmermann. Other well known teachers include Jared Flood (Brooklyn Tweed), Ruth Paisley (Woolly Wormhead), Elizabeth Lovick & Debbie Bamford (Mulberry Dyer). There will also be collections for charities such as Knit in Gambia (baby clothes and shawls for older people) which is run by a Raveller and Liverpool NHS (knitted breasts which are used to teach new mothers how to breastfeed).
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unravel 2009: Knitters Flock To New Knitting Show - Plans For 2010 Event Already Underway (16 03.09)
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Céline Gagnon, organiser writes: "Thanks to everyone who made our day such a success. We had over 850 visitors through the door and are now planning to host the next 'unravel' 27-28 February 2010".
The Bolton News: "Bolton Knitters Go Naked" (16.03.09)
Click here to read how the Knitting Noras are involved in everything from Extremem Knitting to Knitting For Charity
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Glasgow Sunday Mail: "Stars Like Sienna Miller Rush For Woollies Knitted By Group Of Grannies" (15.03.09)
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Financial Times: "Parent-And-Child Knitting Lessons" (14.03.09)
Click here to read about a 'mother and child' class held at Liberty's in London
The Daily Mirror: "Five Top Tips To Help You Quit Smoking" (11.03.09)
Click here for the latest advice about giving up - top of the list is taking up knitting!
Stitches On The Bridge: 'Luib na Lùan' Invite Knitters To Help Cover The Skye Bridge In Knitting (09.03.09)
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The aim is to link the knitting with 'The Highland Homecoming 2009' which celebrates Scotland's great contribution to the world
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Manchester Craft And Design Centre: Knitters and Crocheters from Around The World Are Invited To Contribute To A Knitting Installation (09.03.09)
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To accompany the UK Craft Mafia’s exhibition, ArtYarn will be installing a yarn wrapping round the 1st Floor banister of the Manchester Craft and Design Centre to celebrate the many versatilities and techniques of knitting and crochet from around the world
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The Times: "Parliamentary Scandal And Knitting: Henry Conway" (07.03.09)
Click here to read how the son of MP Derek Conway, is an accomplished knitter who has co-authored a book on couture knitting
'Knit Me': Trafalgar Square, Saturday 14th March 2009 (06.03.09)
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Kat Hall is at Goldsmith's College in London and as part of her final year project she has organised a 'Knit Me'. She writes:
"My interest lies in when people get excited and full of ideas by taking part in a creative activity. I am using knitting as this happens so naturally in knitting. I am designing events and objects that try to create this experience and in creating this experience some of the possibilities of knitting can be realised. This event as an event aims to capture peoples imaginations to what knitting can be and all the possibilities of that they could do with knitting as a collaborative act."
A team of knitters will be there throughout the day, 9.00am-4.00pm to help people and will be easily recognisable. The piece that we aim to knit will start from one long strip and then will divide into strips when people come and strips will also divide to include more people into the work. Knitters need to bring along yarn and needles, and are free to use whatever patterns, stitches, ideas they have on their strip!
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Knitting For Red Nose Day: Download A Red Nose Corsage And Raise Money For Comic Relief (06.03.09)
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Redditch Advertiser: "Get Knitting And Set A New Record" (06.03.09)
Click here to read how BUPA Care Homes are encouraging knitters to knit a giant Tea Cosy and set a new Guinness World Record
The Independent: "Britain Returns To Thrifty Domesticity" (06.03.09)
Click here for news of an increase in demand for knitting yarn and beginners knitting groups as a response to the Credit Crunch
Royston Crow: "Pensioners Knit For Good Causes" (05.03.09)
Click here to read how pensioners have been knitting for the local Maternity Hospital
News From Pom Pom International: "Pom Pom Making For World Peace" (04.03.09)
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"We are pleased to announce that Pom Pom International is currently part of UK DIY at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh until 15 April"
This Is Sleaford: "Swimming, Running And... Knitting: Triathlon With A Difference Raises £5,000" (04.03.09)
Click here to read how Sleaford folk knitted their way to glory in a triathlon with a difference
This Is Bath: "New Knitting Group"(04.03.09)
Click here for news of a brand new knitting course available
The Associated Press: "Milan Loses Fashion Appetite" (27.02.09)
Click here for news from Fashion Week in Milan where knitwear still commands a high profile
ChronicleLive - Newcastle upon Tyne: "She’s A Dedicated Follower Of Fashion..." (27.02.09)
Click here for details of knitwear fashion designer, Emma Bell, who exhibited at London Fashion Week
Click here for more information on Emma's blog
Shields Gazette: "Knitting To Help Those In Need" (26.02.09)
Click here for news of the new Knit and Natter Group in Hebburn
Journal Live - Newcastle upon Tyne: "Project To Encourage Knitting Launched At The Customs House" (25.02.09)
Click here for details of an art project with a difference, 'Casting Off ... A Coat For A Boat'
The Guardian: "The Fluffy Face Of Graffiti" (23.02.09)
Click here for news of Stitch and Bitch London's Knitted Graffiti
Campaign Series - Caerphilly: "Knitting For Charity" (23.02.09)
Click here to read how pupils at a school in Trethomas have knitted more than 200 chickens to help raise money for charity
Malvern Gazette: "Knitting Parlour Top In Country" (23.02.09)
Click here for news of the Knitting Retailer of the Year
BBC News: "Knitting 'Can Delay' Memory Loss" (18.02.09)
Click here to read about a study in America. Let us know if there is a similar study being carried out in the UK
BBC News: "Transport Body In Knit Bid Offer" (18.02.09)
Click here for more on the Skye Bridge 'guerrilla' knitting project
Leigh Today: "Knit One, Purl One In Turnpike Exhibition" (18.02.09)
Click here for details of a new exhibition now on in Wigan. Includes work from Knitting Artist Inga Hamilton
This Is Sleaford, Lincolnshire: "Knit One, Pool One Challenge" (18.02.09)
Click here to read how the people of Sleaford are being encouraged to knit and swim and raise money all at the same time!
Woolfest 2009: 26th-27th June, Cockermouth, Cumbria (18.02.09)
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This is the 4th year of Woolfest. Last year's event attracted almost 4000 visitors with its fleece, animals, raw fleece sale, yarns, craft equipment, books, patterns and finished woollen goods.
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BBC News: "Bid to pull wool over Skye Bridge" (17.02.09)
Click here to read about another 'guerrilla' knitting project where knitters have been invited to send in knitting and crochet in an attempt to cover Skye Bridge
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset: "Burnham-On-Sea Craft Store Owners Celebrate Trio Of Top Awards" (17.02.09)
Click here to find out the shop which won the 'South West Knitting Retailer Of The Year' Award
London Evening Standard: "Crafty Girls With Style" (17.02.09)
Click here for news of Knitting classes at Liberty organised by Rowan - as a direct result of the current credit crunch
Reading Evening Post: "Pupils Square Up To Knitting Challenge" (16.02.09)
Click here to read about a School Knitting Club in Wokingham knitting a blanket for people in Zimbawe
BBC News On The Net: : "'Coat For Boat' Knitters Sought" (15.02.09)
Click here to read how knitting and boat builders are getting together to create a unique project on Tyneside
Berrow's Worcester Journal: "Knit One, Purl One... For Needy Kids" (14.02.09)
Click here for news of a knitting for charity project which will help children in Honduras
New Festival Of Knitting: "unravel" at Farnham Maltings, Saturday 21st February 2009 (11.02.09)
"unravel" is designed for knitters of all abilities, from novices with the needles to wizards with wool. Demonstrations include making clay buttons, spinning, weaving, microwave dyeing, braiding and machine knitting. New knitters can discover how to cast on and work basic stitches, while those who fancy a challenge can discover how to turn old tape cassettes into yarn. A knitting surgery will offer help to solve knitting problems and complete abandoned projects.
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Click here for full details of the events during the day
The Bolton News: "Street Craft" (11.02.09)
Click here to read about a different kind of knitting exhibition
24 Dash.com Hereford:"Residents Knit For Charity" (06.02.09)
Click here for news of members of a sheltered housing scheme who are busy knitting clothes for newly born babies in Honduras
You Tube: "Miniature Knits" (05.02.09)
Click here to watch a fascinating video proving sometimes it pays to think small. Althea Crome, an inspiration!
North Devon News: "Alison's All At Sea With Her Knitting" (05.02.09)
Click here for news of Alison Murray's new 'Above And Below The Waves' Project, due for completion in September 2010
Waterford Today: "Knitting Circle At Central Library" (05.02.09)
Click here to read how Waterford Central Library in Ireland are looking to start a knitting group
BBC News: " Nettle Dress 'does not sting'" (02.02.09)
A dress knitted from yarn spun from nettles by Jen Jarvis is featured in this video from East Midlands News. Read more about Jen on our Graduate Career page
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The New York Observer: "Web Site For Knitting Nuts Has New York Needlers In Stitches" (02.02.09)
Click here for more about men who knit
Tresor Yakro: "A Knitting Class Will Improve Your Knitting" (31.01.09)
Click here for details
Knitting As Therapy, New Book: "The Knitting Circle" by Ann Hood (31.01.09)
Click here for video of author reading from her book
NZHerald: "Knitting Trend Used To Attract Male Teachers" (31.01.09)
Click here to read how "Real men teach (and knit)"(in New Zealand)
The Glasgow Herald: "Loving A Good Yarn: The User’s Guide To Cashmere" (28.01.09)
Click here to learn all about cashmere
Bexhill Observer: "Close Knit" (26.01.09)
Click here for a man's view of how the knitting persona has changed!
The Guardian: "From The High Life To The Good Life: Cutting One's Cloth Is Back In Fashion" (25.01.09)
Click here to read how learning a new skill means "short-term loss leading to long-term gain"
The Daily Telegraph: "Knitters Turn To Graffiti Artists With 'Yarnbombing'" (21.01.09)
Click here for news of the latest craze in knitting from America
Aberdeen Press And Journal: "North-East Designer Goes Solo With Knitting Collection" (21.01.09)
Click here to read about Knitting Artist Donna Wilson and her first solo show
The Bradford Telegraph: "Stars Benefit From Bradford Firm's Expertise" (19.01.09)
Click here to find our where to go for knitting props for films
The Sunday Mercury: " Staff At Controversial Arts Centre, The Public Take Up Knitting" (18.01.09)
Click here to read about "staff training skill" or 'waste of taxpayers money", you decide...
The Daily Telegraph: "Psychiatrist Knits Anatomically Correct Woolly Brain" (15.01.09)
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The Independent: "Why Granny Would Approve" (15.01.09)
Click here to read all about make do and mend and how important knitting and knitters are today
Lutterworth Mail: "Let's Knit Together" (13.01.09)
Click here for news of a new knitting club in Lutterworth
The New Brewery Arts Centre, Cirencester: Knit Your own Pet Accessories - 17th January (12.01.09)
Click here for details of a knitting workshop with a difference
Keeping The Tram Warm And Raising Money For BLISS (11.01.09)
Sharon Newman of Avicraft sends news that: "Sunday 11th January was incredible - the sun shone and we had a real laugh wrapping ourselves in knitting! We raised £2350 for Bliss from October- December 2008 and so we hope that, given the whole year, we can raise £10,000 for 2009."
Click here for details of Sharon's latest Knitting For Charity Project in aid of Bliss
The Londonist: "Stitch & Bitch: 194 Londoners Get Their New Year Knit On" (11.01.09)
Click here to read how Stitch and Bitch London attracted an amazing 194 knitters to their first meeting of the year
The Scotsman: UKHKA Knitting Artist Is Interviewed By Her Local Paper (10.01.09)
Click here to read article about Donna Wilson
Maghull & Aintree Star: "Volunteers Needed To Knit Breast Feeding Teaching Aids" (08.01.09)
Click here for news of how you can help by knitting teaching aids for new mums
Irish Independent: "Moral Fibre Women Knit For Peace" (07.01.09)
Click here to read how Irish knitters are knitting for peace
Press Gazette: "Knitting Mag Editor: Hobby Titles Will Thrive In Downturn"(06.01.09)
Click here for news of exciting new magazine, Simply Knitting's sister magazine 'The Knitter'
The Knitter Natter Club: Haringey Libraries Offer 6 Weeks Of Knitting Or Crochet Free (05.01.09)
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Stitch And Bitch London Announce The Date Of Their 'Newbie's' Meeting at The Royal Festival Hall, London (05.01.09)
Click here for more details for Thursday 8th January
I Knit London Holds "The Big New Year Knit-In" at The Royal Festival Hall, London (05.01.09)
Welcome in the New Year with a new project on the ground floor at the Royal Festival Hall on Monday 5th January
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Daily Mail: "15 Steps To A Happier, Healthier New You" (03.01.09)
Click here to read how knitting before bedtime can help you sleep
South Yorkshire Star: "Hats Off To Knitting Group" (02.01.09)
Click here to read how a knitting group in Tickhill have made a record number of blankets for Africa
"The Knitter": Future Publishing Launch Sister magazine To "Simply Knitting"On Wednesday 7th January (01.01.09)
Click here to read all about this new magazine aimed at the experienced knitter who wants a challenge
Grimsby Telegraph: "Blanketing Whole World With Love"(01.01.09)
Click here to read about two knitters who meet once a week to knit for underprivileged children
Click here to find out about other Knitting For Charity Projects
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