January 2007

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Friday 12th January: Understanding a Knitting Pattern

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Claire Crompton

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

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Sunday 21st January: Cabling and Beading

Yarn, Chilwell High Road, Beeston, Nottingham. Tutor Debbie Abrahams

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

You will be working on a small piece learn all the basic stitches and techniques, including reading a pattern/chart

Click here for further details and to book a place

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25 January - 17 June: Exhibition 'Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting'

Museum of Art and Design 40 West 53rd Street, New York

Exhibition features the work of Knitting Artists Shane Waltener and Francoise Dupre

Click here for further details

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Friday 26th January: Professional Finishing Techniques

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Claire Crompton

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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February 2007

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till - 17 June: Exhibition 'Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting'

Museum of Art and Design 40 West 53rd Street, New York

Exhibition features the work of Knitting Artists Shane Waltener and Francoise Dupre

Click here for further details

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1 - 4 February: Creative Knitting, 'Knit a designer garment in a week-end'

Trigonos, Plas Baladeulyn, Nantlle, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 6BW. Tutor: Eta Ingham-Lawrie

Click here for further details and to book a place

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9 - 11 February: ICHF Creative Stitches & Hobbycraft, Brighton

Brighton

Click here for details of the show and how to book tickets

Click here for details of how to become a volunteer on the Knit'n'Natter stand

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Sunday 11 February: New Year's Resolution Knitting

Gracelands Yard, behind Gracelands Café, 102 Liddell Gardens, London NW10 3Q. Tutor Aneeta Patel

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17 - 18 February: Learn to Finish Garments Professionally

Yarn, Chilwell High Road, Beeston, Nottingham. Tutor Debbie Abrahams

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

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18 - 21 February: Hand Knitting Techniques for Accessories

West Dean College, Chichester, PO18 0QZ. Tutor Alison Ellen

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22 - 24 February: Nationwide Exhibitions London Stitch and Creative Hobbycraft Show

Excel, London

Relax and Knit with Stitch'n'Bitch London

Click here for more details about the show

Click here for more details about Stitch'n'Bitch London

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Wednesday 28 February: Fruity Throw

John Lewis, Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6TP. Tutor Debbie Abrahams

Author Debbie Abrahams show us how to knit a square form her Fruity Throw design from her more throws and blankets book. This course will cover intarsia, beading,and cabling.
Each participant will be given enough yarn to complete a square of their choice from the  Fruity Throw.

Phone 01707 323456 ext 4247 to book a place

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March 2007

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till - 17 June: Exhibition 'Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting'

Museum of Art and Design 40 West 53rd Street, New York

Exhibition features the work of Knitting Artists Shane Waltener and Francoise Dupre

Click here for further details

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Sunday 4 March: Beginners Crochet

Yarn, Chilwell High Road, Beeston, Nottingham. Tutor Suzanne Kirkland

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Learn all the basic stitches and techniques to crochet a beautiful bag using Rowan yarns

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Wednesday 7 March: Style a Knit to Suit You

Kangaroo, Knights Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4QF. Tutor Jane Crowfoot

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8 - 11 March ICHF Crafts for Scotland, Glasgow

SECC Glasgow

Click here for details of the show and how to book tickets

Click here for details of how to become a volunteer on the Knit'n'Natter stand

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8 - 31 March: Knitting Exhibition "Joie De Faire" (The Making Of Stuff) featuring Knitting Artist Francoise Dupre

Menier Gallery, Menier Chocolate Factory, London

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. 

Click here for more details (Artist Talk Saturday 17 March)

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Wednesday 14 March: Making Sense Of Knitting Patterns

31 Bedford Road, St Ives, Cornwall. Tutor Jo McIntosh, Workshop: 10.00am - 3.00pm

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Wednesday 14 March: Fun With Crochet

Kangaroo, Knights Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4QF. Tutor Jane Crowfoot

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15 - 17 March Pins and Needles Craft Show: Knitting For Charity

Newcastle upon Tyne

The Tyne and Wear branch of The Knitting and Crochet Guild will be knitting squares for Feed The Children in the Metro Radio Area

Click here to contact Diane for more details

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Saturday 17 March 2.00pm: Artist Talk

Knitting Exhibition "Joie De Faire" (The Making Of Stuff) featuring Knitting Artist Francoise Dupre

Menier Gallery, Menier Chocolate Factory, London

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. 

Click here for more details

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Sunday 18 March: Beginners Crochet

Yarn, Chilwell High Road, Beeston, Nottingham. Tutor Suzanne Kirkland

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Learn all the basic stitches and techniques to crochet a beautiful bag using Rowan yarns

Click here for further details and to book a place

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22 - 25 March: Creative Exhibitions Stitch and Craft Show, London

National Hall, Olympia, London

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Saturday 24 March: The Knitting and Crochet Guild Open Day

Unit 4, Lee Mills, Scholes, Holmfirth, HD9 1RT Yorkshire

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Wednesday 28 March: Basic Crochet

John Lewis, Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6TP. Tutor Erica Pask

Learn how to crochet with Erica Pask . The course covers basic crochet stitches and techniques. Participants will be given enough yarn to finish a small bag.

Phone 01707 323456 ext 4247 to book a place

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Thursday 29 March: Fairisle

John Lewis, Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6TP. Tutor Rosalind Campbell

Learn the basics of Fairisle knitting with tutor Rosalind Campbell. You will learn two and tree colour fairisle. All, yarn is provided.

Phone 01707 323456 ext 4247 to book a place

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29 March- 1 April: ICHF Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show, Birmingham + Special Knitting Forum

NEC Birmingham

Click here for details of the show and how to book tickets

Click here for details of how to become a volunteer on the Knit'n'Natter stand

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Friday 30th March: Knitted Flowers and Jewellery

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Claire Crompton

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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April 2007

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till - 17 June: Exhibition 'Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting'

Museum of Art and Design 40 West 53rd Street, New York

Exhibition features the work of Knitting Artists Shane Waltener and Francoise Dupre

Click here for further details

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2 - 9 April: Knitting Holiday In Spain. Theme: Creative Use Of Colour And Texture In Knitting And Crochet.

Darelons, Rafalett, Costa Blanca, Spain. Tutor Amal AlQasem

Click here to contact Amal for further details

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14 April - 17 May: Garland No12; A Stite Specific Installation by Knitting Artist Shane Waltener

The Cambridge Buddist Centre, 38 Newmarket Road, Cambridge. CB5 553

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14 April - 31 May: Uprising: Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Rachel John

Yew Tree Gallery, Morvah, Cornwall

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Friday 20th April: Recycling and Remodeling

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Claire Crompton

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

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20 - 22 April: Creative Knitting, 'Design and create your own knitted garment in a weekend, using an array of coloured yarns'

Trigonos, Plas Baladeulyn, Nantlle, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 6BW. Tutor: Eta Ingham-Lawrie

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Saturday 21 April: The Knitting and Crochet Guild Open Day

Unit 4, Lee Mills, Scholes, Holmfirth, HD9 1RT Yorkshire

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21 April - 12 May: 'Knitwits' an interactive theatrical installation for under 6s and their families

Royal and Derngate Theatre, Guildhall Road, Northampton. NN1 1DP

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Sunday 22 April: Beginners Knitting

Yarn, Chilwell High Road, Beeston, Nottingham. Tutor Suzanne Kirkland

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

This workshop will cover all the basics and be suitable for those wanting to learn to knit or new knitters who want to improve their skills.

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Tuesday 24 April: Learn To Crochet

Kangaroo, Knights Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4QF. Tutor Jane Crowfoot

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Friday 27th April: Intarsia, Fair Isle Colour Workshop

Spin A Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor: Clare Crompton, West Country designer and author of “The Knitting Bible”.

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27 April - 20 May: Sugar and Spice Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Kelly Jenkins

Vegas Gallery, Oaklands, 64-66 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP

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till - 20 May: Sugar and Spice Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Kelly Jenkins

Vegas Gallery, Oaklands, 64-66 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP (Thursday-Sunday 12.00pm - 18.00pm)

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till - 31 May: Uprising: Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Rachel John

Yew Tree Gallery, Morvah, Cornwall

Click here for further details

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till - 17 June: Exhibition 'Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting'

Museum of Art and Design 40 West 53rd Street, New York

Exhibition features the work of Knitting Artists Shane Waltener and Francoise Dupre

Click here for further details

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Wednesday 2 May: How to Knit & Knitting Basics

John Lewis, Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6TP. Tutor Rosalind Campbell

Tutor Rosalind show us how to knit from casting on to casting off. This is suitable for complete beginners and those who have just started. All yarn is provided

Phone 01707 323456 ext 4247 to book a place

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Wednesday 9 May: Fair Isle and Intarsia

Kangaroo, Knights Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4QF. Tutor Jane Crowfoot

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Saturday 12 May: Meet Louisa Harding at Yarn

Yarn, Chilwell High Road, Beeston, Nottingham

Louisa will be visiting the shop from noon to meet customers, sign books and talk about her wonderful designs for the spring and summer. This is a very informal event so please feel free to call in and have a chat!

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12 - 13 May: Oggle Everything, A Spring Art, Craft and Design Market

Abney Public Hall, 73a Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 0AS

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12 - 26 May: Closely Linked: Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Rachel John

The Trackside Gallery, 1A East Churchfield Road, Acton, London W3 7LL

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Sunday 13 May: An Introduction to Fairisle

Yarn, Chilwell High Road, Beeston, Nottingham. Tutor Debbie Abrahams. Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Learn how to read a pattern, devise your own design and work a successful fairisle piece, which can be made up into a bag or centre for a cushion

Click here for further details and to book a place

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Tuesday 15 May: Hand-Dyeing For Beginners

Woolgathering Gallery, Eyam Hall Craft Cente, Derbyshire. Tutor Debbie Tomkies. Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Learn to dye yarn for your knitting and crochet projects using Kool Aid and Procion dyes. All materials provided.

Click here for further information and to book a place

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17 May - 12 August: Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Donna Wilson

The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU

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18 - 21 May: Fibre-Crafts Retreat Knitting Week-End

The Spread Eagle Hotel, 20 High Street, Jedburgh, Scotland

Workshops include Patchwork Knitting

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Friday 18 May: Professional Finishing

Spin A Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor: Clare Crompton, West Country designer and author of “The Knitting Bible”.

Click here for further details and to book a place

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Saturday 19 May: Picnic In The Park

Queen's Park, Loughborough, Leicestershire

We are challenging the people of Loughborough to learn the art of knitting, send us images of unusual knitted items that they have found and knit a life sized sock for Loughborough’s Sockman.

Click here to contact Ellen for further information

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Saturday 19 May: The Hand Knitting Techniques of Horst Schulz

Marlow, Buckinghamshire. 9.15am - 5.30pm on both days, organiser Rosie Sykes, discount for KCG & GMK members

Workshops are limited to a maximum of 18 students to gain maximum practical benefit. Regret not suitable for non-knitters, but there is plenty of time to learn simple knitting skills before May. Beginners to the techniques and previous students work together for the one or two days. The more experienced you are, the faster you will progress. There will be some ideas for combining these techniques with machine knitting.

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Saturday 19 May: Knitting

Burwash, East  Sussex. Tutor Debbie Bliss

The workshops are held at the Laughing Hens converted hothouse in the picturesque village of Burwash, East Sussex. A freshly grown, organic home-cooked lunch is served and attendees can meet the Laughing Hens team, browse the yarn and pattern ranges, buy yarn and see the company’s very own free range hens.

Click here for more information and to book a place

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19 - 20 May: Wonderwool Wales

Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys

Designers, artists, makers and creators are encouraged to get busy knitting, sculpting and crafting entries for an exciting competition to celebrate the creative and imaginative uses of Welsh wool. Winners' entries and the best of the rest will then go on display at the show. deadline 30th March 2007

Click here for more details

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21 - 26 May: 'Kaleidoscope': An Exhibition from the Berkshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers

South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell, Berks, 9.00am - 21.30pm, entrance free

Click here for more details

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Saturday 26 May: The Knitting and Crochet Guild Open Day

at Unit 4, Lee Mills, Scholes, Holmfirth, HD9 1RT Yorkshire

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Monday 28th May: Streets Alive

Loughborough Town Centre, Leicestershire

We are challenging the people of Loughborough to learn the art of knitting, send us images of unusual knitted items that they have found and knit a life sized sock for Loughborough’s Sockman.

Click here to contact Ellen for further information

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Wednesday 30 May: Cable Knitting

John Lewis, Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6TP. Tutor Emma Seddon

Tutor Emma will show us how to do various cables and make a small project to take away with you. All yarn is provided

Phone 01707 323456 ext 4247 to book a place

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June 2006

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till - 17 June: Exhibition 'Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting'

Museum of Art and Design 40 West 53rd Street, New York

Exhibition features the work of Knitting Artists Shane Waltener and Francoise Dupre

Click here for further details

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till - 12 August: Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Donna Wilson

The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU

Click here for further information

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1 - 4 June: Knitting Holiday

Westcliffe Hotel, 46 King Edward Avenue, North Shore, Blackpool FY2 9TA

Click here for more information and to book a place

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Saturday 2 June: Crochet for Beginners

Burwash, East  Sussex. Tutor Nicki Trench

The workshops are held at the Laughing Hens converted hothouse in the picturesque village of Burwash, East Sussex. A freshly grown, organic home-cooked lunch is served and attendees can meet the Laughing Hens team, browse the yarn and pattern ranges, buy yarn and see the company’s very own free range hens.

Click here for more information and to book a place

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Sunday 3 June: Brighton Big Knit-In (12.00pm - 6.00pm)

University of Brighton’s Grand Parade Site

The Big Knit In is an annual, free, community event hosted by the University of Brighton to promote knitting and crochet.

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Sunday 3 June: Take part in 'Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge' at Brighton's Big Knit-In

University of Brighton’s Grand Parade Site

Click here for more information and if you've got any PicKnit patterns, yarn or knitting needles that you'd like to donate

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Sunday 3 June: Camden Green Fair (12.00pm - 7.00pm)

Regent's Park, Cumberland and Gloucester Gates

The Green Fair will also host the launch event for London Sustainability Weeks with an Ethical Fashion Show, proving that being ‘green’ shouldn't mean compromising on style! To accompany the show the Fair will host a marquee full of fashion related activities including a knitting cafe with workshops.

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Sunday 3 June: Take part in 'Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge' at Camden Green Fair

Regent's Park, Cumberland and Gloucester Gates

Click here for more information

Click here if you've got any PicKnit patterns, yarn or knitting needles that you'd like to donate

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Sunday 3 June: Absolute Beginners Crochet

Yarn, Chilwell High Road, Beeston, Nottingham. Tutor Suzanne Kirkland

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

This workshop is ideal for those who have never picked up a crochet hook before

Click here for further details and to book a place

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Tuesday 5 June: Hand-Dyeing For Beginners

Woolgathering Gallery, Eyam Hall Craft Cente, Derbyshire. Tutor Debbie Tomkies. Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Learn to dye yarn for your knitting and crochet projects using Kool Aid and Procion dyes. All materials provided.

Click here for further information and to book a place

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Wednesday 6 June: Fun With Felting

Kangaroo, Knights Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4QF. Tutor Jane Crowfoot

Click here for further details and to book a place

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Saturday 9 June: Knit In Public Day : Knit Hats For Innocent Smoothie Bottles And Raise Money For Age Concern

Two Sites: John Lewis Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, haberdashery department and a marquee in the Centennial Gardens Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire. 10.30 am - 4pm, refreshments will be provided.

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8 - 10 June: Arts Unwrapped: Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Francoise Dupre

ASC Brixton, 3rd Floor, 246 Stockwell Road, Brixton. SW9 9SP

Click here for more details

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Friday 8 June: Come and Join 'Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge'

Pavilion Gardens between 1.00pm - 2.00pm

ACE Stitch n Bitch in Brighton, are having a picKnit session

Click here to contact Stephanie for further details

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Friday 8 June: Knitted Bags

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Claire Crompton. Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

This workshop will show you, with examples from Claire’s new book, how to design a bag, ranging from simple rectangles to more shaped pieces. She will teach us how to make different handles and straps, and how to attach bought handles. Also, how to line the bag and sew in zips.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 9 June: Artists On The Run, Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Kimberley Elderton

UWIC Cardiff School of Art, Howard Gardens Campus, Newport Road, Cardiff. 2pm– Late, Refreshments & Live Music

Fine Art Public Degree Show: Whether you are new to art, an art fan, a prospective student or just want a different weekend experience this event will show you a unique way of viewing art

Click here for more details

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9 - 30 June: Wool and Willow Festival

Minerva Arts Centre, Powys, Wales

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Sunday 17 June: Crochet Edgings

Yarn, Chilwell High Road, Beeston, Nottingham. Tutor Suzanne Kirkland

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

This workshop is for those with a basic knowledge of crochet , create beautiful edgings form simple picot to elaborate spirals and bead work.

Click here for further details and to book a place

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Wednesday 20 June: Demonstration and 'Have A Go' at Extreme Knitting with Knitting Artist Rachel John

St John’s United Reform Church, Hallowell Road, Middx, HA6 1DN

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22 June - 21 July: 'Rhythms and Life' to include work by Knitting Artist Liz Padgham-Major

Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex

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Saturday 23 June: Knitting Finishing Techniques and Edgings

Burwash, East  Sussex. Tutor Nicki Trench

The workshops are held at the Laughing Hens converted hothouse in the picturesque village of Burwash, East Sussex. A freshly grown, organic home-cooked lunch is served and attendees can meet the Laughing Hens team, browse the yarn and pattern ranges, buy yarn and see the company’s very own free range hens.

Click here for more information and to book a place

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Thursday 26 June: How To Knit A Sock From The Cuff Down

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor: Anniken Allis. Workshop: 10.00am - 2.00pm

Extra items to be taught include how to get the perfect fit and how to adapt a basic sock pattern to suit different patterns
Anniken will supply a basic sock pattern & a tutorial sheet on “sock formula”

Click here for more details and to book a place

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25 - 29 June: Knitting Holiday

Westcliffe Hotel, 46 King Edward Avenue, North Shore, Blackpool FY2 9TA

Click here for more information and to book a place

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Wednesday 27 June: Odds and Ends Accessories

John Lewis, Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6TP. Tutor Emma Seddon

Emma will show you how to use  all you odd bits of yarn to make a range of accessories.  You are encouraged to bring you own odd bits of yarn but yarn will be provided.

Phone 01707 323456 ext 4247 to book a place

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29 - 30 June: Woolfest - a new national show celebrating nature's finest fibres

Mitchells Lakeland Livestock Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QQ

Click here for more details

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Saturday 30 June: Come and Join 'Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge'

Castle Green Fair

Hereford Stitch & Bitch 35 members will be picknicking alongside spinners & weavers, to knit a mouthwatering selection of picnic food & encourage new and lapsed knitters to join in.

Click here to contact Ann for more details

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July 2006

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till - 21 July: 'Rhythms and Life' to include work by Knitting Artist Liz Padgham-Major

Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex

Click here for further details

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till - 12 August: Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Donna Wilson

The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU

Click here for further information

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Sunday 1 July: Creative Corsages

Stepney Green, London

For this workshop you will need to already know how to Cast On, Knit, Purl, Increase, Decrease, and Cast Off. You will be guided in making beautiful knitted flower corsages. Perfect to add a finishing touch to a special outfit (just in time for wedding season), to add zing to a classic dress, or even to use as an embellishment to a hat, scarf, or for your gift-wrapping.

Click here to contact Aneeta for more details and to book a place

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Friday 6 July: Knitted Flowers and Jewellery

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Claire Crompton. Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

This is a great way to use up some of your yarn stash. We will be knitting two styles of flowers and making a basic knitted necklace.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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7 - 8 July: 'All Things Bright And Beautiful', Stitched and Knitted Textile Exhibition

Salisbury Arts Centre, Wiltshire

Click here for more information

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Thursday 12 July: How To Knit A Sock From The Toe Up

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor: Anniken Allis. Workshop: 10.00am - 2.00pm

Knitting socks from the toe up is a more unusual way of constructing socks, but it makes it easy to knit the right size for the foot as you are able to try on the sock as you are knitting it!
Anniken will provide a pattern & tutorial for “toe up” socks and explain the different heel constructions that are worked quite differently from cuff down socks.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 14 July: Baby/Nursery Knits

Lana Pura, 1 Horse lane, Shaldon, Devon. TQ14 0BW. Tutor Alison Crowther-Smith

Create your own unique baby, nursery or children’s accessory - blankets, throws, cushions, decorations and bags and learn to translate your design concept onto knitting graph paper and complete the project. Learn to knit in beads, cables, bobbles & textured patterns. Workshop: 10am to 4pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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14 July - 16 September: 'The Eye Of The Needle' Exhibition including work of Knitting Artist Donna Wilson

Touchstones Rochdale Art Gallery, The Esplanade, Rochdale, Lancs OL16 1AQ

Click here for more details

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Friday 20 July: Professional Finishing Techniques

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Claire Crompton. Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

It is often the finishing details that make the difference to a garment. This workshop shows you easy techniques to make sure your garment has a professional finish.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 28 July: Crochet Edgings and Trimmings

Burwash, East  Sussex. Tutor Nicki Trench

The workshops are held at the Laughing Hens converted hothouse in the picturesque village of Burwash, East Sussex. A freshly grown, organic home-cooked lunch is served and attendees can meet the Laughing Hens team, browse the yarn and pattern ranges, buy yarn and see the company’s very own free range hens.

Click here for more information and to book a place

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Saturday 28 July: The Knitting and Crochet Guild Open Day

at Unit 4, Lee Mills, Scholes, Holmfirth, HD9 1RT Yorkshire

Click here for further information

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August 2007

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till - 12 August: Exhibition to include work by Knitting Artist Donna Wilson

The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU

Click here for further information

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till 16 September: 'The Eye Of The Needle' Exhibition including work of Knitting Artist Donna Wilson

Touchstones Rochdale Art Gallery, The Esplanade, Rochdale, Lancs OL16 1AQ

Click here for more details

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1 August - 30 September: Knitted and Crocheted Garden Exhibition 'Knit One, Purl One, Leek One, Pear One'

Doddington Hall, Doddington, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU

Members from branches of the Knitting & Crochet Guild in the north of England are to exhibit their glorious Knitted & Crocheted Kitchen Garden at the Elizabethan family home near Lincoln. The mouth-watering sight will feature twenty-five different types of fruit and vegetables including strawberries, marrow, tomatoes, leeks, apples, pears as well as some flowers including rose buds and tulips.

Click here for details of opening times

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Saturday 4 August: Parent and Child

Lana Pura, 1 Horse lane, Shaldon, Devon. TQ14 0BW. Tutor Alison Crowther-Smith

Teaching children (and the accompanying adult) to knit or to build on their existing knitting skills. The day will cover: cast-on & off, knit & purl and simple colour work (stripes) and beading for those children who can already knit. Workshop: 10am to 4pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 4 August: Crochet Throw with Liz Trow

Colinette Yarns Ltd, Banwy Workshops, Llanfair Caereinion, Powy, Wales, SY21 0SG Tutor: Liz Trow

Crochet techniques are endless really but Liz will start you making a simple motif and different ways to turn and join the motif into functional items that everyone can cope with.

Click here for more information and to book a place

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Sunday 12 August: Creative Corsages

Stepney Green, London. 4.00pm - 7.00pm

For this workshop you will need to already know how to Cast On, Knit, Purl, Increase, Decrease, and Cast Off. You will be guided in making beautiful knitted flower corsages. Perfect to add a finishing touch to a special outfit (just in time for wedding season), to add zing to a classic dress, or even to use as an embellishment to a hat, scarf, or for your gift-wrapping.

Click here to contact Aneeta for more details and to book a place

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18 - 21 August: Beaded Knitting - Traditional to Contemporary, with Knitting Artist Ruth Lee

Higham Hall, The Lake District's Residential College for Adult Education, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA139SH Tel 017687 76276

Participants in this workshop will learn how to incorporate beads into their work as they knit, with rich textures and patterns evolving from decorative beading techniques. Learning how to make contemporary edgings and braids for small personal items such as detachable cuffs, hand coverings and neckpieces.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 18 August: The Knitting and Crochet Guild Open Day

at Unit 4, Lee Mills, Scholes, Holmfirth, HD9 1RT Yorkshire

Click here for further information

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Sunday 26th August: Come and Join 'Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge', Knitters' Picnic on the Heath (2.00pm - 6.00pm)

Hampstead Heath (Kenwood House bit) by the lake (weather permitting). Organiser Gosia

Click here for further details

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Thursday 30 August: Intermediate Crochet

John Lewis, Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6TP. Tutor Erica Pask

For those who can crochet and want to learn slightly more advanced stitches and techniques. All yarn will be provided

Phone 01707 323456 ext 4247 to book a place

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September 2007

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till 16 September: 'The Eye Of The Needle' Exhibition including work of Knitting Artist Donna Wilson

Touchstones Rochdale Art Gallery, The Esplanade, Rochdale, Lancs OL16 1AQ

Click here for more details

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till 30 September: Knitted and Crocheted Garden Exhibition on display at Doddington Hall, Lincoln

Doddington Hall, Doddington, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU

The Northern English Knitting Group of the Knitting & Crochet Guild is exhibiting its glorious Knitted & Crocheted Kitchen Garden display at the Elizabethan family home near Lincoln. The mouth-watering sight will feature twenty-five different types of fruit and vegetables including strawberries, marrow, tomatoes, leeks, apples, pears as well as some flowers including rose buds and tulips.

Click here for details of opening times

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Saturday 1 September: Magic of Cables

Colinette Yarns Ltd, Banwy Workshops, Llanfair Caereinion, Powy, Wales, SY21 0SG Tutor: Diane Pugh

You will learn all the simple steps to achieve the basic cable patterns and then move on to learn the intermediate steps..

Click here for more information and to book a place

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1 - 2 September: Fibrefest

Bridwell Country Fair Bridwell Park Uffculme Cullompton Devon

Fibrefest aimsto raise the profile of the excellent products being produced in the wool, sheepskin and natural fibres industries, especially in the South West and encourage more people to take up hobbies using raw fleece, spun wool and other natural fibres.

Click here for more information

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Thursday 6 September: Kaleidoscope of Colour Lecture Given By Kaffe Fassett

Sallis Benny Theatre, Grand Parade, Brighton.

To book a place telephone: 01323 811 626

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Saturday 8 September: Finishing Off Techniques

The Wool Sanctuary, Weston Super Mare, Somerset. Tutor: Jane Crowfoot

This workshop aims to give knitters the chance to learn the most commonly used techniques to achieve a perfect garment.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 8 September: Beginners Knitting Workshop

Touchstones Rochdale Art Gallery, The Esplanade, Rochdale, Lancs OL16 1AQ

To link in with the 'Eye Of The Needle' exhibition, (14 July - 16 September) a knitting workshop is being organised for beginners. The gallery would like to invite knitting groups or individuals along for the day to help create the atmosphere of a knitting group.

Click here if you would like to take part

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Saturday 8 September: Crochet Edgings and Trimmings

Burwash, East  Sussex. Tutor Nicki Trench

The workshops are held at the Laughing Hens converted hothouse in the picturesque village of Burwash, East Sussex. A freshly grown, organic home-cooked lunch is served and attendees can meet the Laughing Hens team, browse the yarn and pattern ranges, buy yarn and see the company’s very own free range hens.

Click here for more information and to book a place

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Saturday 8 September: The Knitting and Crochet Guild Open Day

at Unit 4, Lee Mills, Scholes, Holmfirth, HD9 1RT Yorkshire

Click here for further information

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Sunday 9 September: Absolute Beginners Crochet

Yarn, Chilwell High Road, Beeston, Nottingham.

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

This workshop is ideal for those who have never picked up a crochet hook before

Click here for further details and to book a place

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Tuesday 11 September: Hand-Dyeing For Beginners

Woolgathering Gallery, Eyam Hall Craft Cente, Derbyshire. Tutor Debbie Tomkies. Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Learn to dye yarn for your knitting and crochet projects using Kool Aid and Procion dyes. All materials provided.

Click here for further information and to book a place

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13 - 16 September: Creative Exhibitions Knitting & Stitching Show, Birmingham

NEC Birmingham

Show includes "Relax and Knit', Knitted Textile Student Awards, Speed Knitting Challenge

Click here to find out about the show and how to book tickets

Click here for details of how to become a volunteer on the Relax'n'Knit stand

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15 September - 27 October: Unbound, Textile Exhibition (Including Knitting and Felting)

Turnpike Gallery, Civic Centre, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1EB

Click here for more details

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Saturday 15 September: Sock Knitting With Jane Lithgow 11.00am - 1.00pm

Loop, 41 Cross Street, Islington, London.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 15th September: Come and Join 'Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge' at Bristol Zoo

Guthrie Road, Bristol. BS8 3HA

Click here for further details

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Sunday 16th September: Come and Join 'Shaun The Sheep's PicKnit Challenge', Knitters' Picnic on the Heath (2.00pm - 6.00pm)

Hampstead Heath (Kenwood House bit) by the lake (weather permitting). Organiser Gosia

Click here for further details

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Wednesday 19 September: Fun With Crochet

Kangaroo, Knights Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4QF. Tutor Jane Crowfoot

Click here for further details and to book a place

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Wednesday 19 September: Knitting in the round

John Lewis, Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6TP. Tutor Emma Seddon

Emma will show us how to knit in the round with both DPNs and circular needles. From the first round to casting off and various stitches. Yarn will be provided.

Phone 01707 323456 ext 4247 to book a place

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Saturday 22 September: Sock Knitting With Jane Lithgow 11.00am - 1.00pm

Loop, 41 Cross Street, Islington, London.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 22 September: Learn To Knit I

Lana Pura, 1 Horse lane, Shaldon, Devon. TQ14 0BW. Tutor Alison Crowther-Smith

Teaching all the basic, introductory level knitting skills: casting on & off, knit & purl stitches, moss-stitch, tension, increasing & decreasing, simple colour work, introduction to pattern reading & terminology. Workshop: 10am to 4pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 22 September: Simple Socks

John Lewis, George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BW. Tutor Jeanette Trottman

Author of Easy Knitted Socks, Easy Knitted Accessories and Easy Beaded Knits, Jeanette will demistify the art of sock making.

Phone 01224 625000 to book a place. The workshop will run 10.30am - 4.30pm

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Saturday 22 September: Crochet for Beginners

Burwash, East  Sussex. Tutor Nicki Trench

The workshops are held at the Laughing Hens converted hothouse in the picturesque village of Burwash, East Sussex. A freshly grown, organic home-cooked lunch is served and attendees can meet the Laughing Hens team, browse the yarn and pattern ranges, buy yarn and see the company’s very own free range hens.

Click here for more information and to book a place

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22 September - 3 November: 'Reading Between The Lines' exhibition featuring Knitting Artist Ruth Lee

Gracefiel Art Centre, 30 Edinburgh Road, Dunfries DG1 1NW

Click here for more information

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27 - 29 September: Knitting With Sequins

The Glen Gallery, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland: Tutor Debbie Abrahams

To book a place telephone: 028 2588 0354

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27 - 30 September: ICHF Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show, Exeter

Exeter Westpoint Centre

Show includes 'Knit'n'Natter'

Click here for details of the show and how to book tickets

Click here for details of how to become a volunteer on the Knit'n'Natter stand

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Saturday 28 September: Working With Kid Silk Haze

The Wool Sanctuary, Weston Super Mare, Somerset. Tutor: Alison Crowther-Smith

You will be taught how to knit most effectively with Kidsilk Haze, including most suitable cast-on methods, tension options, applications for using the yarn, knitting with beads and sequins, simple lace stitches, picking-up and knitting for frills and edges, knitting frills and decorate after casting-off.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 29 September: Sock Knitting With Jane Lithgow 11.00am - 1.00pm

Loop, 41 Cross Street, Islington, London.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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October 2007

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till 27 October: Unbound, Textile Exhibition (Including Knitting and Felting)

Turnpike Gallery, Civic Centre, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1EB

Click here for more details

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Monday 1 October: Felted Knitting Demonstration, see how to felt knitting by hand.

The InterKnit Cafe, Farnham, Surrey Tutor: Fiona Morris. Workshop: 10.00am-12.30pm

Telephone 01252 734666 for more information and to book a place

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Wednesday 3 October: Unique and Beautiful Gifts and Accessories.

Kangaroo, Knights Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Lewes BN8 4QF Tutor: Alison Crowder-Smith

This workshop will introduce knitters to Kid Silk Haze, the unique and beautiful speciality Rowan yarn. Skills needed to be able to knit most effectively with this lovely yarn, include the lace cast-on method, gaining confidence with the yarn, gauge options, applications of the yarn, including knitting with beads and sequins, simple lace stitches, picking-up-and-knitting for frills and borders and decorative cast-offs.

Click here for more information and to book a place

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5 - 7 October: ICHF Fashion and Embroidery Show

The Flower Hall, The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.

Click here to find out about the show and how to book tickets

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Saturday 6 October: Finishing Techniques with Linda Marveng 11.00am - 4.00pm

Loop, 41 Cross Street, Islington, London.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 6 October: Beaded Knitting and Knitted Trimmings

Burwash, East  Sussex. Tutor Nicki Trench

The workshops are held at the Laughing Hens converted hothouse in the picturesque village of Burwash, East Sussex. A freshly grown, organic home-cooked lunch is served and attendees can meet the Laughing Hens team, browse the yarn and pattern ranges, buy yarn and see the company’s very own free range hens.

Click here for more information and to book a place

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Sunday 7 October: Sock Knitting Workshop, learn to knit on double pointed needles and turn a heel.

The InterKnit Cafe, Farnham, Surrey. Tutor: Fiona Morris. Workshop: 10.30am-4.00pm

Telephone 01252 734666 for more information and to book a place

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7 - 18 October: Knitaly; A Knitting Travel Adventure

Click here for more details

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8 -9 October: Introduction To Spinning

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Mary Mallet

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Tuesday 9 October: Introduction to Crochet 7.00pm-9.00pm

Prick Your Finger, 260 Globe Road, Bethnal Green, London E2

No experience required. This class is an introduction to the crazy world of crochet

To book a place tel: 020 8981 2560

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11 - 14 October: Creative Exhibitions Knitting & Stitching Show, London

Alexandra Palace, London

Show includes 'Relax and Knit' and The Knitted Textile Student Awards

Click here to find out about the show and how to book tickets

Click here for details of how to become a volunteer on the Relax'n'Knit stand

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Thursday 11 October: Introduction To Crochet

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Celia Batorijs

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Friday 12 October: Professional Finishing Techniques

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Claire Crompton

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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National Knitting Week Saturday 13 - 21 October

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Saturday 13 October: Introduction to Knitting 3.00pm-5.00pm

Prick Your Finger, 260 Globe Road, Bethnal Green, London E2

No experience required. This class is an introduction to the mysterious world of knitting

To book a place tel: 020 8981 2560

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Saturday 13 October : Christmas Knitting

John Lewis, Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6TP. Tutor Debbie Abrahams

Author Debbie will show how to knit a small beaded purse as a christmas present or  a gift to oneself. all materials will be provided.

Phone 01707 323456 ext 4247 to book a place

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Saturday 13 October: The Knitting and Crochet Guild Open Day

at Unit 4, Lee Mills, Scholes, Holmfirth, HD9 1RT Yorkshire

Click here for further information

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Monday 15 October: A Professional Finish - Tips To Successful Knitting and Finishing

The Little Wool Shop, Unit 3 Harmans Walk, Off Queen Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0FR Tutor Debbie Abrahams

Click here for more information and to book a place

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Tuesday 16 October: Introduction to Knitting 7.00pm-9.00pm

Prick Your Finger, 260 Globe Road, Bethnal Green, London E2

No experience required. This class is an introduction to the mysterious world of knitting

To book a place tel: 020 8981 2560

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Wednesday 17 October: Professional Finishing Techniques

Kangaroo, Knights Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4QF. Tutor Jane Crowfoot

Click here for further details and to book a place

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18 - 21 October: The Affordable Art Fair

Battersea Park Events Arena, London SW11 4NJ

Visit the 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

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Friday 19 October: Winter Mittens and Gloves

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Claire Crompton

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 20 October: Introduction to Crochet 3.00pm-5.00pm

Prick Your Finger, 260 Globe Road, Bethnal Green, London E2

No experience required. This class is an introduction to the crazy world of crochet

To book a place tel: 020 8981 2560

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Saturday 20 October: Felting

The Wool Sanctuary, Weston Super Mare, Somerset. Tutor: Alison Crowther-Smith

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 20 October: Knitting Bonanza Day with Linda Marveng 10.00am - 4.00pm

Loop, 41 Cross Street, Islington, London.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 20 October: Crochet For Novices Workshop, understanding crochet instructions and symbols

Alton Knitting and Woolcraft,15A High Street, Alton, Hampshire. GU34 1AW. Tutor: Fiona Morris. Workshop: 10.00am-4.00pm

Telephone 01420 87404 for more information and to book a place

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Monday 22 October: Domino/Patchwork Knitting Squares Workshop

The InterKnit Cafe, Farnham, Surrey. Tutor: Fiona Morris. Workshop: 10.30am-4.00pm

Telephone 01252 734666 for more information and to book a place

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Tuesday 23 October: Introduction To Sock Knitting

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Anniken Allis

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Tuesday 23 October: Designing Your Own Patterns 2.00pm-5.00pm

Prick Your Finger, 260 Globe Road, Bethnal Green, London E2

Here we believe you can knit anything and this is the class where we try and make it happen

To book a place tel: 020 8981 2560

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23 & 25 October: Children's Half Term Knitting Workshop 10.00am - 12.00pm

Loop, 41 Cross Street, Islington, London.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Friday 26 October: Recycling & Reusing

Spin a Yarn, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Tutor Claire Crompton

Workshop: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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26 - 28 October: Creative Stitches & Hobbycraft Show,

SECC Glasgow

Show includes 'Knit'n'Natter'

Click here for details of the show and how to book tickets

Click here for details of how to become a volunteer on the Knit'n'Natter stand

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Saturday 27 October: Finishing Techniques

Pack Lane Wool Shop, Basingstoke. Tutor: Jane Crowfoot

Click here to contact Lucy for further details and to book a place or tel: 01256 462590

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Saturday 27 October: Learn To Knit II

Lana Pura, 1 Horse lane, Shaldon, Devon. TQ14 0BW. Tutor Alison Crowther-Smith

Covering different cast-on methods for various projects, tension, shaping-armhole, shoulder, side-seams & darts, button holes, cables & bobbles, simple lace stitches, knitting in beads, pattern & chart reading. Workshop: 10am to 4pm

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Saturday 27 October: Happy Halloween

John Lewis, George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BW.

Bring your child, grandchild, niece or nephew and together we will make terrific puppets for Halloween.  A variety of techniques will be used; only basic adult knitting skills will be required

Phone 01224 625000 to book a place. The workshop will run 10.30am - 1.00pm

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Saturday 27 October: Workshop: Knitting the Tuscany Lace Shawl from ‘No Sheep for You’ with author Amy Singer

Loop, 41 Cross Street, Islington, London.

Our project will be the Tuscany shawl, knit from a smooth worsted-weight silk yarn, which feels amazing against the skin. If you can confidently knit and purl, make yarn overs, cast on and bind off, you're ready for this project! We'll learn all the tricks that make knitting lace a pleasure, and the easy way to block your finished shawl when you're done. You'll be proud to show it off, and you'll love wrapping yourself in its shimmery folds.

Click here for more details and to book a place

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Sunday 28 October: 'Sailor Chic' Knitting Session at National Maritime Museum with Greenwich Stitch'n'Bitch

National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

Learn how to knit or put your knitting skills to good use at this relaxed and friendly knitting afternoon in the Museum

Click here for more details

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Monday 29 October: Beginners Crochet Workshop, learn some of the basic crochet stitches

The InterKnit Cafe, Farnham, Surrey. Tutor: Fiona Morris. Workshop: 10.30am-4.00pm

Telephone 01252 734666 for more information and to book a place

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