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Knitting Parlour are happy to offer 10% off Sirdar Snuggly 4ply, Sublime Kid Mohair, Rowan Milk Cotton DK and Sirdar Country Style DK. Telephone orders only, 01684 892079. www.theknittingparlour.co.uk

Bourne to Knit are happy to offer 10%  off Markoma Ambience Print and Plassard Pichenette. www.bournetoknit.com

Cucumber Patch are happy to offer 10% off Rowan 4ply Soft, Rowan 4ply Cotton and Artesano Inca Cloud. Please visit www.cucumberpatch.co.uk]]> 8/13/2008 9:29:00 AM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=147 147 www.cucumberpatch.co.uk or call 01782 862332 and quote KM53.

For the beautiful Sublime Passion flower top on the cover of this issue, Diss wool and craft are offering 10% discount off Sublime Soya cotton DK. Please visit www.disswoolandcrafts.com.

To knit the irresistable Tea Cup Cosy, call Dragon Yarns on 01453 755766 and receive 10% off the Patons Fairytale Colour4me.

For the Fabulous Fruity cushions, Sweet Cupcake jumper and the stunning Yoke Detail Sweater, Fiddlesticks are happy to offer 10% off Debbie Bliss Cotton DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, and Debbie Bliss Pure Silk. Please contact Fiddlesticks on www.fiddlesticksdevon.co.uk or call 0140 447676.]]> 7/9/2008 9:19:00 AM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=146 146
So anyway, here in all its glory is my finished book cover, which I actually finished months ago, and now holds my work diary. It’s a pain to open but I love it none the less.



I am also a fickle knitter (I am learning a lot about my self these days) as I enthusiastically started my funky cushion cover and have, like many before me, ditched it for something cooler and more exciting. I can’t reveal what, as it will hopefully become my mother’s Christmas present and she may read this blog, but I can tell you I have mastered changing colours and it’s in fabulous colours.

It feels like it’s only the start of the summer and already we’re working on our September issue. It’s hard to get into the mindset of what people will be wearing in September when I’m still trying to decide on a new bikini for my holiday to St Tropez (really and truly).

Emma K and Claire got back from a successful shoot in and around Brighton yesterday and we’ve all been ohhhing and ahhhing over the gorgeous pics today. I can tell you now, it’s going to be one of our most beautiful galleries yet. We’ve also just sent our August issue off to print and are really excited about it. We worked so hard with this issue, incorporating 2 new features and can’t wait to hear what you think of it so don’t forget, be vocal on the forums or email me direct, you might end up on the letters page and win a prize!]]> 6/26/2008 12:11:00 PM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=145 145 www.iriss.co.uk, or phone 01736 366 568 and quote KM53.

If you were swept away by the nautical cardigan and the fabulous boys knitted hoodie, order your Sirdar DK Soft Cotton and Debbie Bliss Cotton DK from Fiddlesticks and receive 10% discount. Click onto www.fiddlesticksdevon.co.uk or alternatively call 0140447676, quoting KM53.

If you loved Fiona Morris's navy fitted vest, order Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK from Dragon Yarns to receive 10% discount. Telephone orders only, so please call Dragon Yarns on 01453 755 766 and quote KM53.

To knit Flirty Skirty order Sublime Soya Cotton DK from the Knitting Parlour and receive 10% discount. Visit  www.theknittingparlour.co.uk  or call 01684 892 079 and quote KM53.

For the Red Striped jumper in Marks and Kattens, Scandinavian Knitting Design are offering a special offer of £2.10 (RRP £2.35) to all Knitting readers. Visit www.scandinavianknittingdesign.com or call 01189 884 226 and request this special readers offer.

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Knitting Magazine is launching it's fourth National Knitting Week. After last years huge success, once again we are relying on you to make 2008 our best year yet. The dates are October 12th to 19th so get planning!

National Knitting Week, in association with the UKHA, is a true celebration of hand knitting with organized events up and down the country. To have your event listed on this website please fill out this form. Whether you are planning your own event or looking for something in your area to join in with, keep updated with Knitting Magazine and the Knitting Institute.

So be creative and let your imagination run wild. Prepare to knit up a storm and have the ultimate Knitting fun, just remember to keep us posted!]]> 5/27/2008 4:25:00 PM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=143 143
Knitting’s new club – Dominique, Emma B, Katy, Anna

In other news Emma K and Claire went off for the day to our photographer’s house for the June photo shoot. Laurel, our photographer lives in a cottage on the Cowdery Estate in West Sussex and yes it is just how you imagine, all rustic charm and beautiful gardens and as our theme for the shoot was ‘summer occasionwear’ the resulting gallery is gorgeous. The June issue comes out 15th May so you’ll be able to see for yourself. The July photo shoot has just taken place too amongst the colourful beach huts of Hove, and as we’re sorting through and choosing our pics, full of sunshine and with a nautical theme, its starting to feel like summer could be on it’s way – another reference to the blog title if you will. If only it would stop raining today.

On a last note, Emma K and I were in attendance at the annual Open House launch party for this year’s Brighton Festival. The Open House tours are when local artists open their houses to the public to view their art and craft work, whether it be painting, jewellery or in Kate Jenkins from Cardigan’s case a whole shop decked out in a knitted garden titled Cardigan in Bloom. As we stationed ourselves near the wine tasting stand we were soon everybody’s friends and a fun night was had by all. The month long Brighton Festival starts on the 2nd May if you happen to be down this way. And if not, Emma is going to the Cardigan In Bloom Private View this weekend so I’m sure we will be bringing you pictures soon.]]> 4/29/2008 5:12:00 PM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=142 142 www.angelyarns.com and quote KM50.

For the fabulous 'Classic and Cool' cardi (cover shot) receive 10% discount from Bournetoknit. Click onto www.bournetoknit.com and quote KM50.

For the Sirdar boys Chunky Sweater Bourne to knit are offering a further 10% off Sirdar Click. Click onto www.bournetoknit.com and quote KM50.

If you want to knit Wendys gorgeous short Cardigan this month HCS will give 10% discount. Visit www.hcscrafts.co.uk and quote KM50.

Louisa Harding's beautiful bag project is made all the more beautiful with a 10% discount off Cinnabar Aran from www.first4yarns.co.uk if you quote KM50 while ordering from their website or call 01547 529111.

To knit Emma Varnam's Cheeky monkey jumper, Kangaroo will give you a 10% discount when ordering Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK. Visit www.kangaroo.uk.com Please quote KM50.

Iriss of Penzance are generously offering 10% of Patons Washed Haze Aran for the 'Rosie Throw' . Call 01736 366568 and quote Knitting Magazine.

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32 extra pages on top of the magazine is quite a lot of extra work though, especially with myself and Emma B managing to fit a holiday each into March. I spent a week in Cornwall, enduring the worst storms we’ve had this year but enjoying the gastronomic delights of Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver and Emma spent a week up to her knees (literally) in snow in Lapland, leaving Emma K and Claire holding the fort, which they did admirably.

They forgot to mention they’d organised a phone interview between myself and Debbie Macomber, the American author of the Blossom Street knitting series of novels, New York Best seller list and seller of 60 million books, which was interesting when I received a call from her PR company confirming it. But I rose to the challenge and had a lovely long chat with her, which you will be able to read in the August issue.

This month we’re especially proud of our May gallery, having planned a beautiful outside shoot, all late spring/early summer sunshine, only to be rained off at the last minute. Instead Emma K had the great idea of using pretty wallpaper as a back drop and went off to Laura Ashley, returning with rolls of beautiful floral and patterned wallpaper which look with great with our collection. I think it’s our best gallery yet.

We’ve just started on our June issue and Emma K has challenged us beginner/non knitters to take up our needles and tackle a beginner pattern for a simple book cover. Emma B (who is by no means a beginner and is putting the rest of us to shame), Anna (advertising, and definitely a beginner) and myself (not doing too badly) have accepted, chosen our colours and learnt how to cast on. The plan is to kill many birds with one stone. Those of us who are not proficient knitters will learn, we will be able to demonstrate to beginners that learning to knit and read a pattern is not difficult and anyone can do it, and I shall write a witty and humorous account of our journey including the book cover pattern and photographs of our efforts.

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Okay, I’m going to begin on a high note, literally. Knitting sales figures are on a steady increase. Our January issue has the highest sales figure of any issue of Knitting ever. We haven’t got all the figures back from February yet but it’s looking pretty good, so we’re obviously doing something right. Thank you for all your feedback and keep it coming!

February was a crazy month. Trying to keep the fact Claire’s boyfriend had secretly booked off Valentine’s Day for her, to whisk her away for the weekend, was nearly impossible. What do we live for, if not for office gossip? Valentine’s Day rolled around and was a relatively sedate affair this year. I missed the only bit of excitement when Emma B received a dozen beautiful red roses from, she assumed, her fiancé. When he denied all knowledge and demanded who they were from we thought Uh-oh. Until he admitted he was kidding. Cruel joke? Yes. Pretty funny? Oh yes.

We’ve snuck a bonus pattern into our April issue for you. Unfortunately we forgot to take it with us for the main gallery photo shoot earlier in the month, so were left in the predicament of a jumper with no one to model it. After a lot of convincing Claire agreed to model it. The office became a make-shift beauty parlour with Emma K doing hair and make-up (as you can see in the photo below) and a few outfit changes. Yes publishing really is glamorous.   



Claire came back from her romantic weekend away flashing a huge great sparkler on her left hand – and we haven’t heard about anything else since! Last week was Emma B and my birthdays (the grand ages of 29 and 26 respectively). To celebrate the birthdays and engagement (and the fact we’d just got April’s issue done and dusted) we decided to grab Anna from advertising sales and go out for dinner in the picturesque town of Lewes we work in. Apparently Lewes is not ready for a whole Knitting team on the loose. I for one don’t believe in celebrating good things half-heartedly and the rest of the team apparently agree as we were asked to keep the noise down in the restaurant, even though we were squeezed into a corner in the basement!

So celebrations aside, I’m really pleased with our March ‘green’ issue and April is looking just as good. Trying to tackle that transitional period of unpredictable weather and temperature around this time of year is notoriously difficult but with a selection of pretty coloured layering pieces I think we managed to get it spot on.]]> 2/26/2008 11:43:00 AM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=136 136 Diane Mulholland. Apologies Diane!

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Continuing with this issue’s theme of Organic and Natural, we have teamed up with Sublime for this competition. Sublime has just launched its own range of Organic Cotton. It comes in a range of eight beautifully soft colours and would lend itself to a wide spectrum of projects. Maybe you feel inspired by Sirdar’s Cabled Yoke Cardi, or perhaps the simplicity of Rowan’s Morning Glory pattern. If you prefer a home knit, it could be a fabulous throw. The choice is yours. All we ask is for you to think ‘organic’ and let your imagination flow. As with last month’s competition, send your sketched designs to us by 29 March 2008 along with the entry form at the bottom of this blog update. Knitting and Sue Batley-Kyle (Brand Manager for Sublime) will choose three finalists who will then be sent the yarn to knit their completed design. We will be looking for, amongst other things, use of colour, technique and originality of design. However, bear in mind that if the winning design is a garment, it will be photographed on a model, so all finalists will need to knit their piece in a UK size 12 with supporting patterns sized up to 16.

Here are the colours of Organic Cotton DK available for you to choose for use in this competition:

Bone

Borage

Clay

Maize

Nutmeg

Pea Pod

Rice Pudding

Scrumble

First prize is £250 worth of Sublime Yarn, with both second and third prize receiving £50 worth of Sublime Yarn. Click here for a printable entry form which you can cut out and send to us, along with your sketched designs. Good luck!]]> 2/25/2008 9:03:00 AM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=134 134
January’s issue arrived in the office today. Sometimes when you’ve pored over each page so many times in the proofing process it’s hard to look at an issue with a critical eye. But as we’ve been up to our eyeballs in trying to get February’s issue done before Christmas (which has been no mean feat, I can tell you!), it was with relief we saw how great it looks. Check out the gorgeous Charcoal cardigan and the outrageous rug by Rachel Johns. So many projects for the New Year! 

February’s issue is nearly finished and it’s looking a very classy affair. Upcoming articles include an interview with Jean McGowan Michael, she of the fabulous knitted lingerie and the gallery pages are wonderfully romantic with a deceptively easy but very decadent looking dressing gown and a chic little black cardi by Sasha Kagan. And of course the much-coveted-everywhere Filitura bell sleeved top on our cover.  

In other news, I’m still recovering from the huge bruise I have on my foot where Emma K was dancing a little too enthusiastically at our work Christmas Party last week and kicked me. Who knew both Emmas could shake it quite like that to be honest. Here is a photo of us looking sophisticated and sober at the start of the night. That was the first glass of champagne. Elvis was definitely in the building that night too, hired as the entertainment. I think the moment Elvis (quite unwisely) decided to straddle Emma K’s chair- mid song - and her expression at this unexpected turn of events will go down in GMC history…  


Emma B, Katy, Emma K

It’s good to see the forum looking a bit more lively these days too, let’s keep it up in 2008. It’s always fascinating to see what you, our readers, think of not just our magazine but all things knitting. If you have a group who are planning epic events in 2008 or are knitting for a worthy cause, or have questions about anything put it in, we check the forum regularly, and who knows, you may end up in the magazine! 

On this note I’m going to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year – Can’t wait to see what you accomplish in 2008!]]> 12/20/2007 10:24:00 AM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=131 131
The January issue is shaping up brilliantly. We had great fun choosing a winner from all the fabulous knitted animals sent in for our Noah’s Ark competition. The winning crocodile and pattern is featured in our fun knits this issue. I currently have the pink chameleon sat on my computer and the snake draught excluders got loaned out to the other departments when our heating got switched off the other day.

A big feature in the January issue is new patterns for premature babies. We managed to raise confusion with our photographer though when she asked us about the premature baby ‘bag’ that had been sent to her to photograph. Poor girl, no wonder she was confused, it was a hot water bottle.

We’ve even featured on local radio as Emma B, our deputy editor, without us knowing, emailed the DJ asking to play ‘Fairytale in New York’ (as we had been singing it ever since Emma K, our editor, put it down as her Christmas song for the Ed’s page question) dedicated to the girls at Knitting and because Emma K fancied Shane McGowan. You should have seen her face! Claire, our designer, printed out the words and we had a good sing song- until someone rang up the radio station and berated the DJ for playing a Christmas song too early! We can’t help it, working on issues months ahead sometimes plays havoc with our time scale.

And to wind it up, I’m going to my first knitting workshop tonight at Purl in Brighton. Debbie Smith, the owner, has agreed to take me on, even after I warned her I’ve never even put yarn to needle. I have a feeling this is going to be quite a comedy venture, news of which will crop up often in my blog so keep checking back to follow my progress (or despair?).

Till next time.]]> 11/26/2007 8:55:00 AM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=128 128 events page. Check it out and see what is going on near you!

So if you're hosting an event, or know of one that you want to help promote, head over to this page to register and let everyone know.

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First, click on the Gallery link in the menu at the top of this page. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be greeted by the gallery index.



From here, you can choose which section of the gallery your pictures should go in: fashion, fun, home, mini or quick. Let’s choose "fashion" as our category, for example. Click on the image or text to access that gallery category.



When the gallery loads, you’ll first see some pictures that other people have uploaded. To start getting yours on there too, click the “UPLD”  (upload)  button on the top right of the gallery box (just below the search box).

A new “Upload File” window should pop up, like this:



Now click on the “Browse” button, and another window will appear, this time giving you the ability to search your computer folders for the picture file you want (but remember: the files can’t be bigger than 500 kilobytes!) When you’ve found it, click “Open” on that window and the file name should appear in the “File” section of the page.

Fill in any other information you want, such as the name you want the picture to have once it’s online, a description of what it is a picture of, your e-mail address, etc. Once you’re finished doing that, click “Upload File.”

It should take a couple of moments, but then it’s done! Once the picture has been processed and checked by us, it will appear in the gallery in no time at all.

Don't forget to stop by the Forum and say hi, too!]]> 9/17/2007 11:37:00 AM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=124 124
as part of our National Knitting Week events. Two brand new books, Cover Up with Nicky Epstein and Nicky Epstein's Crochet Flowers, will be available as pre-publication exclusives at the show, and Nicky will be signing copies on the stand. For further details about the show, visit: www.twistedthread.com

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Not only that, but we have some beautiful socks by Liz Baxter in Alpaca Select yarn, a stunning off-the-shoulder sweater in Sirdar Blur and the fun Harvest Fruit Basket, complete with little bees! There is also our usual mix of the latest products, trends and styles with top tips and advice too, including this month how to create the perfect buttonhole and Sasha Kagan's crochet flowers. And don't forget our warring columnists' monthly squabble - this time they are disagreeing over cable knitting.

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1. A fantastic range of products on sale from over 150 unique suppliers

2. Daily fashion shows. Choose from Patons and Rowan's new autumn collection or Junky Styling Ethical Fashion or The College Catwalk - the very best talent emerging from UK fashion courses in 2007. Can't choose? Then come along to the FREE 4pm highlights of the day fashion show.

3. The fabulous fibre work of Suhandan Ozay. As well as being a textile, fashion and accessory designer she is also Head of Textile-Fashion at Dokuz Eylul University Izmir Turkey.

4. Hiroshi Murasi - Master Shibori Dyer. A very very rare opportunity to not only meet Hiroshi Murasi and to see his work but also to take part in a fabulous one-day masterclass. Hiroshi will teach basic shibori techniques using unique dye created from persimmon tannin, Kaki Shibu. Cloth and washi paper will be patterned in shades of brown and strengthened by this special vegetable substance. Only 3 places remaining.

5. A fantastic array of gallery exhibitions from top international textile artists and collections such as Helene Soubeyran, The 62 Group, Primmy and Jessie Chorley, Julie Arkell, Tilleke Schwarz, Jeanette Appleton and Miao Embroidery curated by June Hill.

6. FREE afternoon tea with your favourite stars. Each afternoon at 3.45pm designers such as Susan Ryder and Brandon Mabley will discuss their secrets with you over a cuppa. (free tickets for this event can be collected on the day from The Learning Curve desk).

7. FREE Get Inspired Film Theatre.  Each day there will be 5 film shows starting at 11am. FREE popcorn with the 4pm show! (collect free tickets for this event on the day from The Learning Curve desk).

8. A version of Changing Rooms! Each day Coats Crafts UK will set up a room with basic neutral furnishings and over the course of the day a designer will show you how easy everyday items can be transformed with a little bit of imagination and creativity.

9. The Learning Curve programme. You can join in on any of the 25 different classes being offered each day – ranging from Gold on Canvas to Nifty Necklaces. See the full programme on www.twistedthread.com

10. Stay over at the Hilton and join in the Candlenight Dinner on Thursday 13 September. Call for details on 020 8692 2299.



Doll and creatures from Julie Arkell

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I have only been at Knitting for just over a year, during which time Kate has overseen the complete redesign of the magazine, the increase to 13 issues a year and many 'ups and downs' but she has never failed to be cheerful and dedicated to bringing out the best magazine possible.



So thank you Kate, and good luck, we will miss you!







Designer Claire, Deputy Ed Emma, (Ex!) Editor Kate, Advertising Sales

Emma and Assistant Ed Katie at Kate's leaving presentation]]> 8/17/2007 3:32:00 PM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=120 120

Sandy Black, Erika Knight and me!

BY KATE TAYLOR, EDITOR OF KNITTING

This year’s National Knitting Week in October promises to be a feast for the senses, with thousands of visitors flocking to The Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace in London to see the brightest and best textiles in the land.

The day before we went to press on our October issue I met up with knitting and crochet designer, author and globe-trotting yarn industry guru Erika Knight, London College of Fashion’s Prof of Fashion & Textile Design & Technology Sandy Black and UK Hand Knitting Association spokeswoman Chris Kingdom. We had the wonderful task of selecting a shortlist from entries to the annual Knitted Textile Student Awards. 74 fashion and textile students and new graduates entered the award this year and we all agreed that the standard has risen over the last few years. The award is sponsored by Knitting magazine, along with the UKHKA and the organisers of the Knitting and Stitching Show. The final winner will be chosen by a panel of experts at the show in London during National Knitting Week.

We feel that this award is exciting for the knitting world because students bring a fresh approach to knitted textiles. With no preconceptions about what knitwear and knitted home accessories should be, they are free to experiment. Themes such as urban decay can lead to fascinating knitted designs replicating peeling paint and rust colours and textures. One student interpreted anatomical drawings in knitting, with fascinating results. Another was inspired by Formula 1 car tyres! Others came up with catwalk-ready knitwear designs or product design prototypes. It's a truly arty approach and one that we applaud and enjoy each year, in the knowledge that if you can't experiment creatively as a student, when can you? Time enough for designing sensible jumpers later! Judges are looking for innovation and skill with both hand and machine knitted textiles.

The October and November issues of Knitting will feature a picture preview of just some of the shortlisted entries that will be winging their way to Chris Kingdom just in time for display at the Knitting and Stitching Shows in Birmingham, London and Harrogate!





Tyres, Samantha Williams, Solihull





Shoes, Liria Pristine, London



Fashion by Rosemary Haddon, Winchester School of Art                                                                                                             



Chiffon & knitting by Hayley Watkinson, University of Central Lancashire                                                                                                                                       ]]> 8/10/2007 10:41:00 AM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=119 119
For a look behind the scenes, go here: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vZPuiWHMLWM.



There are some lovely autumny knits coming up in this issue, such as the Lilith lacy shawl in green Louet Kidlin from Luciana Swannell of Foreign Strand, the Pink Peony cardigan and Hermione hat in Sublime angora and a lovely cream cable-knit cape in RYC luxury cotton DK. Toy fans will be glad to see that there is a very cute hedgehog pattern too.



Speaking of animals, it may be only August but we are already receiving a menagerie of knitted creatures through the post for our Noah's Ark competition for National Knitting Week. The prizes include these lovely Bobbi and Baby Bobbi Bear kits from Blue Sky Alpacas: don't be deceived by the name, these teds are big! So if you haven't yet had a go, there's still time to get knitting.

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It's always great to get feedback from readers, and to see what you are knitting, so please upload or email photos of your favourite FOs and we can publish them on the website for all to see!

Talking of that, I dug out the eternal grey and black cardigan yesterday (I realise now that I started it six months ago - surely that must be a record!). The second sleeve was looking a bit sad and curled up: it must have realised I've been cheating on it with some lovely teal blue Colinette yarn. Still, having played away, I have returned to the safe and familiar - and have posted some pictures below, including a very 'natural' shot of me knitting at work. If only I could do it more often!











It's a horrible grey day here (and not just because of the cardigan) but we're getting very excited about Knitting 41, which will be out on the 9th August. There's a very special wedding supplement with new techniques and very glamorous patterns for your (or someone you know's) Special Day. My mother is very disappointed since mine is a (very, very) long way off but Deputy Ed Emma is getting married next year and had a great time sourcing lovely wedding products and trying on frocks during our shoot. K41 also has a feature on eco knitting, very topical at the moment, including a bag knitted from plastic bags, as well as some really beautiful patterns like the deep V blue jumper in Debbie Bliss cashmerino and Sirdar Blue cowl neck.

One last thing to mention is the first UK official Stitch n Bitch day, sponsored by Knit on the Net. It's Saturday 10th November 2007 at the Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury, London, and the famous Debbie Stoller will be there! Read more and buy your tickets here: http://www.iknit.org.uk/stitchnbitchday.html



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We’re all also pretty pleased that www.woollyworkshop.com have started stocking Knit Lite needles. I have received quite a few emails from people asking where to get these in the UK, so it’s great that they have finally come to these shores.

As this is my first blog, I think I should give a shout-out to the ladies of the Stitch ‘n’ Bitch group in Borders, Brighton, who will probably become a permanent fixture on these pages. Let’s hope they stay (relatively) well behaved! One of the girls is currently creating her own knitted Dalek, although despite requests she hasn’t been able to conjure up a knitted David Tennant. Another vital element to the blog (which will probably cause groans from the aforementioned SnB’ers) is my current WIP, a grey and black ‘Go-everywhere, go-with-everything cardigan’ from the Stitch and Bitch Knitter’s Handbook. It’s taken me several months but the end is finally in sight. I started it the same time as Steph Mann (one of our Needles at Dawn columnists) but she crashed at the first hurdle and passed it onto a relative to complete.]]> 6/12/2007 2:24:00 PM http://blog.8pixel.net/?view=plink&id=116 116