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Regional Branches and Groups
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Cheltenham Group
– Meetings on 4th Saturday, 2-4pm in the teaching room at Dundry Nursuries, Bamfurlong Lane • 50p donation •
Contact: Clare Elliott •
email
Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire
– meetings on last Saturday of the month, 2-4pm in the Needle & Thread Crafty Studio, Leighton Buzzard.
Contact: Judith Morley • Tel 01525 379571
Co-ordinator: Jane Barton • Tel 01525 852024 •
email
Buckinghamshire Branch
– meetings usually on 4th Tuesday of the month, 2-4pm, in Iver
Contact: Paula Fenwick • Tel 01753 630888 •
email
Derbyshire Branch
– meets 3rd Thursdays of the month, 10am - noon, at The Friends' Meeting House,
St Helen's Street, Derby • £1 (£2 with speaker/demo)
Contact: Mary Hawkins •
email
East London Crochet Group
Contact: Barbara Mann • Tel: 020 8599 3130
Gloucestershire Branch
– meetings on the 4th Saturday of the month, 2-4pm, in the teaching room at Dundry Nurseries, Bamfurlong Lane, Cheltenham • All are welcome! 50p donation requested which will be passed to the charity whose room we use • Contact: Clare Elliott 07790 230331 •
email
Leeds & Bradford Branch
– meetings at Headingley St Columba’s United Reformed Church,
Headingley Lane, Leeds LS6 2DH, 7.30pm-9.30pm,
£3 per session including light refreshments, on:
- 2nd Friday of the month
except April when the 2nd Friday owuld be Good Friday
- 4th Friday of the month
except December when the 4th Friday is too close to Christmas/New Year
The second meeting is for Knit 'n' Natter and Crochet 'n' Chatter group. Bring along your current project, or something you're having problems with, or something you've finished and want to show everyone.
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New members are always welcome: we’re not experts, just enthusiasts!
– Download current programme for 2009 here
Lincolnshire
– Do you live in Lincolnshire? If so Fiona Baker would love to hear from you as she's planning to set up a Guild BGroup •
email
London Branch
– Venue: Union Chapel Project, Compton Avenue, London N1 (near Highbury & Islington station)
– Bring a packed lunch and a mug; tea and coffee will be provided.
Contact: Eleanor Slingsby on 0783 573 2752 or Michelle Ryan
nezumi@nezumiworld.com
Malvern Branch
– meetings on the 2nd Saturday of the month (except July & August) at the Malvern Library Café from 2:30-4:30pm • All are welcome • Contact: Clare Elliott 07790 230331 •
email
North Leicestershire Branch
– meets 2nd Monday of the month, 11am-2pm • For venue,
contact co-ordinator or Bea Poulter on 01509 569808
Penzance Group
– All meetings are from 2pm on the third Monday of the month (except December is the second Monday) at the Singer Sewing Centre, Queen Street, Penzance • Contact: Susan Hoyle •
email • View/Download 2009 Programme flyer (pdf)
Pinner Branch
– meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, 2.30-4.30pm, at Café Nero, Love Lane, Pinner, Middlesex
Reading Branch
– Reading Museum, Blagrave Street, 1.45-3.45 from January 2008. The museum is in the Town Hall Building opposite the rear of M&S. Meetings are not always in the same room, but styaff will direct attendees to the correct room. Visitors always welcome. If you don't attttend regularly, check the programme for supplies. Always bring needles, hooks and yarn, which should be smooth and light coloured unless stated otherwise.
Contact: Sheila Ryle,
44 Webster Close, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4NW •
Tel: 01628 628096 •
Email
Sheffield Area Branch
– 2-4pm at Central United Reformed Church, Chapel Walk, Sheffield • 07850 551739
South Devon
– Meetings 10am to 4pm, subs are £2; please bring a packed lunch
Tilton-on-the-Hill Branch
– meets last Wednesday of the month, 12.30pm for 1-4pm (unless otherwise indicated) at The Village Hall, Tilton on the Hill, Leicestershire. Bring packed lunch
Tyne & Wear Branch
www.communigate.co.uk/ne/knitandcrochet
Wiltshire Branch
– 'Knit and Lunch' meetings in Chiseldon, near Swindon, on one Saturday per month (see listing), 11.30-2.30 • Please bring lunch and some knitting or crochet; drinks available. £2.50 per session. Non-members welcome and any level of expertise. If you are new to the crafts please bring medium-sized needles and plain wool, if you can, and we will help you learn – we're a friendly group of knitters and crocheters who are happy to share knowledge and enjoy discovering new aspects of their crafts. Please ring or email beforehand for directions to venue.
Contact: Anthea Winterburn • Tel: 01793 740325 •
Email
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Other Groups and Activities
• Brent Adult & Community Education Services (BACES), Carlton Centre, Carlton Vale, London NW6 5RTA: Various courses in Crochet, Knitting, Felting Dyeing, Embroidery and Beaded Jewellery • Tel: 020 7644 9460 • www.nezumiworld.com •
nezumi@nezumi.com
• Buckden, Cambridgeshire: Knitting UK are planning to hold courses and are asking for course suggestions • They may be contacted on 01480 819397 or
info@knittinguk.com
• Cast-Off Knitting Club meetings • www.castoff.info/meetings.asp
• Guild of Machine Knitters: course listing at www.guild-mach-knit.org.uk/courses.htm
• Interknit Café (Farnham, Surrey) runs workshops • Further details (pdf) • www.interknitcafe.uk.com
• Keep & Share: learn machine and hand knitting in a relaxed and creative environment with award-winning knitwear label 'Keep & Share', Lugwardine, Hereford • More info at www.creativebreaks.co.uk • Contact Amy 01432 851162 or
courses@keepandshare.co.uk
• Missenden Abbey: Knitting and crochet courses • Tel: 01296 383582 • www.arca.uk.net/missendenabbey
• Rowan Weekend Workshops: cost £75 for two days' tuition, refreshments and buffet lunch • Call 01484 681881 or visit www.knitrowan.com
• Sale (South Manchester) Knit 'n' Natter Group • We meet at the King's Ransom pub, opposite Sale metrolink station, with easy access by tram or by bus to Sale Town Centre. Plenty of free parking to rear of pub. Members and non-members of all abilities very welcome. No charge, just turn up and look for knitters nattering! • 1st Monday of the month, 6-9pm • Contact: Debbie Tomkies • Tel 0161 973 7390 •
email
• Stitch & Creative Craft Shows • www.sccshows.co.uk
• Stitch & Kvetch Meet at the Roebuck, Pond Street, London NW3 at 8pm some evenings • More info
• St Xavier's Sixth Form College – Community Education, London runs Special Interest and Creative Arts 10 week evening courses in Knitting and Crochet several times a year • More info
• 'United in Knitting' (Worcester) meet on most Saturdays from 11-1pm at the Pump House Environment Centre, toward the rear of Gheluvelt Park, Waterworks Road, Barbourne. We welcome most crafters, whether they are just enthusiastic, beginners or pros • If you're interested, contact Dawn Lewis at
unitedinknitting@hotmail.co.uk
• Weekly Crochet Class at Moore, Nr Warrington, Cheshire, on Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm. Mixed ability covering all types of crochet. Pay as you learn in a friendly village hall. Free refreshments. Tutor: Judy Jones • email
• Weekly Crochet Class and 2-day Crochet Courses, at The Textile Workshop, 678, Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham. Tutor: Margaret O’Mara. Classes run Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon • Tel: 0115 9603337
• West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ • Tel: 01243 811301 or 0844 4994408 •
short.courses@westdean.org.uk
• Yarn & Thread, an informal craft and social group, where we bring our own work,
sometimes try something new, help and guide each other, etc, etc … , at
St John Ambulance Hall, Station Road, Manningtree, Essex • first Tuesday in each
month, 2-4pm • Contact by
email
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January 2009 |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Tapestry Crochet: Member, Maureen McIlwraith will kick off the New Year by leading a workshop on the technique of tapestry crochet.
Bring: A crochet hook sized at least 4mm plus double knitting or thicker yarn. Canvas for the foundation will be provided. |
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Reading Branch
Mosaic Patterns. These slip stitch patterns are another way of using variegated yarns to good effect. Only one yarn is used at once so there is no tangling which can make intarsia or fairisle patterns rather daunting. Bring two contrasting yarns and some variegated yarn if you like |
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Derby Branch
New beginnings, sides and endings for knit and crochet. Cotton dishcloths and acrylic scrubbers or Ohina Tawashi! |
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Scotsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona
Hands-on workshop: The techniques of knitting lace with Rebecca Deeprose • More info |
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Penzance Group
Socks: there are so many ways of knitting a sock you could spend all your knitting life exploring the options. We’ll look at a few. Bring your socks and patterns |
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Buckinghamshire Branch |
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Scotsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona
Hands-on workshop: Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project – how to make your contribution • More info |
| 22-25 |
The Stitch & Creative Crafts Show
Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, Esher, Surrey • More info: www.sccshows.co.uk |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Informal get together to knit/crochet/natter |
| 24 |
Cheltenham Group |
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February 2009 |
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The Stitch & Creative Crafts Show
Manchester Central • More info: www.sccshows.co.uk |
| 6-8 |
Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts Show
The Brighton Centre • More info: www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitches/ |
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The Stitch & Creative Crafts Show
The Centaur Centre, Cheltenham Racecourse • More info: www.sccshows.co.uk |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Wearable Accessories: A members' evening led by Jane Hull and Heather Rothschild
Bring: examples of any knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, gloves etc, bought or made to discuss and exchange ideas |
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Reading Branch
Making Garments from Scratch. Is this a simpler option than trying to adapt somebody else’s pattern to suit your requirements either for your body shape or to use some beautiful yarn from your stash? Bring along a “problem” pattern or garment |
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Penzance Group
Top Down Sweaters: Fran knitted several of the originals in the latest Mason-Dixon book, including the Top Down Sweater. Learn from the expert! |
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Derby Branch
Cryptic Triptyque bags in knit & crochet, building on skills from January. Buttons, beads and trims swap
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Buckinghamshire Branch |
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The London Stitch & Creative Crafts Show
Excel, London • More info |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Informal get together to knit/crochet/natter |
| 28 |
Cheltenham Group |
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March 2009 |
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Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts Show
SECC, Glasgow • More info: www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitches/ |
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East London Crochet Group
Double Filet Crochet Workshop: 'Japanese Gardens'. Projects at all levels. Crocheters come and join us for an exploration of Nordic crafts • More info |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Faroese Shawl workshop:Sally Holmes will lead a workshop in which participants will make a shawl to fit a teddy or doll, and gain an understanding of the shaping and sizing of a knitted, top-down, Faroese shawl.
Bring:a teddy or doll, 50g or so of four ply or DK smooth yarn and a circular needle that gives a soft drapey fabric with that yarn - usually, a size or two up from what you’d use for stocking stitch. A spare circular needle, in a size or two smaller, will help, with the casting on but a foot or so of 1/4" ribbon will substitute |
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Reading Branch
Modular Knitting. Using equilateral triangles to make hats or bags. This technique can make good use of variegated yarns or oddments from our stash |
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Penzance Group
Knitting Upholstery: not as daft as it sounds. Or is it? |
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Derby Branch
How Bolivian Textiles are funding a clinic. Talk by Ros Hicks of CLEM Items to buy in support from £3 to £40 |
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Stitch and Craft 2009
Olympia II, London • More info: www.twistedthread.com |
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Buckinghamshire Branch |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Informal get together to knit/crochet/natter |
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Cheltenham Group |
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SlipKnot 124 published June 2009
Contributions deadline |
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April 2009 |
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Guild Open Day, Lee Mills |
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12th Nottingham Machine Knitting Show
Harvey Haddon Sports Centre, Wigman Road, Nottingham • Contact 0115 922 3654 |
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Reading Branch |
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Derby Branch
'Elizabeth Zimmermann: a Woman of Surprises'. Talk by Lesley Fidler |
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The Stitch & Creative Crafts Show
King's Hall, Belfast • More info: www.sccshows.co.uk |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Elizabeth Zimmerman: a woman of surprises: A talk by Lesley Fidler on the life and work of this influential knitter
Bring: nothing in particular, but maybe your current project to work on whilst listening.
[NB: This is NOT the 2nd Friday (which would be Good Friday)] |
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Penzance Group
Trousers and Skirts: knitting these garments does not have to be a disaster. We’ll find out how. |
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Buckinghamshire Branch |
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The Stitch & Creative Crafts Show
The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset • More info: www.sccshows.co.uk |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Informal get together to knit/crochet/natter |
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Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts Show
Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool • More info: www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitches/ |
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Cheltenham Group |
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WonderWool Wales – A fesitval of Welsh Wool and Natural Fibres at The Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells • More info: Lee Price 01982 522224 •
www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk • www.wyespace.co.uk |
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June 2009 |
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East London Crochet Group
Double Filet Crochet Workshop: 'Japanese Kimonos'. Projects at all levels. Crocheters come and join us for an exploration of Nordic crafts • More info |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Schirren: Chris Lelliott will introduce this fascinating cross between rug making and crochet.
Bring: scissors, old machine-made sweaters to cut up and a similar composition of yarn (eg acrylic with acrylic) plus a schirren hook (KCG Trading stocks them). Please check for the exact requirements in April or May – it may be possible to use other hooks you already own. |
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Reading Branch |
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Penzance Group
Adding Colour Nature’s Way: (postponed from 2008) Naomi will teach us to use natural dyes on yarn. |
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Derby Branch
Shoulders, shawls, shrugs, scarves… Bring your favourites with patterns to show and sh-wap |
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Guild Open Day, Lee Mills |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Informal get together to knit/crochet/natter |
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Cheltenham Group |
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SlipKnot 126 published September 2009
Contributions deadline |
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July 2009 |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
The Guild’s Collection: The Guild possesses one of the most extensive collections of knitted and crocheted artefacts in the UK. This is your chance to get your (gloved) hands on some of them. A talk by Liz Gillett on highlights and recent additions to the Collection. |
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Reading Branch
Recycling. This is a 'freen' issue – how to un-knit and re-use yarn. Is it worth the effort? |
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Derby Branch
'My Journey to Tangent Treasure' – Talk by Sue Gent,
The yarn of a shop owner' |
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Guild Open Day, Lee Mills |
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Penzance Group
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Informal get together to knit/crochet/natter |
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September 2009 |
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The Knitting & Stitching Show
NEC, Birmingham • More info: www.twistedthread.com |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Entrelac (without the fiddly triangles): Traditional approaches to entrelac (literally 'entwined') knitting require triangles at all the edges. Emily Lynne Wilcox's method does not. Mary Hawkins will show how to work this construction technique. It is equally suitable for crochet although Mary will concentrate on knitting.
Bring: two colours of smooth double knitting yarn plus a pair of 4mm pins (or your crochet things if you want to 'convert'). A hands-on evening with a regular visitor |
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Guild Open Day, Lee Mills |
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Reading Branch |
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Penzance Group
Making buttons – more about making the right buttons for your piece |
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Derby Branch
Steeks on two-handed colour knitting in the round –
Scissors-on demo by Sheila Tonks |
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The Stitch & Creative Crafts Show
Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, Esher, Surrey • Tel: 01822 614671 • More info: www.sccshows.co.uk |
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Penzance Group
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SlipKnot 126 published December 2009
Contributions deadline |
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Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts Show
Westpoint Centre, Exeter • More info: www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitches/ |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Informal get together to knit/crochet/natter |
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November 2009 |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Stars: Helen Jordan will lead a workshop on Stars in time for Christmas
Bring: your choice of festive yarn and a suitable crochet hook |
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Penzance Group
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Derby Branch
Chevrons in knit and crochet, and EZ (ee-zee) mitts with Mary Hawkins –
Short double-pointed needles useful here |
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The Knitting & Stitching Show
Harrogate International Centre • More info: www.twistedthread.com |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Informal get together to knit/crochet/natter |
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Creative Crafts & Gifts for Christmas Show
Highland Hall, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh • Tel: 01822 614671 • More info: www.sccshows.co.uk |
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December 2009 |
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Derby Branch
Fuddle, knit and crochet quiz and “bran tub” |
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Leeds/Bradford Branch
Looking backwards and forwards: What have you made in 2009? What knitting and crochet extravagances have you bought? What new ideas have you met? What are you going to make next year? The traditional social evening with a faith (=pooled=Jacob's join) supper.
Bring: a little finger food to share, your 2009 successes and 'unintended results' and your plans for next year |
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Penzance Group
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SlipKnot 127 (published March 2010)
Contributions deadline |
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