Contacts & Links
External Links
This contact information is provided in good faith for the benefit of members and others. The Knitting & Crochet Guild does not necessarily recommend the individuals or organisations listed here and cannot accept any responsibility for any consequences of any dealings anyone contacting them may have
Books/Bookfinders/Publishers:
Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications
Lesley Jones
– out-of-print books, magazines, patterns
23 Gadesden Road, West Ewell, Surrey KT19 9LB | Tel: 020 8394 2431
Judith Mansfield
Claremont South, Burnley Road, Todmorden OL14 5LH
Tel/Fax: 01706 816487 | todmordenbooks@ndirect.co.uk
www.pottagepublishing.co.uk
– publishers of "Crochet Unravelled"
Designers:
Debbie Abrahams
Pat Ashforth & Steve Plummer
Jenny Dowde
Sylvia Cosh :: James Walters :: Crochet
Kaffe Fassett
Sasha Kagan
Laura Rose Kimber
Kathleen Kinder
Brandon Mably
Debbie Mather
Jean Moss
Lucy Neatby
Prudence Mapstone
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Organisations:
Guild Regional Branches – Websites:
Tyne and Wear
Other Organisations
Angels
for Hope
– if you are severely injured or chronically ill – or care for
smeone who is – you may need an angel … or you may want to help
the UK
Co-ordinator of this voluntary service
Association of Guilds of Weavers,
Spinners and Dyers
Association
Textile Européene de Liaison d'Innovation d'Echange et de Recherche
(site in French and English)
Breeds Directory
– Oklahoma State University
www.castoff.info
Chat Groups:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UKHandKnitters
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crochetuk/
www.craftyarnscouncil.com
CGOA (The Crochet Guild of America)
Crochet Partners
– a free discussion group with a full range of services for crochet lovers
Crochet UK
– The aim of this UK based group is to provide information relevant to
crocheters in the UK – and have fun at the same time
Faversham Knitting Club
The Guild of Machine Knitters
The How To Knit Guide
– Learn how to knit by following simple step-by-step illustrated knitting instructions and find knitting help for beginners
International Free Form Crochet Guild
www.isew.co.uk
– the face of sewing in the uk; the place to visit for sewing enthusiasts
www.knitchicks.co.uk
www.knittingbeyondthehebrides.org
– dedicated to those wanting to share information and techniques about traditional forms of knitting, such as Fair Isle, Aran and Guernsey … also different designers and other interesting techniques and types of knitting, such as intarsia and lace
www. KnittingHistory.co.uk • http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/KnittingHistory/
– The Early Knitting History Group, initiated in 1993 by the late Montse Stanley -“Loosely organised but highly motivated”- has expanded into an international multi-period study group renamed The Knitting History Forum
www.knittingtogether.org.uk
www.magicmongolianmittens.com
– a charity knitting project for abandoned and abused children in Mongolia. Donated items will be shipped to the Lotus Children’s Centre
NZSWWS (New Zealand
Spinning, Weaving and Woolcrafts Society)
Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum
Stitch n Bitch
– join the knitting revolution
TAFTA (The Australian Forum for Textile Art)
The Textile Society (UK)
UKHKA (UK Hand Knitting Association)
Voluntary Arts Network
www.woad.org.uk
– a great deal of information on the use, history and cultivation of woad
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Exhibition Organisers/Museums:
Creative Exhibitions
'The Knitting & Stitching Show'
International Craft & Hobby Fair (ICHF)
also 'Creative Stitches & Crafts Alive' Exhibitions
Museums Sheffield
Nationwide Exhibitions
'Stitchcraft', 'Knit, Stitch & Creative Crafts' Show
'Stitches' Events (in the
USA)
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History/Tradition:
The Dales Knitting
Tradition
– Kathleen Kinder (See SlipKnot 86, Dec '99)
www.knittinghistory.co.uk
– website of the Knitting History Forum, an International Society originally founded by the late Montse Stanley in 1993
Turkish Knitting (Çetik)
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Magazines:
Crochet Fantasy Online
Knit 'n' Style Online
'Knitting' Magazine
Machine Knitting Monthly
PO Box 1479, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 8YX
Tel: 01628 783080 | Fax: 01628 633250 | rpapublishing@yahoo.co.uk
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Patterns, Kits, Yarns, Supplies:
www.angelyarns.com
– online knitting yarn store UK
www.aragonyarns.co.uk
– Aragon Yarns for Yarns, Needles and Knitting kits: buy yarns made with wool from our own flock of Romney Sheep, knitting needles including Peace Fleece, Lantern Moon and Brittany Birch and knitting kits and accessories
www.beadcrochet.com
www.beadwrangler.com
www.bitstobuy.co.uk
– Easy-to-knit miniature knitting patterns in 1:12 and 1:24 scale, including clothes, household items and miniature toys. Kits, needles and yarn also available
www.buttercupminiatures.co.uk
– miniature knitting and crochet patterns for dolls houses 1:12th – 1:24th (half inch) scale plus wool, needles, kits and accessories – from Tudor times to the present day
Colinette Yarns
The Craft Cottage
– Shop and online suppliers of yarns and haberdashery and craft-related items – special discounts available
www.creativecrochet.co.uk
www.crochet.about.com
Crochet Design (www.crochet.co.uk)
www.crochettreasures.com
www.design-u-knit.co.uk
Distance Learning with Loraine McClean
– offers City & Guilds Hand Knit Textiles (7822, 7922, 7923)
Tel: 01300 348368 | lorainemcclean@yahoo.co.uk
www.distanceknitting.com
–
offers City & Guilds hand knitting course
www.dragonyarns.co.uk
D T Craft & Design
– all you need to produce your own unique hand dyed fibres and fabrics
www.Fibrecrafts.com
– Yarns, Fibres, Knitting Books and Magazines
www.freepatterns.com
www.gilliangladrag.co.uk/bamboohandles.html
Hobbycraft
Honorwood
– Icelandic, Shetland and Soay Sheep, Angora Goats
Peter & Christine Everitt, Cefn Llanfair, Llanfair Road, Llandysul, SA44 4RB
Tel & Fax: 01559 362890 | thehonorwoodflocks@btopenworld.com
www.injabulo.com
– hand made hand painted ceramic buttons
Jamieson's of Shetland
Kaleidoscope Yarns
Kangaroo
– worldwide mail order service of yarns and kits
KCG Trading Limited
POBox 145, Leeds LS8 2WS | Tel:
0113 266 4651
kcgtl2000@hotmail.com
www.kempswoolshop.com
– has been retailing wool, patterns and knitting yarns in the North-East of England since 1947. Specialises in hand-knitting yarns, crocheting wools and tapestries
Knitting4fun
– Quality wools and yarns.Specialists in sari silk, felting wool and fibres
The Knitting Parlour
– UK-based online store for knitters – sells a variety of funky yarns and also more traditional ones, together with patterns and accessories
www.laughinghens.com
–
high quality knitting products based in the UK
Learn2Knit
The Natural Fibre Company
– spins wool in small quantities from flocks in Britain, France and Northern Europe, including Shetland, Jacob, mohair, alpaca and other rare and coloured sheep breed yarns available in DK and other weights
P&M Woolcraft
Pindon End, Hanslope, Milton Keynes MK19 7HN
Tel: 01908 510277 | Fax: 01908 511706
The Phildar Yarn Shop
– Phildar offers the finest in knitting yarns, fashion, and knitting ideas.
Browse the season's hottest selection of knitting patterns for women,
children and baby layette in the online knitting magazines. Everything the
knitting enthusiast needs whether learning how to knit or a seasoned pro.
Purchase your knitting patterns, yarns, needles and other accessories online
from the Phildar Yarn Shop
Rainbow Valley
– Enfys original crochet patterns, for sale and free.
R E Dickie Ltd
(www.britishwool.com)
Shades of Cashmere
Jane Woodward, Grove Farm, Wolvey, Hinckley LE10 3LL
Tel: 01455 220767 | shadesofcashmere@hotmail.com
www.simplywool.com
Smart Crochet: Crochet Patterns
– More than 250 filet crochet patterns to download. Fancy crocheted women's clothing. Free patterns. Filet crochet tutorial. Crochet message board
www.soysilk.com
www.spincraftpatterns.com
– knitting and crochet patterns for handspun and more …
www.stitch-mart.com
– patterns and yarns plus plenty of 'how-to' and other information for both knitters and crocheters
www.SweaterBabe.com
www.tatting.co.uk
Tradewind Knitwear Designs
The Wensleydale Longwool Sheepshop
The Wool Room, Brewster, NY
www.yarns4ewe.co.uk
Yeoman Yarns
Yorkshire Rose
– Knitting Wool and Dollcraft
by mail order
32 Rebecca Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 2RY
Tel: 01274 732498
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Tuition
Keep & Share
– learn machine and hand knitting in a relaxed and creative environment with award-winning knitwear label 'Keep & Share', Lugwardine, Hereford • More course information at www.creativebreaks.co.uk • Contact Amy 01432 851162 or
courses@keepandshare.co.uk
Knit Design Online
– City & Guilds Hand Knit Textiles Courses with Loraine McClean
• www.knitdesignonline.com •
email
www.trigonos.org
– courses in weaving, dyeing, knitting and crochet with tutor Eta Ingham Lawrie in Snowdonia
Westhope College
– Westhope College, Craven Arms, Shropshire, an educational charity since 1994 and a member of ARCA, was established in 1980 and offers both residential and non-residential weekend courses as well as weekday courses in a variety of craft subjects.
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Search Help:
Arts & Crafts Search Engine
This search tool takes you to: www.jackandsusie.com – five generations of stitchers from Oregon to Colorado share their work, hints and tips, and favorite projects! A friendly community of needlework artisans. Bulletin boards, chat room, projects, files and fellowship
Craft Tracker
–
all the information you could ever wish for in the UK craft industry
www.crafting.com
www.intute.ac.uk
– Intute is a free online service providing access to the very best web resources for education and research
UK Craft Fairs
www.welcome-2-europe.com
–
Regional Directory
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Software:
DesignaKnit
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