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COMMUNITY
Your kni ing
Top yarn festival unravel has just announced its
packed list of workshops that will take place at
the festival 21st – 23rd February at Farnham
Maltings. Featuring distinguished workshop tutors
such as Dedri Uys, Sylvia Watts-Cherry and Karie
Westermann, meet like-minded people and immerse
yourself in a Brioche Masterclass, Knit Your Own
Statement Jewellery, or even learn how to Amp Up
Your Instagram! There’s something for everyone at
unravel! http://www.craft.farnhammaltings.comA Festival of Yarn
December saw the result of the King
Cole Festive Window competition. And
the winner is....The Crafty Cow in Castle
Bromwich! And what a festive window.
Passers by were treated to an entire
winter wonderland. Up against erce
competition, the window displays of
all local yarn shops that entered were
measured by shares and support from
customers and admirers alike. Many
congratulations to all who entered, and
to The Crafty Cow. http://www.kingcole.comFestive FunSuper Spinners
Illustrious from West Yorkshire Spinners truly lives
up to its name. Available in subtly textured mixes
and solid colours that are designed to complement
each other, Illustrious is a gorgeous mixture of
Falkland wool and alpaca. Soft, warm and with
a high-quality nish, this yarn is a must for any
knitter’s next project.
http://www.wyspinners.com