This month we’re loving...
Cute Comfort Knits
by Jemma Weston
Cosy projects to cuddle up with, from
homewaresto squish to s ou’ll loveWHAT’S NEW
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16 May,6.30pm
KNIT WITH ATTITUDE KNIT NIGHT
127 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 0PH
The popular monthly knit night is back! If you’re in the London area, why not
pop along to one of these fab social knitting evenings? Be sure to take your
project bag, yarn and knitting needles. All skill levels are welcome, and wine
and snacks are provided. A suggested donation of £3 is recommended.
Visit http://www.knitwithattitude.com for more details and information.20 May
WILD WOOLLY
Routen Farm, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria CA23 3AU
Each wonderful woolly workshop is run by Susan and is based on a di erent
woolly craft each month. For up-to-date details of workshops, please visit the
main website below.
Prices start from £20 per workshop. For more visit http://www.wildwoolbarn.
co.uk/wild-woolly-wednesday-workshops or contact Susan on 01946
861270.17-22 May
KNITTING AND CROCHET
West of Ireland
If you’re looking for a relaxing break this May, then this stunning knit-cation
could be just what you need. Take a relaxing break in the city of Galway and
attend friendly workshops led by Sarah Hazell. Learn how to turn an infinity
loop into a scarf and cover techniques such as twists and bobbles, wandering
cables and more! Plus, take time out to explore the Connemara countryside.
Prices start from £1,495 per person. For more information and to book
visit http://www.arenatravel.com.23-25 May
WOOLLY WEEKEND AND SHIPSTON WOOL FAIR
Sheep Street, Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire CV36 4AB
What a fabulous and varied woolly weekend is in store here! Enjoy live shearing
demonstrations, a range of live entertainment and fab food. You couldn’t wish
for a better atmosphere while browsing the many stalls selling local crafts.
For more info, visit http://www.shipstonwoolfair.co.uk.23-24 May
FESTIWOOL POP-UP, HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOW
The Showground, Redbourn, Hertfordshire AL3 7PT
This year there will be room for various yarn brands to exhibit at the pop-up
event, Festiwool, which is held at the huge Hertfordshire County Show. Town
End Yarns – famed for their luxury Alpaca-based products – is just one of the
companies to have signed up to this exciting festival. For more, keep an eye on
the exhibitor list featured on the website below.
For more visit http://www.festiwool.com.GUIDE TO
MAY
Simply Knitting’s
From a family of hedgehogs (withthreecutebabyhoglets- eek!) to squishy cushion covers, plus knitted blankets and
socks, this is a delightful and varied selection of comforting
knits. We’re giving a special mention to Smudge the cat
because, as the author Jem says, no-one is too old for a
cuddly toy and you’ll find this knitted kitty the perfect size
for a tight squeeze. The 64-page paperback book features
10 patterns all knitted with Rowan yarn, including Cocoon,
Felted Tweed and Kid Classic. The book is available for
£19.99 from http://www.lovecrafts.com or call 01409 404010 or
buy Smudge the cat pattern for £4.
Trust Bernat to come up with a pillow that’s huggable, squishy and
perfect for the nursery. With their velvet-soft ears, these grabbable
cushions are knitted in Baby Velvet yarn (£10.69 for 300g), which is a
soft, worsted weight with a texture that doesn’t pill or shed, making it
ideal for stylish bambino knits. Choose from a yarn colour palette of
Restful Rose, Joyful Gold, Bunny Brown and Ever After Pink.
You can discover the full range at http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk.Make crafty friends
at a show or
workshop this Mayall the
BEST
CRAFT
events!Snuggle up to
luxe Bernat
Baby Velvet