Simply Knitting - UK (2020-05)

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This issue we find out about the Derby Oddfellows, a fantastic group

dedicatedtoknittingforbothlocalandinternationalcauses...

Amble Pin Cushion

Everymonthweexploreoneof ourfavouriteUKyarnshops!

Shop ofthemonth

Who’sincharge?NormaArthur
Wherecanwefindyou?20-22QueenStreet,Amble,NorthumberlandNE650BZ
Whendidyourdoorsfirstopen?September 2015
Whatisyourshoplike?We’reoftendescribedasanAladdin’sCave,withfartoo
muchpackedinonalllevels!Wehaveaordableyarnsfrom2plythroughtosuperchunky,
loadsofpatternsandkits,withplentyforknitters!Upstairswehaveourtrainingroomand
alterationsdepartment.Additionally,wedodressmakingandmillinerytoorder.
Popularproducts?JamesBrett,KingCole,Sirdar,Hayfield,DMC,Stylecraft,Wendy
plusa selectionofotherpopularbrandsandsomeindependentyarns.
Whoshopsatyourshop?Localsandtourists,alsoonlinecustomersforyarnandkits.
Topshoppingtip?Useouryarnput-awayserviceif youdon’twanttobuyit allat once.
20-22QueenStreet,Amble-by-the-Sea,Morpeth,NorthumberlandNE650BZ
Visitwww.amblepincushion.co.ukorcall 01665714584

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erby Oddfellow meet fortnightly and

make items to raise money for charity,

as well as working on knitting projects

that interest the group. Some of the things

they’ve worked on are knitted beanie hats for

newborn babies, teddies for little children in

Africa (so that they have their very own toy) and

scarves for the homeless in the community.

AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

This enthusiastic crafting group is a not-for-

profit organisation that was founded over 200

years ago in the UK. The strap line is ‘making

friends and helping people’ and the members of

the group made great friendships and help each

other out with personal projects.

FAVOURITE PROJECTS

The very first large project completed was a

cosy heirloom bed throw in aran weight wool.

Each member worked on a dierent patterned

square. This was a real challenge as the skill

level of each member varies greatly within the

group, but they were all very pleased with the

result! Currently they’re busy making items for a

stall selling stocking fillers for Christmas. Derby

Oddfellows’ chosen charity this year is the CDU

chemotherapy suite at the Derby Royal Hospital.

Thegrop have l o workedonteddieswhich

were knitted for Orphans inAfrica,

scarves for the homeless and beanie hats for

premature babies at a local hospital, which had

a shortage of premmie hats for the trac lights

system they operate. The unit needed red hats

for the babies who need the most care, yellow

for those who do not need quite so much care

and green for those almost ‘good to go’ home.

Want to know more? To find out more about

the Derby Oddfellows visit http://www.oddfellows.

co.uk or follow the group on Facebook and

Twitter @oddfellowsuk.

Cat and Sparrow

If you love fabulous, colourful hand-dyed yarn,

then Cat and Sparrow will not disappoint! Run by

Rachael who loves to create unique fibres with

colour and texture, this online shop is a haven.

To find more visit http://www.catandsparrow.co.uk.

Black Cat Yarns

Bridge Street, Chantry Place, Morpeth,

Northumberland NE61 1PJ

This online store stocks a huge range of Knit Pro

accessories and yarns by Rico and James C.

Brett. While their main website is being updated

visit their social media at @blackcatyarns on both

Facebook and Instagram.

Cat’s Quarters Fabric and Yarn Store

40 High Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21

9QS While not exclusively a yarn shop, you’ll find

some cool yarn and tools amongst all the fabrics.

For more visit http://www.catsquarters.co.uk.

We cannot resist these fab independent

yarn stores named after cats!

The Derby Oddfellows is a

well-established society

within the community

The group runs

fundraising stalls

for charity projects

Community spirit is at

the heart of the Knit

and Natter sessions