Photo: Margaret O'Mara
My interpretation of the Divine Hat (C)
Learn how to crochet Margaret O'Mara's Divine hat. Skill level: Beginner/intermediate. Tutor: Margaret O'Mara
Learning topics
Photo: Margaret O'Mara
Stained Glass Window (C)
Learn how to crochet this beautiful stained glass window (lattice) effect. Skill level: Intermediate. Tutor: Margaret O'Mara
Photo: Lynda Fiendley
Patchwork knitting
Patchwork knitting is a technique that is simple, multi-directional, good for using remnants of yarn and makes good use of colour. Skill level: Beginner. Tutor: Lynda Fieldley
Photo: David Griffel
An introduction to thrummed knitting
Learn about thrummed knitting that produces a warm felted lining to an item. Skill level: Beginner. Your tutor for this workshop is Clare Griffel.
Photo: Steve Foreman
Eek a Steek!
A steek is the area around a cut in a knitted fabric. This workshop gives you the skills to make your cut with confidence. Skill level: Intermediate. Tutor: Steve Foreman.
Health and Safety around knitting machines
Generally, knitting machines and their accessories do not pose a great risk to health or safety. Sensible measures and precautions can mitigate the risks that do exist. Supervision at varying levels is required for younger or less experienced users.
We recommend that you take time to read the information below. As well as the risk of injury to you and others, you risk damaging your machine if these guidelines are not followed.
(more…)Helping Hands
The following people are prepared to show/teach people how to machine knit. Some may make a charge for doing so, and the standard of the tuition has not been checked.…
Top Tips
One of the Guild's main purposes is to further skills and inspire creativity for knitting and crochet. Our members are enthusiasts and experts who are happy to share their knowledge…
When Things Go Wrong
The success of a project really depends on a little planning before you get started. Working your tension square, noting your stitch and row count and the needle/hook size you…
Inspiration for Lace Knitting – creating a shawl
Making a shawl by Judith Morley Photographs courtesy of Elisabeth Wilkinson The yarn My friend Jane gave me a skein of beautiful yarn, a cashmere and silk mix in a…
