Game of Wool – episode 2 (9 Nov)
Week 2 saw the contestants working on dog coats and hats on a theme of “iconic people or places”, and the teams creating 80’s style mohair jumpers. All to very tight timescales.
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Game of Wool – episode 1 (2 Nov)
It was wonderful to see Knitting & Crochet Guild member Ailsa win the first episode of the Game of Wool with her tank top.
(more…)It was wonderful to see Knitting & Crochet Guild member Ailsa win the first episode of the Game of Wool with her tank top.
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How to get your craft fix in the heat!
If you're looking for cooler ways to get your craft fix when it’s too hot to knit or crochet: Take a look at the Knitting & Crochet Guild's online catalogue.…
Machine knitting videos
Did you know that the Guild has published videos on machine knitting that are available for members to view?
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Jane Crowfoot and Stitchtopia at our Collection
The team at Britannia Mill were delighted to welcome our patron Jane Crowfoot and a Stitchtopia tour party to the Collection on Thursday 26th June 2025. The party was split into…
Photo: Alison Peck
New Chair for the Guild
Your Board is delighted to have accepted Alison Peck’s offer to act as Chair of the Guild until Convention 2025.
Alison will use her enthusiasm and considerable skills to lead and coordinate the work of the Board.
Alison has been a member of the Board for almost six years, is the editor of Across the Needlebed, and was the Guild’s Treasurer until 2024. She has also contributed machine knitting workshops at Conventions.
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North Norfolk Branch on BBC Radio Norfolk
Our North Norfolk Branch will be visited by BBC radio during the morning of 14th January 2025, and will be trying to teach Edd (the presenter) how to knit. That could be interesting!
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2024 Annual General Meeting
The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Knitting & Crochet Guild was held at 11am on 7 September 2024 at High Leigh Conference Centre, Lord Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8SG.
Photo credit: Freddie Robins
New Year, New Inspiration!
By Desiree Jeans If you’re looking for new inspiration, different designers to follow, and up-and-coming dyers to support, then maybe a creative social media challenge is what you need to…
