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Across the Needlebed' Machine Knitting Publication

Members can access this new publication from the Guild, via the pull down menu on the Members' Area. Or click here (log in required).

Non-members can access a taster here.

The plight of sheep farmers and their fleeces

There is a very interesting article in the Sustainable Food Trust newsletter concerning the declining value of fleeces for UK farmers. You can access it at their website.

Donations of spare wool sought

Do you have some spare wool? Donations sought!

The Karen Napier Fund is delivering knitting parcels to school children in the Highlands of Scotland.

The aim is to teach children ...

Patterns Available from the 100 objects project

Many who followed the Knitting & Crochet Guild's Collection in 100 Objects Project asked for the patterns featured. We are pleased to offer these patterns to Guild Members!

Please email ...

100. Mystery blanket

Patrons make an important input to the Knitting & Crochet Guild and the final item of our ‘Collection in 100 objects project’ is by our patron Debbie Abrahams. The design is ...

99. A selection of knitting & crochet books from the 1840s

The Knitting & Crochet Guild Collection library has a good representation of some of the earliest books in knitting and crochet published in Britain, of which these are a selection. Knitting ...

98. Clark's Anchor Fil à Dentelles yarn

This box of 10 balls of cotton thread, each 5gms, was produced in Paisley, Scotland, probably in the 1970s or 1980s. The thread is variegated in pastel shades (blue, pink ...

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