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.
2024 Convention
Our venue for 2024 was High Leigh Conference Centre, Lord Street, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire EN11 8SG.
SK180 – Slipknot – September 2023
Memories of James Walters, Tangled Galashiels, Right Royal Toppers, Jester Pattern Leaflets
A Modern Yarn
No discounts offered to members.
Location: 39 Chapel Lane, Formby, Liverpool. LL37 4DL
Telephone: 01704 380576
Email: amodernyarn@mail.com
Website: amodernyarn.co.uk
Crochet, Knit ‘n’ Natter (Kidbrooke Village, London)
Hand knitting, Crochet.
Guild Branch.
Artfix Cafe, Cranfield Walk, Kidbrooke Village, London, SE3 9EX.
Jester women’s patterns
A catalogue of leaflets of knitting patterns for women, published by the Jester Wool Company of Leicester around 1950.
Cardigan, Jersey and Socks for a child 10 to 12 years
Jester children’s pattern leaflets
A catalogue of knitting patterns of garments for babies and children up to early teenage years, published by the Jester Wool Company of Leicester around 1950.
Image: Knitting & Crochet Guild
1952 – P&B Knitting from A to Z
A little booklet issued by Patons & Baldwins in 1952 with information and advice for knitters, five knitting patterns, and illustrations of many of the pattern leaflets then current.
