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What is Slipknot?

Slipknot is the quarterly journal by members for members, packed with information, events, articles, contacts and letters. It is a key benefit for members and each issue is eagerly awaited.

Latest edition of Slipknot

SK190 – Slipknot Issue 190 – March 2026

The Game of Wool, Barbara Walker, Convention 2026, Stitch Journey ...

Contributing to Slipknot

Do consider writing about something for Slipknot, contributions are welcome from all members. Think about what you have enjoyed in the journal, and things you would like to see but haven’t appeared before. There are some detailed guidelines which you can download here. The Slipknot team are always happy to advise and review ideas.

Do contact the editor using our contact page.

Deadlines for Slipknot

Copy deadlineIssue date
31 DecemberMarch
31 MarchJune
30 JuneSeptember
30 SeptemberDecember

Table updated April 2023

See what has been in past issues of Slipknot

Copies of all issues of Slipknot are held at Britannia Mill – another reason to visit to see over 40 years of the Guild’s own publication.

Many past issues of Slipknot are available for members download. We are working on scanning copies for which we do not have digital copies. Most issues since March 2003 are available, except for those from 2004 to 2006, and from March 2009 and March 2011.


SK115 – Slipknot – March 2007

Featured articles - "Algebraic balls", "Hand knitting - scaling down knitted items for displays", "Seven 'Mosts'" ...

SK114 – Slipknot – December 2006

Featured articles - "Double decreasing and more", "You do not have to sew sleeves to a body", "Carnation thimble holder" ...

SK113 – Slipknot – September 2006

Featured articles - "21st century graph paper", "A blanket of left overs", " The Vesta - a match for any Glove!" ...

SK112 – Slipknot – June 2006

Featured articles - "Basic broomstick", "Fisher ganseys in North Northumberland", "How to choose needles for anonymous yarn" ...

SK102 – Slipknot – December 2003

Featured articles - "How are your flowers growing?", "Addicted to sock knitting", "Lace shawls mystery" ...

SK101 – Slipknot -September 2003

Featured articles - "The new Guild afghan", "Kenya knitting workshop", "Double filet crochet: 'Seascape'", "Angora goat study day" ...

SK100 – Slipknot – June 2003

Featured articles - "Knitted jewellery", "Crochet, computers & communication", "Spinners' messages" ...

SK099 – Slipknot – March 2003

Featured articles - "The wedding shawl - part 1", "Men - by the wool shop lady", "The sock machine man" ...