knitterly events

FEATURES

What constitutes an ecological yarn or environmentally friendly textiles? Where can designers and students find ecological materials to work with? Annie Sherburne talks about her recycling project in the latest knitchicks feature.

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EVENTS

Erika Knight talk at V&A

Erika Knight is giving a talk at the V&A Monday 8th May, 19.00-20.45 (wine reception 20.00-20.45), tickets cost £12.

To book, call 020 7942 2271 or email membershipevents@vam.ac.uk

I've heard that this was cancelled - express your interest and maybe we could have it rescheduled.

Knitting workshop at London's Chelsea Physic Garden

Tuesday 9th may 2006, 10.30am - 2.30pm
Cost: £30 per person (includes materials, refreshments and admission to the Garden via the West gate on Royal Hospital Road, SW3)

In this workshop participants will have the opportunity to explore Creative Knitting inspired by the colours/textures of the beautiful Chelsea Physic Garden.

More info

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NEW GROUPS

Warrington Knitting Circle

If you like all things yarny AND fancy a knit and a natter at a central Warrington venue, then contact Hannah.
More info

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LONELY KNITTERS

Regine is looking for other knitters in Richmond, Surrey.

Yvonne is in the Ossett area of west Yorkshire and is keen to hook up with some other crafters.

If you're a lonely knitter seeking someone/a group to share long walks to the yarn shop and have a GSOH, contact knitchicks with your details.

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11 April 2006

EVENTS

Knitflicks, knitting at the cinema: The Squid and the Whale
Saturday, 15 April at 11.10am Ritzy Cinema Brixton
(Brixton tube is closed, bus replacement service from Stockwell)

GROUPS

A new group, Lakeside Knitters is meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 7.30pm at Starbucks in Borders at the Lakeside shopping centre, Essex.

You can find Glasgow’s latest knitting event, the Big Knit Out every second Wednesday from 7pm at the North Star Café in the North Kelvin district.

Coventry Knit-Wits meets every Wednesday from 7-9pm at the Liquid Café Wine Bar in Coventry, Warwickshire.

LONELY KNITTERS

Alison is looking for crafters in or around Wilton/Salisbury. If you know of any groups, or are interested in meeting up, contact her.

knewsletter

Check out the new (and newly listed) groups in Nottingham and Harrow.

I Knit London's next meet (on 6 April) will be at the Marylebone Tup: 93 Marylebone High Street, LONDON, W1M 3DE.

Knitting at the Dove (Broadway Market, east London) is on this Saturday, 8 April.

Any lonely knitters in Stoke Newington (London) or surrounds, contact Lynne.

Girls at their Sunday Best on Sunday 9 April will have a crafty corner (8-9pm) at the Buffalo Bar, Islington. £2 entry for crafters before 9/£4 afterwards.

A new pattern is ready to knit: Fruit Pouch by Kate Buchanan (of Gifted Knits)

The UKnitters blogring just last month celebrated their first birthday and now count over 130 members! Membership is open to all Brit knitters (by birth or geography) as well as the occasional spinner and crocheter.