Feb

20

Saturday Spinning Workshop

This Saturday (18th) we had our monthly spinning workshop at Knitwise and all went well even if there was some misbehaving from one of the wheels! Amanda and Anne arrived and spun like rumpelstiltskins and produced at least two skeins of yarn each. 

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Feb

14

At Last - Knitter of the Month!!

This has been promised for a little while but finally, here it is  ddddrrruummmrrollllll  KNIT-WISE KNITTER OF THE MONTH

And this month is serial knitter and Knit-Wise squatter Francesca Quinn

 

 

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Feb

06

Stash Storage Solutions

So what do you do with all the yarn you have in waiting?  Do you like to leave it out so you can drool over all those colours and maybe give a skein a squeeze as you pass?  Or is your wool in a place that it's best covered up?  Do you like baskets or plastics?

I've been surfing the web for some storage ideas for yarn and realised that the yarn storage question is a hot potato amongst bloggers and knittting sites so I've taken some ideas from the best to pass onto you.

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Jan

28

Adriafil Knitcol Trends Jacquard Slimming Yarn

There are more new yarns in this week that we'd like to share with you.  Adriafil, the Italian yarn company produce Knit-Col Trends yarn which is a 100% merino yarn.  We love these yarns at Knit-Wise and it isn't just because of the lovlely Italian Adriafil man, they really are beautiful.

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Jan

19

Baker's Quilt

We've recently been inspired by blanket knitting, because knitting something that could be considered an heirloom is a wonderful thing.  Knitting a blanket for a baby shows how much you love the baby itself (or the person who will be delivering it).  Knitting squares for a blanket is also a way to use up bits and pieces of wool, great for knitters with endless small balls of wool in their stash, but also spinners who have little bits of singles left on bobbins that can be plied to make a brand new yarn.

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  • Feb

    18

    Spinning lessons

    Sat, 18/02/2012 - 10:00 - 16:00

    A fun session, designed to get you started with spinning. Come and learn about how the fleece is prepared for spinning. Have a go at learning how to spin using a traditional Ashford wheel. Finish the day with a skein of your own handspun yarn to take home. All you need is to make your skein is provided including use of a spinning wheel throughout the day. Teas and coffees are provided throughout the day. Lunch may be purchased locally or you are welcome to bring your own with you.

  • Mar

    03

    Following a Pattern Mini Workshop

    Sat, 03/03/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00

    Come along for a mini workshop, 10am till 12pm and take the next steps with your knitting. Learning how to follow a pattern will open up a huge world of knitting for you.  The workshop costs £10, materials are not included but there is 10% off anything you buy on the day.

  • Mar

    03

    Shadow Knitting Mini Workshop

    Sat, 03/03/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00

  • Mar

    10

    Learn to Crochet

    Sat, 10/03/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00

    Learn the basic steps in crochet in a fun environment! By the time the class ends you will be able to chain, double crochet and treble leaving you ready to start your first project!

    For the class you will need a crochet hook and appropriate yarn but don't worry if you haven't got these as you can buy them on the day and get 10% discount!!!

    The class costs £10, and includes tea or coffee. Places are limited so please phone or pop into the shop to book your place. 

  • Mar

    24

    Learn to Knit

    Sat, 24/03/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00

    Learn the basic steps in knitting in a fun environment! By the time the class ends you will be able to cast on, knit and purl leaving you ready to start your first project!

    For the class you will need knitting needles and appropriate yarn but don't worry if you haven't got these as you can buy them on the day and get 10% discount!!!

    The class costs £10, and includes tea or coffee. Places are limited so please phone or pop into the shop to book your place. 

Upcoming Events

Feb

  • Spinning lessons
    Sat, 18/02/2012 - 10:00 - 16:00

    A fun session, designed to get you started with spinning. Come and learn about how the fleece is prepared for spinning. Have a go at learning how to spin using a traditional Ashford wheel. Finish the day with a skein of your own handspun yarn to take home. All you need is to make your skein is provided including use of a spinning wheel throughout the day. Teas and coffees are provided throughout the day. Lunch may be purchased locally or you are welcome to bring your own with you.

Mar

  • Following a Pattern Mini Workshop
    Sat, 03/03/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00

    Come along for a mini workshop, 10am till 12pm and take the next steps with your knitting. Learning how to follow a pattern will open up a huge world of knitting for you.  The workshop costs £10, materials are not included but there is 10% off anything you buy on the day.

  • Shadow Knitting Mini Workshop
    Sat, 03/03/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00
  • Learn to Crochet
    Sat, 10/03/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00

    Learn the basic steps in crochet in a fun environment! By the time the class ends you will be able to chain, double crochet and treble leaving you ready to start your first project!

    For the class you will need a crochet hook and appropriate yarn but don't worry if you haven't got these as you can buy them on the day and get 10% discount!!!

    The class costs £10, and includes tea or coffee. Places are limited so please phone or pop into the shop to book your place. 

  • Learn to Knit
    Sat, 24/03/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00

    Learn the basic steps in knitting in a fun environment! By the time the class ends you will be able to cast on, knit and purl leaving you ready to start your first project!

    For the class you will need knitting needles and appropriate yarn but don't worry if you haven't got these as you can buy them on the day and get 10% discount!!!

    The class costs £10, and includes tea or coffee. Places are limited so please phone or pop into the shop to book your place. 

Apr

  • Learn to Knit
    Sat, 21/04/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00

    Learn the basic steps in knitting in a fun environment! By the time the class ends you will be able to cast on, knit and purl leaving you ready to start your first project!

    For the class you will need knitting needles and appropriate yarn but don't worry if you haven't got these as you can buy them on the day and get 10% discount!!!

    The class costs £10, and includes tea or coffee. Places are limited so please phone or pop into the shop to book your place. 

May

  • Learn to Crochet
    Sat, 05/05/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00

    Learn the basic steps in crochet in a fun environment! By the time the class ends you will be able to chain, double crochet and treble leaving you ready to start your first project!

    For the class you will need a crochet hook and appropriate yarn but don't worry if you haven't got these as you can buy them on the day and get 10% discount!!!

    The class costs £10, and includes tea or coffee. Places are limited so please phone or pop into the shop to book your place. 

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