Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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Feb 2016
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PaulaMc
Hi all,

I've not knitted or done anything craft-y for years, although I used to be able to do a bit of most things.

I think I might take up knitting again, so you might find me hanging around here a bit in the future. First I need to get some needles and yarn and patterns - not a clue where to even start! Maybe some hats and mittens for my grandson would be a good place to begin.

:-)
Feb 2016
2:11pm, 8 Feb 2016
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Wine Legs
Use ravelry for patterns - there's LOADS of free ones on there, which you can search through.
Feb 2016
2:14pm, 8 Feb 2016
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PaulaMc
Thanks WL :-)
Feb 2016
3:51pm, 8 Feb 2016
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EvilPixie
I started by buying a magazine which had yarn and needles with it and then I fell totally to the dark side.
Beware these people on here a bad for you!
Feb 2016
4:04pm, 8 Feb 2016
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sallykate
PaulaMc Rolls & Rems in Lewisham have needles. Yarn too but it's all very uninspiring acrylic.
Feb 2016
5:12pm, 8 Feb 2016
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PaulaMc
Rolls & Rems - wow, that brings back memories of doing needlework at school and going there for bits and pieces!
Feb 2016
6:11pm, 8 Feb 2016
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sallykate
They do have a brilliant selection of fabric. And extremely grumpy staff. I haven't found a good yarn shop anywhere round here.
Feb 2016
7:21pm, 8 Feb 2016
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Helegant
Whereas online... is a treasure trove of lovely yarns and new techniques and designer needles (I had never even heard of sock rockets, and now I own 4 pairs)... and all just a few clicks away. :-)
Feb 2016
8:07pm, 8 Feb 2016
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Squares
*Wanders off to google "sock rockets"*
Feb 2016
11:55pm, 8 Feb 2016
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Meglet
Sock rockets

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Possible tour of the Strictly costume workshops?

Details here: dsi-london.com

The regular "Behind the Seams" tour starts with champagne, lasts about 2 hours and includes lots of crystals and swishy dresses.

DSI London headquarters

The Courtyard

131 Aurelia Road

Croydon

CR0 3BF

If anyone wants to organise a group booking then hand up now please. Groups are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 11am or 2pm.

Otherwise we could make individual bookings at £29 each (2pm Saturday or Tuesday)

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A thread for those of us who like making 'stuff'.

Recommended yarn/craft shops: http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=456

Lists of books/patterns http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=460

Fabric shops - bricks or on-line. fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=556

Article about sewing machines: fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=557

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