Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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PaulaMc Feb 2016 1:33pm, 8 Feb 2016 4,208 posts	0 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.
Wine Legs Feb 2016 2:11pm, 8 Feb 2016 4,067 posts	0 Wine Legs Use ravelry for patterns - there's LOADS of free ones on there, which you can search through.
PaulaMc Feb 2016 2:14pm, 8 Feb 2016 4,210 posts	0 PaulaMc Thanks WL
EvilPixie Feb 2016 3:51pm, 8 Feb 2016 11,382 posts	0 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!
sallykate Feb 2016 4:04pm, 8 Feb 2016 4,197 posts	0 sallykate PaulaMc Rolls & Rems in Lewisham have needles. Yarn too but it's all very uninspiring acrylic.
PaulaMc Feb 2016 5:12pm, 8 Feb 2016 4,211 posts	0 PaulaMc Rolls & Rems - wow, that brings back memories of doing needlework at school and going there for bits and pieces!
sallykate Feb 2016 6:11pm, 8 Feb 2016 4,198 posts	0 sallykate They do have a brilliant selection of fabric. And extremely grumpy staff. I haven't found a good yarn shop anywhere round here.
Helegant Feb 2016 7:21pm, 8 Feb 2016 3,007 posts	0 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.
Squares Feb 2016 8:07pm, 8 Feb 2016 2,469 posts	0 Squares Wanders off to google "sock rockets"
Meglet Feb 2016 11:55pm, 8 Feb 2016 16,623 posts	0 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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