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Amica Daisy Ring - Carnival

£5.45

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Union Jack Bag Pattern

£2.00

What better way to show your dedication to British farmers, sheep and yarns than by making a union flag bag?! The red, white and blue really says everything you need it to say, but if you fancy being more individual play around with subtle or wacky colour and texture combinations. Felting is a fun way to transform soft yarns into practical accessories by just throwing them in the washing machine! Texere Troon Tweed is spun in oil, so knits very easily and totally changes when washed. Texere Airedale Aran is softer, without flecks and felts even easier. Try combining the two for unusual textures & effects.
This pattern has two designs included - red-white-blue & Green style bags
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Starbright Infinity - Creative Yarns - Emerald Jewels 03

£4.99

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White Rose Mohair - Swaledale (Lilac)

£3.35

100% made in Yorkshire
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Cashmerino Chunky by Debbie Bliss - 35 Blue

£3.90

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RRP £4.50 our price £3.90
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100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield

£10.99

Simply Knitting said, "Lesley Stanfield clearly has a keen eye for flowers, as they burst out from the pages of this pretty book. From forget-me-not to poinsettia and lily-of-the-valley to mistletoe, garden favourites and exotic blooms, you'll find everything you need to make a bright bouquet or a pretty wreath ? including leaves, a few friendly insects such as a ladybird and a bee, and even fruit and veg! Each of the 100 patterns has clear written instructions to either knit or crochet the item, and the crochet patterns are also charted, making it really easy to see how the flower is constructed. You'll find great ideas for how to use finished flowers in the back of the book.?
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Weaving

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The Big Book of Weaving by Laila Lundell and Elisabeth Windesjo
Weaving is becoming increasingly popular and this lavish book contains all you need to become a weaving wizard! Ideal for the weaving novice, the book begins with an accessible introduction to operating a loom and the process of starting on a practice weave - from transferring the warp to the loom, through sleying, to making bobbins of weft. The stunning projects section features a variety of designs that are bound to inspire. A fine-checked handtowel will jazz up any kitchen, and an elegant pair of summer curtains make the perfect bedroom adornment. Every project is contemporary in design and colour and practical for every room in the home - from a twill rag rug to a long striped placemat. Charts, diagrams and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions are guaranteed to make the weaving process a breeze. Packed with comprehensive technical information and 40 stylish projects, this is a beautiful compendium that beginner and expert weavers alike will turn to time and time again. £16.99

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Creative Weaving by Sarah Howard & Elisabeth Kendrick
The timeless craft of weaving is experiencing a resurgence of interest and this colorful guide, featuring 30 spectacular fabric designs, shows just how easy it is to learn and how enjoyable it can be to do. Follow a thorough tutorial in the basics, complete with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that lay out how to work with a table loom. Then try a variety of weaving styles, from traditional to playful, from subtle variations in color to bold experiments with form. Work with traditional fibers or play with unusual materials such as recycled fabrics, feathers, foil, and even plastic bags. A gallery showcases how 12 weaves can be transformed into functional objects, including throws, cushions, shawls, and scarves. £12.99

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Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving
Betty Linn Davenport. Betty is the author of many articles for textile magazines and has worked intensively with a rigid heddle loom as she believes it is the most efficient type of loom to use and therefore excellent for beginners.
With colour photography and detailed instructions this book covers everything you need to know about starting to weave on a rigid heddle loom.
It is divided into 5 chapters including an introduction which helps you choose a loom, getting started, weft-faced and warp-faced plain weaving, open weaves, inlay, surface textures and tapestry, planning a project, good design, choosing yarns and variations on warping. Plus there is a handy appendix including troubleshooting, resources etc.
There are 11 projects to make including placemats and runners, a shawl and an afghan, a bag and a purse.
The author says that these looms are efficient, simple and you can see exactly what you are doing. These are portable looms, so can be taken travelling or to workshops as they are very fast and easy to set up. This is an excellent guide to weaving and lets you see what the possibilities of the loom are before you actually go out and buy one! £14.99

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