We’ve added lots of new knitting and crochet patterns to the website this week. Keep yourself warm this winter with some beautiful crochet blankets or a lovely knitted cardigan.
For less chilly days, and the change of seasons.
Beautiful blankets which are a pleasure to make and snuggle under.
Join us in-store at Tudor Rose Patchwork to Celebrate Sewing Week 30th September to 5th October 2019
For the past 4 years Sew Saturday has been a one-day event. This year it has been developed into a whole week of all things stitchery, as well as our regular workshops and classes check out below at what’s happening in-store……..
Motivational Monday: 10% OFF Cross Stitch & Embroidery Kits plus FREE Floral Cushion Pattern* Janome 725S was £299 valid today only (30.9.19) £233
Pattern Tuesday: 10% OFF Tudor Rose Patchwork Patterns plus FREE Midi Skirt Pattern* Janome360DC was £379 valid today only (1.10.19) £296
Workshop Wednesday: 2 for 1 Offer on Selected Workshop/Classes* plus FREE Flower Power Tote Pattern* Janome M50 QDC was £539 valid today only (2.10.19) £431
Discount Thursday: 10% OFF Dressmaking Fabrics plus FREE Handy Satchel Pattern* Janome RE3300 Special Price £299 valid today only (3.10.19) £296
Fat Quarter Friday: 10% OFF Fat Quarters plus FREE Fat Quarter Lap Blanket Pattern* Janome Atelier 6 was £1,099 valid today only (4.10.19) £809
Sew Saturday: Sample Items & Remnant Sale plus FREE Hot Drink Voucher for O for Coffee Janome Embroidery Quilt Maker was £7,499 valid today only (5.10.19) £5,999
In support of Sew Magazines SEWING WEEK campaign Janome have some very special DAILY savings! Each day they have chosen a different model at special discounted prices, plus during Sewing Week ONLY they are offering discounts on all spares and accessories with the exception of software
We also have offers on Pfaff Machines valid 30/9 to 5/10 2019 see special offers on machines section on website, all offers have limited availability so please give us a call for more information or to book a demonstration.
* FREE patterns require a minimum spend of £10.00, 2 for 1 Classes/Workshops require 1 of the attendees to be new to the group
Up to 30% OFF
Selected Fabric, Panels & Yarn
Valid: 24th September to 8th October 2019 *
Plus 30% off Rugby and Kona Bay panels, AND 20% off Adriafil’s WoCa hemp yarn and patterns!!
* Unless different date specified
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If you are thinking of buying a sewing machine make sure you talk to us first, we have some Amazing Janome Offers
with savings of up to £500 plus FREE Quilting Kits available on selected Janome models. All machines purchased from us include 1hr FREE tuition tailored specifically for you.
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Have you seen Adriafil’s fun and creative Pintau Aran yarn! It’s so colourful, we knew we had to make a little something to jazz up even the most boring outfit and keep us a little warmer on a chilly spring day.
This yarn has been discontinued. We would recommend any of the following yarns as a substitution:
Pintau Leg and Wrist Warmers
Tension = 18st and 25 rows over 10cm on st.st.
Materials:
2 x 50g Adriafil Pintau for legwarmers
1 x 50g Adriafil Pintau for wristwarmers
1 x 5mm double pointed needle
Legwarmers (make 2)
Cast on 42 sts.
Join in the round, place marker at beginning of round.
Next round: k1, p1, rep. till end.
Cont. in k1 p1 rib until rib measures 5cm.
Next round: k to end.
Cont. working in rounds. Knit every round (st. st.) until legwarmer measures 22cm.
Next round: k1, p1, rep. till end.
Cont. in k1 p1 rib until rib measures 5cm.
Cast off.
Wristwarmers (make 2)
Cast on 30 sts.
Join in the round, place marker at beginning of round.
Next round: k1, p1, rep. till end.
Cont. in k1 p1 rib until rib measures 5cm.
Next round: k to end.
Cont. working in rounds. Knit every round (st. st.) until wristwarmer measures 11cm.
Thumb divide
Next row: K to end of round, turn.
Work back and forth in straight rows to divide for thumb as follows:
1st row: P to end.
2nd row: K to end.
Keeping st. st. pattern correct and ending on a knit row, work back and forth in straight rows on all 30sts for 5cm.
Rejoin in the round.
Next round: k1, p1, rep. till end.
Cont. in k1 p1 rib until rib measures 5cm.
Cast off.
Our annual celebration of yarn is changing!
This year, for the first time, we are launcing Woolly Week! Instead of our yarn discounts lasting just one day, we’ve got lots of fun and goodies on offer from 18th – 24th March.
Whether your creative passion is knitting, crochet, felting or just careful curation of yarn and accessories, as well as great offers & freebies here are some more good reasons to come and visit us during Woolly Week
| Woolly Week Special Offer 10% OFF (in store only) Vanessa Bee Designs Bags, Mugs & Coasters |
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Purple boots is usually a name linked with Powertex and messy art but I do love a bit of yarn! I couldn’t help buying some of the beautiful new yarn that just hit the shop – Dreamcatcher.
Dreamcatcher is the first of the new yarns from Stylecraft for 2019. It is available in six shades and is a beautiful, DK weight mélange of colours in a roving style yarn with 10% wool. The colour change is phased so that the shades shift gradually, making it perfect for the trans-seasonal designs.
I have grabbed my hook and a virus shawl is well on the way. I love the way that there is a far wider variety of colour in the yarn than there first appears by looking at the side of the cake. I often add a plain stripe to my virus shawls but I am pretty sure this won’t need one as the contrast is so good. Watch this space for updates as my shawl develops.
Prefer knitting to crochet? Have a look at some of the gorgeous cardigan and sweater patterns for Dreamcatcher yarn on our website.
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Sweet Tea by Susan Wheeler
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A delightful design – these slippers are easy to make. They fit your feet snuggly and best of all, they are very portable. Just fold them up and take them on holidays.
Materials:
3.75mm needles
100g of any double knit yarn.
Suggested yarns:
Stylecraft Life DK 100g – 75% acrylic & 25% wool
Stylecraft Highland Heathers – 100% acrylic
Adriafil WoCa – 70% wool & 30% hemp
Adriafil Knitcol 50g – 100% merino wool
Sizing:
The sizing of the slippers is altered depending on how many stitches you cast on and how many rows you work for each square.
Ladies Size 4 Each square should measure 3”. Cast on 16 stitches and work 19 rows
Ladies Size 5 Each square should measure 3 ¼”. Cast on 18 stitches and work 22 rows
Ladies Size 6-7 Each square should measure 3 ½”. Cast on 19 stitches and work 26 rows
Stocking Stitch Square (make 4)
Cast on according to size.
1st row: knit
2nd row: purl
Repeat until you have completed the correct number of rows for your size.
Rib Stitch Square (make 4)
Cast on according to size.
1st row: K1, P1 to end of the row
2nd row: P1, K1 to of the row
(Each row starts with the same type of stitch as the last row ends on)
Repeat until you have completed the correct number of rows for your size.
Moss Stitch Square (make 4):
Using the same technique that helps form the rib stitch, you can knit this striking effect. Moss stitch is essentially a 1×1 rib stitch.
Cast on according to size.
1st row: K1, P1 to the end of the row
2nd row: P1, K1 to the end of the row
(Each row starts with the opposite type of stitch as the last row ends on)
Repeat until you have completed the correct number of rows for your size.
Making up:
Step one:
Take 2 of each square to form each slipper, and sew together as in the photo. Two stocking stitch squares form part of the slipper base. Two ribbed squares form the base and sides. Two moss stitch squares form the heel and front of your slippers.
Make sure that you sew in the ribbed squares exactly as the picture shows so that the cast off edges form part of the opening of the slipper.
Step two:
Take the two moss stitch squares and sew to the edges of the stocking stitch squares as shown. You have now formed the heel and the toe. Now take one of the moss stitch squares only. This will form the front of your slipper. Sew up a third edge to the side edge of the ribbed square. Now sew up the fourth edge to the edge of the other ribbed square.
Finishing – To edge your slipper, crochet a chain around the opening of the slipper, or make an i-cord and sew around the opening.
I-Cord:
Step 1: Cast on a few stitches. I-Cord is usually made using 3-5 stitches.
Step 2: Knit one row
Step 3: Do not turn the work, just slip your work to the other end of your double
pointed needle. Your working yarn will be at the “wrong” end of your work.
Step 4: Pull the working yarn tightly along the back of your work and knit the
next row.
Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have an I-Cord that will fit around the slipper opening with a slight stretch. Sew in place.
Decorate with buttons as we have done or embroidery, beads, ribbon. There are endless possibilities.
This unusual looking scarf takes approximately one hour to make. Perfect for whipping up an evening, or in a long queue!
Requirements:
One set of 15mm straight needles
Cygnet Seriously Chunky Prints, or Stylecraft Merry Go Round Super Chunky.
Loop st: Insert needle into stitch knitwise, wrap yarn around needle twice. Pull yarn through, and leave both loops on right needle. Slide stitch off left needle.
Instructions:
Using 15mm knitting needles, cast on 5 sts.
Row 1: Loop st across all 5 sts.
Row 2: K all sts, treating each loop wrap as 1 stitch.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the scarf is the length
required, or you have 30 cm of yarn remaining.
Cast off loosely.
Making up: Wrap scarf around neck, and pull
through a central loop near end of scarf to secure.
We’ve knotted the ends of our scarf just to give it a little extra weight at the ends!
This pattern can be adapted to any yarn. Our
recommendation is to use needles larger
than the yarn indicates and that the yarn should
have some variation in it. The number of stitches
can also be altered till you get the width you need, although wider scarves will use more yarn!
