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A date for the diary

On March 4, 2026 By vikkihaffendenIn Creative machine knitting, knitting, knitting machine, Machine knitting, Machine knitting; knitmaster;silver reed; knittingLeave a comment

Taunton Machine Knitting Club will be demonstrating the wonders of machine knitting at Craft4Crafters this March.

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Mystery spinning wheel
Pattern for Sew Sussex Magic Makers face mask
Reflections on food and cooking
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- DIY cotton face masks – please use these free resources to make masks for keyworkers.
Spinning yarns
The Knitting Thingamabob; a podcast about machine knitting and hand knitting, with a hefty serving of hand spinning on the side.
Weaving for pleasure and a restoration project
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- Machine Knitting Workshop 9th November, Brighton

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