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A website and blog about textiles (especially knitting), and other things….

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‘Translating Between Hand and Machine Knitting’, the book that is quite simply, ‘…your best ever buy as a machine or hand knitter’
‘Single and Double Bed Machine Knitting; the Designer’s Guide’, An “outstanding book” and an “exceptional read”
Creative machine knitting
Hand knitting
Spinning yarns
Natural Dyeing
Crochet
Sewing stories
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Knittofit
Academic research and collaborative activities
Workshops and community events
Errata to patterns
Reflections on food and cooking
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Tour de Fleece 2026

On June 24, 2026 By vikkihaffendenIn British wool, craft, creativity, hand spinningLeave a comment

Click here see more about my upcoming participation in the Tour de Fleece 2026,

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A ‘wow’ review of ‘Single and Double Bed Machine Knitting; the Designer’s Guide’
Academic research and collaborative activities
- Collaboration with Juliana Sissons at the V&A
- Textiles and scabies
Colour grid
Cooking and recipes
Creative machine knitting
Crochet
Designaknit software
Doggy things
Dyeing wool
- Natural Dyeing
  - Making yarn into hanks for dyeing
- Using a slow cooker for dyeing wool
Errata to patterns
Hand knitting
Knittofit
Media
Mystery spinning wheel
Pattern for Sew Sussex Magic Makers face mask
Reflections on food and cooking
Sewing stories
- 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.
Tour de Fleece 2026
Weaving for pleasure and a restoration project
Workshops and community events
- Imperia circular sock machine
- Machine Knitting Workshop 9th November, Brighton

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