UKHKA - KNITTED TEXTILES AWARDS 2011

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Wow take a look at the UKHKA Knitted Textiles Awards 2011 where there is some amazing talent on show.  The winner was Katie Jones with some very impressive crochet.  Looking through I had a few favourites; Genevieve Sweeney who came second and Felicity Thomas who won the Erika Knight Award. 

Hannah Taylor who also came second with her fabulous wacky fashion designs.

 Katie Jones

 Genevieve Sweeney

 Felicity Thomas

 Hannah Taylor

All the winners and finalists have wonderful design collections.  Please do look at Claire Nixon from the University of Huddersield who did a years work placement here at Thomas Ramsden.

 Claire Nixon

Well done and good luck to everyone for their future careers.

CarolAnn



Simply Knitting - November 2011

Featured in the magazine page 53 is a review of Norse Chunky

Page 61 – Handy Knits – Merino Chunky – highlights Pattern 5648 bold-yoked Fair Isle uni-sex sweater

Marjory’s Wool Shop advertisement – highlights Family Arans Book Two

And in the special Simply Festive Gifts pullout on page 9 is a classic cable pattern for a man's scarf and hat in our super soft Merino DK using 5 balls of Blue Lagoon (2371).  Perfect for chilly winter weather.  This set has been designed by Louise Butt.

Twilleys of Stamford

Twilleys of Stamford new needlecraft flyer above.  The new catalogue is available February 2012. 

Lots of exciting new products as you will see from the above.