Knitting

I do love a shawl. I have a problem with the word ‘shawl’ though. It’s a really dowdy word and I think that’s not right. A shawl does not need to be dowdy and I quite often say ‘triangular scarf’ instead. The good thing about knitting a scarf is that you don’t have to worry too much about it fitting...

Have you seen the new suite of Backstitch workshops to get you in the crafty mood ready for Spring? We have new crochet and knitting technique classes, as well as a new Machine Basics: Bunting class for beginners, to learn how to make beautiful and ever-popular bunting, while getting to know your sewing machine. You might also recognise some old favourites, back by popular demand, such as the Quilting: Finish Your Quilt: Baste, Quilt and Bind class, and Introduction to Smocking.  Continue reading →

I've just finished knitting this lovely baby cardigan.  I have been knitting it for my good friends who at this very moment are experiencing life changing events in a maternity unit somewhere in Oxfordshire.  The pattern is the Posy Baby Cardigan by Judi Hurst who is our knitting tutor here at Backstitch, and the yarn is the classic Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in colour 91 Acid Yellow which is such a sunny colour - yellow with a slightly green hue. Continue reading →

I've been doing much more knitting than sewing of late.  It's all this squishy yarn that has come into the shop - gone and got me all inspired to knit!  I've had the 'Paris Toujours' by Isabell Kraemer in my Ravelry queue for ages (you can find me on Ravelry here, and Backstitch here).  Continue reading →