Sue and Alice of Sheepfold, the online knit kits shop, have been in touch to let us know they’ve just launched the shop’s brand new website; a treasure trove of products to buy and knowledge to glean. 

Masses of thought seems to have gone into the uncluttered design, with an easy-to-navigate hone page (pictured) that allows you to get to the page you’re seeking without any fuss. Sue and Alice consulted Ravelry members to ensure the website’s usability, with all the information you could need to make your shopping choices wisely. As a result, the yardage of wool is now included wherever known, and when natural wools can be selected either by type and colour or by sheep breed.

Sally at Little Lamb Wool tells us about some fab new patterns and yarns, plus a lovely unexpected visitor!

I’ve had some interesting visitors into Little Lamb Wool this week, one of them being a robin. The little fella had been hopping about outside all morning obviously looking for food.

It was getting a bit warm (large windows, sun shining directly in) so I’d opened the door a bit to let some cold air in a few minutes later I caught something moving out of the corner of my eye, and he’d hopped into the opposite corner of the shop. It took a bit of whistling and gentle arm moving to usher him back through the door.

Springtime is nearly here and we’re in the mood for learning something new! If you feel the same, take a look at our pick of the knitting events happening this March. There seem to be lots of classes focused on neatening up finishing techniques – is someone trying to tell us something?

1-3 March The Stitch & Creative Crafts Show

Taking place at the Three Counties Showground in Worcestershire, this regular event offers displays, workshops, stalls spilling over with craft paraphernalia and a Knitting Know-How area where you can meet likeminded folk. Tickets cost from £6.95. Get yours from www.sccshows.co.uk or call 01822 617744.

Stage 5 - top edge of bag
There is a row missing between Rows 3 and 4
Row 3A - as row 2