The Cancer Research UK charity shop in Clitheroe are running a raffle first prize is the whole knitted royal wedding party.

I’ve been in this morning and bought my tickets. (I really really want to win) 

The volunteers at the shop worked together to produce the fantastic display right down to tiny  little medals on the uniforms.

The  ’royals’ will make a visit to the shop for our knit n natter group tomorrow morning. I’ll post photos

The raffle will be drawn on this Saturday second prize is an easter egg.

I’m looking for workshop and event ideas if you have any  brainwaves do drop me a line.

I’m also always on the look out for tutors so if you are a tutor or know of a fantastic tutor please get in touch.

I’d like to get a ‘knit outside’ event going within the castle grounds this summer, maybe a sponsered knit, or a little yarn bombing.

I really want to learn to spin so any spinning tutors out there?

I’d also like to shear a sheep but I don’t really think that would be a suitable workshop for the shop!!! lol

Good Friday = closed

Saturday 23rd = Open as normal (Japan fundraiser from 10am)

Sunday 24th = Closed

Monday 25th = Closed

Tues 26th – Thurs 28th = Open as normal

Friday 29th = Closed.

PLEASE NOTE – Friday Knit n Natter has been moved to Thursday morning 10am – 12 noon for the next two weeks.

PLEASE NOTE – No Thursday evening Knit n Natter this week  -21st April

This is a quick list of the new yarns which have come into the shop over this season. Plus lots of new patterns. I’ve probably forgotten a few but here goes……

Lang – Estio, Kappa Color, Millie Colori, Millie Fiamme, Sol Degarde, Korfu

Katia – Brisa, Hydra, Bombay, Bolero, Mississippi

Stylecraft – Classique cotton, Pearl, Full range of Aran

King Cole - new colours in Haze, Merino, Baby Alpaca, Bamboo Cotton, Mirage.

James Brett – Monsoon,  new colours in Tints, Woodlander, Baby Supreme.

I’ve been very busy in the shop and neglected my website and Ravelry. NO MORE!!

I’ve made it my Spring Resolution to keep the website fully updated. I PROMISE

I’ve got a camera full of photos to download into the gallery pages. The only trouble is I have to work out how to work the resizing thingymajig the  website designer put on my desk top. Oh and find the lead to connect the camera to the computer which is in a very safe place (somewhere or other).

We have a japanese fund raiser this Saturday Yasiko is demonstrating origani, King Cole have provided a raffle prize, plus we’ll have a bring and buy table. Drop in if you are in the area.

Lots of lovely new yarn has arrived mor on its way from Adriafil.



(sample available in the shop)

This morning we have the first in a 5 week course for beginneers crochet.

Grace Gemmel will be here to ease you through the mystery of crochet. The course is every Thursday in March 10 -1pm.

£10 per week there are still a couple of places available if you’d like to attend.

I had a lovely visit today from the Managing Director of King Cole and Debbie my rep.

I asked if K C would consider producing more mens, childrens and crochet patterns as we are short of choice in those areas. He was very open to imput both from myself and the customers who aired their views as well. It was great listening to him advise customers and talk about his yarns properties.

I ordered all the fantastic newly released patterns which include a really good selection of hats & scraves.

Plus I have the full range of Aero chunky arriving at the end of this week with great pattern support. I’ve also ordered a stand of various buttons and ribbons. I’ve just got to find a space to put it!!!!!

The MD also said he would be back in the new year and would come along to a knit and natter.

Another great workshop this time an all day workshop. Kath Rimmer from ‘Juicyfig’ taught the ladies the skills and techniques needed to make the fabric box. The day flew by in a blur of chatter, creativity and giggling. Kath will be offering further box workshops in next terms list.

box workshop 1

box workshop 2

box workshop 3

box workshop 4