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The club discusses all aspects of machine knitting. We learn new techniques and show off our latest creations - both good and bad! 

New members are always welcome. 

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September meeting

At our September meeting, as well as discussing knitting, we heard from Sandra who was a volunteer at the Paralympics recently. She told us that she had thoroughly enjoyed herself. Her particular venue was the volley ball. She was allocated the evening shift, so did not get home until after midnight, but adjusted her sleeping habits to compensate! She also took part in the parade from Mansion House to Buckingham Palace on Monday, September 10th. Well done, Sandra.

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Elaine talked about using tartan as a motif for a garment. Tartan at present, seems to have made a comeback. We were shown a number of swatches made by Elaine and tear sheets from magazines and newspapers where tartan patterns had been used.

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Knit and Natter 2012

We talked about the date for our next Knit and Natter, which will be held at the same venue on May 18th, 2013. We hope that as many visitors will come as did for the event this year, held on July 7th. Here are a few pictures , which we were told was thoroughly enjoyed by both our visitors and exhibitors.

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Many garments were brought along by our members to show to the rest of the club.

Elaine showed us a jacket she had knitted 

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Getting ready

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Doors open

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Let's have a cuppa

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All finished

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Elaine Cater

Elaine Cater who runs the group has worked with machine knitting for many years. She writes and produces her own knitting books and specialises in using and writing about the Garter Carriage. 

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If you wish to learn more please call Janice on 0208 894 5258 or Rosemary on 0208 715 2126. Please telephone during the evening.

Venue: Hounslow Community Association Hall (upstairs), Montague Road, Hounslow, TW3 1LB.

Time: 1.30 until 3.30. 

Day: Second Wednesday of every month. 

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Elaine's jacket

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Self cover button

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Various tartan swatches

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Janice's hand knitted children's cardigans

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Norma's scarf knitted from a pattern in the guild's August issue

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Vivienne's hats