May 2019 - Talk from Joyce Meader

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There was mention of a new Moomins knitting yarn and book, available from Wool Warehouse, but it is already out-of-stock.

Show and tell

Jean produced a beautiful woven multi-colour scarf.

Sandra hand-knit a toy duck that was more complex than expected.

And hand-knit baby jumper and trousers for the bereavement unit at Frimley Park (pattern from the Guild newsletter).

There were several jumpers and cardigans.

 And some scarfs made from super soft yarn.

Talk by Joyce Meader

Joyce brought along a selection of items from her extensive personal collection of knitting patterns, needles, accessories and garments. Joyce discussed the intricacies of knitting garments and accessories for use in the film industry. Most recently, Joyce has knit balaclavas, finger-less mittens, and garments for the World War I film '1917' that is currently being films on Salisbury Plain.

This led on to the first selection of folders of knitting patterns that had the theme of celebrities modelling the garments. This ranged from classic film stars (Roger Moore, Jean Simmons),  sports professionals (lots of cricketers) and TV stars (Susan Hampshire, Sarah Greene). There were knitting books produced for ITV, TV Times, and Emmerdale. The popstars section included Aha and a 'Smash Knits' special with the Thompson Twins.

There was a huge collection of needle knits, needle gauges (including a silver bell gauge from the 1847) and a giant 2-part Tunisian crochet needle.

For more information please see Joyce's website: http://historicknit.co.uk/