Stitch & Story

Learn to knit with Stitch & Story. We offer DIY knitting kits, luxury merino wool yarns and beginners' workshops. Made In London. Visit us: www.stitchandstory.com

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Stitch & Story’s Beginners Knitting Workshops | Londonhttp://www.stitchandstory.com/pages/beginner-workshops

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Ever wanted to learn to knit but those little sticks of wonder have just thrown you? Or perhaps you learned a while ago and you wish to re-ignite the crafty wizard in you?

Be it your first time knitting, or looking for company while completing that knitting project you started awhile back, our beginner's knitting workshop is perfect for some modern knitter natter. Collaborating with Harris + Hoole, situated right outside Canon Street station, you'll also be spoilt with gorgeous cakes and artisanal coffee! Jen & Jenny (co-founders of Stitch & Story and columnists for Ask The Expert in Craftseller magazine) will teach you all the basics including how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Each class will host 10-12 people and the places are available on a first come first serve basis. This is to ensure you have enough attention from us to help you with any difficulties.

You'll learn: Cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Each knitter will go away with a series of swatch patterns. Book your place now: http://www.stitchandstory.com/pages/beginner-workshops

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Knit with us - Beginner’s Knitting Workshops at Harris + Hoole 

http://www.stitchandstory.com/pages/beginner-workshops

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Luca Pom hat | DIY Knitting Kit Level: Easy

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NEW CUSHION PATTERN AVAILABLE

Tis' the season to get crafting and what better than to start mastering those knit and purls with our new Kingley Cushion Cover Knit Kit. Knitted using our S&S 100% Chunky Wool yarn it's super comfy to snuggle up to. Inspired by the Union Jack, the criss-cross pattern uses knit and purl to create a stunning texture of pattern. The kit contains all you need to get started, learning the basic stitches, as well as stockinette stitch pattern.

Get yours here: www.stitchandstory.com

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Our much-loved Luca Pom Knitting Kit is getting a lot of attention this winter, including features in The Guardian, The English Home, Psychologies mag as well as notonthehighstreet.com. It's simple illustrations and step by step guide on how to start knitting is perfect for wannabe knitters.

Get yours over on our website: www.stitchandstory.com

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Kirstie Allsopp and the iconic Radley Dog decorated with Pompoms sail in state on the Thames to Hampton Court Palace to launch the World Record attempt for the longest Pompom chain at The Handmade Fair 19th-21st September, sponsored by Hobbycraft and in support of national deafblind charity Sense #WorldPomination

Come find Stitch & Story at the West Tent shopping village at the fair on 19th-21st September at Hampton Court Palace for all your woolly wares this Autumn!

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We gave our Luca Pom Hat a new friend - the Lola Pom Slippers!

Available in our new summer colours, and requiring only one ball of yarn, these sock slippers are super quick to knit up. Then, kick back and relax! This kit contains everything you need to get started and learn the basic knitting techniques - what colour will you choose? 

Visit www.stitchandstory.com for more kit ideas. 

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Free knitting pattern: Camilla’s mock cable cushion

Source: The Village Haberdashery Blog

One of our stockists, The Village Haberdashery, had their knitting teacher knit up this cozy cushion using our S&S The Chunky Wool, and we absolutely love it! Simple yet classy, it requires single cable stitches and is super quick to knit up. Here's how:

Materials

9mm needle 2 skeins of The Chunky Wool by Stitch & Story 12 inch cushion pad 3 buttons Needle to sew up the pieces

Stitch pattern

The stitch pattern is a 4 row repeat.

Row 1: k1, (p2, k6) x 4, p2, k1

Row 2: knit the row

Row 3: k1, (p2, k6) x 4, p2, k1

Row 4: k1, (RT, K6) x4, RT, k1

Abbreviations

K1 = knit 1 stitch

P1 = purl 1 stitch

RT= right twist knit 2 stitches together and without taking the stitches off the needle knit the first stitch again and then slip the stitches off the needle.

Sts = stitches

K2tog = knit 2 stitches together

yo = yarn over, bring your yarn to the front of your work, between the needles, and knit the next stitch, (you will now have made a new stitch)

For more guidance on how to knit the RT, visit the blog here. You can also sign up for classes whether you're a complete beginner or haven't picked up a pair of needles for a long time - Camilla is ready to help! Book your class here and you'll have a cozy cushion before you know it.

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Knitting needles are the new weapons and all heroes need a woolly jumper! Get your sticks here: www.stitchandstory.com and let's save the world one stitch at a time...! =)

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The bank holidays are nearly upon us and we've got a Super S&S Spring Sale (yep, that's a lot of S's!) on all our 100% merino wool chunky yarns. Bag yourself a bargain now before they're all gone! Our short bamboo needles are also on sale at £6 too. The question is, what will you knit with it?

Shop: www.stitchandstory.com

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Selvedge Magazine are holding their annual Spring Fair at Chelsea Old Town Hall and Stitch & Story will be among the crowd and craftsellers. We will be holding exclusive discounts (up to 40% off all our knitting wares) so come along for all the fun of the fair! There will be a good mixture of jewellery, textiles and prints all created by individual designer-makers - perfect for all your craftsy needs. Tickets are as follows:

1 Day admission: £5

Both days admission: £7.50 Friday Evening Reception (Press) - £10.00 Book here.

See you there! x

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Last month, Stitch & Story took a trip to Cambridge to host a knitting workshop at Nordesign, one of our new stockists. We had such a lovely time knitting away with tea and ice-cream, we just didn't want to leave! For those of you who've not heard of Nordesign, it's a beautiful, Scandinavia-inspired lifestyle store selling throws to crockery, to fashion and accessories. Most notably is their huge Marrimeko range and I had to tear myself away or else the train ride home would have been a very heavy one!

Our knitting workshop was set up in their cafe part of the shop. As many of our knitters already knew the basic knit and purls, we decided to teach the drop stitch and slip stitch technique and for those of you who had missed out on our class, I thought I'd share with you the latter one. It's a very simple pattern which adds texture into the work - as shown in our new Cynthia Jumper (out now!). The technique works by not working a stitch for 3 rows so that it becomes elongated. By alternating where they go, it also creates depth. Here's how: Note: if you're unsure how to make a slip stitch, watch our online tutorial here for help.

Abbreviations K - knit P - purl ss1 - slip 1 stitch Cast on 12 stitches 1st Row: * k3, ss1, repeat from * to end. 2nd Row: * ss1, p3, repeat from * to end. 3rd Row: * k3, ss1, repeat from * to end. 4th Row: Purl to end. 5th Row: k1, ss1, * k3, ss1, repeat from * to end. 6th Row: p2, * ss1, p3, repeat from * to end. 7th Row: k1, ss1, * k3, ss1, repeat from * to end. 8th Row: Purl to end. Repeating row 1-8 gives a elongated slip stitch as shown in the below Cynthia Jumper (grey panel).

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We're delighted to tell you our new S&S stockist, The Village Haberdashery, is now currently stocking all six colours of our scrumptious S&S The Chunky Wool yarn! Founder, Annie Barker offers classes and supplies for modern knitting, stitching and patchwork in her West Hampstead shop. Her love for products that offer a modern spin on traditional crafts means The Village Haberdashery is the ultimate go-to place for all things craftsy and you won't be disappointed! There is so much fabric to choose from, as well as a wide selection of organically sourced yarns. Why not take a look and treat yourself to something or perhaps even take up a class in needlework?

The Village Haberdashery 47 Mill Lane, London, NW6 1NB

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Our lovely stockist, Knit with Attitude, in Stoke Newington have displayed our knitting kits beautifully. They're currently stocking our 100% bamboo knitting needles and a range of jumper and scarves kits - why not give them a visit if you're nearby? 

www.knitwithattitude.com

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Story Time

Have you seen our lovely feature in Knit Today, March issue? Our mission is to make sure knitters make the connection between a stress-free knitting experience and the creation of an authentic, wearable product. Why not give it a go and try one of our knitting kits?

Shop: www.stitchandstory.com

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Deserts and knitting = the perfect combo! Our knitting class in Nord came with Elderflower Sorbet and Coffee ice-cream! #inlove