Knit Camp 2017

Sunday 30th October 2016

As you may know, Kathy and I have been planning a Knit Camp experience; most of these plans have been in our heads – until now.  Now I am ready to ask you if you would like to come with us,...

2017 Workshop Schedule

Monday 12th September 2016

This is shaping up nicely. First, I am repeating Steeking and the knitting of the Bee Blanket and Cushion, probably in April or May as the new date (February 2017) is also already full.  Contact me...

Designer Notes: The Smoke and Mirrors Felted Bag

Friday 9th September 2016

I have now taught this design a fair bit and I have also released the pattern which is here, for anyone who has not attended the course.  So I think now is a good time to also set out some Designer...

Allotment Soup and Upside Down Rhubarb Fool Cheesecake

Monday 5th September 2016

This soup is really yummy and I have been serving it at workshops last weekend.  Everything in it was grown on the allotment! It contains no brassica which I know some people don’t like and it...

Places Available for Gift Knits, Saturday 3 September 2016

Friday 26th August 2016

I have just had two cancellations for the next workshop which is on Saturday 3 September.  You can come here, knit this hat and / or these mitts, learn a new skill maybe, and have a generally lovely...

The Final Project Line-Up for Gift Knits

Wednesday 24th August 2016

This September sees the launch of the Court Cottage Festive Gift Knits events.  I have designed variations on three themes which all use 1 – 3 balls of yarn (DK or Aran, depending on the...

Blanket Progress

Monday 1st August 2016

The original Hive Blanket (like that name?  Not too medical – ‘oooh – come and look at my hives, Matron!’…?) is done.  A second version is now being knitted by Kath as...

Smoke and Mirrors – a new version!

Friday 17th June 2016

This is another version of Smoke and Mirrors by Michelle who attended this course here recently – the ginger and the deep blue look amazing together.  I love it. If you would like to make this...

New Workshop Dates for 2016

Friday 20th May 2016

I have added three new dates for 2016.  There is a repeat of Christmas Gift Knitting on 3 September and there is one place left at the moment.  Here are the details. And I have added a new date for...

Smoke and Mirrors Felted Bag

Monday 16th May 2016

I wanted to show you this, knitted by Annabel, who comes to my workshops sometimes.  This is her Smoke and Mirrors Felted Bag –  my new felted design. The colours Annabel chose – so...