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20090430 Thursday April 30, 2009

Issue 54 errata – Berry Ripple by Kirstie McLeod

We've had a couple of calls about a typo in Simply Knitting issue 54, in the Berry Ripple pattern by Kirstie McLeod.

As you may have noticed, there's no row 5! This is a typo: there's no missing row – just continue from Row 4 to Row 6 (which should have been labelled Row 5) and on through the pattern.

More importantly, where the pattern says to 'Repeat these 13 rows' it should say 'Repeat Rows 6-13'.

We apologise for the mistake, and hope you enjoy knitting the scarf.

Does Wonderwool Wales live up to the hype? by Helen Haysom

We've got a guest post for you this week, by knitter and first-time Wonderwool Wales visitor Helen Haysom You'll find more of her thoughts and purchases at her blog, KnitCave.

Helen Haysom at Raglan Castle
Important photo opportunity – after all I have knitted a few raglans in my time!

Does Wonderwool Wales live up to the hype?

Well, yes I think it does!

As a knitter who enjoys crochet and spinning, it was lovely to attend a show specifically aimed at my hobbies. The show comprises over 100 stands covering a range of crafty goodness for knitters, crocheters and spinners. 

Independent dyers were well represented providing a scrumptious range of hand dyed yarn (ideal for a small project).

Yarn from Krafty Koala
Yarn from Krafty Koala, project bags from NicsKnots. Photo Helen Haysom.

Several companies also bought examples of their fibre on the hoof or paw. It was delightful to see angora rabbits, Teeswater and Wensleydale sheep and alpacas in full coat and compare them with the lovely yarns available for purchase. 


Wensleydale sheep. Photo Pete Gettins.

If animal fibre is not your thing, there were plenty of plant fibre yarns such as bamboo, cotton, hemp and linen.

Other knitting essentials were also available: beautiful hand-made project bags, stitch markers and  a wide range of notions... 

Incomparable buttons from Injabulo
Buttons from Injabulo. Photo by Pete Gettins.

There was also a lot that might tempt you to try another craft.

I found the displays from Prudence Mapstone ...

Freeform crochet by Prudence Mapstone
Freeform crochet by
Prudence Mapstone. Photo by Helen Haysom.

... and Oliver Twists inspirational.

Jewels fibre art by Oliver Twists
'Jewels' by Oliver Twists. Photo by Helen Haysom.

For me this show ticked all the boxes and I shall definitely be back next year – even travelling to the show is enjoyable as it necessitates a drive through the Brecon Beacons with stunning views at every turn!

If you want to find out what I purchased at Wonderwool then drop by my blog, KnitCave. I’d love to hear what you thought of the show.

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