bobilu fine craft

We’ll be moving in the early summer, apparently. This here is the kitchen.

And this is the garden:

It’s going to be great. We can have workshops and KALs outside. Can’t wait! Here’s one of the boss:

And a gratuitous dog photo, cos I love him…

Knit Cafe will take place on Sunday 29th January at the Lotus.

Bring your work in progress of any fibre variety – crochet, spinning, quilting etc. The price is 1,000 for limitless teas, coffees and cake (mmm, cake!) and the event will take place from 2.30 to 5.30pm. See you then!

Woah, check me OVER! I have this frankly enormous calendar which will now reside on my events page So far I have one, count it, one event, which is the Knit Cafe on the 29th of January (crumbs, that’s coming up quite soon…). Any suggestions?

We spent a great day talking about spinning wheels, boyfriends and knitting. Thanks, Caroline!

When I’m feeling ragged one of my favourite things to do is to cruise the knitwear on Etsy. Check this monster-load of talent out:

From today, our new shipping rates are as follows:

http://knitforjapan.wordpress.com/

Bernd Kestler says:

“After the Tohoku earthquake on March 11th, I thought of ways to support people, who have lost everything. Giving them a “woolly hug” in the shape of a hat, pair of socks or scarf is a wonderful way to help. Every stitch can make a difference.

“Knit for Japan” is an initiative to collect and distribute hand-knitted/ crocheted items, yarn and knitting/ crochet tools to victims of the Tohoku earthquake.

• Knit/ Crochet items: Every stitch can make a difference. Take out your needles or crochet hook and start to cast-on for a woolly hat, pair of socks, a scarf or some gloves.

• Yarn and tools: From your stock of yarn send a couple of skeins together with needles or crochet hook. Many people at a shelter have not much to do during the day. Knitting can help to relieve some stress, increase motivation and produce something useful. Non-knitters might learn a new skill.”

Elise says: make a donation today!

Sorry, this weekend’s spindle workshop has been postponed due to a timetable clash

I’ve somehow been booked to go to SYOKU YABO outdoor cafe for a spinning demonstration and micro-festival, which is very exciting! However, it means that the non-beginners’ workshop will have to wait till 26 February next year. Sorry about that, everyone. More about the SYOKU YABO event later this week.

From the excellent GOOD site comes this article about Maryland US prisoners enjoying knitting. They miss meals to go to knitting club. I am VINDICATED.

Look at me! I’m in another treasury on Etsy! Woo-hoo!