Tag: crafts

Cosy Puppy

Kiri Cottage Cosy Puppy 1

Cosy puppy keeping me company while I am on a zoom call, taking part in ‘Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Practice for Destinations’.

The Blackberry (Trinity) Stitch

Kiri Cottage Blackberry or Trinity Stitch 1

The Blackberry stitch, also known as the Trinity stitch, derives its name from its resemblance to clusters of blackberries.
Its textured, raised design is formed by knitting three stitches together and then creating three new stitches in the same spot, mimicking the appearance of small berry-like bumps.

Shepherd’s Knitting

Kiri Cottage Shepherd's Knitting 1

Shepherd’s knitting, also known as slip-stitch crochet, is a precursor to modern crochet. It originated in northern Europe and was practiced in regions like Scotland, Estonia, Sweden, and Romania. This craft involved looping yarn with a hooked tool called a shepherd’s hook, which was thicker than modern crochet hooks and resembled a shepherd’s staff.

Origins of Crochet

Kiri Cottage Origins of Crochet 1

The exact origins of crochet are somewhat unclear, but historians have pieced together a fascinating history of this craft. Crochet as we know it today is believed to have emerged in Europe during the early 19th century.
The first definitive evidence of crochet appeared in 1823 when the Dutch magazine Penélopé published a pattern for a crocheted bag. This pattern included instructions for three different styles of purses using various crochet stitches, marking the earliest known publication of crochet instructions.

Thrumming in Knitting

Kiri Cottage Thrumming 1

Thrumming in knitting is a technique that involves adding small tufts of unspun wool or roving into your knitting to create a warm, insulated fabric. This technique is commonly used in mittens, slippers, and other cold-weather accessories. It can also be used with crochet.

Christmas Rag Wreaths at Cloughey Heritage Group

Kiri Cottage Christmas Rag Wreaths 7

I spent the most lovely afternoon with the ladies of the Cloughey Heritage Group making Christmas rag wreaths.

We started with a plain, woven ring, a variety of ribbons, beads, bows, strips of material, artificial berries and greenery.

Kiri Cottage Crafts Club Workshop with Sharon Regan

Kiri Cottage Craft Club Seashell Resin Art 4

Sharon Regan came along to Kiri Cottage Craft club this morning to run a seashell and resin workshop. It was very enjoyable, and a bit challenging to those like myself who had not painted anything since school!

Kiri Cottage Crafts Club Next Meeting Dates

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Next meeting dates are:

Tuesday 27 February 10am – 1pm
Tuesday 12 March 10am – 1pm
Tuesday 26 March 10am – 1pm
Tuesday 9 April 10am – 1pm
Tuesday 23 April 10am – 1pm