Ally Pally!

Yesterday, eight of our group went to the Alexandra Palace Knit and Stitch Show. Five of us went by Harrod's coach and five went by train. We all got there about 1/4 to 11, and arranged to meet at 1 for lunch under the large blue window in the main hall.

Cherry, Pat, Coral, Brenda, Donna, Sheila, Pat and Tricia

It was quite an experience! Plenty of diversity to keep us all happy all day. I was pleased to meet up with Stewart and Richard (Maid Fibre) who were sharing Alpaca Select's stall. Bellow is Isabel, with Sheila and Richard.

 

The coach passengers came away at 4.30 and were home for 7.15. The train travellers caught a later train, and got back to Downham at 9.40! A very long day.

Lovely ladies on a June morning

What a wonderful morning session;  chatting, coffee, biscuits, and lots of knitting and crocheting. Best of all we had 5 new ladies!!!! Women knitting together are a wonderful tonic. A warm welcome to (another) Sheila, Cherry, Linda, Sandra and Mrs 'Belle's and Whistles'!

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Below is the lovely 'Belle's and Whistles' learning to crochet. She makes lovely handmade items which she sells  here . Her new website is here.

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We now have four members of the group registered on Ravelry;  Brenda, Sandra, Pat and myself. If you don't know Ravelry, then do pop onto their website and take the tour.

We are all very excited about our Worldwide Knit in Public on Thursday, and are praying for good weather!  Come and knit or crochet with us on Thursday if you can get into Downham Market in the morning. We will be in the Bar Room of the Town Hall, and the Town Square. You won't be able to miss us!

 

Future plans include a group outing to the  Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace which takes place from 11th to 14th October. We are looking into hiring a coach. Interested?