Preview Night!

Sarah and Euan relaxing after the frantic activity of the last few weeks!

Preview Night was attended by the members of 2 local Knitting Groups - the Centurion Knitters and Miss Spiritual Tramps.

Due to a rearranged appointment at the Orthodontist, Preview Night co-incided with Sarah getting her braces fitted! So, had it not been for the help of a group of close friends who stayed and unpacked yarn, filled shelves, priced items, tidied up, cleaned floors, laid out glasses, put out cakes, baked cakes etc while Sarah and I were away - we would not have been ready. So thank you everyone - I really appreciated your efforts! It looked fantastic when we got back!

Naturally because I was a tad 'stressed' I completely forgot to take any of my own photographs apart from the one above, and a little while later of this....

The Knit Studio's first Knitting Group - hooray.
If you head on over here you can see the photos that Meriel took of the evening (thank you)!

Perfect Doorstop for a Knitter!

I was going to post about the fantastic Preview Night at the Knit Studio and about my first day of business on Saturday BUT it is late - I am tired - I will do it tomorrow.
Meanwhile I leave you with this - Perfect Doorstop for a Knitter - available exclusively at .......yes, you have guessed it! The Knit Studio!!!!

Fantastic Photographs

I have just clicked on a link and looked at some brilliant photographs taken by the talented Brenda.
I love them - they have managed to capture The Knit Studio 'feel' perfectly!
Click Here and have a look.ETA If you click on the Blue Cat you will find even more photographs! (Thanks Dad - Doh!)
Thank you so much Brenda - we love them.

Yarn, Boxes & Decisions

Another interesting day at the Knit Studio! Moving yarn, opening boxes, attaching stickers and labels! Arranging, moving, putting back, arranging some more!
Anyway, before I go to bed here is another picture for you.

It's the Fabric corner!

There are so many lovely colourways, and they look so nice on the shelves that, I can't quite bring myself to open the packets!! I know, sad....

The Knit Studio Arrives!

Finally, and thank you for being so patient - here is the Secret revealed!

Here is the Press Release!!

Announcing the arrival of a unique Knitting destination

in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Opening Saturday 14th August, 2010 10.00 – 4.30

The Knit Studio is a brand new and exciting Knitting destination located in the heart of the City. You will find us inside the historic 13th Century Blackfrairs Priory buildings and nestling behind The Gate Complex. We are proud to be continuing the tradition of over 500 years of Craft Workers in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are delighted to be stocking some of the best knitting yarns from brands based in the UK, including Rowan, Colinette, J.C Rennie, Natural Dye Studio, Flying Flock from Shetland and Nude Ewe. Other selected ranges include Adriafil, Zauberball, Regia and Jawoll sock yarn, Lang Alpaca, Gedifra and Artesano. British sheep breeds include Shetland, Blue Faced Leicester, Manx and Hebredean.

Come and see our wide range of knitting accessories which include Lantern Moon, Brittany Birch and new to the North East – Boye coloured needles from the USA! Browse through our extensive selection of books, magazines and patterns. Check out our interesting and eclectic range of fabric, including Amy Butler and Moda. We have an exciting programme of Workshop subjects planned with well known tutors, designers and authors.

August opening times Thursday 12.00 – 20.00 Friday & Saturday 10.00 – 16.30

The Knit Studio, Blackfriars, 6 Friars Green, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XN

theknitstudio@gmail.com for more details

And here are a few photos of the work still in progress!

Look it even has a place for outdoor knitting!

Bits and Pieces in the window

Oh look - I spy some yarn from the Natural Dye Studio - heaven!!

Please come and visit I would love to see you and hear your comments!

Almost There!

I am now officially, excited! The not so secret, Secret Project is finally beginning to take shape. Most of the cardboard boxes have been emptied, most of the painting has been done and it's almost time for The Announcement. I have set a date, and just need one phone call tomorrow for confirmation and then all can be revealed. In the meantime - here are a couple more photographs to keep you going.

Previously Last Week

I forgot to mention that, earlier last week we had visitors to stay. Friends of Sarah, Holly and Emma live in Nottingham now and we do not get to see them all that much. However, Holly and Sarah are enjoying a pen friendship (running alongside the usual text messages and facebooking) that has impressed even me (aka Campaigner for the Continuation and Preservation of the Handwritten Letter or Card).
They arrived on Monday, and with Sarah's help this is what we were doing on Monday night.

Sarah and Holly aare knitting beaded bracelets, and Emma (on the left) is doing her first bit of real knitting. Well done girls!

On Tuesday we went to Wallington Hall, unfortunately we chose the only time the Hall is closed to the public! but we still enjoyed the grounds, play area, ice cream and trees!

And....

on Wednesday we caught the train to Edinburgh - a first trip to Scotland for Holly and Emma.

I have to say, I really love to visit Edinburgh and travelling by train to get there is a great way to really appreciate the scenery. True to form (for me) it was raining when we arrived - but, as the photograph shows the sun finally shone for us.