I am a self-confessed knit-a-holic and yarn pusher who started knitting in the early 1980′s under the tuition of an ever-so-crafty grandmother. Knitting, as with other crafts, is an adaptable medium that allows for self-expression as well as serving a functional purpose. In an era of mass-produced, poor quality clothing that is often manufactured at the expense of the workers, including children’s, health and well-being, I have found creating my own clothing ethically satisfying as well as mentally and creatively challenging. It can also be a great therapy, helping you to wind-down at the end of a long day and, with the once more increasing number and diversity of knitting groups available to the individual knitter, it can also be a fantastic social activity. My patterns are available to purchase and download in PDF format from Etsy and Ravelry or you can commission me for a truly unique hand knit. I am also available for teaching in London, either to groups or individuals. I have a series of structured 2h sessions, with materials and handouts provided, that emphasise understanding the process of creating stitches so that students can recognise and correct their own mistakes as they progress. Many of my tutorials are posted to my blog but nothing beats patient and experienced face-to-face tuition to encourage the novice knitter when reading and videos have failed.
