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Flock Playlist April 2025

Celebrating the departure of winter, here’s a light and airy mix of music from around the world. The sort of sounds you may hear drift from inside your favourite coffee shop on a bright morning as you sit outside watching the world go by.

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Flock Playlist March 2025

This month’s playlist has been inspired by my gansey knitting project. It’s a mixture of traditional songs referencing sailors and fishermen, sounds from the sea and shanties.

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How to Read a Yarn Label

Yarn labels contain lots of important and helpful information. It’s important to be able to understand what they are telling you so that you know exactly what you are buying, can select the right yarn and tools for your project, and are able to care for it properly once you’ve made it.

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Stitch Library: Garter Stitch

Garter stitch is usually the first stitch that you learn how to do as a new knitter. Once you’ve mastered the knit stitch, you can jump straight in and produce a piece of garter fabric on straight needles by simply knitting every stitch in every row. But it isn’t just for beginners.

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Five Great Reasons to Learn to Knit this Autumn

The weather has turned decidedly chillier, the new academic year is gaining pace and the evenings are noticeably drawing in. It’s the perfect season to take a bit of time to yourself and pick up a new skill or hobby. Here are our top five reasons that you should learn to knit this Autumn…

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Flock Playlist September 2024

Our September playlist is a super chilled selection of tracks to accompany quiet craft projects, walks in the woods and time spent reading or studying. Inviting you to take some time out just for yourself in this traditionally hectic month.

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Flock at Bus Stop Studios

We're delighted to have a section at the new Bus Stop Shop in St Leonards on Sea, and to be running beginner and experienced knitting classes in the Bus Stop Classroom this autumn term.

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