Artika Designs

 

Knitting services offered:

(machine knitters, hand knitters, crocheters, and pattern checkers)

Jean Ryder - Yorkshire - machine knitting - pattern checking

Hello there! Many of you may recognise my name as a previous Editor of Machine Knitting News. Now in retirement in the East Riding of Yorkshire I still have three knitting machines and specialise in commissions for classic garments for the more mature (or problem) figures. My designs can also incorporate hand knitting as well as crochet to add that extra dimension if required. Should any designers wish to have their patterns checked, size graded and written for publication, this can also be undertaken.

I can be reached on jeanryder@tiscali.co.uk

 

Jacquie Joyce - Plymouth- machine knitting, dressmaking (fashion design/production)

I am a machine knitter with over 10 years experience and have had my own
business since 1998. I have a Brother Standard Gauge 965i electronic and a
Brother Chunky Gauge Punchcard machine. I also now take on knitwear
designs/production using the garter carriage.

I will consider all types of knitting except intarsia. I will also design
and/or knit one off's for people who are looking for something a bit
different or who have difficulty finding knitwear to fit them.

I now also undertake dressmaking. I design and /or produce fashion garments for adults and children. I also do certain types of machine embroidery and alterations

My contact e-mail is jacquiesknittingcreations@hotmail.com and I am based in
Plymouth, but am happy to do a mailorder service

Jean Munro - Staffordshire - machine knitting

I have almost 20 years knitting experience. During the last 10 or so I have done varied outwork, from 'Mother of the Bride' one-offs to small runs of Gansey style sweaters, berets and gloves! I enjoy designing and altering patterns, and 'knit to fit'.

I have a Brother electronic 950i + ribber and garter carriage and a Brother 260 + ribber. I make up by hand, or using a Hague linker, as required. I also crochet and hand knit.

I will consider, and have experience in, all types of knitting, although I prefer not to do intarsia.

My e-mail address is jean.munro@virgin.net

 

Diane Street - Bournemouth - machine knitting
I own a brother 940 standard gauge machine and I'm an experienced machine and hand knitter. I will consider all types of knitting and will accept commissions. Check out some of my designs on my website www.dianes-world-web-designs.co.uk.

I can be contacted at di@dianes-world-web-designs.co.uk.

 

Primara Knits (Pat,Marlene, & Irene) - Lancashire area -machine knitting

We are a group of machine knitters in the Lancashire area with Brother/Knitmaster machines. We have many years experience knitting ladies and mens knitwear, and beautiful children's and babies knitwear. Will do one offs and short runs.

Please contact us on pr001b4281@blueyonder.co.uk

Angela Henderson - Northumberland -machine knitting

I am a keen machine knitter looking for work within the UK on a mail order basis.

I have a Brother standard gauge 950i electronic, with ribber, colour changer and use Designaknit 6. I also have a Brother Chunky 260 with ribber and intarsia carriage. I sew garments up using a Hague linker.

You can contact me at: hatknits@hotmail.com or visit my website :www.freewebs.com/hatknits/

 

Linda Jackson - Dorset/Devon border - machine knitting, felted knitted fabric, crochet

Machine knitting: I design unusually shaped items and specialise in one-offs such as machine knitted garments in plain fabrics but non-standard shapes. I regularly use a computer design program (Designaknit) to translate my ideas to fabric, and can produce knitted fabric corresponding to a paper pattern or a diagram, or produce diagrammatic instructions for other knitters to use.

Felted knitted fabric: I have developed a felted wool fabric with a unique colourwash effect, which can be used to produce purses, bags, or provide trims on other items.

Crochet: I regularly use crochet as a trim for machine knitted garments, as well as using solid crochet for hats, berets and bags. I have a range of made-up items in stock on www.artika.designs.btinternet.co.uk. or will accept commissions for most crochet one-offs or items combining knitting, knitted felt and crochet!

Contact me at Artika @compuserve.com

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Rita Taylor - Carlisle - hand knitting, crochet

I'm a hand knitter, crocheter, designer.
Experienced in all aspects of knitting but I have special interests in adapting/designing traditional patterns and knitting arans, fair isles, shetland lace, etc. and in making 30s/40s/50s knitwear suitable for period dramas/films.

Located in Carlisle (Tel: 01228 594061) My web page is: www.geocities.com/knittingfairy

My e mail address is: rita@rowan-trees.freeserve.co.uk

 

Melonie Dawn Nayler - Suffolk - hand knitting

I am a Handknitter/Designer. I design for all ages. I recently exhibited at The Country Living Fair in London with my childrens collection. I am happy to design one-off garments or I have many of my garments in stock. Please ask for my latest brochure.

Contact me at leesrarebooks@netscapeonline.co.uk.

 

Geraldine Trower - South of England - hand knitting

Hi - my name is Geraldine. I am an experienced hand knitter, at the moment working for
Rowan Yarns in the UK. I check knitting patterns before they go for publication to make sure
every detail works out as it should.

I will do pattern-checking work freelance for private individuals or companies and will also knit for people privately in any yarn except Mohair (it brings me out in a rash) and up to 3 or 4 colours-in-a row.
trower@lineone.net.

 

Sue Wright – The Isle of Wight - hand knitting

I am a hand knitter and designer. I will be happy to take commissioned work and specialise in nautical sweaters, arans and guernsey styles, waistcoats and tunics using different techniques to give form, texture and colour. I hand-make many accessories i.e. buttons, cushions, bags, hats and so on. I design my own range of knitwear for all the family, and sell my work at local craft outlets here on the Island. My inspiration for many of my designs is taken from the sea and Island life.

Please contact me on sw.handknits@talk21.com

 

Theresa Dean - rural Aberdeenshire - hand knitting

I am based in rural Aberdeenshire in the north east of Scotland and I have been knitting for over 20 years and enjoy making any size or design. I prefer hand knitting garments and enjoy making more traditional items. Aran and lace knit designs are favourites. I crochet, spin and do embroidery as well, so adding details are no problem either.

My email address is: dean_theresa@hotmail.com

 

Julie Millar and team - Hampshire - hand knitting

Handknitting undertaken by experienced team of professionals whose previous commissions include sampling and production for Galliano. Any quantity

No email, but please phone Julie on 01256 323233

 

Judith Odell - Hertfordshire - hand knitting

I am an experienced handknitter living in Hertfordshire. I adapt old patterns going back as far as 1910 for 2001+. My speciality is extremely fine matinee jackets [1ply] incorporating old lace patterns in Chinese spun silk. These are meant to be for the first four weeks and are normally kept as heirlooms when no longer in use. I am currently in the process of adapting the same idea for lace caps and bootees.

Email address: judithmo@freenetname.co.uk

 

Susan Smith- West Sussex - hand knitting, pattern checking

I have been designing and producing original hand-knitted garments for 10 years now, from the initial concept to the finished garment. Experienced in all aspects of the craft.

I am happy to accept commissions or I have many of my garments in stock. My designs can also incorporate embriodery as well as crochet to add that extra dimension if required.

Should any designers wish to have their patterns checked and size graded, this can also be undertaken.

My email address is kni_edles101@hotmail.com. or 07867 977175

 

Jill Stone - Southend on Sea in Essex -hand knitting

I am a handknitter with forty years experience.

I knit anything and everything, any size from baby to adult. I will convert any pattern to make a different style, knit with any wool except mohair (it brings on asthma) Although I love doing any sort of pattern, my favourite is aran. I am willing to tackle any project, i.e. finishing off something that someone has come to grief with, knitting for individual customers or production runs for a knitting company.

In the past I have knitted for a designer, who used to try out her new ideas on me as she said I'd always manage to get it right even if some of her calculations had to be altered!

Apart from hand knitting I also crochet and can do swiss darning.

My e-mail is jjchalets@jjchalets.co.uk and my phone number is 01702 300536.

 

Valery Fallon - Scotland - hand knitting

I am an experienced knitter. I and design and make, working through a few outlets in Scotland. I have also been knitting for a cashmere designer in Edinburgh for 10 years.

My email address is valery@fallon.fslife.co.uk

Helen Llamas- North-east England - hand knitting, pattern checking crochet

I am a hand knitter with many years experience. I have worked for Sirdar,
Patons, Wendy, Hayfield and several designers including Jamie and Jessie Seaton.
I have done pattern checking and crochet work. I would be available to
undertake any hand knitting projects.

My e-mail address is helenllamas@hotmail.com

 

Gillian Rowe- Northern Ireland - hand knitting, pattern checking

I have been hand knitting for 17 years. I can work with any yarn, and I have a lot of work for baby items. I also knit Aran. I can supply anywhere and do accept commissions. I can be contacted on my home email address gillianrowe1@aol.com. Should designers wish to have their patterns checked, I would be more than happy to do this also.

 

Donna Jonas - Devon - hand knitting

Hand knitter with 30 years experience based in Plymouth. Specialise in Arans and Mohair but any hand knitting requirement met. I can cater for plus sizes and also offer knitting for pet items.


My contact e-mail is donna.ea.stevenson@bt.com and am happy to do a
mail-order service.

 

Claire Hurley - Queensferry N. Wales - hand knitting

I am a hand knitter and have worked for Edina Ronay of Knightsbridge London. I make clothes for premature babies up to 12months, toddlers, adult. I knit in 2ply 3ply 4ply DK, Aran and chunky. I don't do intarsia or fairisle. Will take commissioned work.

My e-mail address is: freya_uk@hotmail.com
Mobile.... 07706806668

 

Lou Sugg - West Wales - hand knitting

I learned to knit at my grandmother's knee and have been knitting on and off ever since (over 40 years). I've knitted a wide variety of garments in different yarns, but I most enjoy knitting socks and working with aran designs (sweaters, hats, scarves, etc). I have designed my own aran garments but prefer to work from patterns. I will take commissions.

I can be contacted by e-mail at penlan_lou@yahoo.co.uk

Pam Butterfield - North Yorkshire- hand knitting

I specialise in Arans and baby knits, but will take on any knitting other than fairisle.

My e-mail address is pambutterfield47@hotmail.com

 

Elizabeth Nicholson - East Yorkshire- hand knitting

I knit or crochet anything, and am experienced with all types of pattern.

My e-mail address is liznicholson48@hotmail.com

 

Helen Cox- UK hand knitting

I specialise in miniature knitting in 1:12 and 1:24 scale for the dolls house collector. I am able to knit any miniature design you might require, either from my own patterns or specially designed to your requirements.

I can be contacted at sales@bitstobuy.co.uk

 

Tarina Barnett- West Yorkshire hand knitting

I am an experienced handknitter, taught by my Nan when I was about 7 years old.

I will knit any childrens garments including Aran and Fair Isle, although I prefer to knit very fine traditional lace baby matinee coats and Christening gowns to be kept as heirlooms.

Please contact me at: tarina.barnett@btinternet.com

Tel: 01132 708701 or Mobile: 07760322424

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Design & Pattern services offered:

Linda Jackson - Devon

I am a freelance designer of charted textile (fabric)designs for stitch-based media - knitting, rugmaking, needlepoint etc. You can see some of my published designs on this website! I can also draw up stitching or knitting grids from drawings etc. My commissions include designs for traditional fairisle and contemporary designs for knitwear, National Trust needlework projects, and designs for rugs.

Customers also contact me sometimes to provide a hand or machine knitting pattern for an existing garment (copyright permitting). Contact me on Artika@compuserve.com

 

Diane Street - Bournemouth
I can convert simple drawings into a knit chart as I use a computer program Designaknit, as well as design from scratch. Check out some of my designs on my web page www.dianes-world-web-designs.co.uk.

I can be contacted at di@dianes-world-web-designs.co.uk.

 

Helen Cox- UK

I specialise in designing miniature knitting patterns in 1:12 and 1:24 scale
for the dolls house collector. My patterns are easy to knit in readily available materials.
I also offer a design service to your requirements; for example I recently
designed a range of 1:12 scale outfits for a customer who was setting up a
dolls house fancy dress shop. My website is www.bitstobuy.co.uk.

I can be contacted at sales@bitstobuy.co.uk

 

Sian Brown - Hastings, East Sussex

Freelance designer handknits, machine knits. Commercial experience working for companies supplying major retailers, magazine commissions, design work to promote yarn. Offering design, specs, technical information, try out swatches, sample garments, patterns written by proffessional pattern writer. One off commissions taken. Team of experienced handknitters also able to do crochet, embroidery on knit. garments, accessories.
sianbrown@btinternet.com

Tel 01424 420591.

Knitters and crocheters needed by:

Orkney Angora

From time to time we need reliable machine knitters mainly for plain knitting of gloves, socks etc. Occasional punch card work with baby clothes. Hand finishing an advantage but not essential.

Email williamsichel@orkneyangora.co.uk or write or phone:

William Sichel
Orkney Angora
Sanday, Orkney, UK
KW17 2AZ
Tel/Fax 01857 600421

 

Nicki Trench, Rooster Yarns

We are a new yarn company and we need pattern checker/writers as well as
people who can Handknit and crochet. If you can write a pattern from a
drawing then we'll be delighted to talk to you! Please contact us on 01435
884010 or info@roosteryarns.com (www.roosteryarns.com)

Serena Nickson

I am a knitwear designer specialising in machine knitted garments with hand finish such as crochet and embroidery. I use a Jones Brother Standard Gauge Punchcard machine and Electronic 970 machine as well as an 850 Ribber and Garter Carriage.

I am looking for knitters to help with knitting, particularly Garter Carriage work, and finishing.

E-mail: snickson@onetel.com

 

Inverallen Hand Knitters Ltd

Aran knitters wanted for sweaters, cardigans, scarves, mitts, hats and occasionally soft toys. Send your name, address and telephone number to receive full information, prices and a small piece of wool for a sample swatch.
The address is:
Inverallen Hand Knitters Ltd, Unit 4, Alva Industrial Estate, Alva, Scotland, FK12 5DQ. 01259 762292

 

Babs Osborn - Maidstone Kent
We are always looking for hand and machine knitters and designers as I specialise in pattern writing and organising production for several designers. At present I have a team of knitters both hand and machine, and a list of 50-60 hand knitters seeking work.

Contact me on: OsbornBabsborn@aol.com

 

Nicola Walters - Kent area

I run a small knitwear company and need machine knitters, hand knitters,
linkers, and people who can crochet. I am also available to take on more
work from designers.
Contact me on: islandknitwear@hotmail.co.uk

 

Pauline Whittington - UK

I have been in the knitwear industry for 20 years and have produced garments for the High St retailer and the Catwalk.

I am looking for machine and hand knitters, crocheters and craft persons from all over the UK - distance is not a problem.

I can be reached on 01322 350438 (phone and fax) or on gillianml@btinternet.com.

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Fleeces for sale to handspinners:

Debbie Marke - North Yorks.

I have a conservation farm and keep shetland sheep to improve the pastures by the specific way that they graze. High Gill Beck is a conservation farm surounded by forest and nestles in a most delightful dale. We are 20 minutes away from Whitby on the North Yorks coast. Shetland sheep are bred specifically for their soft fine fleece. Most of them are Moorit, which is a rich red/brown colourand a few white fleece that dyes beautifully with natural plant dyes.
The fleece are avilable for hanspinners and felters. No chemicals are ever used on the sheep, just tea tree oil and homeopathic remedies.

Please tel/fax 01947 897608 or email debbie_marke@yahoo.co.uk

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