WHAT IS UKHK?

Find out how this organisation can help you get more from your knitting and crocheting.

UK Hand Knitting (UKHK) is a notfor-pro t organisation dedicated to promoting hand knitting and yarn crafts. It has developed a nationwide network of volunteers, who pass on their skills to encourage newcomers to learn to knit or crochet at craft shows and other events across the UK.

The UKHK board members are major distributors of yarn and associated products in the UK – the list includes James C Brett, Rico Design, Designer Yarns, Groves, King Cole, Sirdar, Norland, Thomas B Ramsden and Stylecraft.

The UKHK website (www.ukhandknitting. com) is a fantastic resource for knitters and crocheters, featuring how-to videos, information on knitting and crocheting workshops across the UK, the latest news, a directory of yarn shops and lots more.

It also features a comprehensive list of over 550 knitting groups in the UK, which can be searched by region to nd the ones closest to you.

UKHK members create special patterns for you to buy, the sale of which go towards funding UKHK activities such as its ‘learn to knit’ stands at yarn shows. These are available from the website and shops around the country.

If this booklet inspires you to take up your needles and hooks to do more charity crafting, you’ll nd a special Commit to Knit section on the UKHK website with information on other organisations that are currently accepting donations, plus more free patterns to help you get involved.