British Yarn

 

Can you believe that we are only just over one week away from the start of Camp?!  Until yesterday, I couldn't either. The excitement/joy/nervousness of Knit Camp hit as soon as my kids went away to their granny's and I realised that it is all becoming real.  Tutors start arriving tomorrow (and I'm therefore considering doing some housework!), we're packing up the Yarn Gathering shop, I've got the brochure & other bits and bobs off to the printers and now that all remains is putting lots of pieces of paper in envelopes and the such like.

 

It's all so wonderfully exciting, I can't quite believe it!

 

See you soon,

Jo

xx

It's looking like it might not be the hottest weeks for us in Stirling, according to the long range weather forecast, which you can keep an eye on here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/10209.  It states: "

"There are signs that many places should continue the trend towards generally drier and sunnier conditions during the main part of the holiday season.  Rainfall signal is for near or below average amounts, and not surprisingly it's northern areas that are most likely to see any unsettled conditions."

Of course, Stirling falls into the 'northern areas' category, so I would suggest that you bring a lightweight waterproof jacket and a lightweight sweater, cardigan or shawl for the evenings.  You can expect the daytime temperatures to be around 20 degrees celsius, or about 65 degrees fahrenheit, and evening temperatures of about 12-13 degrees celsius, which I think is in the low 50s fahrenheit.

 

The majority of you will be registering for your accommodation and classes on Monday 9th August, between 2.00pm - 5.30pm.  You will find the Registration desk at the Andrew Stewart Hall reception.  You can download a map of the campus here: http://britishyarn.org.uk/index.php/maps although there will be lots of signs pointing you in the right direction (look out for the British Yarn sheep!)

 

If you plan to arrive outside this time, please pick up your keys from the Andrew Stewart Hall.  People coming to classes for a few days only are requested to register with us at the Knit Camp Office, in the Cottrell Building room C2B84.  You can download a plan of the Cottrell Building here: http://britishyarn.org.uk/index.php/knit-camp/class-schedule-a-levels

 

 

 

Are available to download here: http://britishyarn.org.uk/index.php/weekend/marketplace 

 

Again, all this information will be in your Knit Camp brochure but you may want to start planning now which booths you are going to hit and when!

 

We're very pleased to let you know that we will be operating a mailing service for our international Campers.  Please enquire at the Knit Camp office about costs.

 

We've got some AMAZING gifts to put into your Ravelry Weekend goody bags (goody bags are only available to folks buying their entrance tickets in advance).  Your bags may contain products from the following companies:

 

Inside Crochet special edition

 

free yarn from Jamieson and Smith, Opal mini sock yarn balls (from Viridian), Colourmart, Cygnet Yarns, King Cole Yarns,  Designer Yarns (including Debbie Bliss, Louisa Harding & Araucania), Debbie Stoller's new yarn line, Stitch Nation. 

 

We've got free patterns from Schoolhouse Press (that fabulous Green Jacket!) and Debbie Stoller, including patterns from her NEW book (which is not in book and yarn shops till November, so you'll be getting them before anyone else!). 

 

Hypoallergenic hand cream from Dermaguard,

 

Recycled needles from Blacker Designs, and needles from Rico Designs,

 

and some buttons from the Button Lady. 

 

We're getting offers every day and we'll be filling your bags as much as possible. many thanks to Shirley Rycroft at KAL Media for helping us get this organised!

 

 

With knitterly regards,

 
British Yarn