STITCH MARKERS (Available in sets of 4)
A perfect complement to any knitter’s project, stitch markers are an excellent way to make pattern following easier.
Simply clip one onto the end stitches of a row to help remind you of an increase/decrease or any other pattern change. Or use one to hold stitches in place of a cable needle and never drop that stitch again.
Exclusively crafted in the UK for Valerian Designs, using glass beads, gold and silver-plated metals, bronze and pewter, our stitch markers are light enough to attach to yarns from 4 ply weight, without affecting the tension of your project.
Beads are in blues, greens, browns and co-ordinated colours, depending on availability.
Each set comes with a small organza gift bag free of charge.
LEAF SET
(set of 4 assorted sized markers)
Product No.SML
Colours vary with availability
Price: £4.50
BEADED SET
(set of 4 identical markers)
Product No SMI
Choose from the following colour ranges:
Blues, Green, Brown
Price: £4.99 per set
BEADED SET WITH CHARM
(set of 3 identical markers with one charm marker)
Product No SMC
Choose from the following colour ranges:
Blue , Green, Brown with either a yarn, mouse or mitten charm.
Price: £5.50 per set
HAND DECORATED KILT PINS
These bronze, gold and silver-plated kilt pins are beautifully decorated in the UK with glass and /silver beads. They are very versatile making perfect alternatives to buttons (see Wrap of Luxury, Mock Rib Scarf and Drop-Stitch Evening Bag designs). You can even use the large ones to hold your glasses and of course they make terrific brooches.
Sizes:
Large: 7.5 cms/3ins
Small: 5.5cms/2.25ins
Bead designs and colours may vary slightly.
Price:
Large -£5.00 each
Small-£4.00 each
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Here are some links which we think
you might find interesting:
Download our patterns in pdf form by following the link to the Ravelry
knitting & crochet
community (www.ravelry.com) and
search for valerie owens in the designer search engine.
Or check out the wonderful photographic talent of Aaron Broadhouse at www.photalphotography.co.uk Aaron
has a permanent exhibition of local crafts, including some of my own work, in
his studio at Tarmount Studios, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.
And if your looking for someone to design a website of your own you should take
a look at the ecclectic range of sites designed by Sally Wynn of Dolly Designs
on www.dollydesigns.co.uk She
has done a fantastic job of helping me make my Valerian vision a reality.
I am always keen to support local causes so this year my cat, Gabby and I have become visiting volunteers with Sussex Caring Pets. It's a non-profit making organisation that provides free of charge registered and temperament assessed therapy cats and dogs for those in need throughout Sussex. Their website www.sussexcaringpets.org is currently under construction but watch this space to learn more about the excellent work they do.
When I feel out of sorts or in need of some extra special relaxation I put my feet in the healing hands of reflexologist, Farida Gallagher. Her calm, professionalism helps restore me to my best knitting form.For information on how Farida can help you see her website www.faridagallagher.co.uk.
Other organisations close to my heart are:
The Martlets Hospice (www.themartlets.org.uk) and Cats Protection (www.cats.org.uk).
Can't Knit? Want to Knit?
Tuition available:
Beginners / Improvers one-to-one - £20 per person
(includes kit to value of £10)
Groups up to 4 people - £40 per 2 hour sessions
(includes 20% discount on selected kits)
Why go around in circles on your own when you can unwind and knit with friends?
If you live near the East / West Sussex border area and would like to join a knitting club meeting evenings and or weekends please contact me for details.
