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Part time Rowan consultant position available

We are recruiting design consultants

Rowan yarns are seeking a Part Time Consultant in John Lewis Nottingham. This is a Saturday position.

Applicants should have a creative flair and knowledge of hand knitting and Rowan products.

Some retail experience is also beneficial for this unique position. If you are interested in becoming a Consultant please contact Emma King at emma.king@coats.com

Brazilian prisoners knit for freedom

Great-grandad shows knitting not just for girls (iStockPhoto)

A Brazilian prison has come up with an innovative new role for its prisoners.

Euro News reports that Brazilian fashion designer Raquelle Guimaraes was short on staff but was keen to boost productio... read more

Welsh knitters aim to make lighthouse scarf

Welsh knitters aim to make lighthouse scarf

While knitting giant scarves may be a popular way of raising money for crafty groups, one community in Wales has taken this idea one step further.

Knitting fanatics at the Burry Port Crafty Moves g... read more

Knitters help elderly people in fuel poverty

Musotica creator hails crochet festival (Thinkstock)

A group of knitters in Burton are doing their bit to help elderly people in fuel poverty.

Each winter Age UK appeals for donations and help from the public to ensure that older people in communitie... read more

Generations unite for Scottish knitting project

Vancouver grannies teach knitting to students (iStockphoto)

Knitting is known as a great community activity and one area in Scotland is hoping that by picking up some needles and yarn they can unite different generations.

Barrhead News reports that the new ... read more

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