Below are FAQs we have had. If you cannot find an answer to your question here, or you have a question and answer which should be here please email us - we will get back to you as soon as we can.
The Questions
1 Why is the book Heirloom Knitting so expensive?
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3 I love your shawls but I haven't the time to make one ~ will you make one for me?
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The Answers
1 Why is the book Heirloom Knitting so expensive?

The price of Heirloom Knitting was set by the Publishers and reflects the quality of the book. We are contracted to sell it at the retail price set by them. Click here to see what others have said about this.
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Your patterns show items made with white wool ~ can they be knitted with other colours?

Yes ~ 1 ply wool comes in the following colours ~ Blue; Pink; Lemon; Peach; Lavender; Light Green; Black and of course White. For the 2 ply lace weight wool there is a much wider colour range
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I love your shawls but I haven't the time to make one ~ will you make one for me?

I am able to accept only a few commissions per year on a 'first come, first served' basis. I also offer one off original designs to order, either as a pattern or a finished item. Please email me to discuss your requirements.
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Regarding needle sizes - I've noticed a slight variation between the comparisons e.g. British size 14 = 2.25 mm. Other table comparisons give this as a 2 mm. Why is this and does it matter?

The confusion arises due to old needles still in use and measuring gauges. In practice, the tiny variation between a 2.25 mm and 2 mm is negligable overall. What does matter is the tension for a given article. Please read the section on 'Knitting Needles & Tension' p. 30 for more explanation
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