Jeanette Sloan handknitting designer
Welcome to my website, where you can browse patterns, knitting kits and books – and learn more about my work as a designer, teacher and author.
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Knitting and crochet mentor on BBC TV
It has been so exciting to join the team of TV's Make It at Market as the knitting & crochet mentor. Each episode follows two budding crafters who are looking to turn their hobbies into a viable craft business.
Working with production company Flabbergast TV and host Dominic Chinea has been a dream. But my main motivation for getting involved was the opportunity to share the knowledge and experience that I’ve gained over 30+ years working as a textile designer.
Links
Watch in UK: Make It at Market on the BBC iPlayer.
Watch outside UK: access via Britbox.
Read: BBC Bristol interviewed me about taking part.
Listen: presenter Dominic Chinea interviewed me for the My Crafting Life podcast.
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Knitting pattern & materials included
A knitting kit is a wonderfully creative way to immerse yourself into a project.
I source yarn for my kits from some of the UK's best fibre producers: all you need to add is needles and time.
The perfect crafting gift for the knitter in your life.
Sometimes you just can't beat the printed page. Here you'll find a range of my knitting patterns for accessories, garments and lovely knitted pieces for your home.
My original knitting patterns are available in digital PDF format. My knit designs include jackets & cardigans, shawls & scarves, bags, gloves & mitts.
You can buy my digital patterns via my Ravelry and Payhip stores.
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Beaded colourwork knitting with Jeanette Sloan
Part of Knit Stars Series 6
Ever looked at my designs which feature knitting with beads and thought you could never knit them yourself? Think bead knitting is hard and beaded colourwork beyond your skill set?
Well think again, you can do it! And I can show you how.
Skill level
If you can already knit, purl and slip you're all set to go.
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What is beaded colourwork knitting?
Watch my introduction to beaded colourwork knitting. If you’re anything like me, after discovering this technique, you'll find yourself wanting to add beads to all your future projects.
Community
I am the founder of this initiative, which celebrates Black, Indigenous and People of Colour working in the fibre industry.
The BIPOC in Fiber Directory is an amazing resource for all who wish to support Black, Indigenous and People of Colour working in the fibre industry
Pattern highlight
Knitting pattern
This richly textured design was inspired by the Netflix series Bridgerton and combines mosaic knitting, slip stitch stripes and a pretty Nupp bud stitch motif. It's riotously bright in colour, which makes it an eye catching shawl that's really also fun to knit.
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