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Toft goes international- a fantastic show in Paris

16 February 2010

Heading across on the tunnel last Tuesday evening, Kate and I were very nervous about the prospect of explaining knitting tips in French.

After a very long and challenging route to the Grande Halle de Vilettes we settled into our space and eagerly awaited the onslaught of Thursday trading.

We rapidly learnt the word 'epuise' as buttons, teddies and snoods began flying off the shelves.

We had a great time in Paris and our French has come on leaps and bounds (when talking about knitting and felting at least).

We look forward to attending again next year.

The newly translated French patterns have now gone on-line.

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