This ticket enables you to trade across the entire weekend.

Set up is from 9am Friday Morning
Trading opens 12.30pm Friday afternoon and concludes at 12pm on Sunday with a public market

Please select only one class from Stream One

Does your top pull across the front, bunch at the sides, creep up unexpectedly, or hang like it’s given up on life? Let’s fix that! Bust darts are the secret sauce for knits that fit and flatter, and this class will show you how to work a little magic with your stitches.

We’ll chat about who can benefit from a bust dart (spoiler: it might be you!) and how to figure it out. Then, we’ll explore clever ways to add shaping that gives your knits some extra room and your wardrobe a whole new level of fabulousness.

By the end, you’ll be ready to customise your garments with confidence and create knits that look like they were made for your bust—because they were! Bring your sense of humour and your knitting bag; it’s time to get shaping!

Please select only one class from Stream One

Want to zip through yoked pullovers and get steeked sweaters ready in a minute? Come spend some time perfecting your colourwork in the round. Two Handed is by far the quickest method and with only the knit side to work on in the round can be much quicker for many knitters at any level with colourwork. There are endless advantages to being able to knit the two handed method, from comfort to speed it also can help improve our overall gauge and tension. Join Ethan for a fun and invigorating learning experience and leave ready to tackle your next colourwork project. 

Please only select one session from Stream One

You will take recycled silk and use methods to make a decorative yarn , (no spinning) that can be used in patterns designed or in the Exploring Knitted Textures class in Stream 3. You will then work with silk hankies, Mawata to make an exquisite knitting yarn that with practice can be lovely for lace work.

Please select only one class from Stream Two

The smash hit class from the past two years is back and better than ever!

Workshop visible mending for knitted garments – don’t throw that garment away – upscale it! Now including mending techniques popularized online. These techniques can be applied to knit wear items or your favourite clothes. Extend the life of your hand knit socks and favourite knitted garments Join the slow fashion revolution use fun colours and designs to enhance your knits and celebrate the life of your hand made garments.

Skills that we will explore: Sock mending – woven mending, Swiss darning, knit darning, Sashiko, Embroidery stitches, Needle felting, Slow stitching

Please select only one class from Stream Two

An introduction to the technique of knitting reversible, two-coloured fabric. One side is the mirror image negative of the other nothing to do with the double-knit yarn with which we are all so familiar.

You will learn how to make a two contrasting strand pattern with no floats, as there is no “wrong” side. Double knitting gives you a double thickness garment that is toasty warm and completely reversible. Excellent for scarfs, cowls and hats. It adapts well to knitting in the round. Double knitting is ideal for making pot-holders and coasters which make great gifts.

Please select only one class from Stream Two

Are you ready for Marie Wallin and tired of struggling with those last few rows of colourwork flat in a jumper? The answer is taking the next step in your colourwork knitting and picking up the skill of knitting it two handed and flat. While it will take some practice it pays dividends in the finish and alignment of your colourwork. Perfect pattern repeats and seams can make our colourwork garments look better and last longer! Let's demystify this type of knitting and make your next project picture perfect.

Please select only one class from Stream Two

In this class, design your own hat pattern. Learn how to create hats in various sizes and gauges using a simple, formula. Experiment with colour, texture, and cables to craft something unique. Master the art of shaping the crown, starting with basic techniques and progressing to more intricate ones. Gain the skills to create personalised hats, from simple beanies to more detailed designs. This class focuses on unlocking your creativity and building the skills to bring your vision to life row by row.

Please select only one class from Stream Three

One of the smash hit classes from last year returns!

After a fun modern look?   You’ve lusted after unique art yarns but don’t know how to integrate them?

Learn to incorporate bulky, textured art yarns into your garments without strangling the yarn or making overly thick or stiff fabrics.You will be using beehive yarn, textured art yarns and learning to incorporate long locks.

You will learn the techniques and see samples from Annette, one of New Zealand’s leading artisans of art and textured hand spun yarns.

Please select only one class from Stream Three

Favourite tips and techniques for the ultimate finish - Does something seem missing from your last project? It probably has to do with the way the project has started and ended. While many designers do their best to provide you with thoughtful instructions the methods and techniques for polished finishes are often not present. We will work through the list of techniques I commonly use, how to incorporate them into your knitting, and why and when you should go off pattern to have the best finish possible. Set yourself and your knitting free by understanding how to effortlessly make the best decision every time for a finish like no other.

Please select only one class from Stream Three

A hands-on workshop designed for knitters who want to take their photography skills to the next level! Learn how to beautifully photograph your knitwear, from showing off intricate textures and patterns to styling your pieces for social media and inspiration. Whether you are documenting your projects, sharing them online, or simply preserving them for personal records, this workshop will give you the tools to showcase your knitting in its best light.
Makes the most of what camera you have, even your phone!

Please select only one class from Stream Four

Planning for all the thing that have gone wrong, could go wrong and how to prevent or deal with them - 30% of all your knitting will get ripped out, but over time we rip out less and less. The most experienced knitters almost never frog and that is not because we do not make mistakes but rather we know how to spot them and fix them. Knitting is a lot like reading a map while driving, it takes a minute to gain that skill as we all remember, we will learn how to read our knitting and understand how the stitches are made, once we have that fixing anything anywhere becomes a breeze. The best mistake though is the one we never make! There are a lot of ways we can roadmap our knitting process to avoid possible errors and I have an endless bank of tips and skills to make sure we avoid as many mistakes as possible.

Please select only one class from Stream Four

Whether you new to spinning or a confident spinner – you will get enjoyment from this class. Spindle spinning with a distaff is a great way to increase your spinning productivity. Using a distaff a great tool also for anyone wanting to branch out into spinning plant fibres or spinning other animal fibres on the go

A good skill for beginners to have and Spindle spinning also good for anyone who has been spinning for a while to fine tune spinning techniques