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Join the knitting craze

Craft ACT Gallery Two: 14 July - 26 August 2007

Canberra residents are caught up in the knitting craze. Taking the town by storm, knitting in all shapes and forms has become the cool thing to do. No longer reserved for your Nanna, this old Craft is the new way to create, socialise and make personal and unique items. Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre has its finger on the knitting pulse and is presenting a series of knitting workshops for all enthusiasts and beginners.

Want to know what all the fuss is about? Come and visit the gallery, check out the knitting blogsite and display, join in the workshops and Knit-Ins.

Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre presents Knit1 Blog1, an exhibition exposing the social phenomena of knitting and blogging, as part of the 2007 Festival of Contemporary Art. Knit1 Blog1 delves into the wacky world of blogging, existing in cyberspace but having its virtual roots twined into knitting enthusiast's daily lives. Visit the gallery and see objects created by knitting blogging enthusiasts; surf your way through blogsites at the terminals at Craft ACT; and get involved in numerous activities.

Knit Ins

Fridays 20 and 27 July; Fridays 3, 10, 17 and 24 August - 12noon to 1:30pm FREE

Bring along your knitting project and relax in the gallery at Craft ACT with other knitting enthusiasts, with steaming cups of tea and coffee available.

Workshops

Lost in Translation - from pattern to finished piece: Jacqui Kempton

Saturday 21 July, 10am to 1pm

Open to all knitters who can knit and purl. Does the pattern stipulate a yarn that costs $20 a ball?

Would you like to know how to make the same garment using a more economical yarn? What does (K2, P2tog tbl, CB8, RT, P8) 6 times really mean, and do you need to know yoga to work it out? Will your jumper fit a giant even though the pattern says it will fit a 32inch bust?

This session will help you to determine the correct tension to use; substitute yarn; decipher patterns; read charts; choose appropriate cast on and bind off methods; fix the yarn ends; and block a finished piece. Plus lots more if you come along and ask!

Short Circuit Scarf: Denise Sutherland

Sunday 22 July, 10am to 11:30am

Learn how the magic of short rows can help you create a stunning curly whirly scarf, designed by a Canberra knitter.

Bring 1 ball of 8-12 ply smooth soft yarn (not mohair, boucle, feathers, eyelash, etc), 1 pair of knitting needles that suit the weight of yarn or a bit bigger (eg 4-5mm needles of 8ply yarn).

Skill level - easy, all you need to know is how to cast on and knit. Pattern sheet provided.

The Toes and Heels of Socks: Penny Hadobas

Sunday 22 July, 11:30am to 1:30pm

Ever wanted to knit socks and been too intimidated to try it out? Come along and let Penny Hadobas (aka Happy Spider) walk and talk you through every step of the process and help you on your way to knitting.s deepest addiction. All ability levels welcome! Handpainted sock yarn will be available for sale at the workshop or feel free to bring your own (4ply or 8ply preferable). Please bring your own double-pointed needles.

ON UR BLOG: Caren Florance

Saturday 11 August, 10am to 11:30am

Ever wanted to start a blog? Or maybe you read them and just can't work out how to comment? You might even have a blog and have never worked out how to add all those groovy sidebar thingies. Or maybe you're reading this and asking what on earth is a blog? Come along to this workshop and the many secrets of blogosphere shall be revealed, with a few giggles along the way. No question considered too stupid.

Knitting First Aid: Penny Hadobas and Denise Sutherland

Sunday 12 August, 10am to 1pm

This is your chance to bring along all your tough knitting questions and all those problem, unfinished and abandoned knitting projects. Friendly knitters from the Canberra Stitch'n'Bitch group will help you get started again. No techniques or questions too simple. One-on-one help.

Bring along your problem knits, whatever projects you're stuck on as well as the knitting patterns. Please bring a notebook and pen for taking notes.

Workshops cost $15 or $5 concession.
Refreshments served
Bookings essential
Phone: 02 6262 9333
Email: [Craft ACT Admin]

Demonstration

Sunday 22 July and 12 Aug 1pm to 2pm

Join the Canberra Spinners and Weavers for a spinning demonstration.

Classes

Would you like to learn to spin or weave?

Spinning and weaving classes are held whenever a sufficient number of people have indicated that they are interested in learning. If you would like to participate, please phone or fax Canberra Spinners and Weavers on 6247 1048 and leave your details.