Australian Knitting 7
4 February – 6 February 2016 The
Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts
Fair, EventCity Manchester, UK.
The largest creative crafting show
in the north-west UK is back for
spring 2016. The show will feature
a variety of must-see features, plus
all the ideas and inspiration you
could ever dream of! Avid knitters,
stitchers, hobbyists and crafters
will be in their idea of heaven with
endless supplies, innovations, new
product launches, demonstrations
and workshops designed to
encourage and inspire your creativity.
3 March – 5 March 2016 The
Spring Knitting & Stitching Show,
Olympia London, UK. This is the
knitting and sewing show of the year,
offering over 200 exhibitors selling
essential supplies and craft materials.
Whether you want knitting yarn and
accessories, fabric, sewing machines
or embroidery threads, you’ll find all
the knitting supplies and craft products
you can think of at the best knitting
show in London.Shows and Fairs – Australia and New Zealand
12 February – 14 February
2016, Craft Alive, Clive Berghofer
Recreation Centre, University of
Southern Queensland, Toowoomba
QLD. Join in the craft festivities at
Craft Alive’s first show of 2016.
There will be plenty to learn, create
and inspire you over the three day
show. The show will also visit Dubbo
in March and Adelaide in April.
Visit the Craft Alive website for
dates and locations
http://www.craftalive.com.au/
19 February – 21 February 2016,
Stitch! by Craft Alive, Castle Hill
Showground, Castle Hill NSW. Don’t
miss the Stitch! show for everything
craft, knitting, quilting and ‘stitch’
related. The three day show offers the
chance to learn, be inspired and shop
the latest products on the market. Visit
http://www.craftalive.com.au/
1 April – 9 April 2016 Patchwork,
Quilting and Paper Craft Cruise,
departing from Sydney to New
Caledonia, the cruise is hosted by
Needlework Tours & Cruises and will
feature an on-board tuition program
offering 54 projects from 18 talented
and popular Australian and New
Zealand tutors. The classes are at
a range of levels and there are no
extra costs for project kits and tuition.
Whether you’d like to try your hand at
a new craft, improve your skills or just
relax, you are sure to find the class
for you. For more information visit
http://www.needleworktours.com.au/
cruises/2016-patchwork-quilting-and-
paper-craft-cruiseInternational Craft and Knitting Shows
Books that inspire
One Piece Knits: 25 Seamless
Patterns for Knitting in the Round
by Tara Tine
This book demonstrates how with
circular needles and double pointed
needles you can knit a huge variety
of patterns including scarves, cowls,
shawls, gloves, mittens, hats, sweaters,
cardigans and so much more. The
book includes a techniques section
specifically for newcomers to knitting
in the round. Beginners can master
circular needles and experienced
knitters have 25 delightfully seamless
designs to try. RRP $23.Happy Crochet: Over 60 Bright and
Colourful Projects to Make You Smile
by Therese Hagstedt
There are over 60 bright, cheerful
decorations and accessories that
make perfect gifts for friends and
family. You will find cute clothes,
hats, scarves, slippers, bags,
mobiles, cuddly toys and more.
The book includes stunning colour
photographs, illustrations and
diagrams. RRP $34.© Credit xuanhuongho shutterstock.jpg