Knit August Nights 2026

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

Save $100 - table reduced from $249 for a limited time

Knitting Masterclass - Finishing Skills Workshop  for Professional Results

$260.00 (Class cost excluding Base Registration - includes Dinner)

Take your knitting from almost finished to beautifully complete in this Finishing Skills Workshop Master Class.
Designed for knitters who want professional results.

This class focuses on the techniques that make all the difference — invisible seaming, neat and secure ends, perfect
edgings, picking up stitches with confidence, blocking, sewing on buttons, polished cast-off techniques, and adding
I-cords. Packed with practical tips, clever shortcuts, and expert tricks, you will learn how to choose the best finishing
method for each project and achieve a polished, long-lasting finish every time.

You will gain the confidence to turn even simple knits into beautifully finished, wearable works of art — finishing like
a pro and impressing with every stitch.

Must purchase event registration to attend Masterclass 

Please select only one class from Stream One

Whether you want to design your own Aran patterns or are simply curious about how these classic textured
patterns are created, this class is for you! Learn the art of Aran knitting—famous for its intricate cables, twists,
diamonds, and honeycomb—while creating your own design, whether simple or intricate.

Please only select one session from Stream One

Join Annette Montgomery for what is the easiest, fasted yarn dyeing technique that is accessible to everyone – dyeing yarn in a bag!

Annette will cover the fundamentals of dyeing superwash wool yarn and then you will have an opportunity to get your hands dirty and dye your own yarn during the class. Perfect for those wanting to try dyeing for the first time or learn a technique which is less fuss and almost zero mess.

A small material fee will apply - payable in cash at the time of the class

Please select only one class from Stream One

Discover the timeless art of smocking in this hands-on class designed for all skill levels. Learn the foundational stitches and techniques used to create beautifully textured, decorative fabric—perfect for everything from baby clothes and children’s dresses to elegant adult garments.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your sewing repertoire, this class offers a creative and rewarding introduction to smocking. 

Class material fee of $20 applies for smocking starter kit - payable in cash at the time of your class

Please select only one class from Stream One

Your knitted fabric, especially if it is a swathe of stocking stitch is a blank canvas for so much more, so why not add extra stitches ON your knitting! In this class learn the basic embroidery stitches and how to apply them to a knitted fabric

You will receive a booklet with all the embroidery stitches that will be covered and many more, charts for duplicate stitch, there will be samples to look at and photograph for future reference, plus all the hand dyed yarn required for the class (plus each student is encouraged to take extra meterage home with them to practice with), embroidery needle and - for KAN students - a free embroidery pattern for one of Libby's designs. 

Please select only one class from Stream Two

Dive into mosaic knitting, a striking technique that creates bold, geometric patterns using slipped stitches and just one colour per row. In this class, you’ll learn to read mosaic charts, manage colour changes, and knit swatches to practice the technique with confidence.

This is the class for those who want to create colourwork, but hate stranded colourwork! It’s perfect for beginners wanting to expand beyond just knit and purl through to experienced knitters.

Perfect for knitters ready to explore eye-catching designs without complicated colour work!

Please select only one class from Stream Two

Annette follows up her Yarn in the Bag class with a more detailed practical theory of yarn dyeing across multiple mediums.

How do different fibre react to the dyeing process, what you need to know, the differences between yarn dyeing and dyeing fibres for spinning or felting. She will discuss colour, heat and how different medium react to all the variables that make up the magical world of hand dyed yarns and fibres. This class will cover beyond the basics and give you the knowledge to go beyond  the bag dyeing to something more adventurous.

Please select only one class from Stream Two

Shawls are one of knitting’s great joys – endlessly portable, forgiving of gauge wobbles and lovers of riots of colour, and genuinely useful if you know how to wear them. This class covers the main shawl shapes (triangles, crescents, rectangles, and the slightly chaotic world of asymmetric shawls), how each construction works, and the techniques that make them sing. You’ll also tackle the part most tutorials skip entirely: how to actually wear the thing once it’s done. You’ll leave with a clear picture of which shapes suit your knitting style, your wardrobe, and your life.

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.

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Please select only one class from Stream Three

Take the guesswork out of sizing. Learn how to adjust patterns for any size, from small to large, using the same

foundational skills designers use to write and create their own patterns. Master gauge, stitch counts, row adjustments, and shaping so your sweaters, cardigans, and other garments always fit beautifully.

Perfect for knitters who want to customize patterns for themselves, family, or friends.

Please select only one class from Stream Three

Build colour confidence in choosing and combining colours across your favourite crafts, from colourwork and marled knitting to crochet blankets and weaving. This class explores colour history and how shades, tones, and colour blending can transform a project into something uniquely yours. You’ll learn practical tips, tricks, and insider techniques for selecting colours that work beautifully together, along with an introduction to the emotional impact of colour and how it influences your creative decisions. 

Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced crafters.

Please select only one class from Stream Three

If you’ve ever finished a sweater and thought, “The shoulders are fine, but everything below is not working”, this class is for you. Building on fit fundamentals, Knit2Fit 2.0 goes deeper into the techniques that make garments work on real bodies: bust darts, A-line shaping, and hi-low hems. These aren’t advanced concepts reserved for experts – they’re practical tools that belong in every knitter’s toolkit. You’ll understand not just how to do them, but why they work, so you can apply them to any pattern you pick up.

Please select only one class from Stream Three

Let’s Dye Yarn In this fun class you will learn how to dye a single skein of yarn to create an identical pair of socks.
If socks aren’t your thing then you can use your yarn for a hat or scarf or shawl.

Kathryn will show you how to create a yarn with lots of skinny stripes or crazy spots or a gorgeous gradient. The class includes one skein of 4 ply, 400m 75% Merino/25% Nylon or 100% Merino. If you have been dying (pun intended) to try dyeing yarn, this is the perfect class for you! 

Material fee applies - paid in cash in class - You will be able to purchase more yarn on the day.

Please select only one class from Stream Four

Add colour and pattern to your knitting! Learn essential skills, formulas, and tips for working stripes, Fair Isle, Intarsia, slip-stitch, and mosaic techniques, and create stunning colour combinations for beautiful, eye-catching designs.

This class will act as a hands on colour primer, a great foundation for adding colour to plain patterns you already own or give you the skills to attempt a pattern you have been coveting but have been too scared to try.

Please select only one class from Stream Four

Cher Lyall loves making crochet squares and expanding them into something truly magical.

Whether it be the humble basic granny square, through to something more complex, Cher will help you crochet your own squares, understand how colour and texture play a role, and how these can be drawn together to make stunning blankets or garments. An excellent class for someone wanting more confidence in crochet or just picked up a hook, has the basic stitches mastered and now wants to take them out for a spin.

Please select only one class from Stream Four

Top-down knitting promises a lot – no seams! Try as you go! – and mostly delivers, once you understand what’s actually happening. This class walks you through the main top-down constructions (raglan, yoke, set-in sleeve), the tools and techniques that make each one work, and things patterns assume you already know but probably never told you. Whether you’ve attempted top-down before and felt slightly lost, or you’ve been meaning to try it for years, this is the calm, clear starting point you’ve been waiting for.

Please select only one class from Stream Four

Create a beautiful and practical embroidered project bag in this relaxing mixed-media workshop. Begin with a calico bag featuring a hand-drawn watering can or flower pot design, then bring it to life with fabric paint and colourful floral details.

Once your painted design is dried, you’ll add decorative embroidery to create texture and personality. Choose from a selection of simple floral patterns, making this project suitable for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

All materials and equipment are supplied, and the design has been carefully created to be enjoyable, achievable, and completed within the three-hour class. No previous art skills required

Small material fee applies - paid in cash at time of class