KIP 2012

KIP 2012

Sunday, July 24, 2011

TERM 3 STARTS WEDNESDAY 3RD AUGUST

I know there's been some confusion (and it's of my making!) but we will definitely be starting classes again on Wednesday 03rd August and not before.  The classes will continue to be tied in with secondary school term times for the rest of the year.
See you all soon.  :)

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

This just in . . .

The visitor numbers to the Estuary Arts Centre for our exhibition were the highest since September 2009.  There were 2,323 people through the doors.  Well done us!!

Thursday, July 7, 2011

End of term trip to Kaipara Sculpture Gardens

On Wednesday 06th July we took a trip to the Kaipara Sculpture gardens to see how our work was faring and to show some of the group who had not been involved in the original installation.  I also wanted to have a look at the proposed area for our installation for the 2011/12 period - to go in at the end of October.
We managed to get 7 people there and, although the weather was brisk and a bit windy, the rain held off and the sun even came out for a while for us.  It was a great outing and we booked in advance so we could get the option of having lunch provided.  Lovely - farmstyle sandwiches, homemade lemony muffins and fresh fruit, with a nice hot cuppa as well.

Next step is planning the new installation - the local press 'The Rodney Times' has already run an article about it, so I expect to be inundated with requests for inclusion.  Watch this space!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Packing out

Well, we did it!  Knitcetera at the Estuary Arts Centre has been a huge hit, with many visitors returning and bringing friends.  We will have a rundown of statistics next month.  Over the coming 2 days we will be packing out - anyone who has items in the exhibition will need to uplift them anytime Saturday afternoon until 4pm or from 9am til 1pm on Sunday.  I'll be there.  :)

Irish Hiking Scarf

Irish Hiking Scarf pattern

approx. 350 yards of worsted weight yarn
size 8 US needles and a cable needle or one double pointed needle
(Feel free to use chubbier yarn and/or larger needles to make a giant scarf. It will look just as lovely!)
Finished size, approx. 5 ½” x 55”
Cast on 42 stitches.
Row 1. (WS) K2, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K2
Row 2. (RS) K4, P2, K6, P2, K2, P2, K6, P2, K2, P2, K6, P2, K4
Row 3. (WS) repeat row 1
Row 4. (RS) repeat row 2
Row 5. (WS) repeat row 1.
Row 6. (RS) repeat row 2.
Row 7. (WS) repeat row 1.
Row 8. (RS) K4, P2, C6F, P2, K2, P2, C6F, P2, K2, P2, C6F, P2, K4
Repeat these rows to desired length, ending on row 7. Bind off.
Key:
C6F = Slip 3 sts. onto a cable needle and hold to front of work. K3, then K the 3 sts. off cable needle.
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Seagardens Aotearoa

Large Seagardens Aotearoa piece


FOR THE EXHIBITION

FOR THE EXHIBITION
Edith's veges

















Detail of Gillian's seascape

Christine's stilt

Sally's work

Edith's toadstools

Well done Christine!

Kaywin and Jan's bunting

Scarecrow

Jennie's roses

Elaine's birds made with sock wool

Gillian's monster flower

more fruit from Sally

Sally's veges

Gillian's starfish -back

Edith's fish

Sally's dolphin

Sian's flower

Gillian's paua

Robyn's sunset-inspired piece

Robyn's sunset-inspired piece

Jennie's hats

Barbara T's crochet